Rovos Rail to/from Victoria Falls (4 or 5 Days +)

Rovos Rail to/from Victoria Falls – Embark on a romantic adventure of a bygone era on one of the most luxurious trains in the world, Rovos Rail. The 1400 km journey begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria or if doing the journey reverse; from Victoria Falls Station.

Victoria Falls offers travelers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing, and photo safaris. Depending upon railway capacity, this tour could be routed through Botswana. This is one of the most exciting ways to travel through northern South Africa to Zimbabwe; with pre and post-tours available. Or start in Durban or Cape Town and travel all the way to Victoria Falls.

The Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls train travels in either direction. Therefore, it can fit in well with any safari itinerary in Botswana, Zambia or Zimbabwe. We also have a Rovos Rail Victoria Falls honeymoon package – with the train journey and 2 nights in Victoria Falls – see it here.

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A short clip of the luxury rail journey to Victoria Falls on Rovos Rail

Guests have the option of choosing the 3 or the 4 night journey. The 4 night includes a stop at a local village and a chance to explore the game and prolific bird life of a 1000-ha ranch.

Both journeys stop at Hwange National Park, which covers 1 462 000 hectares making it Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife area. It contains a variety of animals and bird species but is well known for its prolific lion population.

Click here for the 3 night Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls Journey Itinerary ↓

Day 1

10 am: Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travelers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.

1 pm: Lunch is in the dining cars. Travel north through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela); so named for its mineral waters, and Nylstroom; christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town’s river happened to be north-flowing. Pass along the edge of the escarpment where the Highveld drops precipitously.

4.30 pm: Afternoon Tea is in the lounge and observation cars. The train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars. The train crosses the Limpopo River to Beitbridge.

Day 2

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars until 10 am. The train travels through ‘baobab country’.

1 pm: Lunch is available in the dining cars. Travel towards Bulawayo.

4.30 pm: Afternoon Tea is in the lounge and observation cars. The train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars en route to Mpopoma.

Day 3

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars until 10 am.

1 pm: Lunch is available in the dining cars. The train travels between Gwaai and Dete; along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line; of 114 kilometers and along the eastern edge of Hwange National Park; a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary.

3 pm: Enjoy a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars en route to Thompsons Junction for the night.

Day 4

7 am: Breakfast in the dining cars until 9.30 am.

10 am: Arrive at the journey’s end at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The above itineraries can be done in reverse; starting in Victoria Falls and ending in Pretoria. Or extend your journey aboard by adding on the Rovos Rail Cape Town journey or Rovos Rail Durban journey. See the Rovos Rail Extended Journey Rates and departure dates below.

Depending upon railway capacity, this journey could be routed through Botswana (as depicted above).

Dress Code

Days onboard are smart casual – Neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style combining casual and formal clothing pieces. Evening attire is more formal – For gentlemen, a jacket and tie is a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail / evening dresses or suits.

Departure Dates

Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Victoria Falls Rates (or vice versa)

The 3 and 4 night journey are the same price.

1st October 2024 until 30th September 2025:
Pullman Suite: R48 000
Deluxe Suite: R72 000
Royal Suite: R94 000

1st October 2025 until 30th September 2026:
Pullman Suite: R57,600
Deluxe Suite: R82,800
Royal Suite: R108,000

1st October 2026 until 30th September 2027:
Pullman Suite: R66,500
Deluxe Suite: R95,000
Royal Suite: R124,000

All rates are per person sharing. The Single Supplement is +50% on all the suite types.

All Rates Include:
Accommodation; all meals; all beverages; room service; limited laundry; excursions with a qualified guide(where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; government tax.

All Rates Exclude:
International/French Champagne; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre and post tour transfers, accommodation, and flights.

Victoria Falls Rovos Rail Extension Packages

Victoria Falls to Cape Town (8 or 9 Nights):

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Itinerary is the 3 or 4 night Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey; plus 2 nights Pretoria Sheraton, and also the 3 nights Rovos Rail Cape Town journey.

Durban to Victoria Falls (6 Nights) or Victoria Falls to Durban (7 Nights):

The Durban to or from Victoria Falls is either 6 or 7 nights with 2 nights on Rovos Rail Durban safari + 1 or 2 nights at Pretoria Sheraton plus the 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey (or reverse).
The 4 night Victoria Falls itinerary is only available for Victoria Falls to Durban with 1 night at Sheraton

Rovos Honeymoon Package

Rovos also offer this 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey with 2 nights Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel (or reverse). This is ideal for honeymooners and includes a guided tour of the Falls, a 12 minute helicopter “Flight of Angels” over the Falls and a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River. It also includes a one way Victoria Falls Airport transfer. This 5 night Victoria Falls honeymoon package is exciting, luxury and of course, romantic.

Rovos Rail Honeymoon Package Rates

1st October 2024 until 30th September 2025:
Deluxe Suite: R95 000
Royal Suite: R118 000

1st October 2025 until 30th September 2026:
Deluxe Suite: R110 000
Royal Suite: R136 000

1st October 2026 until 30th September 2027:
Deluxe Suite: R124 500
Royal Suite: R152 000

Dates are on selected dates on the normal Rovos Rail Victoria Falls departures. Check with us as we can arrange it on all dates.

Combine Rovos Rail Victoria Falls with Old Drift Lodge in Victoria Falls National Park

Add 2 nights Old Drift Lodge to your luxury rail journey and have a fantastic 5 night luxury rail and safari package!

Old Drift Lodge has 360 degree views (Zambezi River to the north and a watering hole to the south). The canvas suites have an outdoor shower and bath, star bed, private plunge pool and viewing deck.
Activities include:
Guided tour of the Falls.
Game drives in the Zambezi National Park.
River cruises on the mighty Zambezi.
Walking safaris.
Lunch at the Lookout Café perched 120m above the Zambezi River and Batoka Gorge.

Surrounding areas offer various recreational opportunities including whitewater rafting, canopy tours and photo safaris.

Rovos Rail Victoria Falls with Old Drift Lodge Rates

1st October 2024 until 30th September 2025:
Deluxe Suite: R92 000
Royal Suite: R113 000

1st October 2025 until 30th September 2026:
Deluxe Suite: R106 500
Royal Suite: R129 500

1st October 2026 until 30th September 2027:
Deluxe Suite: R115 500
Royal Suite: R143 500

All rates are per person sharing. Single rates on application.
Dates are on selected dates on the normal Rovos Rail Victoria Falls departures. Check with us as we can arrange it on all dates.

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