Rovos Rail Safari (5*)

Pretoria - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) - Johannesburg

Enjoy a three night journey on the Rovos Rail from South Africa to the breathtaking Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and choose between staying 1 or 2 nights after the train trip at the Victoria Falls Hotel. With unparalleled views of Africa's magnificent landscapes and sights the train winds its way north through Warmbaths, so named for its mineral waters. Then through Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and cross the Tropic of Capricorn before crossing the border into Zimbabwe for the final stretch to Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. A 1600 kilometre journey, linking Pretoria to the Victoria Falls.

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DAY 1: Pretoria / Zimbabwe border

Meet and greet by a representative of eXplore Plus Travel & Tours at the train station at 08h00 for an introduction to the beautifully appointed station and to enjoy refreshments with a briefing before you board the train. Settle into your suite and enjoy the ambience of the train recapturing the Golden Age of Travel. The train departs at 09h30 from the Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria with a steam locomotive before switching over to diesel or electric locomotives (use of steam has become increasingly difficult over the years as more and more water, and coaling facilities have been scrapped). Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train travels north through Bela-Bela (meaning the pot that boils) and Modimolle (previously Nylstroom), christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town’s river happened to be north flowing. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en-route to the South Africa/Zimbabwe border at Beitbridge.
Overnight on board the Rovos Rail (Suite) with lunch, dinner, breakfast & a selection of drinks included.
DAY 2: En-route to Victoria Falls

After formalities been finalised at Beitbridge (customs clearance will be done by your host – you don't need to leave the train), continue through beautiful landscape to Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe. The overnight stop is at Mpopoma Train Yard, situated outside Bulawayo.
Overnight on board the Rovos Rail (Suite) with lunch, dinner, breakfast & a selection of drinks included.
DAY 3: En-route to Victoria Falls

Breakfast is served as the train departs Mpopoma. Enjoy lunch while travelling along the eastern edge of Hwange Park along one of Africa's most extended stretches of straight railway lines – 114 kilometres. Arrive at Kennedy Siding (which is a railroad siding) from where you will continue for a game drive at The Hide, a private concession in Hwange National Park in search of predators and prey alike. Continue to Thompsons Junction for the overnight stop.
Overnight on board the Rovos Rail (Suite) with lunch, dinner, breakfast & a selection of drinks included.
DAY 4/5: En-route to Victoria Falls / Victoria Falls Hotel

After breakfast continues from Thompsons Junction to the Victoria Falls Station where your journey ends around 10h00. Meet and greet by your hotel representative with a 500meter walk to the hotel reception. Please arrange with the hotel to take you to one of the COVID testing facilities or at a cost of $70pp the test can be conducted at the hotel (this is inclusive of a call out fee of $10pp).
Overnight at The Victoria Falls Hotel (Standard room) breakfast included.
LAST DAY: Victoria Falls / Flight to Johannesburg

After breakfast enjoys a tour of the Victoria Falls. It's a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature's Supreme Masterpiece. Be accompanied through the Rainforest by a qualified guide who will give you a brief history of the Falls as well as be detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight home, departing at 13h20, arriving 14h55.
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Meet & greet at the Pretoria Rail Station
3 Nights on board the Rovos Rail Train
Pullman or Deluxe Suite
Including All meals
All alcoholic and other beverages
24-hour full room service and bar facilities
Limited laundry service
Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable)
Entrance fees to places of interest
Government tax
Activities included:
Game Drive at The Hide in Hwange
1 or 2 Nights at The Victoria Falls Hotel
Standard room
Including: Breakfast
1x Victoria Falls tour
Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
Economy airfare from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Including airport taxes
Travel information pack

Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Meals and drinks not specified
International/French Champagne on Rovos Rail
Transfers to/from Rovos Rail Station
Flights
Staff gratuities R150 to R300 per person per night is suggested
All expenses of personal nature
Vic Falls Park Entry Fee (Rainforest) which is currently US$30.00

Dates & Prices

Dates:

Depart 1 November 2021

Rates:

Rovos Rail with 1 Night at Victoria Falls Hotel	Rovos Rail with 2 Nights at Victoria Falls Hotel
PULLMAN'S SUITE	PULLMAN'S SUITE
R26,572 pp sharing (SAVE R15,663 pp)	R29,031 pp sharing (SAVE R16,543 pp)
DELUXE SUITE	DELUXE SUITE
R35,824 pp sharing (SAVE R23,860 pp)	R38,188 pp sharing (SAVE R24,036 pp)

Rovos Rail: Prices quoted are based in South African Rand (ZAR), but still subject to change without notice depending on exchange rate fluctuations.
The Victoria Falls Hotel: Exchange rate used (bank selling rate): R17.50 to US$1.00
As your package is partly in US Dollars, all prices are subject to currency fluctuations and are subject to change without prior notice. We will use the exchange rate on the date of final payment as basis of the cost of your tour package.
Price quoted is based on cash (EFT) discounted price. For any other means of payment contact us for an updated price.
Price quoted is per person sharing
**Rates offered exclusively to South African residents**
Flight prices are based on a special contract rate to eXplore Plus, if these seats are not available the airfare will increase to a higher fare level
Flight airport taxes quoted are current and subject to change

Rovos Rail Train

Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood-Panelled coaches – classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition – and sit back as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. With discreet and friendly service, five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. The epitome of luxury with attractive wood-panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people with the option of twin or double beds.

The Deluxe Suites (±10 sq metres) accommodate two passengers and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

The Pullman Suites (±7 sq metres) are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening and also have an en-suite bathroom with shower.

Maximum guest per train: 72 persons

DRESS CODE: For days on the train dress is smart casual. Evening attire is more formal: for the gentlemen, a jacket and tie are a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits.