Inspirational natural wonders holiday to Namibia and South Africa
Step back in time to a bygone era and journey through Namibia on the Rovos Rail, a luxury train offering excellent service, gourmet cuisine and lavish suites. The train journey takes you from the savannahs of South Africa's Highveld to the Atlantic in the west. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, center of one of the world's famous South African diamond rushes where there is an opportunity to savor the 1870s atmosphere of the mining village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon - second in size to the Grand Canyon - and Garas Park with its quiver-tree forest. Continue then across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert with a stop in Namibia's capital for a tour; Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavor. Then it's a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay. Next is a visit to a cheetah conservation project, followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park. On the last morning, the train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay - an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey.
Day by Day summary
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Johannesburg OR Tambo International
6 nights - Rovos Rail, Pretoria, South Africa
1 night - Sossusvlei Lodge, Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert, Namibia
2 nights - Rovos Rail, Windhoek, Namibia
1 night - Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha & Surrounds, Namibia
1 night - Rovos Rail, Namibia
Ends - Transfer to Johannesburg OR Tambo International for your international flight home
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Namibia, South Africa
11 Nights
Safari
Scenic
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Guide Price
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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Highlights
Be transported to a bygone era on the elegant Rovos Rail
Marvel at Namibias exquisite landscapes
Enjoy gourmet cuisine in the elegant, wood-paneled dining cars
See the famed Sossusvlei sand dunes
A Big 5 Safari in Etosha National Park
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Accommodation as specified
Meals as specified
Drinks (excluding premium brands)
Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
All scheduled safari activities offered by the Rovos Rail
Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
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ACTIVITIES
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Desert Tours
Guided Walk
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
White Rhino
Springbok
Spotted Hyena
Southern Giraffe
Rock Hyrax
Ostrich
Oryx
Meerkat
Lion
Leopard
Kori Bustard
Elephant
Cheetah
Brown Hyena
Black Rhino
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Namibia, South Africa
11 Nights
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Desert Tours
Guided Walk
