Southern Africa by Train: South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini & Zimbabwe
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
After clearing customs and immigration, we will transfer the short distance to the hotel where we’ll check in and relax before the welcome dinner.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introducti...
Minimal walking on flat terrain. Getting on/off motorcoach; drive about 62 miles from Johannesburg to Pretoria; approx. 1 hour.
After checking out of the hotel, we will set out via motorcoach with our Group Leader and a local expert to explore Soweto (SOuth WEst...
Walking about 2 miles throughout the day; uneven, rocky and potentially slippery terrain at certain stops. Walking shoes with good tread recommended (no flip-flops; hiking boots not necessary). Water provided on the coach; sunscreen and insect repellent are recommende...
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The train will stop at the Malela...
Off-train field trip is approximately 6.5 hours, with opportunities to exit the vehicle and explore at various spots. Driving about 10 miles total; heavy traffic in city; up to approx. ½ hour spent aboard between multiple stops. Walking less than 2 miles throughout th...
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Off-train field trip lasts approximately 6 hours. Game drives conducted in open-air, 4x4 vehicles; getting in/out of vehicles. Minimal walking.
After getting off the train and transferring a short distance to the gate, our game drive vehicles will pick us up to ...
Full day aboard the train.
On this full day of travel aboard the train, take some time to relax, take in the beautiful changing scenery of the Limpopo Province and appreciate the amenities of the Shongololo Express. In the mid-morning, we’ll gather with our Grou...
Field trip duration approx. 8 hours. Driving about 200 miles total. Walking up to 2-3 miles over the course of 2-3 hours. Two choices for visiting ruins. Choice 1: Shorter, less strenuous hike to lower ruins, museum, and Karanga Village; about 2 miles; approx. 1.5 hou...
Off-train field trip lasts approximately 8 hours. Minimal walking for group activities; more dependent on personal preference; mostly flat ground. Driving approx. 40 miles round trip to/from Antelope Park; ½ hour each way.
After getting off the train and transfe...
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Hotel check-out mid-morning. Drive to the airport is approx. 15 miles; about ½ hour. Flight duration from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg is approx. 1.5 hours. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “...
Early morning arrivals to North America.
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