Rovos Rail – Pretoria to Victoria Falls

3 days, 2 nights

+- Overview

Your adventure begins with the departure from Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria. Depart in the morning and slowly meander westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone. Arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe and continue in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo heading towards Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve. Journeys end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.

Route Details

Enjoy the luxurious compartments, fine cuisine and exceptional wines offered by Rovos Rail as you spend 2 nights travelling from Pretoria to Victoria Falls. Please note that depending upon railways capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe

+- Daily Itinerary
+ - Day 1 Pretoria
Arrival

Set off from Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative and diplomatic capital this morning and spend the day relaxing as the train travels north through the open country of the Highveld, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn en route.  Lunch is served enroute to Zeerust and dinner as the trains heads towards Mafikeng.

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 2 En route

The day is spent travelling northwest at a leisurely pace through Zimbabwe with its lovely flat-topped acacia trees so typical of the African countryside and the striking Baobab forests. Border formalities at Plumtree followed by dinner on board.

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 3 Victoria Falls

Breakfast and lunch in the dining cars as the train meanders towards the Falls.  Arrival at Victoria Falls in the evening around 5 p.m. 

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

+- Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by your selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

+-Pullman Suite
+ - Pullman Suite

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Pullman suite is +/-7 square meters (+/-76 sq ft) in size and while it includes the identical bathroom to that of the deluxe suites, the bedroom is smaller with a one up one down bunk for twin requirements or a double bed for couples. During the day this can be converted into a comfortable couch.

+-Deluxe Suite
+ - Deluxe Suite Rovos

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Deluxe suites (+/-11 sq metres/+/-118 sq feet) and accommodates two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

+-Royal Suite
+ - Royal Suite

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant, measuring +/-16 sq metres in size (+/-172 sq ft). Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower.

+- Inclusions

Features & Services

Included

  • 2 Nights Accommodations

    We provide you with overnight accommodations for 2 nights on board the train with private en-suite facilities, as described in your selected itinerary.

  • Included Meals

    We provide you with all meals on board the train. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Included Drinks

    We provide you with all alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages on board the train.

  • Daily Transfers

    We cover your transportation by air-conditioned vehicles each day during off-rail excursions.

  • Driver & Guides

    Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.

  • Local Fees & Taxes

    We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.

  • Air conditioning

    Included in your rooms and transportation. Carrying plenty of drinking water is recommended.

Not Included

  • International & Domestic Airfare, Airport Taxes & Fees

    Our price are inclusive of land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare. Airport taxes and security related fees are subject to change with or without notice.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be at awarded your discretion.

  • Hotel & Room Services

    We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary.

  • Personal Items & Services

    Items or services of a personal nature, such as gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Optional tours or excursions

    Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

+- Booking

Dates & Pricing

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

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+-Pullman Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price

Single Supplement

January 1 - September 30, 2010

October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single travelers or per additional person.
+-Deluxe Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price

Single Supplement

January 1 - September 30, 2010

October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single travelers or per additional person.
+-Royal Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price

Single Supplement

January 1 - September 30, 2010

October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single travelers or per additional person.

Booking Details

Departures

Join in Pretoria on selected departure dates below
This 2-night rail journey can also be taken in reverse from Victoria Falls to Pretoria, please contact us for departure dates.

Departure 2010

July 22
August 5, 19
September 2, 16, 30
October 14, 28
November 11, 25
December 23

Departure 2011

January 6, 20
February 3, 17
March 3, 17, 31
April 14, 28
May 12, 26
July 21
August 4, 18
September 1, 15, 29