8-Day Luxury Rail & Falls Escape

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day of Arrival in Johannesburg

On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to the elegant

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. Check in, settle into your luxurious surroundings and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure.

Transfers within a 5km radius of the hotel are included.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City, South Africa)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Luxury+ hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Start your Rovos Rail Journey

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Meet your driver for your transfer to the Rovos Rail station.

Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Freshen up in your suite before joining fellow travellers in the
lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.

Lunch is served in the dining cars. Travel through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) – 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. Pass the edge of the escarpment where the Highveld drops precipitously.

Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. The train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn.

Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train crosses the Limpopo River to Beitbridge.

Dress: Formal.

Main Destination:

Pretoria (City, South Africa)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Rovos Rail

• Luxury train suite

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full day Rovos Rail Experience

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. The train travels baobab country.

Lunch is served in the dining cars. Travel towards Bulawayo: second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country.

Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.

Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Mpopoma.

Dress: Formal.

Main Destination:

Bulawayo (City, Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Rovos Rail

• Luxury train suite

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Rovos Rail with Game Drive Activity

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.

Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels between Gwaai and Dete along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and along the eastern edge of Hwange Park.

Enjoy a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park.

Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Thompsons Junction.

Dress: FormaL.

Main Destination:

Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season)

High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy)

Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Hwange NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Rovos Rail

• Luxury train suite

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Arrival in Victoria Falls

Please ensure that your luggage is ready for collection at 09:45 and that you have your passport.

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09:30.

Arrive at journey’s end at the incomparable Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

At the Rovos Rail Station, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the hotel.

Check in and spend the balance of the afternoon at leisure.

In the late afternoon, experience the beauty of Victoria Falls from the water with a serene sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. As you glide along, you'll witness stunning vistas and perhaps catch glimpses of wildlife like elephants coming to the riverbanks to drink. Sip on drinks and enjoy snacks as the sun sets, casting a golden glow over the landscape. It's a perfect way to unwind after your journey and to start your Victoria Falls experience.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

The Palm River Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Explore Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast at The Palm River Hotel, gear up for a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Marvel at the immense curtain of water as it plunges into the gorge below, creating a spectacle of mist and rainbows. Your guide will provide insights into the geological and historical significance of the falls as you explore different vantage points along the walking trails.

For lunch, head to Lookout Cafe, a popular spot perched on the edge of the Batoka Gorge. It offers panoramic views of the Zambezi River and the bridge that spans the gorge. Enjoy a delicious meal while soaking in the breathtaking scenery.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Palm River Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

White water Jet Boat Adventure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Set off for a white water Jet Boat Adventure.

Time: 2hrs 30min

feel the adrenaline coursing through you while our Adventure Jetboat captains plot a course through the Zambezi? Our 465 horsepower, specially made Adventure Jetboat will take you up the rapids and right under the Falls into the Boiling Pot. The true power and intensity of the Falls can only be felt as you view them from below, covered in their spray.

After leaving the Boiling Pot, it’s time for a fast-paced thrill ride, up and down the rapids as you speed through the Batoka Gorge. Because safety comes first, our Jetboat was purpose-built for the Zambezi and our captains have been specially trained. They’ll make sure you have the experience of a lifetime and then they’ll get you home safely.

Return to the hotel and freshen up after the day's adventure.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Palm River Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Day of Departure

After breakfast at The Palm River Hotel, take some time to relax and enjoy the surroundings before checking out. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute souvenir shopping or a leisurely stroll along the riverbank. Bid farewell to Victoria Falls as you transfer back to the airport for your onward flight, carrying with you cherished memories of your three-day journey to this natural wonderland.

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.