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Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape Town
Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape TownRovos Rail is travelling through Africa again on this epic expedition, one of the world's most famous train journeys. 12-26 OCTOBER 2021 15 DAYS • 5800 kms / 360 miles TANZANIA - ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE - BOTSWANA - SOUTH AFRICA
Highlights Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape TownTravel the fertile lands of Tanzania from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy game viewing in the Selous Game Reserve, the largest on the continent and a vision of timeless Africa. Traverse the jungled Udzungwa Mountains and negotiate the dramatic switchbacks, viaducts and tunnels of the escarpment. Pass baobab forests and ascend the Rift Valley to the border, almost exactly the midpoint between Africa’s two Great Rift Valley lakes. Take an optional walk at Makambako. Travel the TAZARA railway line, an engineering tour de force as it passes through remote territory. Enjoy a bush walk and the rock pools at Chishimba Falls. Cross the Kafue Railway Bridge, a 427m-long steel girder truss bridge of 13 spans each at 33m supported on concrete piers. Cross the mighty Zambezi River on Victoria Falls Bridge. Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi (a variety of recreational activities are available). Travel on one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line (114km) between Dete and Gwaai. Enjoy two nights at a lodge in the Madikwe Big Five Reserve with game drives. Tour the headquarters at Rovos Rail Station with lunch. Tour the capital, Pretoria. Traverse the Karoo. Tour Kimberley, the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole. Visit Matjiesfontein, a quaint and perfectly preserved Victorian village. See the museum and collection of vintage cars and classic railway carriages. Travel through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. On-board doctor, hair stylist and historian giving informative lectures. Included Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape TownAccommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry; Excursions with a qualified guide (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; On-board historian, hairstylist and doctor; govt tax. Excluded Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape TownPre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers; Travel insurance; visas; gratuities; international / French Champagne; personal expenses. Included, off-train accommodation Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape TownOvernight bag; meals, water, tea/coffee and breakfast juices; snacks and drinks on sunset cruise. Excluded, off-train accommodation Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape TownAll other beverages; meals at unspecified venues; laundry; personal expenses. Contact the Luxury Train ClubPlease contact us to learn more about Rovos Dar es Salaam - Cape Town, 12-26 OCTOBER 2021.
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