4 Day Victoria Falls Rovos Rail Journey

This 4-day adventure begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail’s gracious Capital Station in Pretoria. It then winds its way south through Johannesburg and the goldfields of the Witwatersrand before traveling west alongside the Magaliesberg Mountains. After border formalities at Mafikeng, the train travels north the following day through Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, crosses the Tropic of Capricorn and continues via Mahalapye and Francistown to the Zimbabwean border at Plumtree. The next day the train passes through Hwange National Park – a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary – where animals can be spotted from the train and a game drive excursion is enjoyed. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travelers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. 

This tour is also available in reverse. Please note that depending upon railway capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.

The train offers three luxurious accommodation options.

Pullman Suites (±7 sq metres/±76 sq feet) are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening, and also have an en-suite bathroom with shower. The wood-paneled rebuilt sleeper coaches, remodeled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers, and shaver plugs. All the suites are equipped with a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. 

Deluxe Suites image the Pullman suites but are larger in size (±10 sq metres/±118 sq feet).

Royal Suites each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant measuring ±16 sq metres in size. Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The epitome of luxury with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of side-by-side twin or spacious double beds.

Important Information:

The train departs on set dates throughout the year.

Meal times on the train: Breakfast 7am-10am • Lunch 1pm • Tea 4:30pm • Dinner 7:30pm.

Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved.

Travel and cancellation insurance are compulsory - We offer insurance to South African residents. For international guests we suggest you contact your local travel agent or credit card service provider for assistance.

Child Policy: 

Please be sensitive to the adult nature and atmosphere of the train by keeping your children respectful and quiet. Long journeys are not recommended for children under 13 years. There are no child-minding facilities or activities for children on board.

Rate Excludes:

• Staff gratuities • French Champagne • Off-train beverages

2020 Departure Dates:

Pretoria to Victoria Falls                                                 Victoria Falls to Pretoria

Jan 2020: 2,9,16,23,30                                                 Jan 2020: 5,12,19,26  

Feb 2020: 6,13,20,27                                                    Feb 2020: 2,9,16,23

Mar 2020: 5,12,19,26                                                    Mar 2020: 1,3,8,15,22,29 

Apr 2020: 2,9,16,23,30                                                  Apr 2020: 5,12,19,26

May 2020: 7,14,21,28                                                    May 2020: 3,10,17,24,31

Jun 2020: 11,25                                                            Jun 2020: 14,23,28

Jul 2020: 2,9,16,23,30                                                   Jul 2020: 5,12,19,26 

Aug 2020: 6,13,20,27                                                    Aug 2020: 2,9,16,23,30 

Sep 2020: 3,10,17,24                                                    Sep 2020: 6,13,20,27

Oct 2020:  1,8,15,22                                                      Oct 2020: 4,11,18,25 

Nov 2020: 5,12,19,26                                                     Nov 2020: 1,3,8,15,22,29

Dec 2020: 24,31                                                             Dec 2020: 27

2021 Departure Dates:

Pretoria to Victoria Falls                                                 Victoria Falls to Pretoria

Jan 2021: 7,14,21,28                                                    Jan 2021: 3,10,17,24,31  

Feb 2021: 4,11,18,25                                                    Feb 2021: 7,14,21,28

Mar 2021: 4,11,18,25                                                    Mar 2021: 7,14,21,28 

Apr 2021: 1,8,15,25,27                                                  Apr 2021: 4,11,18,25,27

May 2021: 6,13,20,27                                                    May 2021: 2,9,16,23,30

Jun 2021: 10,24                                                            Jun 2021: 13,22,27

Jul 2021: 1,8,15,22,29                                                   Jul 2021: 4,11,18,25  

Aug 2021: 5,12,19,26                                                    Aug 2021:  1,8,15,22,29

Sep 2021: 2,9,16,23,30                                                  Sep 2021: 5,12,19,26