Victoria Falls to Pretoria: 3-Nights
$3199 $3049 per person
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*prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing in a Pullman Suite; Single Supplement +50% on all Suites
Upgrades for 2022 Departures:
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This three-night adventure begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. It then winds its way north through Warmbaths, 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. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. After formalities at Beitbridge the next morning, the train travels towards Bulawayo, second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – before traversing 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 travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris.
What’s Included: Accommodation; all meals; all alcoholic and other beverages; 24-hour full room service and bar facilities;
limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; government tax; on-board historian
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Departure Dates
*All Departure Dates shown below are $3049 CAD per person based on twin share in a Pullman Suite
January 16,23,30
February 6,13,20,27
March 6,13,20,27
April 6,13,20,27
August 21,28
September 4,11,18,25
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Destination
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Arrival City
Victoria Falls, South Africa -
Departure City
Pretoria, South Africa -
Passenger Limit
N/A
DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS
- 17h00 - The Pride of Africa departs from Victoria Falls Station in Zimbabwe and travels southest towards Thompsons Junction. 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.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.
- 00h00 - Overnight on the train at Kennedy Siding.
DAY 2: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
- 05h00 - Early morning wake-up call. A continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure at 06h00.
- 06h00 - Disembark for a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.
- 11h00 - Brunch is served in the dining cars until 13h00. The train travels between Dete and Gwaai along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and continues to Bulawayo: second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country.
- 16h30 - Tea in the midway lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to the border. Overnight on board at Beitbridge.
DAY 3: AT LEISURE ON BOARD
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00 as the train departs Beitbridge, leaves baobab country, and travels in a southerly direction towards Polokwane.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn.
- 16h30 - Tea in the midway lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train. The train traverses Warmbaths, 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.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars as the train passes the edge of the escarpment where the Highveld drops precipitously. Overnight on board at Pyramid Station.
DAY 4: PRETORIA
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h30 as the train travels towards Capital Park.
- 10h00 - Arrive at journey’s end, the gracious Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
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