Rovos relaunches rail favourite

ROVOS Rail has
relaunched the
Shongololo Express as a
three-star train offering after
acquiring the product earlier
this year.
Following the relaunch,
Rovos is offering three tours
on the train – a 15-day journey
from Pretoria to Cape Town, a
12-day journey from Pretoria
to Victoria Falls, and a 12-day
journey from Pretoria to
Swakopmund. Children are
welcome on the train.
Brenda Vos, communications
manager, said although
Shongololo differed from
Rovos Rail in that it was a
three-star product, it offered
five-star service on board.
Shongololo is also not fully
inclusive. Breakfast, dinner,
and selected lunches are
included. Modern and
traditional local cuisine is
offered on board in two of the
train’s dining cars.
The train has undergone
a soft refurbishment and
comprises en-suite cabins
with double or twin beds that
are able to accommodate up
to 72 guests.
Air-conditioners are available
in all the cabins.
Gold twin accommodation
has twin beds and en-suite
bathroom with shower, toilet
and basin, Gold double
accommodation offers a
double bed and en-suite
bathroom. The Emerald twin
includes twin beds with a
small lounge area and en-suite
bathroom, and the Emerald
double accommodation
comprises a double bed with
a small lounge area and
en-suite bathroom.
Shongololo Express travels
during the night and offers
guests off-rail activities during
the day to experience the
sights of the area.