Victoria Falls Rovos Rail Journey

This adventure begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. Proceed north via Nylstroom (Modimolle), dubbed the source of the Nile River by the Voortrekkers since the town's river happened to flow north, and Warmbaths (Bela-Bela), known for its mineral waters. Proceed towards Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, the capital of Matabeleland, and the nation's industrial hub by crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and the Limpopo River. Savour a four-night wildlife drive in Matobo National Park, a World Heritage Site including striking granite hills, rock art, and caves used by bushmen. Cecil John Rhodes is buried there as well, at the top of Malindidzimu, a "hill of benevolent spirits" offering a "view of the world." Experience a game drive trip in Hwange National Park, a rich and diversified animal sanctuary, after travelling 114 kilometres, one of the longest straight railway lines in the world. This journey comes to a finish with the legendary Victoria Falls on the powerful Zambezi River. Travellers can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the nearby areas, including as whitewater rafting, cruises, excellent animal viewing, and photo safaris. Reverse accessible. It is possible to route this travel through Botswana, depending on railway capacity.

Day 1: Pretoria

10:00am Leave the Pretoria Rovos Rail Station. Before joining other passengers in the lounge car or observation car at the back of the train, guests can freshen themselves in their suites.
Please make sure your passport is with the Administration Deputy or Train Manager.
13:00pm The dining cars are used for serving lunch. Pass through Nylstroom, which the Voortrekkers dubbed the source of the Nile River because the town's river happened to flow north, and Warmbaths (Bela-Bela), known for its mineral waters. Go past the escarpment's edge, where the Highveld slopes off sharply.
16:30pm Both the lounge and the observation vehicles provide tea. The Tropic of Capricorn is crossed by the train.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. To get to Beitbridge, the train crosses the Limpopo River. Outfit: Formal attire.

To find out what the Crocodile has for dinner, the "Elephant's Child" in Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories leaves his family and heads towards the "great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever-trees."

Day 2: At leisure on board

07:00am The dining cars provide breakfast till 10:00. Through baobab country travels the railroad.
13:00pm The dining cars are used for serving lunch. Proceed in the direction of Bulawayo, the nation's industrial hub, Matabeleland capital, and second-largest city in Zimbabwe.
16:30pm Both the lounge and the observation vehicles provide tea.
19:30pm On the way to Mpopoma, dinner is provided in the dining carriages. Formal attire.

Day 3: Hwange National Park

07:00am The dining cars provide breakfast till 10:00.
13:00pm The dining cars are used for serving lunch. The train traverses 114 km, one of the longest straight railway sections in the world, between Gwaai and Dete, as well as the eastern border of Hwange Park.

15:00pm Take a wildlife drive at Hwange National Park's The Hide.

19:30pm The dining cars are used to provide dinner while travelling to Thompsons Junction. Formal attire.

Day 4: Victoria Falls

Please make sure you have your passport and that your luggage is prepared for pickup at 9:45.
07:00am The dining cars serve breakfast until 09:30.
10:00am Reach the unparalleled Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe as the trip comes to a conclusion.

Day 1: Victoria Falls

17:00pm Leave Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls Station. Before joining other passengers in the lounge car or observation car at the back of the train, guests can freshen themselves in their suites.
19:30pm On the way to Malindi, dinner is served in the dining cars. Formal attire
Please make sure your passport is with the Administration Deputy or Train Manager.

Day 2: Hwange National Park

05:00am Until departure, a continental breakfast is provided in the dining cars.
06:00am Take a wildlife drive at Hwange National Park's The Hide.
12:00pm The dining cars are used for serving lunch. The train follows one of the longest routes in the world to go from Dete to Gwaai.

114 miles of straight railway track that travels through Bulawayo, the capital and second-largest city of Zimbabwe

The nation's industrial hub is Matabeleland.

16:30pm Both the lounge and the observation vehicles provide tea. Through baobab country travels the railroad.

19:30pm Dinner is served in the dining cars en way to the border at Beitbridge. Formal attire

Day 3: At Leisure on board

07:00am The dining cars provide breakfast till 10:00. To get to Musina, the train crosses the Limpopo River. The "Elephant's Child" leaves his family in Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories to travel to the "great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever-trees, to find out what the Crocodile has for dinner."
13:00pm The dining cars are used for serving lunch. The Tropic of Capricorn is crossed by the train.
16:30pm Both the lounge and the observation vehicles provide tea. Pass through Nylstroom, which the Voortrekkers dubbed the source of the Nile River because the town's river happened to flow north, and Warmbaths (Bela-Bela), known for its mineral waters. Go past the escarpment's edge, where the Highveld slopes off sharply.
19:30pm While travelling, dinner is provided in the dining carriages. Dress: Formal attire.

Day 4: Pretoria

Please make sure you have your passport and that your luggage is prepared for pickup at 9:45.
07:00am The dining cars serve breakfast until 09:30.
10:00am Arrive at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria to complete your journey.

The immaculately renovated and updated wood-paneled sleeper coaches provide every contemporary comfort and convenience, along with the best amenities. With a private lounge space, a Victorian bath, a separate shower, a toilet, and a basin, each Royal Suite occupies half of a carriage. They have split twin or double beds that can fit one or two passengers. Every day, a committed host or hostess comes to the suites to provide everyday services. Configurations of the suite may not always be available. Suite arrangements may not match photos; refer to SUITES.

Suite Facilities:

Double or twin beds - En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin - Small lounge area - Writing desk - Luggage shelf - Cupboards - Safe - Air conditioning - Fridge - Tea facilities - Bespoke amenities - Robes and slippers - Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) - Shaver plugs (2-pin) - USB ports - Safety glasses - Emergency torch - Fire extinguisher - Laundry bag - Shoe bag - Internal telephone system - Room service

The immaculately renovated and updated wood-paneled sleeper coaches provide every contemporary comfort and convenience, along with the best amenities. The Deluxe Suites offer their own lounge space, en suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin, and can sleep one or two people in double or twin beds. Every day, a committed host or hostess comes to the suites to provide everyday services. Configurations of the suite may not always be available. Suite arrangements may not match photos; refer to SUITES.

Suite Facilities:

Double or twin beds - En-suite with shower, toilet and basin - Small lounge area - Writing desk - Luggage shelf - Cupboards - Safe - Air conditioning - Fridge - Tea facilities - Bespoke amenities - Robes and slippers - Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) - Shaver plugs (2-pin) - USB ports - Safety glasses - Emergency torch - Fire extinguisher - Laundry bag - Shoe bag - Internal telephone system - Room service

The immaculately renovated and updated wood-paneled sleeper coaches provide every contemporary comfort and convenience, along with the best amenities. The Pullmans, usually utilised on our short journeys, accommodate one or two passengers and offer an en-suite with shower, toilet and sink. The suites have a cosy sofa-seat that can be transformed into a double or twin bed (either side by side or with upper and lower bunks) at night. Every day, a committed host or hostess comes to the suites to provide everyday services. Configurations of the suite may not always be available. Suite arrangements may not match photos; refer to SUITES.

Suite Facilities:

Double or twin beds - Upper and/or lower bunk - Daytime sofa setting - En-suite with shower, toilet and basin - Fold-up writing desk - Luggage shelf - Cupboards - Safe - Air conditioning - Fridge - Tea facilities - Bespoke amenities - Robes and slippers - Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) - Shaver plugs (2-pin) - USB ports - Safety glasses - Emergency torch - Fire extinguisher - Laundry bag - Shoe bag - Internal telephone system