Rail Tours
17-Day Luxury Train Journey: Cape Town to Dar es Salaam with Rovos Rail
Embark on one of Rovos Rail’s most iconic journeys, a 17-day/16-night, 5,800km expedition from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, travelling through five African countries in timeless luxury. This extraordinary rail adventure blends safari, history, culture and spectacular scenery as it journeys through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania.
Travel through the Cape Winelands, visit historic Matjiesfontein and Kimberley, explore Pretoria and spend two nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Continue through Botswana to Victoria Falls, before crossing the mighty Zambezi River into Zambia and joining the legendary Tazara Railway. Visit Chisimba Falls, journey through the dramatic Udzungwa Mountains and enjoy a safari experience in Nyerere National Park before arriving in bustling Dar es Salaam.
Throughout the journey, enjoy elegant accommodation, fine dining, attentive service and the timeless atmosphere for which Rovos Rail is renowned.
Included
• Accommodation in a luxury suite aboard Rovos Rail.
• All meals throughout the journey.
• All beverages on board, including a selection of South African wines and other alcoholic beverages.
• Room service.
• Limited laundry service.
• Scheduled excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary, including:
- Matjiesfontein visit
- Kimberley and Diamond Mine Museum tour
- Pretoria tour
- Two-night Madikwe Game Reserve stay with game drives
- Victoria Falls and overnight stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel
- Chisimba Falls visit and bush walk
- Nyerere National Park game drive
- Services of guides during scheduled excursions.
Excluded
• Visa fees and any required travel documentation.
• International and regional flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Beverages or items not included by Rovos Rail, such as certain premium/special-request drinks.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Gratuities, which are at guests’ discretion.