Rovos Rail Luxury Train: Pretoria to Victoria Falls

Luxury train journey Pretoria Victoria Falls through Africa

The luxury train journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls takes you with the legendary Rovos Rail from the south of Africa to the thundering Zambezi. On this train journey through South Africa and Zimbabwe, you glide through the Limpopo Valley, the Baobab Country, and along the Hwange National Park.

How long? 3 Days

When? Jun 19, 2027

Price € 2,499 / Person

Rovos Rail luxury train Pretoria - Victoria Falls

The luxury train journey Pretoria Victoria Falls begins at the Rovos Rail station in Pretoria and leisurely rolls north through Southern Africa. This luxury train in Southern Africa crosses the Limpopo before reaching Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. During the Pretoria Victoria Falls train journey, quiet hours in the observation car alternate with a Hwange National Park safari, where you track lions, elephants, and leopards. After traveling along one of the longest straight stretches of railway in the world, the journey ends at Victoria Falls with boat trips, rafting, and photo safaris.

Vintage green and cream train rounding a mountain curve through green scrubland

View from a train carriage over green scrubland with distant mountains and clouds

Diagram of a Deluxe Suite train cabin showing bed layouts and dimensions

Aerial view of a blue and white train winding through vineyards in a mountain valley

Couple walking along a station platform beside the Pride of Africa train at dusk

Luxury train journey Pretoria Victoria Falls through Africa

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Start in Pretoria

Start in Pretoria

Your journey begins in Pretoria, the Jacaranda city full of culture and history. At the private Rovos Rail station, you board the luxury train Southern Africa and leave the metropolis behind you as the dining car calls for the first lunch.

02 Through the Limpopo Valley

Through the Limpopo Valley

On the Limpopo train journey through South Africa, you roll through the land of hot mineral springs and the Baobab Country. Baobab trees line the route as the train crosses the Limpopo and heads towards the border with Zimbabwe.

03 Safari in Matobo

Safari in Matobo

On an optional safari in Matobo National Park, you explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site around Bulawayo. Between granite peaks, you track down rhinos and antelopes and follow the traces of the history of Matabeleland.

04 Safari in Hwange Park

Safari in Hwange Park

The Hwange National Park safari takes you to the largest park in Zimbabwe. On the game drive, you observe lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo before the train continues its journey towards Thompson's Junction.

05 Arrival Victoria Cases

Arrival Victoria Cases

At the end, you will reach the Victoria Falls, whose spray rises up to 400 meters. On a photo safari at Victoria Falls, you can feel the mist on your skin and follow the footsteps of David Livingstone at one of the largest waterfalls on Earth.

Jürgen W.

The tour through South Africa and Zimbabwe with the Rovos Rail offers a balanced challenge, however, the difficulty level is marked as advanced. The four days o...

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Die Tour durch Südafrika und Simbabwe mit dem Rovos Rail bietet eine ausgewogene Herausforderung, jedoch ist der Schwierigkeitsgrad als Fortgeschritten gekennzeichnet. Die vier Tage der luxuriösen Zugreise, einschließlich der verbrachte Zeit im Matobo-Nationalpark und den Erkundungen im Hwange Nationalpark, erforderten keine besondere physische Fitness, jedoch war die Anreise und die Teilhabe an geführten Exkursionen anstrengend. Die max. Gruppengröße von 40 Personen führte gelegentlich zu Wartezeiten bei Ausflügen, was die Erschöpfung verstärkte.

Martin M.

The route planning of the train tour from Pretoria through Limpopo to the Victoria Falls is well thought out and offers varied landscapes. Particularly notewort...

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Die Routenplanung der Zugreise von Pretoria durch das Limpopo bis zu den Victoria Falls ist durchdacht und bietet abwechslungsreiche Landschaften. Besonders hervorzuheben ist der Aufenthalt im Matobo-Nationalpark sowie die Exkursionen im Hwange-Nationalpark. Die Tage an Bord ermöglichen entspannte Fahrten zwischen den Erlebnissen.

Michael W.

The tour led through South Africa and Zimbabwe, specifically from Pretoria to the Victoria Falls, and I expected a comprehensive luxury tour. The support from t...

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Die Tour führte durch Südafrika und Simbabwe, speziell von Pretoria zu den Victoria Falls, und ich erwartete eine umfassende Luxusreise. Die Betreuung durch das Team war durchweg professionell; besonders bemerkenswert war der qualifizierte Reiseleiter, der während der Besichtigungen im Matobo-Nationalpark und im Hwange-Nationalpark hervorragende Einblicke und lokale Kenntnisse vermittelte. Die Betreuung war klar strukturiert und sorgte dafür, dass die Erlebnisse nahtlos und informativ waren. Nach dieser Reise wurde mir die Bedeutung von gut geschulten Guides für ein tiefes Verständnis der Region bewusst.

FAQS

What cabin categories are there on board?

On board the luxury train journey Pretoria Victoria Falls, you can choose between three cabin categories: the Royal Cabin, the Deluxe Cabin, and the Pullman Cabin - each with its own bathroom and high comfort.

How does the catering on board work?

All meals from breakfast to dinner are served in the dining car. Around the Hwange National Park safari and wildlife observation in Hwange, Zimbabwe, you can enjoy fine cuisine and selected beverages.