Dar es Salaam to Cape Town

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.

Personalized Tours of Tanzania and Zanzibar available on request

18 – 31 July 2011
10 - 23 October 2011
12 - 25 March 2012
16 - 29 July 2012
15 - 28 October 2012

Day 1
10h00 Transfer from hotel to Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam for departure on the Edwardian Train Safari.
12h00 Depart from Dar Es Salaam with dinner and overnight on the train.

Day 2
14h00 Arrive in Makambako en route to Tunduma. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

Day 3
06h00: Arrive in Tunduma/Nakonde for Tanzanian/Zambian border controls.
14h30: Arrive in Kasama. Excursion to Chisimba Falls. Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard the train.

Day 4
12h00: Pass through Serenje. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.

Day 5
09h50: Pass through Lusaka passing through Kafue and Choma at 12h30. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

Day 6
12h00: Arrive in Livingstone/Victoria Falls for Zambian/Zimbabwean border formalities.
Transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. African Spectacular Show. Dinner and overnight at the Victoria Falls Hotel.

Day 7
17h00 Day at leisure - tour of the Falls, game of golf, Flight of the Angels, river rafting, etc.
Transfer to the station and depart Victoria Falls. Dinner and overnight on the train.

Day 8
08h00: Bypass Bulawayo en route to Plumtree with breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on train.

Day 9
10h00: Arrive in Gaborone and transfer to 5-star Tau Game Lodge for full board two-night stay.

Day 10
12h30: After breakfast, guest activities i.e. Guided walk or game drive. Overnight at lodge.

Day 11
10h00: Depart from Zeerust on the Pride of Africa and travel via the Magaliesberg to Pretoria.

Day 12
09h45: Arrive in Pretoria. Light lunch, city tour of Pretoria. 15h00 depart Pretoria for Cape Town.

Day 13
08h30: Kimberley. Visit to the Big Hole and the Diamond museum.

Day 14
18h00: Arrive in Matjiesfontein for tour of the Village. 18h00 Arrive in Cape Town Station.

2011 POST-TRAIN TOUR: CAPE TOWN

Post Tour arrangements can be made on your behalf, please contact one of our consultants for applicable costs.

2011 TRAIN TOUR - DAR ES SALAAM TO CAPE TOWN
18 - 31 July 2011 / 10 - 23 October 2011
Suite	Cost per adult sharing	Single Supplement
Pullman Suite	US$ 8,455.00	US$ 3,780.00
Deluxe Suite	US$ 11,305.00	US$ 4,655.00
Royal Suite	US$ 15,153.00	-

2011 TRAIN TOUR PRICE per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train

A Medical Practitioner, Hair Stylist & Historian accompany the train at various stages.

Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa

Please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.

Passengers are requested to have yellow fever inoculations before commencing the journey.

Precautions against Malaria are advised.

Trip cancellation insurance is compulsory

Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved.

Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.

For further information or updates please contact African Welcome Safaris on tours@africanwelcome.com

2012 TRAIN TOUR - DAR ES SALAAM TO CAPE TOWN
12 - 25 March 2012 / 16 - 29 July 2012 / 15 - 28 October 2012
Suite	Cost per adult sharing	Single Supplement
Pullman Suite	US$ 9,310.00	US$ 3,765.00
Deluxe Suite	US$ 12,255.00	US$ 5,130.00
Royal Suite	US$ 16,625.00

2012 TRAIN TOUR PRICE per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train