Experience a three-day journey through one of the most scenic areas of South Africa as Rovos Rail's luxurious train meanders down the escarpment and through the lush bushveld region of Mpumulanga. At Pietersburg board the company's Convair 440 for an interesting flight to the spectacular Victoria Falls.
This two-night adventure begins as the train departs Rovos Rail’s gracious station at Capital Park in Pretoria. This special journey departs in the morning and slowly meanders north towards Bela Bela, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after the station of Soekmekaar.
Once over the Soutpansberg mountains, north of Makhado we enter Baobab country. Few sights are more evocative of primeval Africa than the eerie silhouette of a Baobab tree starkly outlines against a ruddy African sunset. South African border formalities will take place at Musina and then, very slowly over Beit Bridge, the train will ease itself into Zimbabwe.
Continue in a north-westerly direction passing through Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve where we enjoy an early morning game drive. Journeys end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.
PRETORIA • WARMBATHS • MESSINA • BULAWAYO • VICTORIA FALLS
PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS |
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Thursday |
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| 10:00 | The Pride of Africa departs Rovos Rail's private Station in Capital Park. |
| 13:00 | Lunch is served in the Dining Car en route to Bela Bela. |
| 20:00 | After traversing the Soutpansberg Mountains dinner is served as the train heads towards Musina for border formalities. |
Friday |
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| 07:00 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 13:00 | Lunch is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 20:00 | Dinner is served in the Dining Cars. |
Saturday |
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| 05:15 | Tea, coffee, juices, fruit & pastries served in the Dining Cars. |
| 06:00 | Game drive in Hwange National Park. |
| 11:00 | Brunch is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 17:00 |
Arrive at the Victoria Falls where your Rovos Rail journey ends. |
VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA |
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Sunday |
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| 10:00 | Depart Victoria Falls Station. |
| 13:00 | Lunch is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 20:00 | Dinner is served in the Dining Cars. |
Monday |
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| 05:15 | Tea, coffee, juices, fruit & pastries served in the Dining Cars. |
| 06:00 | Arrive Dabuka for game drive and breakfast. |
| 13:00 | Lunch is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 20:00 | Dinner is served as the train heads towards Makhado and Beitbridge. |
Tuesday |
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| 07:00 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 10:00 | Train departs Polokwane. |
| 13:00 | Lunch is served in the Dining Cars. |
| 16:00 | A short stop at Pyramid where the Rovos steam engines take over the haulage of the train. |
| 17:00 | Arrive at journey's end, the gracious Capital Park Station, Pretoria. |
Departures Pretoria to Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls to Pretoria 2008/9:
Pretoria to Victoria Falls |
Victoria Falls to Pretoria |
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2008 |
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| January 17, 31 | August 14, 28 |
January 20. | August 3, 17, 31. |
| February 14, 28. | September 11*, 25. |
February 3, 17. | September 14*, 28. |
| March 13, 27. | October 11, 25. |
March 2, 16, 30. | October 12, 26. |
| April 10*, 24. | November 8, 22. |
April 13*, 27. | November 9, 23. |
| May 8, 22. | December 27. |
May 11, 25. | December 28. |
| July 31. | |||
2009 |
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January 15, 29. |
January 18. |
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February 12, 26. |
February 1, 15. |
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March 12, 26. |
March 1, 15, 29. |
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* Different itinerary. Contact reservations.
Prices 2008/9 :
| Pretoria to Victoria Falls or v.v. | |||
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| Date of Travel | Pullman Suite | Deluxe Suite | Royal Suite |
| Jan - Sep 08 | £699 | £1010 | £1399 |
| Oct 08 - Mar 09 | £740 | £1111 | £1480 |
Prices include :
- Accommodation on board the train.
- Three superb meals and 24 hour room service.
- All alcoholic and other beverages.
- Sightseeing excursions and entrance fees.
Off train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will be undertaken only if time permits.
Departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that all prices shown are intended as a guide only, as rates can vary depending on currency fluctuations etc. The correct prices will be quoted at the time of booking.
