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Angola to Mozambique Aboard Rovos Rail

Privately chartered Rovos Rail journey across Africa, Angola to Mozambique

Illustration of Angola to Mozambique Aboard Rovos Rail

Captain's Choice privately charters the Rovos Rail train for this 23-day crossing of Africa from Luanda, Angola to Maputo, Mozambique. A Tour Manager and a Tour Doctor travel with the group throughout the journey, which passes through Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa on its way east. The route begins with several days in Angola, moving from Luanda along the coast through Catumbela, Lobito and Benguela before the group boards the train itself and continues inland through Huambo, Kuito and Luena. Further along the route, stays are built in at South Luangwa National Park and Kapama Private Game Reserve for game drives, with a stop at Victoria Falls. Only the first eight days of the itinerary are detailed in the operator's published materials, so the remainder of the route through Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique is described only in overview. The trip suits travellers drawn to an unusual, fully escorted rail crossing of countries most tourists do not visit.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator's published itinerary covers only the first 8 of 23 days in detail; the remaining route through Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique is described only in overview, so confirm the full day-by-day plan with Captain's Choice before booking.
  • Only one departure is currently scheduled, in July 2026, with no indication of future dates from this operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Luanda (Angola)

  2. Day 2

    Luanda

  3. Day 3

    Catumbela, Lobito

  4. Day 4

    Lobito, Benguela

  5. Day 5rail

    Embark Rovos Rail

  6. Day 6

    Huambo

  7. Day 7

    Kuito

  8. Day 8

    Luena

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The tour begins in Luanda, Angola, the starting point of the coast to coast crossing.
  • Day 3The group travels to the coastal towns of Catumbela and Lobito on Angola's coast.
  • Day 5The tour boards the privately chartered Rovos Rail train to begin the coast to coast rail crossing of Africa.

Questions travellers ask

Is this a private charter or scheduled service?
It's a privately chartered Rovos Rail train, exclusive to Captain's Choice for this itinerary.
Is the tour escorted?
Yes. A Tour Manager (Jo Taylor) and a Tour Doctor (Mike Beckoff) accompany the journey throughout.
Which countries does the route cross?
The 23-day journey crosses Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique, from Luanda to Maputo.
What is included besides the train?
The tour includes stays in South Luangwa National Park and Kapama Private Game Reserve for game drives, plus a visit to Victoria Falls.
When does it depart?
One departure is currently listed, for July 2026.
How big is the group?
The maximum group size is 58 travelers.

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