A leisurely sojourn through South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe

Pretoria to Victoria Falls via Botswana/
Victoria Falls to Pretoria via Botswana

VICTORIA FALLS - ZIMBABWE

3 Days

Windhoek


Dead Vlei


Springbok





Oryx


Victoria Falls

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. 

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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.

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