Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. Enjoy this specially for Lernidee Erlebnisreisen alternated itinerary with more stops along the way and relaxed on-board atmosphere.

Journey Highlights

• A unique train journey through five countries of the African continent – exclusively conducted for Lernidee Erlebnisreisen with an alternated itinerary featuring more stops along the way and a relaxed on-board atmosphere
• Luxurious, romantic travel in the style of the 20’s and 30’s
• Dar Es Salaam, the largest port city on the African East coast
• Train Safari through Selous, the largest African game preserve
• Panorama rail line through the Rift Valley along the picturesque slopes to the volcanoes of Mbeya over 300 bridges and through 23 tunnels
• Excursion to the Chisimba-Falls in Zambia
• Wild animal safaris in Africa’s elephant-rich Chobe National Park and overnight at a luxury safari lodge directly on the banks of the Chobe River
• The smoke and thunder: Victoria Falls, the best season for magnificent photo scenes
• Madikwe Game Reserve:  Exciting game drives in a malaria-free game reserve, two overnights at a first class Safari lodge
• The diamond metropolis Kimberley with the Big Hole
• Rohan Vos’ pride and joy:  the classically elegant Rovos Train Station in Pretoria (the arrival and departure point for your train with its historic steam engine)
• Cape Town – The most beautiful end of the world
• Exciting lectures and stories about the past and present of the countries visited, e.g. on Cecil John Rhodes – a colonial ruler and visionary – or on missionary and adventurer David Livingstone

Services

• Luxury rail journey from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town with Rovos Rail, 10 nights in a suite compartment of the booked category with a shower/toilet
• Lernidee tour director on board
• An additional group guide for a maximum 24 guests
• 1 overnight at a first class safari lodge in Chobe National Park, wildlife observation trips by boat on the Chobe River and in an open Land Rover
• 2 overnights at a luxury safari lodge on the Madikwe Game Reserve, 3 games drives in an open safari vehicle
• During the lodge stays your main luggage remains securely aboard the Private Train
• Hotel overnights: 2 nights at a First Class Hotel in Dar Es Salaam, 1 night at a First Class Hotel in Cape Town
• An excursion to the port town of Bagamoyo
• An excursion to Chisimba Falls in Zambia
• A visit to Victoria Falls and a train ride over the spectacular Zambezi bridge
• A train ride in Pretoria with the original steam engine from the 20’s and a guided sightseeing tour
• The diamond town of Kimberley with a visit to the Big Hole, the open-air museum and a ride on the historic tram
• The Victorian village of Matjiesfontein
• An evening trip to Signal Hill in Cape Town
• The traditional dances of the Shangaan
• All excursions and sightseeing trips include admission costs 
• Meals according to the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), on board the private train all meals and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included
• Entertaining on-board lectures
• Extensive information material
• Laundry service on board the train
• Doctor on board
• All transfers and porter services

Not included

International flights, gratuities, travel insurance, Tanzania visa fee (65 US-$), Zimbabwe visa fee (2-time entry, 60 US-$) and Zambia (50 US-$), payable on entry, other fees.

Please view 6.3 of our General Terms & Conditions
Services are subject to change

Prices on request! Please ask your personal contact on the right.