
Rovos Rail: The Ultimate Journey
Price from$19,134
Travel through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania on this world-famous train journey with Rovos Rail. Highlights include a visit to the historic towns of Matjiesfontein and Kimberley, a two night safari in the Madikwe Game Reserve or Kwa Maritane in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, a stay at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel, and breathtaking views over the Great Rift Valley.
Highlights • Tour of the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum in Kimberley, South Africa • City tour of Pretoria, South Africa • Two nights at Madikwe Game Reserve or Kwa Maritane in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve • Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River • Excursion to Chisimba Falls in Zambia • Scenic highlights travelling through Great Rift Valley • If time permits, a game drive in the Selous Game Reserve
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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.
• Luxury accommodation on board • One night in the Victoria Falls Hotel • Two nights in a game lodge • All meals • Excursions as per the itinerary • Specified beverages
Pricing (per person) $NZD
Type | TWIN | SINGLE |
---|---|---|
2020 Pullman Suite 1 Jan - 31 Dec Deluxe Suite 1 Jan - 31 Dec Royal Suite 1 Jan - 31 Dec |
- - $19,134 - $25,366 - $33,119 |
- - $27,634 - $36,388 - OnRequest |
2021 Pullman Suite 1 Jan - 31 Dec Deluxe Suite 1 Jan - 31 Dec Royal Suite 1 Jan - 31 Dec |
- - $19,701 - $26,119 - $34,179 |
- - $28,455 - $37,470 - OnRequest |
Departs 2020
Cape Town to Dar es Salaam
Jun 27; Sep 26
Dar es Salaam to Cape Town
Jan 28; Mar 17; Oct 13 2021
Cape Town to Dar es Salaam
26 Jun; 25 Sep
Dar es Salaam to Cape Town
26 Jan; 12 Oct
Not included • International airfares