4 nights from R33 900 per person sharing 30 Jun – 04 Jul 2025 14 Jul – 18 Jul 2025 04 Sep - 08 Sep 2025 Route and Experience: The train departs from Victoria Falls Station in Zimbabwe and travels southwards through Botswana and South Africa, ending at Rovos Rail's private station in Pretoria. The journey typically takes around 4 days (3 nights), passing through some of Southern Africa's most stunning landscapes. You'll experience the transition from the lush, wildlife-rich areas near Victoria Falls to the more arid regions of Botswana and the diverse landscapes of South Africa. Accommodation: Onboard, you can choose from three types of suites - Pullman, Deluxe, and Royal. Each suite is decorated to reflect the elegance of a bygone era, with rich wood panelling and luxurious amenities. The Royal Suite, for instance, occupies half a carriage and includes a spacious lounge and a bathroom with a Victorian bathtub. Dining: Meals are served in the dining cars, where you'll enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared by onboard chefs using fresh, local ingredients. The dining experience is formal, with an expectation of dressing appropriately for dinner. Meals include all drinks, except for champagne, which is available at an additional cost. Excursions: The journey includes various off-train excursions. One notable stop is in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, where passengers can enjoy a game drive to see lions, elephants, and other wildlife.

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Dates	Train Cabin	Direction	Price
30 Jun – 04 Jul 2025	Deluxe	Vic Falls to Pretoria	R45 900
14 Jul – 18 Jul 2025	Pullman	Vic Falls to Pretoria	R33 900
14 Jul – 18 Jul 2025	Deluxe	Vic Falls to Pretoria	R45 900
04 Sep - 08 Sep 2025	Pullman	Vic Falls to Pretoria	R33 900

INCLUDES :

One way airfare from OR Tambo airport to Victoria Falls airport including taxes
1 night at The Victoria Falls Hotel in a classic room with breakfast
3 nights’ onboard Rovos with all meals and drinks
Game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

ITINERARY :

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG/VICTORIA FALLS
Depart OR Tambo on your flight to Victoria Falls Airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to Victoria Falls Hotel.

DAY 2: VICTORIA FALLS
After breakfast spend the remainder of the day experiencing all that Victoria Falls has to offer before transferring to Victoria Falls Train Station for check-in on Rovos Rail.
17h00 Depart from Victoria Falls Station, Zimbabwe. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en-route to Malindi. Dress: Formal

DAY 3: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
05h00 A continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure.
06h00 Enjoy a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.
12h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels between Dete and Gwaai along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and passes Bulawayo: second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country.
16h30 Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to the border at Beitbridge. Dress: Formal

DAY 4: ON THE TRAIN

07h00 Breakfast is served as the train leaves baobab country.
13h00 Lunch is served as the train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn towards Warmbaths and Nylstroom.
16h30 Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.

19h30 Dinner is served as the train passes the edge of the escarpment.

DAY 5: PRETORIA
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09:30.
10h00 Arrive at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria.

Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.

All passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of return into South Africa and must have at least two blank pages available for entry/exit stamps. Passengers travelling on foreign passports must contact the applicable consulate office.

Valid for South African Residents only.

VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA (From R33 990 Per Person Sharing)

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One way airfare from OR Tambo airport to Victoria Falls airport including taxes

1 night at The Victoria Falls Hotel in a classic room with breakfast

3 nights’ onboard Rovos with all meals and drinks

Game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

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