Classic Southern Africa Train Journey

Day 1

Johannesburg

Staying at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

Arrive at JNB airport and transfer to the hotel, located in the Sandton suburb. Depending on your flight time, you may add an optional city tour , or simply relax at the hotel 's gardens and swimming pool.

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Day 2

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast and transfer to Pretoria Train station on time for the check in. You may freshen up in your suite before joining fellow travelers in the lounge cars. The train travels on the eastern line towards the harsh eMalahleni coal-mining area and Middelburg, known as the “stainless steel capital of Africa”. The Dutch railway building company, NZASM, built the eastern line between Pretoria and Lourenço Marques (Maputo) from 1893 to 1895. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 3

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day tour of historical areas Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Graskop with lunch. The Graskop viewing lift (own account) descends 51m down the face of the gorge into the forest below where wooden walkways and suspension bridges meander along a 600m trail through the indigenous forest with an interactive exhibit. Return to the train in Mbombela (140km). Depart for Malelane. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 4

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day game viewing in the Kruger Park with lunch. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Depart for Maputo, Mozambique. Border formalities take place. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 5

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. City tour of Maputo, Mozambique, with lunch. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Travel to Mpaka, eSwatini. Border formalities take place. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 6

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Disembark at Mpaka. Transfer (±90 min) to Swazi Candles and visit Mantenga Cultural Village with lunch at Mantenga Lodge. Return to the train (±75 min). Depart for Hoedspruit. Border formalities take place. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 7

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until 05:30. Game drive in Kapama Game Reserve followed by visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Return to the train for lunch. Depart for Tzaneen and Louis Trichardt. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “Africa” Theme or Smart Casual

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Day 8

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Day on board travelling to Rutenga in Zimbabwe. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 9

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Transfer to the Great Zimbabwe Monument for a tour with lunch. Rejoin to the train at Oreti Siding. Depart for Gweru. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 10

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Depart for a full day at Antelope Park with lunch. Optional extras include canoeing, game drives, horseback game viewing, elephant interaction, bird-watching cruises and so on (see price list). Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Depart for Bulawayo. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 11

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day tour of Matobo National Park with lunch. Visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes as well as bushmen caves with rock art. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Depart for Kennedy. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

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Day 12

Rovos Rail

Staying at Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day game viewing in Hwange National Park with a packed lunch. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Depart for Thompson’s Junction. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual

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Day 13

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Staying at The Victoria Falls Hotel

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09:30. Arrive Victoria Falls Station. Check out of train and walk across to Victoria Falls Hotel (luggage can be stored on the train). Meet for a walking tour of the village and the falls with lunch. Meet at the hotel for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Transfer back to Victoria Falls Hotel. We have added a night at the hotel for your convenience. Dinner is for your own account tonight.

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Day 14

End Of Itinerary

Breakfast and check out. Day at leisure depending on your flight time. Transfer to Victoria Falls airport for your onward journey, or contact us to extend your trip.