Shongololo Express proudly operates under the Rovos Rail brand, ensuring luxurious travel experiences. Shongololo Express is now incorporated and upgraded by Rovos Rail.

All those popular routes have been improved by Rovos. The Southern Cross and Dune Express routes have been retained, along with improved Rovos Rail itineraries.     Rovos has been operating Shongololo Express since 2016 offering the Southern Cross, Dune Express, and Good Hope. This train service is now fully integrated into the Rovos Rail portfolio. The trains have been upgraded to Rovos quality standards and former Shongololo itineraries have been improved. Pullman gold suites are also better configured with permanent beds.  The Southern Cross and African Trilogy will remain as per schedule as a Rovos Rail product. The African Collage and Good Hope will merge to become 11 nights. The running times have been tweaked with the addition of visits to the Kingdom of eSwatini, Golden Gate National Park, the picturesque town of Clarens and Bloemfontein, the city of roses. Herewith the new African Collage itineraries:  - African Collage: Pretoria-Cape Town Journey Info 2024 - African Collage: Cape Town-Pretoria Journey Info 2024 2. The Namibia Safari and Dune Express journeys will merge to become 11 nights. The running times have been tweaked with the addition of a visit to Kolmanskop and Lüdertiz, known for its museum, architecture and coastal wildlife. Herewith the new Namibia Safari itineraries: - Namibia Safari: Pretoria-Walvis Bay Journey Info 2024 - Namibia Safari: Walvis Bay-Pretoria Journey Info 2024   Shongololo Express brand is now fully incorporated into the parent company as a Rovos Rail experience. Nothing has changed other than train upgrades and some name route improvements to provide clients with a top luxury rail experience. Essentially Shongololo Express is now an improved product offering 5-star service. More information on Shongololo Express prices and journeys in its current format. We recognise that the name Shongololo train prices simply become Rovos Rail prices. Shongololo Train is still a cherished memory, but it is now a much improved Rovos Rail experience.

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