Rovos Rail: The Ultimate Journey

Day 1: Cape Town > Matjiesfontein The Pride of Africa departs Cape Town. Later in the day, explore the quaint village of Matjiesfontein before dinner

Day 2: Kimberley > The Highveld Arrive in Kimberley this afternoon for a tour of the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum

Day 3: Pretoria This morning take a tour of the Rovos Rail Station followed by lunch on the platform and a city tour of Pretoria

Days 4 & 5: Madikwe Game Reserve Transfer by coach to Madikwe Game Reserve for a two-night stay at Tau Game Lodge or Kwa Maritane in Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Day 6: Madikwe > Plumtree Enjoy a game drive and breakfast before rejoining the train and crossing through Botswana towards Plumtree, Zimbabwe

Day 7: On Board

Days 8 & 9: Victoria Falls Arrive at Victoria Falls and enjoy lunch at the hotel. Zambezi River sunset cruise this evening. Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel. The next day is at leisure before departing for Zambia

Days 10 & 11: On Board

Day 12: Chisimba Falls Stop at Kasama for a morning excursion to Chisimba Falls

Day 13: Makambako > Great Rift Valley This morning perhaps take a stroll through Makambako. After departing, the train descends into the Great Rift Valley

Day 14: Selous Game Reserve Time permitting, enjoy a game visit in Selous Game Reserve

Day 15: Dar es Salaam After breakfast, arrive at journey's end in Dar es Salaam

Journey also available in reverse. Contact World Journeys for more information. Depending on the railway capacity this journey could be routed slightly differently.