Day 1: Rovos Rail

Depart from Victoria Falls en route to Malindi for overnight. The next day sees the train travelling along one of the world's longest stretches of straight railway line of 114 kilometres before traversing Hwange National Park.

Expert tips

  • Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved.Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.Please check with the Train Manager for any updates or changes to the itinerary.In your suite you will find the Journeys magazine that features articles of interest related to the route. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE TRAIN MANAGER OR ADMINISTRATION DEPUTY IS IN POSSESSION OF YOUR PASSPORT.
  • Breakfast is available from 07:00 - 10:00 ,lunch is at 13:00 and a formal dinner is at 19h30 and are all served in the dining cars in one sitting .
  • Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars at 16h30 pm .
  • Dress code is formal for dinner and smart casual during the day .

Activities and Services

16:30

Welcome and Orientation aboard The Rovos Rail

19:30

Dinner à la carte in the dining cars

Excluded

Breakfast and Lunch  

Day 2: Rovos Rail

After a early continental breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary. Remainder of the day is at leisure as the train passes the iconic scenery and escarpment.

Expert tips

  • Please dress accordingly for the game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.

Activities and Services

05:00

Continental breakfast is served in the dining cars

12:00

Lunch à la carte in the dining cars

16:30

Tea in the lounge and observation cars

19:30

Dinner à la carte in the dining cars

Day 3: Rovos Rail

Enjoy a leisure day aboard the Rovos Rail. Today the train crosses the Limpopo River to Musina and continues the journey to cross the Tropic of Capricorn.

African Collage Departures lounge at Rovos Rail Station Rovos Rail Station platform

Expert tips

Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, hats, and sun protection are advised. Rain capes are available. 

Activities and Services

Breakfast à la carte in the dining cars

13:00

Lunch à la carte in the dining cars

16:30

Tea in the lounge and observation cars

19:30

Dinner à la carte in the dining cars

Day 4: End of Itinerary

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h30 am where you enjoy a breath taking scenery until you reach your final destination. Upon arrival in Pretoria we recommend the Museum or the Station Tour to complete this lifetime memory.

Observation car with open-air balcony Observation car

Expert tips

  • Please ensure that your luggage is ready for collection at 09h45 am and that you have your passport back in your possession.

Activities and Services

09:30

Prepare to disembark

10:00

Arrive at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria

Recommended

Rovos Museum Tour

Rovos Rail Station Site Tour

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