Rovos Rail invites you to travel on the most luxurious train in the world. This epic 14-day journey travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and has become one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This is the ultimate African safari, designed for travellers who wish to re-live true adventure and romance in complete luxury, comfort and security.
2011 TRAIN TOUR
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17 – 30 January 2011
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02 - 15 July 2011
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24 September - 07 October 2011
2012 TRAIN TOUR
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16 - 29 January 2012
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30 June - 13 July 2012
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29 September - 12 October 2012
Day 1
11h00: Depart Cape Town on the Rovos Rail Edwardian Train Safari. Arrive in Matjiesfontein at 18h00 with time to explore this Victorian village before dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 2
12h30: Lunch with a 14h00 arrival in Kimberley. Visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Museum. Depart Kimberley at 16h00. Dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 3
11h30: Arrive in Pretoria. Light Lunch followed by a city tour of Pretoria. Depart at 18h00 from Pretoria.
Day 4
11h00: Arrive in Zeerust for full board two-night stay at 5-star Tau Game Lodge.
Day 5
Early morning game drive, evening game drive or guest activities. Overnight at lodge.
Day 6
Early morning game drive. Transfer to the train for a 12h00 departure from Gaborone, Botswana. Border formalities en route.
Day 7
06h00: After border formalities travel through Zimbabwe with morning & afternoon lectures provided by the historian.
Day 8
10h00: Arrive at the Victoria Falls. Transfer from Station to the Victoria Falls Hotel. 16h00 sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. 18h30 optional African Spectacular Show. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 9
Day at leisure - tour of the Falls, game of golf, Flight of the Angels, etc. Transfer to the station for a 15h00 departure from the Victoria Falls for Zimbabwe and Zambian border formalities.
Day 10
13h00: Pass through Lusaka. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.
Day 11
Day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.
Day 12
08h00: Disembark at Kasama for an excursion to Chisimba Falls. 16h15 Arrive at Nakonde/Tunduma for Zambian/Tanzanian border formalities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 13
10h00: Arrive in Makambako. Descend spectacular pass to Mlimba.
Day 14
01h00: Arrive in Kiduna and continue the journey through Mzenga to Dar es Salaam. Breakfast on board.
10h00: Arrive at Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam.