Special Holidays Packages

Desert Express 2007 + 2008 Itinerary,

 

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 .

2007 4 Day Etosha Dates: 25-28 October

Rates: N$4 995.00 dbl, N$ 5 555.00 single .

2008 4 Day Etosha Dates: 1-4 May, 3-6 July and 11-14 September

2008 Rates: N$ 5 600.00 dbl, N$ 8 400.00 Single

 

 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. 

 

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 .

2007 6 Day Rates and Dates - :

N$ 7150.00 pp sharing . N$ 8000.00 single.

1-6 June, 27 July to 1 Aug and 5-10 October

2008 6 Day Rates and Dates-:

N$ 8500 pp sharing, N$ 12 250 single

8-13 February, 7-12 March, 18-23 April, 30 May to 4 June, 13-18 June, 25 - 30 July, 3-8 Oct and 14-19 November

Reservations strictly subject to booking conditions.

 1. All bookings must be made in writing to Desert Express – Private Bag 13204, Windhoek, Fax 061-2982601,

email desert.express@transnamib.com.na or by Using the Online Booking form.

 2.Dietary requirements must be made in writing at reservation stage.

  3.The quoted rate includes accommodation, meals, transfers, levies, excursions and VAT.

 Drinks and other items of a personal nature are to be settled direct onboard.

 4. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or bank transfer (please fax copy of deposit slip to 298 2601).

 a) 10% non-refundable deposit upon confirmation of booking

 b)  Full payment due 60 days prior to departure.

 Bank Details: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA, CORPORATE UNIT WINDHOEK

 ACCOUNT NO: 620209 76009 BRANCH CODE: 281 872 SWIFT CODE: FIRNNANX

  5. Cancellation: Any cancellation of a confirmed and paid booking must be received in writing.  The following cancellation charges will apply:

 a) Up to 30 days prior to departure – 50% of full amount

 b)15 days prior to departure – 100%

   6.  Children over 12 pay the adult sharing rate.

 7. It is recommended that all passengers be in possession of travel insurance.

  8. No refund will be made if for any reason inclusions of the tour cannot be carried out or utilized.

  9. Quoted rates include Agents Commission.

 NB: No shows will be charged in full 

 Important information regarding your reservation.

 Please note : While every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this page is correct, no responsibility will be accepted for any incorrect information contained herein. If any of your details have been omitted or you have any comments or suggestions, please e-mail us at desert.express@transnamib.com.na