3 Day Luxury Rovos Rail (from/to Victoria Falls) - A leisurely journey on Rovos Rail, Africa’s luxury train through South Africa and Botswana to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Experience a 1600-kilometre journey through varied and truly African scenery as Rovos Rail's luxurious train meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone.
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. The surrounding area offers travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, white water rafting on the Zambezi River as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Please note that depending upon railways capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.
The Pretoria to Victoria Falls/Victoria Falls to Pretoria route is operated every month (except June) - we will help you plan your trip to fit in with the dates of operation.
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. The surrounding area offers travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, white water rafting on the Zambezi River as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Please note that depending upon railways capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.
The Pretoria to Victoria Falls/Victoria Falls to Pretoria route is operated every month (except June) - we will help you plan your trip to fit in with the dates of operation.
Email us to book your luxury train to Victoria Falls or any other Rovos Rail itineraries now.
Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Day 1: Thursday
10am: The Pride Of Africa, Rovos Rail, departs from Rovos Rail’s private Station in Capital Park, Pretoria.
1pm: Lunch is served.
7.30pm: After traversing the Magaliesberg Range dinner is served as the trains heads towards Mafikeng for border formalities.
Day 2: Friday
1pm: Lunch is served.
7.30pm: After traversing the Magaliesberg Range dinner is served as the trains heads towards Mafikeng for border formalities.
Day 2: Friday
7am: Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s as the train heads towards the Zimbabwe border.
5pm: Border formalities at Plumtree.
7.30pm: Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Day 3: Saturday
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s as the train heads towards the Zimbabwe border.
5pm: Border formalities at Plumtree.
7.30pm: Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Day 3: Saturday
7am: Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
5pm: Arrive at the Victoria Falls where your Rovos Rail journey ends.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
5pm: Arrive at the Victoria Falls where your Rovos Rail journey ends.
Victoria Falls to Pretoria
Day 1:
10am: Depart Victoria Falls Station.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
7.30pm: Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Day 2:
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
7.30pm: Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Day 2:
7am: Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
7.30pm: Dinner is served as the train heads towards Lobatse.
11pm: Arrive at Mafikeng for border formalities.
Day 3:
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
7.30pm: Dinner is served as the train heads towards Lobatse.
11pm: Arrive at Mafikeng for border formalities.
Day 3:
5am: The train departs Mafikeng.
7am: Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
5pm: Arrive at journey's end, the gracious Capital Park Station in Pretoria.
7am: Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
1pm: Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
5pm: Arrive at journey's end, the gracious Capital Park Station in Pretoria.
Price per person sharing:
1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011:
Pullman Suite: R13 7501 October 2010 to 30 September 2011:
Deluxe Suite: R20 600
Royal Suite: R27 500
Single Supplement: +50% on all suites
1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012:
Pullman Suite: R14 850
Deluxe Suite: R22 300
Royal Suite: R29 700
Single Supplement: +50% on all suites
Deluxe Suite: R22 300
Royal Suite: R29 700
Single Supplement: +50% on all suites
Please note:
- Prices are for One way journey per person sharing and includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train.
- Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa.
- Passengers are advised to take anti-malaria precautions as might be prescribed.
- Trip cancellation insurance/travel insurance is strongly advised.
- Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guanteed.
- Departure dates are specific.
Book your luxury train journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls (or vice versa) on the Rovos Rail now.
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