The Desert Express
Luxury Train Safaris in Namibia
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Welcome aboard for the adventure of a lifetime
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The route of the Desert Express, between Windhoek and Swakopmund, travels between two very extremes, the savannahs of the Khomas plateau and the beautiful dune landscapes of the Namib Desert, with the harsh landscape of the semi-desert in between. The train stops for the night, so no scenery will be missed on the route. There are two excursions or stops en-route, (1), watch a lion feed or take a game drive, and (2), take a walk in the warming sands of the great Namib Desert and enjoy the absolute silence. |
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such as oryx and ostrich,
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new friendships with fellow explorers. Sit back and enjoy the view or admire the Namibian night skies in the Starview Coach. The staff on the Desert Express have a wide knowledge of the country and will be happy to answer any question about sights and animals along the way, or about Namibia. The Desert Express also caters for corporate charters and short functions (such as sun downer trips, cocktails, presentations, conferences and product launches). |
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Windhoek to Swakopmund |
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After departing Windhoek in the early afternoon, the Desert Express heads north until it reaches the Otjihavera Siding, where passengers will be taken to the luxurious Okapuka Game Ranch to experience the excitement of a lion feed only metres away or do a game drive in an open vehicle. When you're back on board, the Desert Express continues its journey. Enjoy the sunset over the open vastness of Namibia in the Spitzkoppe Lounge or through the large observation windows of your compartment. In the Welwitschia Restaurant, a sumptuous three-course dinner awaits you. The train stops for the night at Kranzberg. Next morning, the Desert Express continues into the desert and stops for one-hour among the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, where passengers can disembark and take a walk in the unique dunes of the Namib. The train then returns to its final destination, Swakopmund, where it will arrive at approximately 10h00. |
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Swakopmund to Windhoek |
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The Desert Express leaves Swakopmund in the early afternoon and stops at the Stingbank siding, where passengers can enjoy the sights of the Kahn Valley, with awesome views over a rocky mountainous landscape as remote as any on earth. Our on-board Namibian guide will explain the fascinating history of this area and the railway line, also teaching you a traditional game played by the Damara people of Namibia known as "ROB". Back on the train, enjoy a sun-downer in the Spitzkoppe Lounge while taking in the splendour of the wide open spaces. Dinner is served in the Welwitschia Restaurant. The train stops for the night at Kranzberg. Next morning, the Desert Express arrives at the Otjihavera siding, from where passengers will be taken to the luxurious Okapuka Game Ranch for a game drive or to watch a lion feed. The Desert Express then continues its journey to Windhoek where it will arrive at approximately 10h30. |
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