Introduction

Important: Depending on the departure dates, the Rovos Rail Journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls is either three or four nights long. The total package price for either a 3 or 4 night Rovos Rail Journey stays the same.

A journey on Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Victoria Falls is a remarkable experience.  Recapture the romance of a bygone era as you step aboard the reconditioned wood-paneled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences.

The sunset-facing Victoria Falls Safari Lodge overlooks the African bushveld, which includes a waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo and kudu. Guests may enjoy the breath-taking view from their rooms and the Restaurants. Your stay in Victoria Falls is packed with activities including a sunset river cruise on the Zambezi River, a guided tour of the Falls, Dinner Show at the Boma Restaurant and the experience of seeing hundreds of Vultures gathering for their daily feed at the hotel.

A road transfer takes you to the Chobe National Park, known for its large herds of Elephants and great game viewing. Ngoma Safari Lodge sits elevated on a ridge overlooking the Chobe River, a well frequented waterhole and the safari plains in the distance. Enjoy daily safari activities with open safari vehicles, on the river and on foot.

Tour Format: We will prearrange all transfers, accommodation and guided sight-seeing tours. Your local Trains Safaris travel specialist is only a phone call away should you need any assistance with your arrangements.

This Tour can be tailored to your specific needs - Also available in reverse!

Transfers: All airport, hotel and station transfers are on a private basis, except in Victoria Falls where the transfers to and from the airport as well as the transfers to the sight-seeing and river cruise excursions are arranged with the hotel's shuttle bus.

Guided Sight-Seeing Tours: In Victoria Falls the Hotel Shuttle bus will take you to the guided tour of the falls and the Zambezi Sundowner Cruise.

Accommodation: Accommodation is in 5 Star properties.

Rovos Rail is based on a Deluxe Suite

Safari: The game viewing excursions at the safari lodge in Botswana are conducted in open safari vehicles / river boats in the morning and late afternoon. Guided bush walks are also available.

Extensions: This tour can be extended to the Okavango Delta, Namibia and South Africa. You can also book this journey in a reverse direction.

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Castello Di Monte Pretoria

1 night

B&B

day 1

Rovos Rail  

3 nights

FB+

day 4

Victoria Falls Safari Club Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

2 nights

D,B&B

day 6

Ngoma Safari Lodge Chobe River Front

3 nights

FB+

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

 

Pretoria: Castello Di Monte

Rovos Rail

African Collage Royal suite

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe): Victoria Falls Safari Club

Victoria Falls Safari Club Victoria Falls Safari Club Victoria Falls Safari Club

Chobe River Front: Ngoma Safari Lodge

Ngoma Safari Lodgq Ngoma Safari Lodge Ngoma Safari Lodge

Fast Facts

10 Days / 9 Nights

Reference Number: Brochure

Price

9 January to 19 March 2025
US$ 8'120 per person sharing

20 March to 14 May 2025
US$ 8'600 per person sharing

15 May - 30 June 2025
US$ 9'840 per person sharing

1 July to 18 September 2025
US$ 9'990 per person sharing

19 September to 31 October 2025
US$ 10'390 per person sharing

November 2025
US$ 9'150 per person sharing

SINGLE TRAVELLERS:
Add 50% to above prices

CHILDREN
Prices on Request

Includes:

See 'Daily Information' for more details

Excludes:

See 'Daily Information' for more details

Pretoria: Castello Di Monte

Rovos Rail

African Collage Royal suite

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe): Victoria Falls Safari Club

Victoria Falls Safari Club Victoria Falls Safari Club Victoria Falls Safari Club

Chobe River Front: Ngoma Safari Lodge

Ngoma Safari Lodgq Ngoma Safari Lodge Ngoma Safari Lodge
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