ROVOS RAIL - NAMIBIA SAFARI
"An epic 9 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 9 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 9 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 2019*
Pullman Suites: R 68 600 Deluxe Suites: R 102 900 Royal Suites: R 137 200 RATES 2020* Pullman Suites: R 75 000 Deluxe Suites: R 111 000 Royal Suites: R 149 000 * 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
DEPARTURE DATES 2019: 4 - 12 April, 25 April - 3 May, 9 - 17 May 2020: 9 - 17 April, 30 April - 8 May, 7 - 15 May 
Day 1: Pretoria
15h00 Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel south towards the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. (Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30) Day 2: Kimberly - Big Hole 09h45 Visit the Big Hole and Diamond Museum in Kimberley. 12h30 Depart for Upington and travel the Karoo semi-desert. Day 3: Upington 08h00 Optional two-hour walking tour of Upington. 23h00 Arrive at Holoog after border formalities at Nakop Day 4: Fisch River Canyon 08h00 One-hour transfer to visit the Fish River Canyon. 11h00 Depart for Keetmanshoop. Traverse the Kalahari. 15h00 Visit Garas Park and the Quiver Tree Forest. Day 5: Windhoek, Scenic Flight to Sossusvlei 09h00 Arrive in Windhoek for a city tour. 11h00 Depart in light aircraft for 1-hour flight to Sossusvlei Lodge for lunch, desert drive, bush dinner and overnight. Day 6: Sossusvlei 06h00 Sossusvlei drive with breakfast in the vlei. 12h00 Depart Sossusvlei for one-hour flight to Windhoek. 14h00 Depart Windhoek and travel north to Etosha National Park. Day 7: Etosha Safari 09h30 Transfer to a lodge in the game-rich Etosha National Park for lunch, game drive and overnight. Day 8: Etosha Safari 06h00 Early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park. 13h00 Enjoy lunch on board en route to the Atlantic. Day 9: Walvis Bay 07h00 Enjoy breakfast as the train traverses the Namib. 12h30 Arrive at journey’s end in Walvis Bay, Namibia. |
WALVIS BAY TO PRETORIA
DEPARTURE DATES 2019: 14 - 22 April, 5 - 13 May, 20 - 28 May, 9 - 17 July 2020: 19 - 27 April, 10 - 18 May, 17 May - 25 May
Day 1: Walvis Bay
12h00 Depart Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch as the train leaves the Atlantic and traverses the Namib Desert. (Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30) Day 2: Etosha Safari 09h30 Transfer to a lodge in the game-rich Etosha National Park for lunch, game drive and overnight. Day 3: Etosha Safari 06h00 Early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park. 13h00 Return to the train and travel south to Windhoek. Day 4: Windhoek, flight to Sossusvlei 09h00 Arrive in Windhoek for a city tour. 11h00 Depart in light aircraft for 1-hour flight to Sossusvlei for lunch, desert drive, bush dinner and overnight. Day 5: Sossusvlei 06h00 Sossusvlei drive with breakfast in the vlei. 12h00 Depart Sossusvlei for one-hour flight to Windhoek. 14h00 Depart Windhoek. Travel south through the Kalahari. Day 6: Keetmanshoop, Fish River Canyon 08h00 Visit Garas Park and the Quiver Tree Forest. 15h00 One-hour transfer to visit the Fish River Canyon. 19h30 Dinner on board. Travel the Kalahari to the border. Day 7: Upington 08h00 Optional two-hour walking tour of Upington. Day at leisure as the train travels into the Great Karoo. Day 8: Big Hole Kimberley 14h30 Visit the Big Hole and Diamond Museum in Kimberley. 16h00 Depart Kimberley and travel north into the Highveld. Day 9: Pretoria 07h00 Enjoy breakfast as the train travels the goldfields. 12h00 Arrive at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. | ||||
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