Windhoek to Swakopmund
Check in at Windhoek station is on Fridays at 11h30 from
April to September and at 12h30 on other months.
The train departs 30 minutes after check in. You will be
welcomed with a drink and sandwiches in the Spitzkoppe
lounge.
This afternoon, join a game drive at Oropoko Lodge.
Dinner will be served in the Welsitchia Restaurant (dining
car).
During the night, the train will halt at a secure siding and
wait for sunrise.
Following an on-board breakfast, enjoy a dune excursion to
view at close hand the Namib Desert.
Arrive at Swakopmund on Saturday morning at 10h00.
Check in at Windhoek station is on Fridays at 11h30 from
April to September and at 12h30 on other months.
The train departs 30 minutes after check in. You will be
welcomed with a drink and sandwiches in the Spitzkoppe
lounge.
This afternoon, join a game drive at Oropoko Lodge.
Dinner will be served in the Welsitchia Restaurant (dining
car).
During the night, the train will halt at a secure siding and
wait for sunrise.
Following an on-board breakfast, enjoy a dune excursion to
view at close hand the Namib Desert.
Arrive at Swakopmund on Saturday morning at 10h00.
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Swakopmund to Windhoek
Check in at Swakopmund station is on Saturdays at 14h30.
The train departs 30 minutes after check in. You will be
welcomed with a drink and sandwiches in the Spitzkoppe
lounge.
Enjoy a late afternoon sundowner before dinner, served in
the Welsitchia Restaurant (dining car).
During the night, the train will halt at a secure siding and
wait for sunrise.
Following an on-board breakfast, enjoy a game drive at
Oropoko Lodge.
Arrive at Windhoek on Sunday morning at 10h30.
Check in at Swakopmund station is on Saturdays at 14h30.
The train departs 30 minutes after check in. You will be
welcomed with a drink and sandwiches in the Spitzkoppe
lounge.
Enjoy a late afternoon sundowner before dinner, served in
the Welsitchia Restaurant (dining car).
During the night, the train will halt at a secure siding and
wait for sunrise.
Following an on-board breakfast, enjoy a game drive at
Oropoko Lodge.
Arrive at Windhoek on Sunday morning at 10h30.
| Namibia is renowned for its wide open spaces, its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The Desert Express schedule has been designed to allow passengers to enjoy all of these. |
2008 Prices
£142 per person sharing a twin cabin. One way.
£200 per person sharing a twin cabin. Return journey.
You may break your journey in Windhoek or Swakopmund.
£184 per person. Single use of cabin. One way.
£259 per person. Single use of cabin. Return journey
£69 per child sharing adult's cabin. One way.
£100 per child sharing adult's cabin. Return journey.
All prices subject to change if exchange rates fluctuate.
Prices include: Accommodation on board, dinner and breakfast and sightseeing excursions
£142 per person sharing a twin cabin. One way.
£200 per person sharing a twin cabin. Return journey.
You may break your journey in Windhoek or Swakopmund.
£184 per person. Single use of cabin. One way.
£259 per person. Single use of cabin. Return journey
£69 per child sharing adult's cabin. One way.
£100 per child sharing adult's cabin. Return journey.
All prices subject to change if exchange rates fluctuate.
Prices include: Accommodation on board, dinner and breakfast and sightseeing excursions
Four Day Etosha Tour
Day 1. Thursday.
Check in Windhoek station. 08:00. Depart.09:00. Biltong stop at Okahandja. Light lunch on the train. Dinner and overnight on
train
Day 2. Friday.
Breakfast 07:00. 12:30. Lunch. 14h00. Arrive at Dr Sam Nujoma station. 14h30. Afternoon game drive in Etosha through King
Nehale gate. Evening Barbeque on platform. Overnight on train.
Day 3. Saturday.
07h00. Breakfast. Morning game drive. 14h00. Train departs. Lunch, dinner and overnight on train.
Day 4. Sunday.
Breakfast and lunch on the train. 11h00. Excursion in Okahandja. Arrive Windhoek app. 14:00.
2008 Dates
03 to 06 June. 11 to 14 September.
Prices
£500.00 per person sharing a twin cabin.
£646.00 single person using a twin cabin.
All prices subject to change if exchange rates fluctuate.
Prices include: Accommodation on board, dinner and breakfast and sightseeing excursions
Day 1. Thursday.
Check in Windhoek station. 08:00. Depart.09:00. Biltong stop at Okahandja. Light lunch on the train. Dinner and overnight on
train
Day 2. Friday.
Breakfast 07:00. 12:30. Lunch. 14h00. Arrive at Dr Sam Nujoma station. 14h30. Afternoon game drive in Etosha through King
Nehale gate. Evening Barbeque on platform. Overnight on train.
Day 3. Saturday.
07h00. Breakfast. Morning game drive. 14h00. Train departs. Lunch, dinner and overnight on train.
Day 4. Sunday.
Breakfast and lunch on the train. 11h00. Excursion in Okahandja. Arrive Windhoek app. 14:00.
2008 Dates
03 to 06 June. 11 to 14 September.
Prices
£500.00 per person sharing a twin cabin.
£646.00 single person using a twin cabin.
All prices subject to change if exchange rates fluctuate.
Prices include: Accommodation on board, dinner and breakfast and sightseeing excursions
Six Day Swakopmund and Etosha Holiday
Day 1. Friday.
Depart Windhoek 14:30. Biltong stop at Okahandja. Dinner & overnight on the train.
Day 2. Saturday.
06h30. Breakfast. 08h00. Arrive Swakopmund (Rand Rifles). Excursion by bus to Dune 7, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and salt
works. Back to Swakopmund for a tour through the town. 14h00-. Lunch on the train. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and
overnight on the train.
Day 3. Sunday.
06h30. Breakfast. 08h00. Sightseeing tour through moon landscapes and the Welwichia valley. Picnic lunch. Depart 14:00
for Otjiwarongo for overnight.
Day 4. Monday.
07h00. Depart for Etosha. 12:30. Lunch. 14h00. Arrive at Dr Sam Nujoma station. 14h30. Afternoon game drive in Etosha
through King Nehale gate. Evening Barbeque on platform. Overnight on train.
Day 5. Tuesday.
07h00. Breakfast. Morning game drive. 14h00. Train departs. Lunch, dinner and overnight on train at Otjwarongo.
Day 6. Wednesday.
Depart for Windhoek with breakfast and lunch on the train. 11h00. Visit craft market at Okahandja. 14h00. Arrive Windhoek.
2008 Dates
08 to 13 February. 07 to 12 March. 18 to 23 April. 30 May to 04 June. 13 to 18 June. 25 to 30 July. 03 to 08
October. 14 to 19 November.
Prices
£660 per person sharing a twin cabin.
£950 single person using a twin cabin.
All prices subject to change if exchange rates fluctuate.
Prices include: Accommodation on board, dinner and breakfast and sightseeing excursions
Day 1. Friday.
Depart Windhoek 14:30. Biltong stop at Okahandja. Dinner & overnight on the train.
Day 2. Saturday.
06h30. Breakfast. 08h00. Arrive Swakopmund (Rand Rifles). Excursion by bus to Dune 7, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and salt
works. Back to Swakopmund for a tour through the town. 14h00-. Lunch on the train. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and
overnight on the train.
Day 3. Sunday.
06h30. Breakfast. 08h00. Sightseeing tour through moon landscapes and the Welwichia valley. Picnic lunch. Depart 14:00
for Otjiwarongo for overnight.
Day 4. Monday.
07h00. Depart for Etosha. 12:30. Lunch. 14h00. Arrive at Dr Sam Nujoma station. 14h30. Afternoon game drive in Etosha
through King Nehale gate. Evening Barbeque on platform. Overnight on train.
Day 5. Tuesday.
07h00. Breakfast. Morning game drive. 14h00. Train departs. Lunch, dinner and overnight on train at Otjwarongo.
Day 6. Wednesday.
Depart for Windhoek with breakfast and lunch on the train. 11h00. Visit craft market at Okahandja. 14h00. Arrive Windhoek.
2008 Dates
08 to 13 February. 07 to 12 March. 18 to 23 April. 30 May to 04 June. 13 to 18 June. 25 to 30 July. 03 to 08
October. 14 to 19 November.
Prices
£660 per person sharing a twin cabin.
£950 single person using a twin cabin.
All prices subject to change if exchange rates fluctuate.
Prices include: Accommodation on board, dinner and breakfast and sightseeing excursions
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