9-day Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari

Day 1: Pretoria

10h00 The train departs Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train travels north through Warmbaths and Nylstroom, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn.
Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner en route to Messina and Beitbridge for Zimbabwe border formalities.
(Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30)

Day Stop

Pretoria

Day 2: Rovos Rail

Day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as the train travels towards Bulawayo via West Nicholson. Overnight stop on board at Mpopoma.

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

Day 3: Rovos Rail

07h00 Breakfast is served as the train departs Mpopoma.
13h00 Enjoy lunch while travelling along the eastern edge of Hwange Park along one of Africa’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres.
15h00 Arrive at Kennedy Siding for a game drive at The Hide, Hwange National Park. 
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Thompsons Junction for the overnight stop.

Activities and Services

Day 4: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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

When you arrive in Victoria Falls you will be met by a Southern Africa 360 representative who will assist you to your iconic hotel where you will stay whilst in Victoria Falls.

Day 5: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Today will be jam-packed with breath-taking moments. You will start the day with a hearty breakfast before you take a guided tour of the Falls. The tour includes a lighthearted but informative talk on the history of the bridge, magnificent views of the rapids, the majesty of Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge and an opportunity to see a bungee jump up close.

In the afternoon you will depart on a sunset cruise, an absolute must-do outing when in Victoria Falls and an opportunity to unwind while enjoying complimentary sundowners and light snacks. The guides and crew love to share their knowledge of the river wildlife and will entertain you with numerous tales about local culture and history. Your cruise will be on the new luxurious River Song Boat. 

Shearwater Guided Tour of the Falls Shearwater Sunset Cruise Shearwater Guided Tour of the Falls

Day 6: Hwange National Park

Today is a drive from Victoria Falls to your camp in the Hwange National Park. 
Enjoy 2 full days of safari activities.  

Day 7: Hwange National Park

Day 8: Hwange National Park

Day 9: End of Itinerary

Transfer back to Victoria Falls for your return flight.

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