Pretoria | Hwange National Park | Victoria Falls
Travel in style aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail on its journey between Pretoria and the world famous Victoria Falls.
Highlights:
Rovos Rail offers a five star experience on rails, capturing the elegance and atmosphere of a bygone era as you travel through Africa’s diverse landscapes. The classic wood panelled coaches offer period charm, accompanied by attentive and friendly service.
The observation car is located at the end of the train and offers a relaxing place to enjoy the views from its enlarged windows and unique open-air balcony. In the lounge, deep sofas and wingback chairs offer a comfortable place to catch up with fellow guests over a drink and enjoy afternoon tea.
Meals are served in one seating and are an occasion in their own right with silver service and fine cuisine, accompanied by outstanding South African wines. During the day the dress code is smart-casual, whilst dinner is the time to dress to impress with more formal attire.
This morning depart Pretoria on your northbound journey aboard Rovos Rail. Travel through the towns of Warmbaths, named after its mineral waters and then Nylstroom, which was once believed to be the source of the Nile by the Voortrekkers. Passing along the escarpment of Limpopo Province, the train then crosses the Tropic of Capricorn towards the Zimbabwean border.
Your luxury rail journey crosses the South Africa – Zimbabwe border at Beitbridge and continues through the Zimbabwean landscape towards Bulawayo for its overnight stop.
Experience one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line as you skirt the eastern edge of the famous Hwange National Park between Gwaai and Dete. This afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive to seek out the park’s prolific game which includes impressive elephant herds, prides of lion and a wild dog population.
Relax in your elegant surrounding before the journey comes to an end at the magnificent Victoria Falls where you may like to add a few nights at one of the excellent hotels and book some of the numerous activities on offer.
Rovos offers a choice of three elegantly styled cabin types, each with air conditioning, en suite shower and a safe.
Pullman suites
Deluxe Suites
Upgrade to a Deluxe Cabin from £899
Royal Suites
Upgrade to a Royal Suite from £1789
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a cabin. Depending on rail traffic, this journey may need to re-route.
First class service and spectacular scenery has made Rovos Rail one of the world’s greatest rail journeys.
Your Rovos Rail experience includes:
All Rovos Rail train routes can be booked as they are or added into a longer South Africa holiday.
PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS
Depart selected Thursdays 10:00
Arrives Sundays at 10:00
VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA
Departs selected Sundays at 17:00
Arrives Wednesday 10:00
