Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls Luxury Train Journey 3 or 4 nights

This delightful 3/4 night train journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls (or vice versa) offers a relaxing interlude within a busy safari itinerary. It passes Hwange National Park where animals can be spotted from the train, before arriving in style in Victoria Falls.

Overview

Another stunning luxury train excursion in South Africa is the delightful Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls train journey. It combines contrasting scenery in two countries and game-viewing with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of rail.

This delightful three or four night journey winds its way south past the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. You then cross the border into Zimbabwe. Then you spend a relaxing two nights meandering up through Zimbabwe. You pass through Hwange National Park where you can spot animals from the train. You stop for an afternoon game drive before arriving in style at Victoria Falls on the final morning.

The Rovos Rail Train

This beautifully restored train comprises luxury coaches drawn by vintage-steam locomotives. The coaches have been splendidly refurbished in Edwardian style with special attention to detail, comfort and luxury.

On the Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls Journey, you can choose between three different compartment sizes, all of which are en suite. The Pullman suite is the smallest compartment size with banquettes which are converted into beds. The Deluxe suite are more spacious with a permanent bed. Or, choose the top end Royal suite which is even more spacious with a bath in the en suite bathroom as well as a shower.

Typically, there are 2-4 departures in each direction per month. The departures are a mix of 3 night and 4 nights depending on the dates. But the price is exactly the same.  (Note that the 3-night journey's itinerary is reflected below BUT the digital itinerary shows the 4-night journey as the alternative)

Three-night journey: Departs Pretoria at 10am in the morning and arrives in Victoria Falls at approx. 10am

Four-night jounery: Departs Pretoria at 6pm in the early evening and arrives in Victoria Falls at approx. 10am

Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls - Departure Dates in 2024-25

Note that the single supplement is 50% of the per person sharing rate below.

Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls

3 nights in 2024:  22 Aug and 19 & 26 Sep, 10, 17 & 31 Oct

4 nights in 2024: 1, 15 & 29 May; 12 Jun; 10, 17, 24 & 31 Jul; 7, 14 & 28 Aug and 4 & 11 Sep, 2 & 23 Oct, 6, 13, 20 & 27 Nov

3 nights in 2025:  23 Jan, 6, 20 & 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 2 April, 28 Aug and 18 & 25 Sep

4 nights in 2024: 8 & 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 5, 19 & 26 Mar, 9. 16, 23 & 30 April, 14 & 28 May, 11 & 27 June, 9, 16 & 23 July, 6, 13 & 20 Aug, 3 & 10 Sept

Rovos Rail Victoria Falls to Pretoria

3 nights in 2024: 28 Jul; 18 Aug and 8, 15, 22 & 29 Sep, 6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct, 3 Nov

4 nights in 2024: 5 & 19 May; 2, 16 & 20 Jun; 14 & 21 Jul; 4, 11 & 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 & 24 Nov, 1 & 27 Dec

3 nights in 2025: 19 Jan, 9, 16 & 23 Feb, 9, 9, 16 & 23 Mar, 6 & 22 April, 17 Jun, 5 & 31 Aug and 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sep

4 nights in 2025: 12 & 26 Jan, 30 Mar, 13, 20 & 27 April, 4 & 18 May; 1 & 15 Jun; 13, 20 & 27 Jul; 10, 17 & 24 Aug

What about an extra few nights?

The Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls train has set departure dates every month. So it will fit in well with any safari itinerary in Botswana, Zambia or even in Zimbabwe. You can also opt to do this train journey in reverse starting in Victoria Falls and heading south to Pretoria.

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Our Digital Itinerary

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PRICE FROM ₤ 2,104

An idea of price

This is a set tour using specific camps. However many tours can be adapted. Chat to us about your options. It excludes international flights but includes an estimate for all domestic or regional flights within the tour.

INCLUDES

Accommodation; all meals; all beverages; room service; limited laundry; excursions with a qualified guide (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; government tax.

EXCLUDES

International sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas, travel insurance; pre- and post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights; items of a personal nature.

Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 Pullman
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 2,104
Oct 2024 - Sep 2025
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 3,156
Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 Royal
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 4,120
Oct 2025 - Sep 2026 Pullman
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 2,524
Oct 2025 - Sep 2026 Deluxe
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 3,629
Oct 2025 - Sep 2026 Royal
PP SHARING FROM ₤ 4,733
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