Desert Express - Five stars train in Namibia

Desert Express - Namibia's 5 Star Luxury Train

DESERT EXPRESS UPDATE, SCHEDULES AND FACILITIES

Thank you for your interest in Desert Express, Namibia’s Unique Rail Experience. We would like to brief you shortly why Desert Express should be an integral part of your agenda on your visit to our magnificent country, Namibia.
As you know, Namibia is renow Desert Express Namibia ned for its wide open spaces and superb sunrises and sunsets. The timetable has been specifically designed to coincide with the sunrise and sunsets. Uniquely shaped large windows throughout the train, include the traveller in the wide open spaces.
Windhoek –Swakopmund Schedule:
Fridays
Winter (Summer)
Check in at Windhoek station. 11:30 (12:30)
Depart. 12:00 (13:00)
Game drive at Oropoko. 15:30 (16:30)
Dinner. 19:00 (19:00)
Overnight at a secure siding.
Breakfast. 07:00 (07:00)
Dune excursion. 08:00 (08:00)
Arrive Swakopmund Saturdays 10:00 (10:00)
Winter time April—September
Dinner 19:00 & 21:00 if two sittings are required

Smoking on The Desert Express is only allowed in demarcated areas.
Please note that passengers are responsible for own transfers to and from the train.

Swakopmund—Windhoek Schedule:
Saturdays: Winter & Summer
Check in Swakopmund station. 14:30
Depart 15:00
Late afternoon sundowner.
Dinner. 19:00
Overnight at a siding.
Breakfast. 07:00 Desert Express Namibia compartment
Lion feed at Okapuka 08:00
Arrive Windhoek Sundays 10:30
The train has twenty-four compartments, each accommodating one, two or three passengers. The compartments are fully air conditioned and heated and have en-suite facilities as standard. Passengers have access to an elegant lounge, unique bistro bar and spacious restaurant that serves the best in Namibian cuisine.

LAY-OUT OF DESERT EXPRESS
Rhino: Power car and storage
Meerkat: 6 compartments - Accommodation coach
Springbok: 6 compartments - Accommodation coach
Oryx: 6 compartments - Accommodation coach
Kokerboom: 6 compartments - Accommodation coach
Spitzkoppe: Lounge and Bar
Welwitschia: Restaurant
Stardune: Bistro Bar
Starview: Function / conference venue

2008 rates, valid till 31.10.2008
Compartments	Rates
Single Occupancy	N$ 2395.00
Per person sharing	N$ 1845.00 per person
Children (4-12)	N$ 889.00 per child

Rates are per person, one way. Group & Charter rates will be sent on request.

Rates include dinner, bed, breakfast, tax and excursions. Drinks on-board, lunch, gratuities and souvenirs are for the passenger’s own account.
(Please take note: Minimum age for travel on Desert Express is 4 years. Exclusive coach available for children 4 - 10 years).
Important: Desert Express restaurant Kindly take note that schedules & timings are subject to change without notice. Desert Express since its inception, has and will continue to amend various aspects of Desert Express Namibia the product, to afford, you, our esteemed passenger "the best possible unique rail experience".
Desert Express is a multi-functional facility and can be utilized for any special function, product launch, seminar, team-building session and the like.
Desert Express is a full member of the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN).
Pre-payments are required: Individuals minimum 14 days, Groups up to 12 compartments, 30 days and groups requiring 13 to 24 compartments, 60 days prior to departure. Should bookings be taken and confirmed within the allocated periods, then payments must be received within 24 hours.
SMOKING: Only in the smokers' lounge, which is in the bar area but nowhere else. There are two sections: a smokers and non-smokers.
The rest of the train, especially the restaurant and the compartments are NO SMOKING ZONES.

Car transportation: 600 N$ one way.

4 DAY ETOSHA BREAK AWAY
Day 1. Thursday 08:00. Check in Windhoek station. 09:00 Depart. Biltong stop at Okahandja. Light lunch on the train. Dinner and overnight at Otjiwarongo on the train
Day 2. 07:00 Breakfast. 12:30 Lunch. 14:00 Train arrive at Dr Sam Nujoma station.
14:30 Afternoon game drive in Etosha through King Nehale gate.
(App 3 hours)
Evening Barbeque on platform. Overnight on train.
Day 3. 07:00 Breakfast. Early morning game drive (App 4 hours).
14:00 Train depart for Windhoek. Lunch dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 4. Breakfast and lunch on the train. 11:00 Excursion in Okahandja.
14:00. Arrive Windhoek.
Rates & Dates: 2008:
N$ 6 500.00 sharing and N$ 8 400.00 single
3-6/7 & 11-14/9

6 DAY SWAKOPMUND & ETOSHA HOLIDAY
Day 1. Friday
14:30. Depart from Windhoek (No lunch) Biltong stop at Okahandja. Dinner & overnight on the train. Train stationary for the night at Kranzberg
Day 2.
06:30 Breakfast. Arrive Swakopmund (Rand Rifles) 08:00. Excursion by bus to dune 7, the Walvis Bay Lagoon and the salt works. Back to Swakopmund for a tour through the town. 14:00 Lunch on the train. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner & overnight on the train.
Day 3.
06:30 Breakfast. 08:00 Depart for a tour through the Moon landscapes and the Welwitchia valley. Pick nick lunch. 14:00 Depart for Otjiwarongo for overnight on the train.
Day 4.
07:00 Depart for Etosha. 12:30 Lunch.14:00 Arrive Dr Sam Nujoma station. 14:30 Afternoon game drive in Etosha through King Nehale gate.
19:00 Dinner (BBQ) on the platform. Overnight on the train.
Day 5.
07:00 Breakfast. 08:30 Early game drive. 14:00 Train departs for Windhoek. Dinner and overnight on train at Otjiwarongo.
Day 6. Wednesday
Depart for Windhoek with breakfast and lunch on the train.
11:00 Visit craft market in Okahandja.
14:00 Arrive Windhoek.

Rates for 2008
N$ 8 500.00 sharing and N$ 12 250.00 single
Dates 2008
8-13/2, 7-12/3, 18-23/4, 30/5-4/6, 13-18/6,
25-30/7, 3-8/10 and 14-19/11

Return journey Windhoek - Swakopmund - Windhoek
A return trip on the Desert Express will cost only N$ 2 585.00 pp sharing and N$ 3 355.00 for single travellers. Children up to 12 years old sharing with parents will travel at N$ 1299.00 per child. Children older than 12 will travel at adult rates.
No lunch is served but snacks are offered for lunch on both legs.
Please note that you do not have to undertake the return leg immediately but can stay over for a week or two and then do the return leg.
You can either spend your time in Swakopmund exploring the town or you can do the Mola Mola boat cruise with oysters and champagne. This will be N$ 850.00 per person extra. Passengers will be collected at the stop at Rand Rifles behind the dunes and delivered to the train at the station in Swakopmund.
Please also remember that we offer you the opportunity of taking your vehicle with you on the train for only N$ 900.00 if you would like to stay longer and want to be mobile whilst in Swakopmund. Most car hire companies also have offices in Swakopmund.

Reservations & information agent:

Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax: +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

To book:

1) you can e-mail us requesting information and/or rates

Reservations are only accepted in writing: by fax or via e-mail.
Final availability confirmation: in writing: by fax or via e-mail.

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