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ROVOS RAIL - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY

ROVOS RAIL - CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS

Rovos Rail Cape Town to Victoria Falls Journey
"Seven day journey from the Cape of Good Hope to the 'Smoke that Thunders' (Victoria Falls).
This seven-day journey commences in Cape Town and ends at the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Travel through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo. Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein. Next stop is Kimberley for a city tour and a visit to the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole, and its Diamond Mine Museum. Arrive in Pretoria for an introduction to our beautifully appointed station. Join in an optional tour of the city or have the afternoon at leisure before spending the night at your hotel.
The next day the train winds its way north through Warmbaths and Nylstroom. The train then passes the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. Crossing into Zimbabwe at Beitbridge the next morning, Rovos Rail continues to the capital of Matabeleland, Bulawayo. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – before traversing Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary where animals can be spotted from the train and a game drive excursion is enjoyed. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Available in reverse. Depending upon railway capacity, this journey could be routed through Botswana.

ROVOS RAIL - CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS ROUTE MAPS
Map Rovos Rail Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Free Hotel Night Promotion
Book any regular Rovos Rail Journey and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at one of the below listed hotels:
Cape Town Hotels: Protea Hotel Sea Point, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Holiday Inn Express, Inn on the Square, SunSquare Cape City Bowl
Upgrade Option:  Add R700 per person and stay at the 5* Cape Town Taj
Pretoria Hotels: Mont d'Or Bohemian House Pretoria, Court Classique.
Upgrade Option: Add R400 per person and stay at the 5* Castello di  Monte or the Sheraton Hotel
.

Important: This promotion can not be combined with a package or other special offer / promotion and is subject to terms and availability.

CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS
(ALSO AVAILABLE IN REVERSE)


Day 1 Monday
This morning you depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station at 11h00. Your journey takes you towards the town of Worcester, and then onto the historic village of Matjiesfontein, with its Victorian era atmosphere. You arrive here at 18h00, and there is time for you to visit the area.

Day 2 Tuesday
The Train takes you further inland, to the famed town of Kimberley, where you arrive at 14h30. You are met by a bus which takes you on a fascinating tour of the Big Hole (the largest man-made excavation in the world) and the Diamond Mine Museum.  Return to the train for the 16h00 departure. Enjoy some leisure time before getting ready for your sumptuous dinner at 19h30.

Day 3 Wednesday
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Your tranquil journey continues to Pretoria, and Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, where you arrive at 12h00. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Tours of the area can be arranged on request. Overnight on a bed & breakfast basis.

Day 4 Thursday
09h30 The train departs Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train travels north through Warmbaths and Nylstroom, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner en route to Messina and Beitbridge for Zimbabwe border formalities.
(Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30)

Day 5 Friday
Day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as the train travels towards Bulawayo via Rutenga and Somabhula. Overnight stop on board at Mpopoma. Breakfast 07h00-10h00, Lunch 13h00, Dinner 19h30

Day 6 Saturday
Breakfast is served as the train departs Mpopoma. Lunch is served whilst travelling along the eastern edge of Hwange Park along one of Africa’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114km. Arrive Kennedy for a game drive at The Hide. Dinner is served in the dining car/s en route to Thompsons Junction for the overnight stop. 
​(Breakfast 07h00-10h00, Lunch 13h00, Dinner 19h30​)

Day 7 Sunday
At 07h00 the train departs Thompsons. Breakfast until 09h30. At 10h00 you will arrive in Victoria Falls.
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RATES OCT. 2019 - SEP. 2020*
Pullman Suites: R 49 020 p.p.
Deluxe Suites: R 73 860 p.p.
Royal Suites: R 98 420 p.p.

RATES OCT. 2020 - SEP. 2021*
Pullman Suites: R 53 155 p.p.
Deluxe Suites: R 80 275 p.p.
Royal Suites: R 107 255 p.p.

Rates are per person sharing one way
* Single supplement: +50% on all suites


​INCLUDED
includes accommodation, meals, all alcoholic and other beverages,
24-hour full room service and limited laundry while on board the train, as well as excursions accompanied by a
qualified tour guide (where applicable) and government tax. Hotel is on a B&B basis and includes transfers.

DEPARTURE DATES
​Oct 2019: 7, 14, 21, 30
Nov 2019: 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2019: 16, 23
Jan 2020: 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 2020: 3, 10, 17, 24
Mar 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23
Apr 2020: 6, 13, 20, 27
May 2020: 4, 11, 18, 25
Jun 2020: 8, 22
Jul 2020: 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 2020: 3, 10, 17, 24
Sep 2020: 7, 14, 21
Oct 2020: 5, 12, 19
Nov 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23
Dec 2020: 21, 28
Jan 2021: 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb 2021: 1, 8, 15, 22
Mar 2021: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Apr 2021: 5, 19, 26
May 2021: 3, 10, 17, 24
Jun 2021: 7, 21, 28
Jul 2021: 5, 12, 19, 26
Aug 2021: 2, 9, 16, 23, 28
Sep 2021: 6, 13, 20, 27

GALLERY
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Rovos Rail Map
Rovos Rail Deluxe Suite
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
​ROVOS RAIL
Pretoria - Cape Town
Pretoria - Victoria Falls
Pretoria - Durban
Cape Town - Victoria Falls
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Suites
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Dining
THE BLUE TRAIN
Pretoria - Cape Town 
Pretoria - Hoedspruit / Kruger 
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PACKAGES
8 Nights Rovos Rail Golf Safari
8 Nights Rovos Rail African Collage
8 Nights Rovos Rail Namibia Safari
9 Nights Kruger Safari + Cape Town + Blue Train
11 Nights Rovos Rail + Cape Town + Victoria Falls + Chobe
14 Nights Kruger Safari + Cape Town + Blue Train + Victoria Falls
14 Nights Rovos Rail Cape Town - Dar Es Salaam 
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