Bid farewell to Pretoria’s station as you embark on a three-day adventure through the rustic northern South Africa.
This journey meanders its way through the goldfields of Johannesburg and Witwatersrand before heading west along the foothills of the Magalisberg Mountains.
Cross the tropic of Capricorn in Botswana and cross the border into Zimbabwe. Enjoy nature in its pristine form as you travel through Hwange National park.
The journey draws to a close on a high note at the thundering Victoria Falls where guests can experience the power of the Zambezi while whitewater rafting. Victoria falls offer breathtaking photo safaris and game viewing opportunities in the surrounding area.
This journey is available in reverse.
Day 1 | |
09h30 | The train departs Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. |
13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s as the train travels the goldfields of Johannesburg. |
16h30 | Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner en route to Mafikeng for border formalities with Botswana and overnight. |
Day 2 | |
Day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as the train travels northwards through Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone, and on to Plumtree for Zimbabwean border formalities. Overnight stop on board at Mpopoma. | |
Day 3 | |
Breakfast is served as the train departs Mpopoma. Enjoy lunch while travelling along the eastern edge of Hwange Park along one of Africa’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres. Arrive at Kennedy Siding for a 15h00 game drive at The Hide. Dinner is served in the dining car/s en route to Thompsons Junction for the overnight stop. | |
Day 4 | |
Breakfast is enjoyed while travelling towards the Zambezi River. 10h00 Arrive at journey’s end in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. |
1 Oct 2014 – 30 Sep 2015 | 1 Oct 2015 – 30 Sep 2016 |
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PULLMAN SUITES R19 900pps |
R21 250pps |
DELUXE SUITES R29 950pps |
R31 880pps |
ROYAL SUITES R39 900pps |
R42 500pps |
Includes:
Accommodation, meals and excursions as well as all beverages, including alcohol, while on board. Single supplement +50% on all suites. |
August 2015 | 13, 27 |
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September 2015 | 10, 24 |
October 2015 | 8, 22 |
November 2015 | 5, 19 |
December 2015 | 24 |
January 2016 | 24 |
February 2016 | 4, 18 |
March 2016 | 3, 17, 31 |
April 2016 | 14, 28 |
May 2016 | 12, 26 |
June 2016 | n/a |
July 2016 | 14, 28 |
August 2016 | 11, 25 |
September 2016 | 11, 25 |
August 2015 | 2, 16, 30 |
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September 2015 | 13, 27 |
October 2015 | 11, 25 |
November 2015 | 8, 22 |
December 2015 | 27 |
January 2016 | 10, 24 |
February 2016 | 10, 24 |
March 2016 | 6, 20 |
April 2016 | 3, 17 |
May 2016 | 1, 15, 29 |
June 2016 | n/a |
July 2016 | 17, 31 |
August 2016 | 14, 28 |
September 2016 | 11, 25 |