This five-night adventure begins as the train departs Rovos Rail's gracious station at Capital Park in Pretoria. This special journey departs in the morning and slowly meanders north towards Bela Bela, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn jus after the station o Soekmekaar. Once over the Soutpansberg mountains, north of Makhado we enter Baobab country. Few sights are more evocative of primeval AFrica than the eerie silhouette of a Baobab tree starkly outlined against a ruddy African sunset. South African border formalities will take place at Musina and then, very slowly over Beit Bridge, the train will ease itself into Zimbabwe. Continue in a north-westerly direction passing through Thompson's Junction and disembark at Kennedy siding in Hwange Game Reserve for a two night stay at The Hide. Situated on the Eastern Boundary of the Hwange National Park in a 5 square kilometre area, it is one of the few camps in the National Park itself. The camp comprises ten luxury East African tents tastefully furnished wiht teak furniture and en suite bathroom / shower.
The journey
Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Thursday at 10h00
The Pride of Africa departs from Rovos Rail's private Station in Capital Park.
13h00 Lunch is sered en route to Bela Bela
20h00 After traversing the Soutpansberg Mountains. Dinner is served as the trains heads towards Musina for bordor formalities.
Friday 07h00 Breakfast served in the dining car/s
13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s
20h00 Dinner is served in the dining car/s
Saturday
05h15 Tea, coffee, juices, fruit and pastries served in the dining car/s.
06h00 GAme drive in Hwange National Park. Continue on to The Hide for two nights.
Sunday
Game drives and guest activities. Dinner and overnight in the camp, Hwange.
Monday
Board vehicles after breakfast for three hour transfer to Victoria Falls Hotel for check-in. At leisure until 16h00 when you will be taken to the jetty for Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River including drinks and snacks. Return to the hotel after cruise. Overnight Victoria Falls Hotel on Bed and breakfsat basis
Tuesday
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning time for curio shopping or relaxing by the pool. You will be met at the hotel and transferred by road to Victoria Falls Airport for departure flight on British Airways to Johannesburg.
END OF JOURNEY
Package price include
- Train journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls
- Meals and excursions during the train journey
- All alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train
- Local drinks, teas and coffee, up to 4 game activiteis included at Hwange Camp
- Transfer to Victoria Falls
- 1 Night Accommodation The Victoria Falls Hotel, Bed and breakfast basis
- Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River including drinks and snacks
- Transfer from hotel to Victoria Falls Airport
- Flights on British Airways from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Excludes : Natl Park fee at Hwange US$15.00 per person per day payable at camp.
All items of personal nature, ie laundry, etc. Valid passport is required.
