Luxury Rovos Rail from Vic Falls to Pretoria
3 Nights from R41,400 per person sharing
Step aboard the iconic Rovos Rail, renowned as one of the most luxurious trains in the world. With its beautifully restored wood-panelled coaches, elegant dining cars, and attentive personal service, this train offers a travel experience that effortlessly blends vintage glamour with modern comfort. From private suites and observation lounges to gourmet cuisine and panoramic windows, every detail is designed to make your journey through Southern Africa not just a trip, but a truly unforgettable adventure.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: Victoria Falls
Your luxury rail adventure begins at the Victoria Falls Station in Zimbabwe, where you’ll step aboard and have time to freshen up in your suite. We encourage you to join your fellow travellers in the lounge or observation car to share the excitement of the journey ahead. As evening draws in, you will sit down to an elegant formal dinner in the dining cars whilst the train travels towards Malindi.
DAY 2: Hwange National Park
Start your morning with a continental breakfast before disembarking for an exhilarating game drive at The Hide in the magnificent Hwange National Park. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on board as you traverse one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line, passing through Bulawayo and the striking baobab country. Your day of exploration concludes with a formal dinner as we journey towards the border at Beitbridge.
DAY 3: At Leisure on Board
Today offers pure relaxation as you cross the famous Limpopo River, travelling through landscapes that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s tales. Watch the scenery change from the observation car as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn and wind through the mineral-rich region of Warmbaths. As the train climbs the edge of the escarpment where the Highveld drops away, prepare for your final formal dinner en route to Pyramid.
DAY 4: Pretoria
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast in the dining cars while you prepare your luggage for collection. Your unforgettable journey across Southern Africa comes to an end as the train pulls into the private Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. We hope you leave with wonderful memories as you disembark at your final destination.
Terms and Conditions
INCLUDES: accommodation in a Deluxe Suite, all meals, all beverages on board, room service, limited laundry, guided excursions, preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks on excursions, entrance fees and government tax.
3 Nights from R41,400 per person sharing
The Small Print
These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors (Pty) Ltd. Rates for other periods are available on request. Offer is per person sharing. Offer based on 11 July 2026 departure date. Offer is subject to availability, seasonal surcharges and currency fluctuations. Supplier's terms and conditions are available on request. Booking requires presentation of SA ID/passport. Short-term residency, diplomatic residency or work permits will not be accepted. Package excludes flights, all other beverages, international sparkling wine, gratuities, visas, travel insurance, pre- and post-tour transfers, accommodation, and items of a personal nature. Additional information available on request. Terms and conditions apply. Valid for SADC Residents only. Prices and information are correct at time of publishing. E&OE.
