Rovos Rail: Pretoria to Victoria Falls

From Pretoria, wind your way north through Warmbaths and Nylstroom towards Zimbabwe aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail. Travel along one of the world's longest stretches of straight railway line to wildlife-rich Hwange National Park for a game drive excursion, reaching journeys end at the incomparable Victoria Falls where you can enjoy cruises, whitewater rafting, game viewing, and more!

Hwange National Park With over 100 species of mammals and close to 400 species of bird on record, Hwange National Park is sprawling with wildlife and Zimbabwe's largest park. Boasting one of the world's highest populations of elephant, the park is also home to 'super herds' of up to 350 elephants. As well as both daytime and moonlight game drives, travellers can also embark on wilderness trails, fishing and escorted walks from one of the three camps.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Pretoria

Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel north through Warmbaths, named for its mineral waters, and Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town's river flows north. Pass through the Highveld and cross the Tropic of Capricorn en route to Zimbabwe.

Day 2: On Board

Day at leisure as the train travels through West Nicholson and Bulawayo, the industrial capital of Zimbabwe.

Day 3: Hwange National Park

Today the train travels between Gwaai and Dete along one of the longest stretches of straight railway line in the world - 114 kilometres - along the eastern edge of Hwange National Park; keep an eye out for wildlife! In the afternoon, disembark at Kennedy Siding and enjoy a game drive at The Hide.

Day 4: Victoria Falls

Arrive at journey's end, Victoria Falls.

Please note: Price shown is based on travel in a Pullman Suite for low season travel

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