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Rovos Rail - Dar es Salaam - Cape Town

Luxury train from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town across five African nations

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Vacations By Rail operates this 15-day luxury rail journey aboard Rovos Rail, one of the world's most celebrated luxury trains. The journey departs Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and concludes in Cape Town, South Africa, passing through five nations: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and back to South Africa. Along the way, passengers enter the Selous Game Reserve, the continent's largest, descend the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment through tunnels and switchbacks, view Chisimba Falls, cross the Zambezi River to Victoria Falls, and spend two nights at Madikwe Game Reserve. The train also stops for tours of Pretoria, Kimberley's diamond-mining heritage, the historic village of Matjiesfontein, and South Africa's winelands. This is an all-rail experience designed for travellers seeking five-star accommodations, fine dining, and immersion in Africa's landscapes and history across a single continuous journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no detailed day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm exact daily routines, meal inclusions, and guide arrangements with Vacations By Rail before booking.
  • The package includes one night at the Victoria Falls Hotel and two nights in Madikwe Game Reserve; confirm where the remaining 11 nights are spent on the train or in other accommodations.

Questions travellers ask

What train is used?
Rovos Rail, one of the world's most famous luxury trains, operates this 15-day journey from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town.
Is the entire journey by train?
The journey is primarily by rail. The itinerary includes overnight stays at the Victoria Falls Hotel and Madikwe Game Reserve; the remainder of the nights are spent aboard the train.
How many countries does the route cross?
The train travels through Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, passing through five nations over 15 days.
What stops are included?
The route includes the Selous Game Reserve, Chisimba Falls, Victoria Falls, Madikwe Game Reserve, and tours of Pretoria, Kimberley, Matjiesfontein, and South Africa's winelands.
Who operates this tour?
Vacations By Rail operates this Rovos Rail journey.

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