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ROVOS RAIL - VICTORIA FALLS JOURNEY

Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey
"1'000 miles of unforgettable African scenery from Pretoria to Victoria Falls."
This 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 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 2025
Pullman Suites: R 48 000 p.p.
Deluxe Suites: R 72 000 p.p.
Royal Suites: R 94 000 p.p.
add 50% for single occupancy

RATES OCTOBER 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 2026
Pullman Suite: R 57 600 p.p.
Deluxe Suite: R 82 800 p.p.
Royal Suite: R 108 000 p.p
add 50% for single occupancy.


* Rates are per person sharing one way
* Rate valid for both 3 and 4 night journeys
* We can also assist with pre- and post departure travel services.

ROVOS RAIL INCLUDES
Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry; guided excursions (where applicable); preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks on excursions; entrance fees as per itinerary; govt tax.

EXCLUDES
All other beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre and
post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights.

victoria falls - 3 nights journey

PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS
2025 Departures
January: 23
February: 6, 20, 27
March: 13
April: 3
May: n/a 
June: n/a
July: n/a
August: 28
September: 18, 25
October: 9, 16, 23, 30
November: n/a
​December: n/a 
​2026 Departures
January: 22
February: 5, 19, 26
March: 12, 26
April: 2, 16
May: n/a
June: n/a
July: 1
August: 27 
September: 17, 24 
October: TBA
November: TBA
​December: TBA
VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA
2025 Departures
January: 19
February: 9, 16, 23
March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 25
April: 6, 22
May: n/a
June: 17
July: 1, 4, 15 
August: 3, 31
September: 5, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28
October: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 2
​December: n/a
2026 Departures
January: 18, 25, 26
February: 8, 15, 22
March: 1, 8, 15, 22
April: 5, 21
May:  n/a
June: 2
July: n/a
August: 25, 30
September: 6, 13, 15, 20, 27
October: TBA
November: TBA
​December: TBA
Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Victoria Falls Itinerary

Day 1
10h00 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
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
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
At 07h00 the train departs Thompsons. Breakfast until 09h30. At 10h00 Rovos Rail arrives in Victoria Falls.
​Rovos Rail - Victoria Falls to Pretoria Itinerary

Day 1
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
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
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
Breakfast is served from 7h00 onwards until the train arrives in Pretoria at 10h00.

victoria falls - 4 nights journey

PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS
2025 Departures
January: 8, 15
February: 12
March: 5, 19, 26
April: 9, 16, 23, 30
May: 14, 28
June: 11, 27
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 6, 13, 20
September: 3, 10
October: 1
November: 5, 12, 19, 26 
​December: 24
2026 Departures
January: 7, 14
February: 11
March: 4, 18
April: 8, 22, 29
May: 13, 27
June: 3, 10
July: 8, 15, 22
August: 5, 12, 19
September: 2, 9, 30
October: TBA
November: TBA
​December: TBA
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Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Victoria Falls Itinerary

Day 1
18h00 Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train. Travel through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela).
20h00 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Naboomspruit. Dress: Formal Please ensure the Train Manager or Administration Deputy is in possession of your passport.

Day 2
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. The train departs for Polokwane.
09h00 Transfer to The Ranch Conservancy. Explore the game and prolific birdlife of this 1000ha ranch followed by lunch.
13h00 Return (30 mins) to the train. The train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to Louis Trichardt.
16h30 Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. Border formalities with South Africa.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train crosses the Limpopo River en route to Beitbridge. Dress: Formal Border formalities with Zimbabwe.

Day 3
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00. The train travels baobab country. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. 16h30 Tea is served. The train stops at Gwanda where guests have an opportunity to stroll through the village.
18h00 Depart for Bulawayo: second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Mpopoma. Dress: Formal

Day 4
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00.
13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels between Gwaai and Dete along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and along the eastern edge of Hwange Park.
15h00 Enjoy a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Thompsons Junction. Dress: Formal

Day 5
Please ensure that your luggage is ready for collection at 09h45 and that you have your passport.
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h30.
10h00 Arrive at journey’s end at the incomparable Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA
2025 Departures
January: 12, 23, 26
February: n/a
March: 30
April: 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 18
June: 1, 15
July: 13, 20, 27
August: 10, 17, 23, 24
September: 25
October: n/a
November: 9, 16, 23, 30
​December: 28
​
2026 Departures
January: 11
February: n/a
March: 29
April: 12, 19, 26
May: 3, 17, 31 
June: 14
July: 12, 19, 26
August: 9, 16, 23
September: n/a
October: TBA
November: TBA
​December: TBA
​Rovos Rail - Victoria Falls to Pretoria Itinerary

Day 1
17h00 Depart from Victoria Falls Station, Zimbabwe. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Malindi. Dress: Formal Please ensure the Train Manager or Administration Deputy is in possession of your passport.

Day 2
05h00 A continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure.
06h00 Enjoy a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.
12h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels between Dete and Gwaai along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and passes Bulawayo: second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country.
16h30 Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Mbalabala. Dress: Formal

Day 3
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00. The train departs for Gwanda. 08h30 The train stops at Gwanda where guests have an opportunity to stroll through the village.
10h30 Travel south through baobab country to Beitbridge for Zimbabwean border formalities. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars.
16h30 Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. The train crosses the Limpopo River to Musina for South African border formalities.
19h30 Dinner is served en route to Louis Trichard. Dress: Formal

Day 4
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. The train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn.
09h00 Transfer to The Ranch Conservancy. Explore the game and prolific birdlife of this 1000ha ranch followed by lunch.
14h00 Return to the train.
16h00 Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. Travel through Nylstroom and Warmbaths. Pass the edge of the escarpments where the Highveld drops precipitously.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Pyramid. Dress: Formal

Day 5
Please ensure that your luggage is ready for collection at 09h45 and that you have your passport.
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h30.
10h00 Arrive at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria.

ROVOS RAIL ADD-ON VALUE PACKAGES:

VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE - 2 NIGHTS SUPER DEAL
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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
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• 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

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