Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam: 14-Nights
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*prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing in a Pullman Suite; Single Supplement +50% on all Suites
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This epic 15-day train journey travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and is one of the most famous in the world. The sojourn begins in Cape Town taking 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 in the Madikwe Game Reserve*. Continue 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 where guests enjoy a bush walk. 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. Available in reverse.
What’s Included: accommodation, meals and excursions as well as all beverages, including alcohol, while on board.
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Departure Dates
*All Departure Dates shown below are $15999 CAD per person based on twin share in a Pullman Suite
July 2 to July 16
September 24 to October 8
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Destination
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Arrival City
Cape Town, South Africa -
Departure City
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania -
Passenger Limit
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DAY 1: CAPE TOWN & MATJIESFONTEIN
- 11h00 - The Pride of Africa departs from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train travels towards Worcester in the Hex River Valley.
- 15h00 - The train climbs up the face of the escarpment to Touws River before arriving at the first of four tunnels. The third tunnel is 13.5 kilometres long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the midway lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.
- 17h45 - Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through this historic little village.
- 19h00 - Depart Matjiesfontein and continue on overnight through the Karoo via De Aar towards Kimberley.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.
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DAY 2: KIMBERLEY
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00.
- 12h30 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 14h00 - Arrive in Kimberley and proceed via coach for a tour of the Diamond Museum and the Big Hole.
- 17h00 - Rejoin the train at Kimberley Station and depart.
- 17h10 - Ten minutes after departing Kimberley a shallow lake appears on the left-hand side of the train where, on most occasions, there are spectacular flocks of Lesser Flamingos (approximately 23 000).
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Klerksdorp.
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DAY 3: PRETORIA
- 7h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h45 as the train continues northeast through the goldfields.
- 10h00 - Arrive at Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park, Pretoria. Enjoy a walking tour of the station and locomotive workshops (weather permitting) followed by lunch on the platform and a city tour of Pretoria at 14h15.
- 18h00 - Depart for Zeerust in the North West Province.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight at Zeerust.
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DAY 4: MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Please pack a small overnight bag for the two-night stay at the game lodge. For your convenience we have placed bags in your suite. Please note that beverages, phone calls and laundry are for your own account. Bottled water and a limited wine selection will be available during lunch and dinner compliments of Rovos Rail. Internet/WiFi is available in the main house. There are spa facilities. Time of game drives will be confirmed on arrival.
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00.
- 11h00 - Disembark at Zeerust and transfer by coach to Madikwe Game Reserve for a two-night stay. Lunch is served upon arrival at the lodge. Afternoon tea and game drive (approximately 3 hours).
- 19h00 - Dinner at the lodge.
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DAY 5: MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Early morning game drive (approximately 3 hours).
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served at the lodge until 09h30.
- 12h30 - Lunch at the lodge.Afternoon tea and game drive (approximately 3 hours).
- 19h00 - Dinner at the lodge.
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DAY 6: MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Early morning game drive (approximately 2 hours).
- 7h00 - Breakfast is served at the lodge until 09h30. Please ensure your bags are ready for collection at 10h00 and proceed to check-out.
- 10h30 - Depart the lodge and transfer to the train at Gaborone in Botswana. Border formalities will take place en route and guests are required to present themselves to the border officials.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. Depart Gaborone at 13h30.Please ensure that the Train Manager/Gift Shop is in possession of your passports and ALL completed forms.Victoria Falls: It would be a good idea to familiarise yourself with the list of activities available… • Tour of Falls • Helicopter over Falls • Elephant-back safari • A walk with lions • Whitewater rafting • Bungee-jumping • Golf. You may book these excursions yourself at the hotel OR beforehand on the train through the on-board lecturer – today between 17h00 and 18h30. Cash accepted.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the midway lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars as the train travels to Plumtree for border formalities and overnight.
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DAY 7: AT LEISURE ON BOARD
Victoria Falls: If you have decided to book activities through the on-board lecturer, please ensure you have done so before lunch. Cash accepted.
Lectures will be given during the course of the morning and/or afternoon in the midway lounge car. Please consult your Lecture Sheet for details.
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00 as the train departs Plumtree.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the midway lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.
- 18h15 - Pass Gwaai and Dete along one of Africa’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and along the eastern edge of the Hwange National Park where occasional sightings of animals can occur.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars as the train heads for Thompson’s Junction for the overnight stop.
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DAY 8: VICTORIA FALLS
Please pack a small overnight bag for your stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel. Currency exchange is available at the hotel (passports not required); an ATM is within walking distance; there is a business centre and WiFi is available throughout. Lunch and dinner today and breakfast and lunch tomorrow are taken at the Jungle Junction Restaurant; these meals are included in the overall journey price. All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, or any meals taken in other venues, are for your own account. If you are crossing the border into Zambia during your stay, please obtain your passport from the Train Manager/Gift Shop.
- 7h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00.
- 12h00 - Arrive at the incomparable Victoria Falls. Disembark with overnight bag and walk across to the hotel. Welcome speech on the lawn followed by lunch. Luggage will be delivered to the rooms.
- 15h45 - Guests to meet in the hotel foyer before departure for the Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. Please bring warm clothing. Light snacks and drinks are included in the cruise.
- 19h30 - Buffet dinner at the hotel’s Jungle Junction Restaurant. Seating is reserved for Rovos Rail guests.
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DAY 9: VICTORIA FALLS
- 6h30 - Breakfast is served at the Jungle Junction Restaurant until 10h00. Day at leisure in the Victoria Falls. Check-out time is normally at 10h00 (to be advised). If you have organised morning activities, please ensure you have checked out. Reception has a storage room for luggage. Please call the Front Desk and they will send a porter to collect your luggage for storage at Reception until afternoon departure.
- 13h00 - Lunch at the hotel.
- 15h00 - Meet on station platform for departure to Zambia.Please ensure the Train Manager/Gift Shop has your passport for border formalities.
- 16h00 - Depart Victoria Falls and cross the bridge to Livingstone. Tea in the lounge car or observation car.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.
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DAY 10: AT LEISURE ON BOARD
Lectures will be given during the course of the morning and/or afternoon in the midway lounge car. Please consult your Lecture Sheet for details.
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00. After breakfast, the train travels across the Kafue railway bridge – a 477-metre long steel girder truss bridge of 13 spans each at 33 metres supported on concrete piers. Enjoy a day at leisure on the train as it travels through Zambia.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train passes through the country’s capital, Lusaka.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the midway lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served as the train travels towards Kapiri Mposhi and the start of the TAZARA railway line.
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DAY 11: AT LEISURE ON BOARD
Lectures will be given during the course of the morning and/or afternoon in the midway lounge car. Please consult your Lecture Sheet for details.
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served until 10h00 as the train passes through Serenje. Enjoy a day at leisure on the train.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the midway lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars as the travels through Mpika.
- 22h15 - Overnight at Kasama.
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DAY 12: CHISIMBA FALLS
- 06h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure.
- 08h00 - Enjoy a visit to Chisimba Falls where guests can take a pleasant walk down to the rock pools at the base of the falls or admire them from various viewpoints.
- 11h30 - The train climbs to the border, almost exactly the midpoint between Africa’s two Great Rift Valley lakes.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. Border formalities take place.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served. The train passes Baobab forests and descends the Rift Valley towards Mbeya. Dress: Formal
Chisimba Falls is a series of three waterfalls named Mutumuna, Kaela and Chishimba (Chisimba), which are separated over 300m along the Luombe River. According to Bemba tradition, the nature spirit “Chishimba” lives in a cave behind the falls therefore no bad behaviour (including fights, insults and arrogance) is allowed in this area. Though the Bemba people arrived here in the 17th century, they weren’t the first as the land surrounding the falls is dotted with evidence of Iron Age activities including kilns, smelting pipes and iron ore deposits.
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DAY 13: MAKAMBAKO (optional)
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.
- 09h00 - Arrive at Makambako and enjoy a stroll through the town (time permitting).
- 11h00 - The train travels towards the jungled Udzungwa Mountains and negotiates the dramatic switchbacks, viaducts and tunnels of the escarpment.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 16h30 - Tea is served in the midway lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal
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DAY 14: SELOUS GAME RESERVE
- 07h00 - Continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until 08:00. The train descends into the highlands and traverses the fertile lands of Tanzania towards the Selous.
- 10h30 - Brunch is served in the dining cars until 11:45.
- 12h00 - Enjoy a game visit in the Selous Game Reserve, the largest in Africa at 55 000km2 (time permitting).
- 18h00 - Return to the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Gwata. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual
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DAY 15: DAR ES SALAAM
Please ensure that your luggage is ready for collection by 09:45 and that you have your passport.
- 07h00 -Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Travel in an easterly direction towards the coast.
- 10h00 - Arrive at journey’s end at Tazara Station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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