Rail Tours
12-Day Namibia Desert & Safari Journey aboard Rovos Rail
Experience the remarkable landscapes of southern Africa aboard Rovos Rail on this 11-night, 3,400km journey from Pretoria to Walvis Bay. Travelling from South Africa’s Highveld into Namibia, this extraordinary rail adventure combines vast desert scenery, dramatic geological formations, wildlife encounters and fascinating cultural stops with the timeless elegance of classic rail travel.
Highlights include a visit to Kimberley, the dramatic Fish River Canyon, the quiver-tree forest of Garas Park, the sweeping landscapes of the Kalahari Desert and a cheetah conservation project. Explore Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, before taking a short flight to spectacular Sossusvlei for an overnight stay, followed by a wildlife experience in Etosha National Park. The journey concludes as the train crosses the Namib towards Walvis Bay on Namibia’s Atlantic coast.
Throughout the journey, enjoy elegant suites, fine dining and attentive service aboard one of the world’s most celebrated luxury trains.
Available in reverse.
Included
• Luxury accommodation aboard Rovos Rail
• All meals
• All alcoholic and other beverages on board
• Room service and bar facilities
• Limited laundry service
• Guided excursions and activities as per the itinerary, including:
- Kimberley visit
- Fish River Canyon visit
- Garas Park and quiver-tree forest
- Cheetah conservation project visit
- Windhoek city tour
- Sossusvlei excursion and overnight stay
- Etosha National Park game drives and overnight stay
• Transfers associated with scheduled excursions
• Entrance fees as per the itinerary
• Government taxes
Excluded
• Pre- and post-tour accommodation
• International or regional flights not included as part of the Rovos itinerary
• Additional transfers not specified in the itinerary
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• International/French Champagne
• Souvenirs and other personal expenses
• Staff gratuities