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Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls

Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Take the journey of a lifetime aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail, experiencing the golden age of travel and the epitome of indulgence while following a spectacular route.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Pretoria

    Arriving in Pretoria

    Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your hand-selected five-star hotel in Pretoria for the night on a B&B basis.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Rovos Rail

    Rovos Rail

    Transfer from your hotel to the railway station in Pretoria to board Rovos Rail. Lunch is served in the dining car through Warmbaths and Nylstroom, with dinner in the dining car this evening.

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Rovos Rail

    Zimbabwe

    A relaxing day onboard through Baobab country. After lunch, the train makes its way to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city, with dinner served in the dining car this evening.

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Rovos Rail

    Safari in Hwange National Park

    Breakfast and lunch are served onboard as the train travels between Gwaai and Dete. The route pauses for a game drive at the Hide in Hwange National Park, with dinner paired with fine wines served back onboard this evening.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Victoria Falls

    Arrive at Victoria Falls

    Breakfast in the dining car before disembarking Rovos Rail at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Transfer to your chosen hotel, selected between handpicked accommodation options on a B&B basis.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Victoria Falls

    Exploring Victoria Falls

    Tour the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, walking through the permanent misty rainforest to see the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island and Livingstone Island.

  7. Day 7overnight: Victoria Falls

    Exploring Victoria Falls

    Experience the 13-minute Flight of Angels, a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, the zigzag gorges and the islands of the Zambezi River.

  8. Day 8

    Tour conclusion

    An included transfer takes you from your hotel in Victoria Falls to the airport to begin your journey home on an overnight flight.

Included

  • 4 nights 3, 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • 3 or 4 nights on board the Rovos Rail in a Pullman Suite

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights

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