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| This 16 day journey travels across six countries. The route is carefully crafted to deliver stunning experiences every day. The train travels leisurely between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg making numerous calls at destinations in Mozambique, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. As the tracks unfurl you’ll gain rare insight into the cultural and geographical cocktail that makes Southern Africa so vibrant and exciting. |
| Northbound Tours 01 October 2008 11 May 2009 03 June 2009 15 July 2009 07 October 2009 |
| Southbound Tours 22 October 2008 01 April 2009 23 June 2009 04 August 2009 28 October 2009 |
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Northbound Itinerary - Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Reverse the days for Southbound Itinerary
Day 1. Pretoria / Soweto
Tour the Pretoria area and see Nelson Mandela’s house in Soweto
Day 2. Swaziland
Visit the Swazi Market, seeing the local culture and crafts.
Day 3. Maputo, Mozambique
Tour Maputo visiting the Catholic Cathedral, the Casa de Ferro, Louis Trichardt’s grave and one of the
largest markets in Africa.
Day 4. Maputo, Mozambique
Take a ferry ride to relax on Catembe beach
Day 5 & 6. Mpumalanga and Kruger
Spend 2 days game viewing in the Kruger National Park, home to the ‘Big Five’ and a huge number of bird
species. Day 06 also includes the option of exploring Nelspruit.
Day 7. Panorama Route
A scenic day spent touring Pilgrims Rest, the Three Rondavels, Blyde River canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes
and God’s Window.
Day 8. Soutpansburg and Venda
Today visit a textile co-operative and a clay pottery. Lunch (own account) is enjoyed at Clouds End before
the train departs for Zimbabwe.
Day 9. Great Zimbabwe
This is a very significant archaeological site in Africa where you can view the ruins of an ancient city,built
by the Rozwi people. Learn how they lived and mined gold and silver that was taken out of Africa by Arabic
and Portuguese traders.
Day 10. Bulawayo and Matobo National Park
Matobo means ‘bald headed ones’ which aptly describes the dramatic hills and granite rocks of this area.
Highlights include a visit to the burial place of Cecil John Rhodes, a bushman cave and a tour of the
Natural History Museum.
Day 11. Mlibizi and the Zambezi River
Visit a local village to experience the life-style of the Ndebele and Tonga people, before proceeding on to
a primary school. After lunch (own account) enjoy a cruise up the river to Elephant Bay.
Day 12. Hwange Game Reserve
Experience Zimbabwe’s premier National Park with an early morning game drive and then relax for a few
hours before returning to the game reserve for an afternoon game drive.
Day 13. Livingstone, Zambia
Across the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls, visit, Livingstone and the Zambian side of the falls for a
different view of the river before embarking on a river cruise (cruise buffet lunch and drinks included).
Day 14. Chobe National Park. Botswana
Home to the largest concentration of elephant in the world. Highlights today include a game drive in the
park in 4x4 vehicles and a river cruise.
Day 15. Victoria Falls
Enjoy a conducted tour through the rain forest to view the Falls and learn about the vegetation and wildlife
of the area.
Day 16. Transfers day. Victoria Falls
Transfers can be arranged to your hotel in the Victoria Falls area (own expense) or the airport.
Reverse the days for Southbound Itinerary
Day 1. Pretoria / Soweto
Tour the Pretoria area and see Nelson Mandela’s house in Soweto
Day 2. Swaziland
Visit the Swazi Market, seeing the local culture and crafts.
Day 3. Maputo, Mozambique
Tour Maputo visiting the Catholic Cathedral, the Casa de Ferro, Louis Trichardt’s grave and one of the
largest markets in Africa.
Day 4. Maputo, Mozambique
Take a ferry ride to relax on Catembe beach
Day 5 & 6. Mpumalanga and Kruger
Spend 2 days game viewing in the Kruger National Park, home to the ‘Big Five’ and a huge number of bird
species. Day 06 also includes the option of exploring Nelspruit.
Day 7. Panorama Route
A scenic day spent touring Pilgrims Rest, the Three Rondavels, Blyde River canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes
and God’s Window.
Day 8. Soutpansburg and Venda
Today visit a textile co-operative and a clay pottery. Lunch (own account) is enjoyed at Clouds End before
the train departs for Zimbabwe.
Day 9. Great Zimbabwe
This is a very significant archaeological site in Africa where you can view the ruins of an ancient city,built
by the Rozwi people. Learn how they lived and mined gold and silver that was taken out of Africa by Arabic
and Portuguese traders.
Day 10. Bulawayo and Matobo National Park
Matobo means ‘bald headed ones’ which aptly describes the dramatic hills and granite rocks of this area.
Highlights include a visit to the burial place of Cecil John Rhodes, a bushman cave and a tour of the
Natural History Museum.
Day 11. Mlibizi and the Zambezi River
Visit a local village to experience the life-style of the Ndebele and Tonga people, before proceeding on to
a primary school. After lunch (own account) enjoy a cruise up the river to Elephant Bay.
Day 12. Hwange Game Reserve
Experience Zimbabwe’s premier National Park with an early morning game drive and then relax for a few
hours before returning to the game reserve for an afternoon game drive.
Day 13. Livingstone, Zambia
Across the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls, visit, Livingstone and the Zambian side of the falls for a
different view of the river before embarking on a river cruise (cruise buffet lunch and drinks included).
Day 14. Chobe National Park. Botswana
Home to the largest concentration of elephant in the world. Highlights today include a game drive in the
park in 4x4 vehicles and a river cruise.
Day 15. Victoria Falls
Enjoy a conducted tour through the rain forest to view the Falls and learn about the vegetation and wildlife
of the area.
Day 16. Transfers day. Victoria Falls
Transfers can be arranged to your hotel in the Victoria Falls area (own expense) or the airport.
2008 Prices
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The PLUS package includes
The LIGHT package (as priced above) includes
Not Included
The PLUS package includes
- Arrival transfer airport - train
- Departure transfer train - airport
- Accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary)
- Free choice of daily scheduled off-rail activities
The LIGHT package (as priced above) includes
- Arrival transfer airport - train
- Departure transfer train - airport
- Accommodation on a dinner bed and breakfast basis (as per itinerary)
- Five scheduled off-rail activities included.
- The balance of the day activities can be bought on board the train.
- Clients can choose on board which five scheduled off-rail activities to include
Not Included
- Airfares
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Purchases of a personal nature
- Light Passengers: additional scheduled off-rail activities
- Specialised Activities
- Pre-night accommodation
- Visas where applicable
| Dear Geoff Just a line to let you know we had a wonderful holiday on the Southern Cross. What a train! It really was a great adventure and experience. The train manager was Emmanuel Ndlovu who I think you know. There was a great mix of people on board and we have made some good friends. The staff were a great bunch and the service was excellent. Food excellent too! We would like to thank you for steering us towards the Southern Cross, as a more exciting journey than the Good Hope. We are really pleased we took your advice. You may like to know that the picture of the steam engine on it's way to the breakers yard, with a dedication to you and others is still hanging in the entrance to the dining car. Best regards. Jen & Phil |
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