- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Lodging; Aboard Train
- Group Size; Minimum 1
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
It is not often that ones comes across a safari experience second to none, on board the famous Rovos Rail. The question we have to ask is, Why fly when you can spend three days on board a train viewing Africa like very few have?
Your three-day luxury train journey starts off with a departure from Rovos Rail's private station in Park Pretoria, Slowly we westwards towards Mafikeng and then into Botswana. Heading north in Botswana we cross "Tropic of Capricorn" and through the dry Kalahari desert arriving in Plumtree (Zimbabwe) in the afternoon. Bulawayo and Hwange National Park is our destination before our journey on the Worlds most luxurious train comes to an end in Victoria Falls.
Day 1: Pretoria to Botswana
- 10:00 The Pride of Africa departs Rovos Rail's station in Capital Park
- 13:00 Lunch is served en route to Zeerust
- 19:00 After traversing the Magaliesberg Range dinner is served as the trains heads towards Mafikeng for border formalities
Day 2: Botswana to Zimbabwe
- 07:00 Breakfast served in the dining car
- 13:00 Lunch is served in the dining car
- 17h00 Border formalities at Plumtree (Zimbabwe)
- 19:30 Dinner is served in the dining car
Day 3: Safari Ends in Victoria Falls
- 07h00 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
- Additional accommodation booked separately through Uyaphi.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITINERARY ALSO RUN IN REVERSE
Rates from R24 850.00 pp sharing
- Per person sharing
- Rates are in South African Rands
- *Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- All local alcoholic and other beverages
- 24-hour full room service
- Bar facilities
- Limited laundry service
- Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable)
- Entrance fees to places of interest, per itinerary
- Government tax
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Flights (domestic and international)
- Staff gratuities
- French Champagne
- Memorabilia purchases
- Off train costs and purchases
- Fully comprehensive travel insurance
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The Sabi Sand Reserve lies to the South West of the Greater Kruger Park. Home to some of Africa's most sort after names, Sabi Sabi, Mala Mala, Londolozi and Singita, to mention a few.
All the lodges offered within the Sabi Sand ensure that one gets up close and personal with some of the best wildlife sightings and safari experiences in Africa.
- Timbavati Lodges
Timbavati Reserve lies on the Western boundary of the National Park; the border is unfenced, allowing the wildlife to move freely between the reserve and the national park.
The Timbavati Private Game Reserve is world famous for its wildlife and remoteness, and that is without mentioning the famed white lions.
- Cape Town Game Reserves
Experience the thrill of a "Big 5" safari near Cape Town! With the magnificent Karoo as a backdrop and the unique Fynbos biome, the Western Cape province offers an unforgettable experience for wildlife lovers.
Visitors can spot elephants, rhinos, lions, Buffalo and leopards amongst other wildlife along with some pretty amazing birdlife.
There are several Malaria-free game reserves within a 2-3 hours' drive from Cape Town offering luxury accommodation options with private air charters available at some reserves.
- MalaMala Lodges
MalaMala is the South African safari Industries' original formula for the high-end photographic safari. Today, the MalaMala Reserve is one of the best in the whole of Africa.
In existence ever since 1927, this enormous flourishing stretch of land delivers with the Sabie River in the south is probably the most exciting wildlife encounters this side of the equator.
Four camps can be found offering only the very best.
- Shamwari lodges
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With miles of untouched wilderness and abundant wildlife, the Shamwari Game Reserve offers visitors an unforgettable experience that will surely be cherished for years to come.
Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, Shamwari provides something extraordinary that can not be found anywhere else.
- Singita Lodges
The Singita lodges within this portfolio have been setting the highest standards in accommodation, conservation, and service for decades while synonymous with all that is the best in the safari industry.
If you are seeking the best of the best, look no further than any one of these luxury Singita lodges in Kruger National Park.