This epic 14-day journey travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and is one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This magnificent sojourn will take you through South Africa with short tours of the diamond town of Kimberley and the capital city of Pretoria, then a two night stay at a private lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve.

The train then crosses through Botswana into Zimbabwe where we overnight at the Victoria Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi River, travel northeast through Zambia, joining the Tazara Railway line at Kapiri Mposhe. Enjoy a bush walk at Chisimba Falls then continue the climb towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border, almost the midpoint between Africa's two Great Rift Valley lakes. Descend into the Rift Valley itself and witness spectacular scenery as the train negotiates the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the escarpment. Early on the last day, the train passes through the Selous Game Reserve - the largest on the continent and a vision of timeless Africa - shortly before the bustling arrival in Dar es Salaam.

We are also able to offer optional Pre and Post Rovos Rail tours.

2011 Dates:
17th - 30th January (Cape Town to Dar es Salaam),
2nd - 15th July (Cape Town to Dar es Salaam),
18th - 31st July (Dar es Salaam to Cape Town),
24th September - 7th October (Cape Town to Dar es Salaam),
10th - 23rd October (Dar es Salaam to Cape Town).

2011 Rates:

• A Medical Practitioner, Hair Stylist & Historian accompany the train at various stages.

• Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa

• Please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.

• Passengers are requested to have yellow fever inoculations before commencing the journey.

• Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised
• Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.