Namibia's Unique Rail Experience

Namibia is renowned for its wide open spaces and superb sunrises and sunsets. The timetable has been specifically designed to coincide with the sunrises and sunsets.

DESERT EXPRESS departs westbound in the early afternoon on Fridays and Tuesdays from Windhoek Station and calls at the luxurious Okapuka Game Ranch, where passengers 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 endless 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 10h00.

On the eastbound 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, offered drinks and simply relax. 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 Game Ranch at 08h00, where you can witness lions feeding. The train arrives at the historical Windhoek Station at 10.00 am.

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Desert Express Welwitchia Restaurant

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 will serve the best in Namibian cuisine. Uniquely shaped large windows throughout the train, include the traveller in the wide open spaces.

DESERT EXPRESS is operational since 3 April 1998.

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 Windhoek to Swakopmund Etosha National Park Southern Namibia

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