Rovos Rail – Pretoria to Victoria Falls
A Leisurely Sojourn by Luxury Train through South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe
Your two-night three day adventure begins with the departure from Rovos Rail's gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria. This special journey departs in the morning and slowly meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaberone. Once the train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana we arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe. We 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. Please note that depending upon railways capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.
Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Thursday
- 10h00 The Pride Of Africa train departs from Rovos Rail's private train station in Capital Park.
- 13h00 Lunch is served en route to Zeerust.
- 19h30 After traversing the Magaliesberg Range dinner is served as the trains heads towards Mafikeng for border formalities.
Friday
- 07h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
- 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
- 17h00 Border formalities at Plumtree.
- 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Saturday
- 07h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
- 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
- 17h00 The train arrives at the Victoria Falls where your Rovos Rail Journey ends.
Victoria Falls to Pretoria
Sunday
- 10h00 The train departs Victoria Falls Train Station.
- 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
- 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Monday
- 07h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
- 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
- 19h30 Dinner is served as the train heads towards Lobatse.
- 23h00 The train arrives at Mafikeng for border formalities.
Tuesday
- 05h00 The train departs Mafikeng.
- 07h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
- 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
- 16h00 A short stop at Centurion where the Rovos steam engines take over the haulage of the train. 17h00 Arrive at journey's end, the gracious Capital Park Train Station in Pretoria.
Note:
Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed
Includes:
Accommodation on board train, Meals and excursions during the train journey, Alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train, Transfers to and from hotel
Excludes:
International Flights, Visa fees, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Personal travel expenses
COSTS
- Pullman Suite £875 per person sharing
- Deluxe Suite £1,325 per person sharing
- Royal Suite £1,750 per person sharing
- Single Supplement +50% on all suites