ROVOS RAIL TOUR TO VICTORIA FALLS 
01 October 2011 - 30 September 2012

This six day journey commences in Cape Town and ends at the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

On this northbound journey, tour the historic village of Matjiesfontein and visit the impressive Motorcar and Railway Carriage Museum on the platform, or wander through the Lord Milner Hotel and it's beautiful grounds.

Next stop Kimberley - and a guided tour of the World's largest man-made excavation, the "Big Hole" and it's supporting Mine Museum. Arrive in Pretoria at 12h00 on Wednesday, where you will be introduced to our beautifully appointed Station and 60 acre property. Participate in an optional tour of the City or have the afternoon at leisure before spending the night in your Hotel.

The train departs on Thursday morning and slowly meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gabarone.

Once the train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana, we arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe. The journey continues in a north-westerly direction, passing Bulawayo, and heads towards Thompson's Junction and Hwange Game Reserve, where animals can be spotted from the train. Journey end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.

Note: Depending upon railways capacity, this journey could be routed northwards through Beitridge and Zimbabwe.

Cape Town to Victoria Falls:

• Monday 
  • 11h00: Depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station and proceed inland to Worcester. 
  • 18h00: Upon arrival in Matjiesfontein, guests may visit this quaint Historical Village.
• Tuesday 
  • 14h30: Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole and the Mine and Diamond Museum. 
  • 16h00: Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via Potchefstroom to Pretoria.
• Wednesday 
  • 12h00: Arrive at Rovos Rail's Private Station, Pretoria. Transfer to your Hotel to overnight. 
    Note: Tours of Pretoria and surroundings can be arranged.
• Thursday 
  • 10h00: The train departs from Rovos Rail's Private Station in Capital Park. 
  • 13h00: Lunch is served in the dining car(s) en route to Zeerust. 
  • 19h30: After traversing the Magaliesberg Mountains, dinner will be served as the train heads towards Mafikeng for Border formalities.
• Friday: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on the train.
• Saturday: Breakfast and lunch will be served on the train, with a 17h00 arrival in Victoria Falls.

RACK RATE ONE WAY per person sharing and includes accommodation, meals, excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train.

• Pullman Suite Package: R 27 800,00 per person 
• Deluxe Suite Package: R 41 750,00 per person 
• Royal Suite Package: R 55 600,00 per person 
• Single Room Supplement: 50% Extra on all Suite prices.

Special Notes: 

• Departure dates are specific and excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. 
• Visas needs to be purchased and paid before departing for Africa. 
• Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant Embassies for visa requirements. 
• Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions, as might be prescribed. 
• Travel Insurance is compulsory - our staff can assist.

To Book:

Please contact Cecelia on 082 550 8064 or at the Egypt & Beyond office on tel : 011 678 6165 or 011 678 4777. Fax: 0866 920 305/6. Email : Cecelia@egyptandbeyond.co.za

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