Enjoy the best Southern Africa has to offer on board one of Shongololo Express’ unique “cruises on rails”
With Shongololo Express, you travel comfortably and securely at night, while waking up to new scenery each morning. This means you can make the most of your holiday, as each day is utilized to explore the surrounding highlights of the region. Our professional, multilingual guides and their air-conditioned touring vehicles are carried with on board, ready to take you on a variety of excursions. Each day guests have a selection of inclusive and optional extra tours they can choose from. And you don't have to constantly pack and unpack!

Enjoy a train journey of a lifetime and experience the best Southern Africa has to offer. Guests joining the Shongololo come from all corners of the globe, resulting in interesting exchanges after each days experiences and making each trip unique.
We understand that not everyone wants to do the same thing at the same time. The Shongololo Express is specifically designed to provide everyone with the best of all worlds. Whether you want a leisurely round of golf or a close encounter with a Great White Shark, we'll take care of the details. There are a variety of optional activities on offer, but participation is entirely up to you. A multitude of activities occurs simultaneously. 

The optional activities you can select include:
A night in a bush camp in the Kruger or Hluhluwe/Umfolozi national parks
Great White Shark diving off the Cape south coast
Horse riding along the Cape Peninsula
Hot air ballooning over the Victoria Falls
White water rafting down the Zambezi river
Elephant-back safaris
Quad-biking in the Namibian desert
Charter flights to meet the Himba people of the Kaokoveld
Tackling some of the best golf courses in the world