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Luxury Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

21-day Rovos Rail odyssey from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Luxury Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is a 21-day, 20-night independent rail package from Railbookers billed as one of the world's most epic train journeys, covering about 5,530 kilometers across five countries. The trip opens with two nights in Cape Town and tours of the historic village of Matjiesfontein, the diamond town of Kimberley, and the capital city of Pretoria, then moves onto four nights aboard the train. From there, travellers spend two nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve and a night at Victoria Falls before crossing the Zambezi River and following the TAZARA line toward Dar es Salaam. Railbookers sells this as an independent package rather than a fully escorted tour. It suits experienced rail travellers with the time and budget for a long, multi-country crossing of southern and eastern Africa, combining rail travel with game viewing and historic town stops. Prices start at $23,899 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact route, hotels, and night-by-night details with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include rail travel?
Yes. It includes at least four nights aboard the train, described as one of the world's most epic train journeys, plus further travel along the TAZARA line toward Dar es Salaam.
Which train is used?
Rovos Rail, as named in the trip title, with the route also following the TAZARA line.
Is this an escorted tour or an independent package?
Railbookers sells it as an independent rail package.
What stops does the trip make?
Cape Town (with tours of Matjiesfontein, Kimberley, and Pretoria), four nights on the train, two nights in Madikwe Game Reserve, a night at Victoria Falls, and a crossing of the Zambezi River toward Dar es Salaam.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
It runs 21 days (20 nights) and starts at $23,899 per person.

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