Shongololo Express is now obsolete and all those popular routes have been upgraded by Rovos Rail along with the train.  

Rovos Rail 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. 

The Southern Cross and African Trilogy will remain as per schedule as a Rovos Rail product.

1. 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 incorporated into the parent company as a Rovos Rail journey. Nothing has changed other than train upgrades and some name tweaks. Essentially Shongololo Express is now an improved product offering 5-star service. More information of Shongololo Express prices and journeys in its current format.