Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls

Your Incredible African rail vacation begins today in Johannesburg, the capital of South Africa, where on arrival, you are transferred to your to your hand-selected five-star hotel in Pretoria for the night on a B&B basis. Take some time to settle in, and then the rest of the day is yours to begin getting to know the culture and flavors of South Africa.

Your rail journey on Rovos Rail begins today with a transfer from your hotel to the railway station in Pretoria, where you step aboard the indulgent train. One of the most luxurious trains in the world, the Rovos Rail takes you back to the golden age of travel with formal dinners, fine china, opulent glass wear and fine dining paired with exquisite wines.

Rovos Rail features soft sofas in the observatory and lounge cars, as well as a cozy bar car for a cocktail or two. Accommodations are luxurious and vintage in design and décor, with some suites featuring roll-top baths. You'll be greeted onboard with a welcome drink this morning before its time to disembark as you relax in your new surroundings.

Lunch is served in the dining car as you travel through Warmbaths, aptly named after its natural mineral springs, and Nylstroom, so called as it was believed to be the source of the River Nile. Watch the scenery go by your window while relaxing in your cabin, or spend time in the lounge car before dinner in the dining car this evening.

Relish a day spent onboard Rovos Rail, giving you the ideal opportunity to relax and feel at home on the train. Today's route travels through Baobab country, and after lunch, the train makes its way to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city and the industrial capital of the country. Watch these incredible landscapes pass by as you enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge car, cozy up in your cabin or socialize with your fellow travelers during the lazy hours before dinner is served in the dining car.

Breakfast and lunch are served onboard today, and you can enjoy them at your own pace while the train travels between Gwaai and Dete on one of the world's longest stretches of straight railway track.

The route pauses this afternoon, at which time you'll enjoy a game drive at the Hide in Hwange National Park. Dinner is served back onboard the train this evening and is paired with fine wines. After a day of incredible scenery and cuisine, you can retire for a drink in the bar car or watch the scenery from the observation car.

Have breakfast in the dining car this morning before you reach the end of your journey aboard Rovos Rail at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. As one adventure comes to its close and you disembark Rovos Rail, another begins as you transfer to your chosen hotel in Zimbabwe. Choose between our handpicked, unique accommodation options on a B&B basis, and then take the rest of the day to soak in the region's spectacular scenery.

On Days 7 and 8, you'll see why Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world while touring the Zimbabwean side. As you walk through the permanent, misty rainforest flanking the falls, enjoy stops at various vantage points to see the falls cascade to the depths below. You'll see the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island and Livingstone Island. You'll experience the thunderous noise and the spray as the water tumbles into a series of narrow gorges below.

Next, experience the 13-minute Flight of Angels, a helicopter ride that gives you the chance to appreciate Victoria Falls from above. Marvel at the enormous chasm, the zigzag gorges and the hundreds of small islands upstream in the wide Zambezi River while soaring high above.

Your epic adventure comes to its close today. An included transfer takes you from your hotel in Victoria Falls to the airport, where you will begin the journey home. Say farewell to the untouched wonders of Africa as you board your overnight flight.