The Rovos Rail Southern Cross luxury train journey is an impressive panoramic 11 night/12-day journey between Pretoria and Victoria Falls. It stops at carefully selected locations in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Starting in Pretoria, this magnificent sojourn spends the first few days taking guests east through the imposing Drakensberg Mountains to the Kruger National Park for game-viewing and the historical area of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Graskop. On day 4 you tour Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, before moving on to explore the mountainous Kingdom of eSwatini. Next, you head out for a game drive in the famous wildlife reserve of Kapama. Then, you spend a relaxing day on the train as it heads through the Limpopo Province for the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
Next, you visit Antelope Park, set in 3 000 acres of open savannah grassland, as well as Matobo National Park and the site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave. Then you travel alongside Hwange National Park before stopping for another safari. Finally, on the last day the train arrives in Victoria Falls where guests enjoy a walking tour of the village. And a tour of the undoubtedly majestic thunderous Falls with an afternoon sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River.
Note: This journey is also available in reverse, starting in Victoria Falls and ending in Pretoria.
You can choose between three different compartment sizes, (all en suite):
The price below shows the price for the Deluxe Suite. The price of the Pullman suites is approx 27-28% less than the Deluxe Suite shown below.
Individually tailored packages are available upon request. Included in the rates is the accommodation off the train. Options around Johannesburg include the Cradle of Humankind, Lesedi Cultural Village, the Apartheid Museum and the World of Beer, for example.
Pretoria to Victoria Falls:
2025: 9-20 Jan, 13-24 March, 10-21 April, 5-16 June, 4-15 Sep, 4-15 Nov
2025: 13-24 Jan, 9-20 April, 21 May-1 June, 13-24 Aug, 3-14 Sep
Victoria Falls to Pretoria:
2025: 23 Jan - 3 Feb, 21 Aug - 1 Sep
2026: Not applicable
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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.
Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; excursions with a qualified guide (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; limited laundry; government tax.
EXCLUDESAll beverages off the train; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour accommodation, transfers and flights; items of a personal nature.
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