Rovos Rail - Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

UK to Tanzania

Your very special journey begins today when you take your flight from London. You'll fly to Doha in Qatar and then on from Doha to Dar Es Salaam.

Arrive Dar Es Salaam

You'll arrive in Dar Es Salaam today, where you'll be transferred to your hotel, our handpicked 5* hotel, on a B&B basis. This afternoon is yours to savour the charm of this historical city, once the capital of Tanzania. Consider a delightful visit to Coco Beach, explore the vibrant markets or delve into the rich cultural tapestry at one of the many exceptional museums.

Meals: Breakfast

Rovos Rail

This morning you'll be transferred from your hotel to Tazara railway station where you'll board the majestic Rovos Rail. Get to know your luxury cabin, and join your fellow passengers in the observation car. Lunch is served onboard in the dining car as you travel towards Selous. Enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge car. A formal dinner is served this evening in the dining car.

Meals: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Nyerere National Park

An early breakfast is served in the dining car before visiting Nyerere, Africa's largest National Park. After a game drive in the park, lunch is served back onboard as you travel on to the Udzungwa Mountains. Enjoy tea in the observation car as you travel through tunnels and over viaducts. A formal dinner is served this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

The Rift Valley

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast onboard before arriving at Makambako, where you'll take a tour of the town. Lunch is served back onboard as you pass Baobab Forests and travel up the Rift Valley. Your formal dinner is served in the dining car this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zambia

Take your time over breakfast this morning as you cross the border into Zambia. The train travels along the Tazara railway line while you enjoy lunch in the dining car. Dinner is served in the dining car this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kundalila Falls

After breakfast, you'll experience an unforgettable visit to the magnificent Kundalila Falls, enveloped by the stunning beauty of Zambia's natural landscape. This breathtaking waterfall cascades down a cliff into a tranquil pool. The walk to Kundalila Falls offers scenic views of the Kaombe River valley. You can dive into the refreshing waters or relax on the rocks while listening to the soothing sounds of water. It's also a perfect spot for bird watching.

Meals: Breakfast

Relax on board

Today you have a leisure day onboard the train. Enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge car and relax in the observation car as the stunning landscapes pass by. A formal dinner is served this evening, after which you can mingle with your fellow passengers and enjoy a cocktail or two.

Meals: Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Kafue Railway Bridge

Enjoy a second relaxing day onboard the train. After breakfast you'll cross over the Kafue Railway Bridge, a spectacular feat of engineering. As you enjoy lunch in the dining car you'll travel on to Zimbabwe. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge car and the observation car. A formal dinner is served in the dining car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River

As you enjoy your leisurely breakfast you'll travel over the Victoria Falls Bridge and enter Zimbabwe. When you arrive at Victoria Falls you'll leave the train with an overnight bag and walk over to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Following a brief welcome at the hotel you'll leave for your sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Dinner is served back at the Victoria Falls Hotel, where you will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Victoria Falls

Following your relaxed breakfast in the hotel's restaurant you can enjoy a free day at Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls has the largest body of falling water in the world and is spectacular to witness. Lunch is served back in the hotel's restaurant, after which you'll have more free time before leaving the hotel and boarding the train once again. Dinner is served back onboard the train.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Kalahari Basin

Enjoy your breakfast in the dining car as you cross the border into Botswana. Lunch is served in the dining car as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn. Relax in the observation car and watch the altering landscapes as you cross the Kalahari basin. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge cars. Your formal dinner is served in the dining car this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Madikwe Lodge

After breakfast you'll transfer from the train to a lodge in Madikwe for a two night stay. Lunch is served on arrival at the lodge and after lunch you'll experience a game drive in this big five wildlife reserve. The game drive lasts around three hours, after which you'll transfer back to the lodge for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Big Five Game Drive

On your early morning game drive you stand a better chance of seeing more of the area's wildlife. Following your three hour game drive you'll enjoy breakfast back at the lodge. Lunch is served at the lodge, and following an afternoon tea you can take another game drive. Dinner is served in the restaurant at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Morning Big Five Game Drive and Rovos Rail

This morning you can head out for another early morning game drive, lasting around two hours, before making your way back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast you'll leave the lodge and be transferred back to the train. Lunch is served in the dining car and you can relax in the observation car and take afternoon tea in the lounge car. A formal dinner is served in the dining car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

The Goldfields & Pretoria

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you travel through the Goldfields. After breakfast you'll leave the train in Pretoria, where you can take a city tour. Lunch is served on the platform of the Rovos Rail Station, after which you can tour the station. You'll return to the train in the afternoon and take afternoon tea in the lounge car. Dinner is served this evening in the dining car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Kimberley Diamond Mine & The Big Hole

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you arrive at Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape. After breakfast take a tour of Kimberley's Diamond Mine Museum and The Big Hole. Lunch is served back onboard the train as you travel on to the Karoo. Your formal dinner is served in the dining car this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Matjiesfontein

Following your relaxed breakfast onboard you'll arrive at Matjiesfontein, where you can take a walk through the historic village and visit the museum on the platform, which has a collection of vintage cars and railway carriages. Back onboard the train you'll travel through a series of four tunnels and down through the Hex River Valley. Relax with afternoon tea in the lounge car and prepare for your 1920s themed dinner in the dining car this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Arrive Cape Town

Your journey aboard the iconic Rovos Rail comes to an end today when you disembark the train after breakfast. On arrival in Cape Town you'll be transferred to your chosen hotel. Choose between our handpicked 5* hotels, on a B&B basis.

Meals: Breakfast

Cape Town

Enjoy a free day in Cape Town to explore the city at your own pace. You can hike the mountains including Table Mountain, visit a brewery, sample street food, or choose one of the optional excursions available at a supplement.

Meals: Breakfast

Cape Town

Enjoy a second free day in Cape Town. Visit a museum or an art gallery, head to the beach, go shopping for souvenirs, take a hike in the mountains, or visit one of the city's food markets. Optional excursions are bookable at a supplement.

Meals: Breakfast

Cape Town to the UK

Your incredible adventure comes to its end today when you're transferred from your hotel to the airport in Cape Town for your overnight flight.

Arrive UK

Take your memories home as you land in the UK today, memories to last a lifetime from your epic African journey.