ROVOS RAIL - NAMIBIA SAFARI
"An epic 12 day 3 400 km journey from Pretoria to Walvis Bay covering the Karoo, the Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei and the Etosha Pan."
Rovos Rail’s Namibia safari is an annual odyssey, traversing some wonderfully diverse landscapes as it takes you on a 12 day, 3 400 kilometre (some 2 112 mile) long journey. You travel from the open lands of South Africa’s Highveld, to the cool Atlantic Ocean in Namibia. Your luxury Train Safari starts at the Capital Park Station in Pretoria, and travels via the historically interesting town of Kimberley – home to the Big Hole and the site of one of the World’s greatest diamond rushes. The journey continues across the arid yet starkly beautiful Northern Cape and on to the border post of Ariamsvlei, which takes you into Namibia. Enjoy an excursion to the famed Fish River Canyon (second only in size to the Grand Canyon). The train then continues to the north, through the edge of the Kalahari, to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. Here you get the chance to go on a short tour of this small, yet charming city, with its German colonial history. From Windhoek, you take flight as you are transferred by light aircraft to the famed dunes of Sossusvlei, in the world’s oldest Desert – the Namib. Here you get to experience the stunningly large and garnet coloured sand dunes… which go on for miles and miles - truly a unique area. Enjoy a night in the desert, including wilderness drives and a bush dinner. Your light aircraft transfer then returns you to Windhoek, where you re-join the train. There is a leisurely overnight journey through to The Etosha. You will be transferred to a Safari Lodge enjoying the wild on safari vehicles. The Train continues to the coastal town of Walvis Bay. It is here you fascinating journey ends, and you can continue with the remainder of your Safari arrangements. Pre- and post train arrangements available - speak to one of our specialists!
Rovos Rail’s Namibia safari is an annual odyssey, traversing some wonderfully diverse landscapes as it takes you on a 12 day, 3 400 kilometre (some 2 112 mile) long journey. You travel from the open lands of South Africa’s Highveld, to the cool Atlantic Ocean in Namibia. Your luxury Train Safari starts at the Capital Park Station in Pretoria, and travels via the historically interesting town of Kimberley – home to the Big Hole and the site of one of the World’s greatest diamond rushes. The journey continues across the arid yet starkly beautiful Northern Cape and on to the border post of Ariamsvlei, which takes you into Namibia. Enjoy an excursion to the famed Fish River Canyon (second only in size to the Grand Canyon). The train then continues to the north, through the edge of the Kalahari, to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. Here you get the chance to go on a short tour of this small, yet charming city, with its German colonial history. From Windhoek, you take flight as you are transferred by light aircraft to the famed dunes of Sossusvlei, in the world’s oldest Desert – the Namib. Here you get to experience the stunningly large and garnet coloured sand dunes… which go on for miles and miles - truly a unique area. Enjoy a night in the desert, including wilderness drives and a bush dinner. Your light aircraft transfer then returns you to Windhoek, where you re-join the train. There is a leisurely overnight journey through to The Etosha. You will be transferred to a Safari Lodge enjoying the wild on safari vehicles. The Train continues to the coastal town of Walvis Bay. It is here you fascinating journey ends, and you can continue with the remainder of your Safari arrangements. Pre- and post train arrangements available - speak to one of our specialists!
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NAMIBIA SAFARI ROUTE MAP
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RATES PER PERSON - 2026
Pullman Suites: R 215 000 p.p Deluxe Suites: R 273 000 p.p Royal Suites: R 336 000 p.p * Single supplement: +50% on all suites RATES PER PERSON - 2027 Pullman Suites: R 258 000 p.p Deluxe Suites: R 327 600 p.p Royal Suites: R 403 200 p.p * Single supplement: +50% on all suites Tour price per person sharing includes: accommodation, meals and excursions as well as all beverages, incl. alcohol, while on board. Bottled water and a limited wine selection during lodge meals. |
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PRETORIA TO WALVIS BAY (11 NIGHTS)
DEPARTURE DATES 2026: 7 - 18 April, 9 - 20 November (CPT-WVB) 2027: 6 - 17 April (CPT-WVB) 
Day 1: Pretoria
11h00 Depart from Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Travel south across the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Please ensure that the Train Manager or Administration Deputy is in possession of your passport. Day 2: Kimberley 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The observation car will be leading the train until after tea – a different aspect that our rail enthusiasts enjoy. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to De Aar, an important railway junction. Dress: Formal. Day 3: Upington & The Orange River 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. Enjoy a walking tour of Upington with a sundowner cruise on the Orange River. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Border formalities take place. Dress: “Africa” Theme or Smart Casual Day 4: Fish River Canyon 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. 12h30 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels along the southern reaches of the Kalahari Basin. 14h00 Transfer (±60 min) to the Fish River Canyon. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Aus. Dress: Formal. Day 5: Kolmanskop & Luderitz 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 08h00 Transfer (±60 min) to the ghost town of Kolmanskop followed by lunch in Lüderitz. 18h00 Return to the train. Depart for Keetmanshoop. The observation car will be leading the train until after dinner. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal. Day 6: Keetmanshoop & Garas Park 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. Visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park (Quiver Trees), home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars bh. Depart for Mariental. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Rehoboth. Dress: Formal. Day 7: Sossusvlei Pack a small overnight bag for the stay in Sossusvlei. 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Transfer to the airstrip. Depart in a light aircraft for a one-hour flight to a Sossusvlei lodge for overnight. After check-in, enjoy lunch and an afternoon at leisure. 16h30 Afternoon desert drive and a bush dinner after sunset. Overnight at the lodge. Dress: Casual. Day 8: Sossusvlei & Windhoek An early wake-up call with tea and coffee. Enjoy a desert drive with breakfast in the vlei. 12h30 Return to the lodge to use the facilities, check-out and transfer to the airstrip. Depart in a light aircraft for the one-hour flight to Windhoek. 14h00 Lunch at Windhoek Country Club followed by a city tour. 18h00 Depart for Kranzberg. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 9: Cheetah Conservation Project 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. 12h30 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 14h30 Transfer (±60 min) to a cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo. 18h00 Depart for Otavi. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 10: Etosha National park Please pack a small overnight bag for the stay in Etosha. 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Transfer (±60 min) to an Etosha lodge for overnight. Guests are welcome to use the pool and lodge facilities. Enjoy lunch followed by check-in. 15h00 Afternoon game drive (approximately 3 hours). 19h30 Dinner at the lodge and overnight. Dress: Casual. Day 11: Etosha National park 06h00 Breakfast at the lodge until 07:00 followed by a game drive in the Etosha National Park. 11h00 Return to the lodge to freshen up and check-out by 10:45. Transfer (±60 min) to the train at Tsumeb Station. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The observation car will be leading the train until tomorrow. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train travels southwest towards the Atlantic Ocean. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual. Day 12: Walvis Bay 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Traverse the Namib Desert towards Walvis Bay. 12h00 Arrive at journey’s end in Walvis Bay, Namibia. |
WALVIS BAY TO PRETORIA (11 NIGHTS)
DEPARTURE DATES 2026: 21 February - 4 March (WVB-CPT), 19 - 30 March, 20 April - 1 May, 22 November - 3 December 2027: 19 - 30 April, 17 - 28 May, 23 October - 3 November
Day 1: Walvis Bay
10h00 Check-in at Walvis Bay Station, Namibia. 11h00 The train departs for Otjiwarongo. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels across the Namib Desert towards Otjiwarongo. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. The observation car will be leading the train until lunchtime tomorrow – a different aspect that our rail enthusiasts enjoy. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 2: Cheetah Conservation Project 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 09h00 Transfer (±60 min) to a cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo for a visit. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars en route to Tsumeb. 16h30 Tea in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 3: Etosha National Park 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Transfer (±60 min) to a lodge in Etosha for overnight. Check-in and enjoy lunch. 15h00 Afternoon game drive (approximately 3 hours). 19h30 Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Dress: Casual. Day 4: Etosha National Park 06h00 Breakfast at the lodge until 07:00 followed by a game drive in the Etosha National Park. 11h00 Return to the lodge to freshen up and check-out by 10:45. Transfer (±60 min) to the train at Tsumeb Station. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Kranzberg. Dress: Formal. Day 5: Sossusvlei 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Transfer to the airstrip. Depart in a light aircraft for a one-hour flight to a Sossusvlei lodge for overnight. After check-in, enjoy lunch and an afternoon at leisure. 16h30 Afternoon desert drive and a bush dinner after sunset. Overnight at the lodge. Dress: Casual. Day 6: Sossusvlei & Windhoek An early wake-up call with tea and coffee. Enjoy a desert drive with breakfast in the vlei. 12h30 Return to the lodge to use the facilities, check-out and transfer to the airstrip. Depart in a light aircraft for the one-hour flight to Windhoek. 14h00 Lunch at Windhoek Country Club followed by a city tour. 18h00 The train travels south through the Kalahari Desert. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal. Day 7: Keetmanshoop & Garas Park 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. 12h30 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 14h00 Visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park (Quiver Trees), home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal. Day 8: Luderitz & Kolmanskop 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 08h00 Transfer (±60 min) to the ghost town of Kolmanskop for a visit followed by lunch in Lüderitz. 18h00 Depart for Holoog. The observation car will be leading the train until after dinner. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “Africa” Theme or Smart Casual. Day 9: Fish River Canyon 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 08h30 Transfer (±60 min) to the Fish River Canyon. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Border formalities with South Africa. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Upington. Dress: Formal. Day 10: Upington & The Orange River 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 08h30 Enjoy a walking tour of Upington with a cruise on the Orange River. 11h00 Travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Kimberley. Dress: Formal. *The observation car will be leading the train until breakfast. Day 11: Kimberley 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 09h00 Enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train continues its climb to Pretoria. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual. Day 12: Pretoria 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Travel through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 17h00 Arrive at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria | ||||
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