Northern Explorer Beneath Ruapehu
Although Cecil Rhodes never realized his Cape Town to Cairo railway project dream, there is a luxury African expedition-style train journey to satisfy the discerning rail enthusiast. Coinciding with their 30th anniversary, Rovos Rail introduces its epic 15 day itinerary across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania.
Rovos Rail
The sojourn begins in Cape Town then takes guests to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, the diamond town of Kimberley and the capital city of Pretoria for short tours followed by two nights game viewing in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Continuing through Botswana into Zimbabwe where guests overnight at the Victoria Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi River, the train joins the Tazara line in Zambia and continues to Chisimba Falls. The train climbs to the Tanzanian border then descends into the Great Rift Valley negotiating the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the spectacular escarpment. Climbing again, it traverses the Selous Game Reserve – the largest on the continent and a vision of timeless Africa – before the bustling arrival in Dar es Salaam the following day.
Rovos travelers can opt for shorter journeys. 2-night Cape Town to Pretoria, and 3-night Pretoria to Victoria Falls are among the most popular. The annual 8-night Golf itinerary sells out every year.
Curated Vacation Packages
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