On the second day, you'll travel through the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains, soaking in the stunning landscapes. In the afternoon, you'll embark on an excursion along the Panorama Route, where you'll visit iconic landmarks such as God's Window and Blyde River Canyon, offering spectacular views and unforgettable photo opportunities.

Breakfast is served in the dining cars, followed by a city tour of Maputo, Mozambique, where lunch is provided. The afternoon includes tea in the lounge and observation cars as the journey continues to Mpaka, eSwatini, with border formalities taking place. Dinner, served in the dining cars with a formal dress code, complements the day. Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is a city of contrasts with a vibrant mix of cultures and architecture that blends African, Portuguese, and early Colonial influences.

A continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until 05:30, followed by a game drive in Kapama Game Reserve and a visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. After returning to the train for lunch, the journey continues through Tzaneen and Louis Trichardt, with tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner, themed "Africa" or smart casual, is served in the dining cars. Kapama Private Game Reserve, located in Limpopo, is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, while the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is dedicated to the conservation of rare and vulnerable species.

After breakfast in the dining cars, passengers transfer to the Great Zimbabwe Monument for a tour with lunch. The train is rejoined at Oreti Siding before departing for Gweru. Dinner is served in the dining cars, with a formal dress code. The Great Zimbabwe Monument, a monumental pre-colonial site, is the largest of its kind south of the Egyptian pyramids and a celebrated achievement of African civilization.

Prepare for a full-day tour of Matobo National Park after breakfast in the dining cars. The tour includes a visit to Cecil John Rhodes' grave and Bushmen caves with rock art. Lunch is provided, followed by tea in the lounge and observation cars as the train departs for Kennedy. Dinner is served in the dining cars with a formal dress code. Matobo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its dramatic granite hills and is the burial site of Cecil John Rhodes.

This day marks the end of the journey, with breakfast in the dining cars until 09:30. The train arrives at Victoria Falls Station, where passengers check out and store their luggage before a walking tour of the village and the falls with lunch. The tour concludes with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River before transferring back to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Victoria Falls is one of nature’s great wonders, comparable to the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest, with a rich history and ever-changing landscape.