This extraordinary Rovos trip departs in the morning and slowly meanders westwards through Mafikeng to Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone.

The luxurious two-night-three-day train journey to Victoria Falls, the adventure begins with the departure from Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria, South Africa. 

Once the train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana, we arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zim border post. We continue in a north-westerly direction crossing Bulawayo heading towards Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve.

Journey's end is at Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. Please note that depending upon railways capacity this trip could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.

THURSDAYS

• 10h00 The train departs from Rovos Rail’s private station in Capital Park.
• 13h00 Lunch en route to Zeerust.
• 19h30 Dinner is served as the train heads towards Mafikeng.

FRIDAYS

• 7h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
• 13h00 Lunch in the dining car/s.
• 17h00 Border formalities at Plumtree.
• 19h30 Dinner in the dining car/s.

SATURDAYS

• 7h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s.
• 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
• 17h00 Arrive at the Victoria Falls where your Rovos Rail journey ends.

Please note:

• Departure dates are specific, and excursions may change according to schedule achieved.
• The Rovos Rail train package includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages while on board the train.

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