





Your two-night three day adventure begins with the departure from Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria.
This special journey departs in the morning and slowly meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaberone.
Once the train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana we arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe.
We continue in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo heading towards Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve. Journeys end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.
Please note that depending upon railways capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.
Inclusions and Limitations
RACK RATE ONE WAY per person sharing includes:
- accommodation
- meals
- excursions during the train journey
- alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train
Extra Information
Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised
Vaccinations:
Several vaccinations are required for Africa, and on some trips malaria prophylactics are advised. Visit www.netdoctor.co.uk and seek advice from your doctor or local travel clinic at least six weeks prior to departure.
Visa requirements:
Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. These
vary between nationalities and the individual countries through which we travel. Speak to our consultants about up to date visa requirements or visit www.projectvisa.com.Â
Itinerary
VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE
1 OCTOBER 2008 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
Pretoria to Victoria Falls |
|
Day 1 |
Thursday |
| 10h00 | The Pride Of Africa departs from Rovos
Rail’s private Station in Capital Park. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served en route to Zeerust. |
| 19h00 | After traversing the Magaliesberg Range dinner is served as the trains heads towards Mafikeng for border formalities. |
Day 2 |
Friday |
| 07h00 | Breakfast served in the dining car/s. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 17h00 | Border formalities at Plumtree. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served in the dining car/s. |
Day 3 |
Saturday |
| 07h00 | Breakfast served in the dining car/s. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 17h00 | Arrive at the Victoria Falls where your Rovos Rail journey ends. |
VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE
1 OCTOBER 2008 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
Victoria Falls to Pretoria |
|
Day 1 |
Sunday |
| 10h00 | Depart Victoria Falls Station. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served in the dining car/s. |
Day 2 |
Monday |
| 07h00 | Breakfast served in the dining car/s. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served as the train heads towards Lobatse. |
| 23h00 | Arrive at Mafikeng for border formalities. |
Day 3 |
Tuesday |
| 05h00 | The train departs Mafikeng. |
| 07h00 | Breakfast served in the dining car/s. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 16h00 | A short stop at Pyramid where the Rovos steam engines take over the haulage of the train. |
| 17h00 | Arrive at journey's end, the gracious Capital Park Station in Pretoria. |
Excursions may be changed according to the journeys schedule. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.
