Pretoria to Victoria Falls Train Tour

Victoria Falls Train Tour

The Victoria Falls Train Tour is an incredible 4-day journey on Africa's most luxurious train, traveling alongside the Magaliesberg Mountains in Gauteng Province.

Winding its way north through Warmbaths and Nylstroom, the train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en-route to the border with Zimbabwe. After formalities at Beitbridge the next morning we travel towards Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city and regarded as the industrial capital of the country. The following day unfolds as we travel alongside one of the world's longest stretches of straight railway line, before traversing to Hwange National Park where a rich and great diverse of wildlife can be spotted from the train. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, we make our way to the magnificent Victoria Falls, which sits on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas of the falls offer the perfect opportunity to engage in the many activities including cruises, whitewater rafting, helicopter safaris, superb game viewing and many more. It truly is a journey not to be missed on this Pretoria to Victoria Falls by luxury train as you get to see so much in only 4 days.

*ALSO AVAILABLE FROM VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA

Highlights of the Victoria Falls Train Tour:

  • Pretoria – Jacaranda City
  • Magaliesberg Mountain Range
  • Botswana
  • Tropic of Capricorn
  • Game viewing in Hwange Game Reserve
  • Zimbabwe
  • Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world on the Zambian border.

What makes the Rovos Rail Train Journeys unique?

  • Most luxurious train in the world.
  • Best way to tour Southern & Eastern Africa with ultimate luxury and privacy.
  • All meals and drinks included on board (incl. alcoholic drinks).
  • Doctor & Hairdresser on board.
  • Excursions included in your journey.
  • 24 hr room service.

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Summary

All Meals & Drinks on Board

3 or 4 Nights
Luxury Train

South Africa

3 Night Itinerary

DAY 1: Pretoria
10h00 - Train departs Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
13h00 - Lunch is served as the train travels the goldfields of Johannesburg.
16h30 - Tea is served in the observation cars.
19h00 - Enjoy dinner en-route to Messina and Beitbridge for Zimbabwe border formalities

DAY 2: Day At Leisure
07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00 as the train travels baobab country.
13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars while the train travels towards Bulawayo, the industrial capital of the country.
16h30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.
19h00 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en-route to Mpopoma.

DAY 3: Hwange National Park
07h00 - Breakfast is served until 10h00.
13h00 - Enjoy lunch while travelling along the eastern edge of Hwange Park on one of Africa’s longest stretches of straight railway line.
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 for the overnight stop.

DAY 4: Victoria Falls
07h00 - Breakfast is enjoyed while travelling towards the Zambezi River.
10h00 - Arrive at journey’s end in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

This itinerary is available in reverse.

4 Night Itinerary

DAY 1: Pretoria
18h00 - Train departs Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
20h00 - Enjoy dinner en-route to Polokwane.

DAY 2: Leisure on Board
07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00 as the train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn.
13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. Border formalities with South Africa.
16h30 - Tea in the observation cars. The train crosses the Limpopo River en-route to Beitbridge for border formalities with Zimbabwe.
19h00 - Dinner is services in the dining cars en-route to Gwanda.

DAY 3: Matobo National Park
06h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h00.
12h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
13h30 - Transfer to Matobo National Park to see bushmen caves, rock art and the grace of Cecil John Rhodes.
18h00 - Depart for Sawmills.
19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.

DAY 4: Hwange National Park
07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00 as the train travels baobab country and ascends to Bulawayo, the industrial capital of the country.
13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
15h00 - Enjoy a game drive in Hwange National Park, the nation's largest wildlife area at 1,462,000 ha.
19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en-route to Thompsons Junction for the overnight stop.

DAY 5: VICTORIA FALLS
07h00 - Breakfast is enjoyed while travelling towards the Zambezi River.
10h00 - Arrive at journey’s end in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

This itinerary is available in reverse.

Victoria Falls Train Tour

In SA Rands
Oct'24 - Sep'25 Oct'25 - Sep'26
Pullman Suite R 48,000 pp sharing
R 72,000 pp single
R 57,600 pp sharing
R 86,400 pp single
Deluxe Suite R 72,000 pp sharing
R 108,000 pp single
R 82,800 pp sharing
R 124,200 pp single
Royal Suite R 94,000 pp sharing
R 141,000 pp single
R 108,000 pp sharing
R 162,200 pp single
*Rates apply to both 3- and 4-night itineraries

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Included:

  • Accommodation on board the Rovos Rail
  • All Meals
  • All Beverages on board
  • 24-hour full-room service and bar facilities
  • Limited laundry service
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary and government tax
  • Excursions as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Government tax

Excluded:

  • International and Domestic Flights
  • Visa fees
  • Pre/post-tour accommodation
  • Transfers
  • Gratuities
  • Off-train beverages
  • International/French Champagne
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of personal nature
Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency exchange, fluctuations and any unforeseen circumstances, without prior notice.

 

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All suites are spacious and offer travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface, personal safe & bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice.

The Pullman Suite (±7 sq metres) Equipped with a comfortable sofa seat during the day with a conversion to double/twin beds for the evening. The suite features an en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

Rovos Rail Pullman Suite

The Deluxe Suites (±10 sq metres) Accommodates two passengers in twin/double beds with a lounge area & en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

Rovos Rail Deluxe Suite

The Royal Suites (±16 sq metres) Each Royal Suite takes up half a carriage. These spacious suites each have its own private lounge area and full bathroom with a Victorian bath and separate shower, hair dryers and shaver plugs. Royal Suites can accommodate two people by either side-by-side twin or spacious double beds.

Rovos Rail Royal Suite

Facilities in Suites:

  • Bath* (Royal Suite only)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Basin
  • Air conditioner
  • Heated towel rail
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Safe
  • Luggage rack
  • Adaptors
  • Plug points/shaver plugs
  • Hair dryer
  • Fridge
  • Tea drawer
  • Amenities
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • Goggles
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Writing desk
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service
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