Cape Town
to Dar es Salaam
aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa
Departures in July, August, September & October
Also available in 2010: Cape to Cairo aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, private jet and ship! Click here for details.
Day 1: Cape Town
Leave for Cape Town Station for an 11h00 departure on the Rovos Rail Edwardian Train Safari. Arrive in Matjiesfontein at 18h00 with time to explore this Victorian village before dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 2: Kimberley
Lunch with a 14h00 arrival in Kimberley. Visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Museum. Depart Kimberley at 16h00. Dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 3: Pretoria
Arrive in Pretoria. Light Lunch followed by a city tour of Pretoria with an 18h00 departure from Pretoria.
Day 4: Game Lodge
Arrive in Zeerust for full board two-night stay at 5-star Tau Game Lodge.
Day 5: Game Lodge
Early morning game drive, evening game drive or guest activities. Overnight at lodge.
Day 6: Game Lodge
Early morning game drive. Transfer to the train for a 12h00 departure from Zeerust.
Day 7: On Board
After border formalities travel through Botswana and Zimbabwe with morning & afternoon lectures provided by the historian.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Arrive at the Victoria Falls. Transfer from Station to the Victoria Falls Hotel. 16h00 sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. 18h30 optional African Spectacular Show. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Day at leisure - tour of the Falls, game of golf, Flight of the Angels, etc. Transfer to the station for a 15h00 departure from the Victoria Falls for Zimbabwe and Zambian border formalities.
Day 10: On Board
Pass through Lusaka. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.
Day 11: Kundalila Falls
Arrive in Kanona for a 08h00 brunch outing at Kundalila Falls. Depart from Kanona at 13h00.
Day 12: Arrive Tanzania
Arrive at Nakonde/Tunduma for Zambian/Tanzanian border controls. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 13: Mlimba
Arrive in Makambako. Descend spectacular pass to Mlimba.
Day 14: Dar es Salaam
Arrive in Kiduna and continue the journey through Mzenga to Dar es Salaam. Breakfast on board.
Arrive at Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam.
Optional three-day pretour in Cape Town and eight-day post-tour to deluxe lodge on Ngorongoro crater rim, Kirawira tented camp, Serengeti game drive and Zanzibar tour (limited availability). Click here to download details of pre- and post-tours.
| Northbound (Cape to Dar) | Southbound (Dar to Cape) |
|---|---|
| July 4-17 | July 20-August 2 |
| August 15-28 | August 31-September 13 |
| September 27-October 9 | October 12-25 |
2009 Pricing:
| Accommodations | Double | Single |
| Pullman Suite | $7,800 | $10,530 |
| Deluxe Suite | $10,800 | $14,580 |
| Royal Suite | $13,950 | $27,900 |
PULLMAN SUITES (Click image to enlarge)
+/-7 SQ METRES / +/-76 SQ FT
The Pullman Suites (+/-7m2/+/-76 sq ft) are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day, with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening. They also have an en suite bathroom with shower. The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
DELUXE SUITES (Click image to enlarge)
+/-11 SQ M / +/-118 SQ FT
The Deluxe suites (+/-11 sq metres /+/-118 sq feet) also accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower. The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
ROYAL SUITES(Click image to enlarge)
+/-16 SQ M/+/-172 SQ FT
The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant, measuring +/-16 sq metres in size (+/-172 sq ft). Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
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THE
TRAIN:
Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa
The Pride of Africa provides sumptuous, old-world elegance and luxury
of a type perhaps never equaled, even during the 1920s, the era the
train is supposed to evoke. Its two diners turn out meal after meal
of incredible perfection. Its lounge with bar and sitting area include
an open-air "patio" in the rear for wind-in-the-face viewing.
"The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites
in the world," says Rovos Rail. This is not an idle boast. The
Royal Suites take up half a car, include private lounges and have separate
Victorian bathtub and shower. The Deluxe Suites accommodate two passengers
in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom
with shower. Even the most "spartan" — the Pullman suites
— are a spacious 76 square feet. The comfortable, daytime sofa-seat
converts to double or twin beds for evening. They also have en-suite
bathroom with shower.
"Of special note are the surfeit of windows afforded Rovos
Rail sleeping accommodations. Although capable of being securely locked,
and equipped with properly working blinds, these windows also can be
opened—a matter of utmost importance for quality rail travel."
—Owen Hardy, Publisher, The International Railway Traveler
Please call us with questions, bookings:
The Society of International Railway Travelers
800-478-4881
or 502-454-0277Send us e-mail with comments or questions
2008 Society Tours
