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This luxury train runs between Windhoek and Swakopmund, and is a must for the Rail enthusiast, but is also highly recommended to anyone who wants to spoil themselves with a luxurious trip. The train has twenty four compartments -- each accommodating one, two or three passengers. The compartment 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. Uniquely shaped large windows throughout the train, include the traveller in the wide open spaces. This journey has been carefully planned to take best advantage of Namibia's dramatic sunsets and the break of dawn.
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Departure: Winter: 12.00 and Summer 12.30
Namibia is renowned for its wide open spaces and superb sunsets. The timetable has been specifically designed to coincide sunrises and sunsets. Desert Express departs in the early afternoon on Tuesdays and Fridays from Windhoek Station and calls at the luxurious Okapuka Lodge where you will witness lion feeds close-up Upon returning to the train: enjoy a sundowner in the relaxed atmosphere of the elegant Spitzkoppe lounge as you watch the sun set over the end plains. Dinner will be served in our spacious Welwitschia restaurant as the train makes its onward journey to overnight at a quiet secure siding.
Early the next morning, Desert Express leaves the siding and continues on its westbound journey. The train will travel through the Namib Desert and finally behind the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, where it will stop for sixty minutes, to allow passengers to disembark and take a walk. The dunes are really unique! The train will then proceed on to its final destination, Swakopmund, arriving at approximately 10.00 am.
Departure: 14:30
On the east bound Journey from Swakopmund that departs on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Desert Express stops at a siding close to the Kahn Valley. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour, be offered drinks and enjoy sunset over the Khan River. Once back on the train, the evening and a superb three course dinner is on offer for you to enjoy and savour. The next morning we arrive at Okapuka Ranch at 08:00 am, where you can witness lions feeding.
The train arrives at the historical Windhoek Station at 10.00 am.
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| Departure | Friday from Windhoek Saturday from Swakopmund |
| Other | Check in at the station at least 30 minutes before departure |
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Valid until 31 October 2008: |