ROVOS RAIL - VICTORIA FALLS JOURNEY

Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey
"1'000 miles of unforgettable African scenery from Pretoria to Victoria Falls."
This three-night Rovos Rail itinerary has to be one of the most iconic, as it travels its way through some 1 600 kilometres of Southern African scenery from Pretoria to the town of Victoria Falls. Departing from Pretoria, Rovos Rail 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 - VICTORIA FALLS ROUTE MAP
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ROVOS RAIL VICTORIA FALLS RATES
OCTOBER 2018 TO SEPTEMBER 2019*
Pullman Suites: R 26 950
Deluxe Suites: R 40 600
Royal Suites: R 54 000

RATES OCTOBER 2019 TO SEPTEMBER 2020*
Pullman Suites: R 29 250
Deluxe Suites: R 44 000
Royal Suites: R 58 600
*Single supplement: +50% on all suites
* We can also assist with pre- and post departure travel services.

ROVOS RAIL INCLUDES
Accommodation; all meals; all alcoholic and other beverages; 24 hour full room service and bar facilities; limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary and government tax.

EXCLUDES
gratuities; international/ French Champagne; souvenirs, visa fees
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.
PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS
VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA
Day 1 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 2 Friday
Day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as Rovos Rail travels towards Bulawayo via Rutenga and Somabhula. Overnight stop on board at Mpopoma. Breakfast 07h00-10h00, Lunch 13h00, Dinner 19h30

Day 3 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 4 Sunday
At 07h00 the train departs Thompsons. Breakfast until 09h30. At 10h00 Rovos Rail arrives in Victoria Falls.
Departure Dates
Jan 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 2019: 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 2019: 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr 2019: 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2019: 2, 9, 16, 23
Jun 2019: 6, 20
Jul 2019: 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 2019: 4, 11, 18, 25
Sep 2019: 5, 12, 19, 26
Oct 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Nov 2019: 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec 2019: 19, 26
Jan 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Feb 2020: 6, 13, 20, 27
Mar 2020: 5, 12, 19, 26
Apr 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 2020: 7, 14, 21, 28
Jun 2020: 11, 25
Jul 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug 2020: 6, 13, 20, 27
Sep 2020: 3, 10, 17, 24
​Day 1 Sunday
Rovos Rail departs Victoria Falls at 17h00. Passing the Hwange National Park, dinner is served en route to the Kennedy Siding for the overnight stop. Dinner 19h30

Day 2 Monday
There will be an early wake-up call at 05h00 with a continental breakfast. Disembark for a game drive at The Hide. Brunch is served as the train travels along one of Africa’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114km. Dinner is served en route to the border at Beitbridge. Brunch 11h00, 16h30 Tea in the lounge, Dinner 19h30

Day 3 Tuesday
Breakfast is served as the train leaves baobab country. Lunch is served as the train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn towards Warmbaths and Nylstroom.
Dinner is served as the train passes the edge of the escarpment. Overnight Pyramid. Breakfast 07h00-10h00, Lunch 13h00, Dinner 19h30

Day 4 Wednesday
Breakfast is served from 7h00 onwards until the train arrives in Pretoria at 10h00.
Departure Dates
Jan 2019: 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24
Mar 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 2019: 7, 14, 21, 28
May 2019: 5, 12, 19, 26
Jun 2019: 9, 23
Jul 2019: 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 2019: 4, 11, 18, 25
Sep 2019: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 2019: 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec 2019: 1, 22, 29
Jan 2020: 5, 12, 19, 26
Feb 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23
Mar 2020: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Apr 2020: 5, 12, 19, 26
May 2020: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Jun 2020: 14, 28
Jul 2020: 5, 12, 19, 26
Aug 2020: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Sep 2020: 6, 13, 20, 27
ROVOS RAIL ADD-ON VALUE PACKAGES:
VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE - 2 NIGHTS SUPER DEAL
US$ 706 p.p. sharing (January to June 2019) US$ 752 p.p. sharing (July to December 2019)
• 2 nights’ accommodation Bed & Breakfast at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in a Waterhole Facing Room
• 1 x dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (Table d’hote Menu) or a choice of 3 Club Dinner Platters at Victoria Falls Safari Club exclusive to Club guests
• 1 x dinner at The Boma – Dinner and Drum Show, with courtesy return shuttle
• 1 x Vulture Culture lunch in the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (Table d’hote Menu) 
• Return seat in coach transfers from Victoria Falls Airport (MIN 2 PAX)
• 1x Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls
• 1x Sunset Cruise (luxury deck - Zambezi Explorer or Zambezi Royal)
• Hourly courtesy shuttle to Victoria Falls Rainforest and town centre
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE (2 NIGHTS) + NGOMA CHOBE SAFARI LODGE (3 NIGHTS) SUPER DEAL
US$ 2532 p.p. sharing (January to June 2019) US$ 3128 p.p. sharing (July to December 2019)
• 2 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis at Victoria Falls Safari in a Waterhole Facing Room
Lodge with 1x dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa (Table d’Hote), 1x dinner at The Boma – Dinner and Drum Showand  2x lunches at MaKuwa-Kuwa (Table d’Hote)
• Sunset Cruise (luxury deck - Zambezi Explorer or Zambezi Royal)
• Guided Tour of the Falls
• 3 nights accommodation on All Inclusive basis at Ngoma Safari Lodge, Fully Inclusive including up to 4 activities per day, Drinks, Laundry
• Road transfer VFA Airport to Victoria Falls Safari lodge or vice versa
• Return road transfer from Victoria Falls to Ngoma Safari Lodge
• Government Levies and VAT
TONGABEZI LODGE 3 NIGHTS + LIVINGSTONE ISLAND TOUR + ACTIVITIES
US$ 2410 p.p. sharing (Jan. to May and Nov. to Dec. 2019) US$ 2800 p.p. sharing (June to October 2019)
SPECIAL: Get a 4th night free (except between July and September 2019)
3 nights accommodation in a cottage including all Meals, Drinks, House Wine, Laundry Service
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
​• Livingstone Island Tour
• Transfers from and to Victoria Falls or Livingstone
• Sunrise and sunset boat trip on the Zambezi
• Lunch on local Island with guided walk
• Fishing (equipment provided)
• Visit to the Victoria Falls on the Zambian Side (Falls entrance fees are extra)
• Game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National park (Park fees are extra)
• Walk in the gorge below the Falls
• Cultural visit to the museum (Museum entrance is US$ 5 per person – subject to change)
• Local village visit
• Mountain bike trail to local village
• Shopping trip on the Zambian side of the Falls
• Park fees are charged at US$ 10 per person per visit (subject to change) and
• Falls Entrance Fees are US$ 20 per person per visit (subject to change)
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