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Train Type: Luxury
The Tour
This legendary journey spans eight African countries, combining Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa train, private plane, five-star luxury cruise on Lake Nasser and some of the continent’s finest hotels. In addition to travel on one of the most deluxe trains in the world, this tour will use Rovos Rail's private luxury aircraft, with business-class configuration throughout, and a five-star luxury cruise ship. If you are looking for the ultimate journey in ultimate luxury, this is it.
Latest Photos: Click here to see a photo essay of our July, 2011 Cape Town - Dar es Salaam Rovos Rail adventure.
Latest News: Click here for our report on our recent trip from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam on the Pride of Africa.
“Everything was fabulous… At some point, I had to stop taking pictures and just look, especially when we saw herds of wildebeest and zebras…The train was lovely. I have never been treated like royalty like this...The food was wonderful. The staff were very, very nice young people, very accommodating. It was very luxurious and extremely comfortable. If anyone asks, they should do the whole thing with Cairo. That is wonderful...a very, very unique trip.”
— E. Fitzpatrick, Cairo to Cape Town, 2008
The Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Arrive Cape Town International Airport and meet your transfer to Cape Grace Hotel on V & A Waterfront. Welcome dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Cape Town
Depart for Groot Constantia for wine tasting and a visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting). Enjoy lunch en route. Dinner at a restaurant at the V&A waterfront and overnight at Cape Grace Hotel.
Day 3: Cape Peninsula
Depart for full day tour of Cape Peninsula, including Fish Hoek, Simonstown, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch in the Winelands. Light lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Pride of Africa
Transfer to Rovos Rail’s private lounge at Cape Town station. Depart Cape Town Station on Rovos Rail’s journey to Pretoria. Arrive Matjiesfontein in time to explore this Victorian village before dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 5: Kimberley; Pride of Africa
Arrive Kimberley. Visit to the Big Hole & Diamond Museum with ride on historic tram (if available). Depart Kimberley. Dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 6: Pretoria
Train arrives at Rovos Rail’s private station in Capital Park, Pretoria. Tour of Rovos Rail exquisite depot and equipment followed by lunch. Afternoon Pretoria city tour. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Pride of Africa
Depart Pretoria on Rovos Rail for Botswana. Border formalities at Mafikeng and Gaborone.
Lunch, dinner and overnight on the train.
Day 8: Pride of Africa
Travel through Botswana. Day at leisure on the train. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Day 9: Victoria Falls Hotel
Breakfast and lunch on board. Arrive at Victoria Falls late afternoon. Transfer from the station to the Victoria Falls Hotel for dinner and overnight
Day 10: Victoria Falls Hotel
Day at leisure. Optional tour of Falls, helicopter ride, river rafting, walk with the lions, craft village, etc. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Zanzibar
After breakfast, join your dedicated aircraft at Victoria Falls Airport for the flight to Zanzibar. Arrive Zanzibar mid-day and transfer to Zanzibar Serena Hotel for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon tour of Stone Town. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Zanzibar; Ngorongoro Crater
Morning Island Spice Tour with lunch en route. Transfer to airport for afternoon flight to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Upon arrival, board vehicles for 2½-hour drive via Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Lodge. Dinner and overnight at lodge
Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive excursion to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater with lunch on floor of crater. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Day 14: Serengeti Plains
After breakfast, transfer to Masek Tented Camp in Ndutu area, Serengeti Plains.
Arrive at the camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp..
Day 15: Serengeti Plains
Breakfast at the camp. Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti. Lunch, dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 16: Uganda, Lake Victoria
Early morning transfer to airstrip for domestic flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. After immigration and customs formalities, depart for one-hour flight to Entebbe, Uganda.
Upon arrival, passengers will be split into two groups. Group 1: Visit the chimpanzees on Ngamba Island. Group 2: Enjoy excursion to Jinja, source of the Nile. Each group will enjoy lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Victoria Serena Resort.
Day 17: Uganda, Lake Victoria
This morning, Group 1 will enjoy excursion to Jinja, source of the Nile. Group 2 will viisit the chimpanzees on Ngamba Island. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Victoria Serena Resort.
Day 18: Khartoum
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for flight to Khartoum, Sudan.
Transfer to the Corinthia Hotel for lunch. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Khartoum
This morning, choose between two options: Option 1: Full-day tour to the sites of Masawwarat es-Sufra and Naqa (packed lunch provided). Option 2: Half-day tour of Khartoum with lunch at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 20: Lake Nasser, Egypt
Morning transfer to Khartoum Airport for flight to Abu Simbel, Egypt. Upon arrival, visit the Abu Simbel Temples. Board Kasr Ibrim for Lake Nasser cruise. Afternoon at leisure with lunch, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 21: Lake Nasser Cruise
Breakfast is served while cruising to Kasr Ibrim – sightseeing conducted from sun deck (entrance to site not permitted). Lunch en route to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the Tomb of Penout. Afternoon cruise to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 22: Lake Nasser Cruise
Early morning visit to Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dakka and Maharakka. Cruise to Aswan with lunch, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 23: Luxor
Morning transfer by road to Luxor. Visit Edfu Temple en route (packed lunch provided). Arrive Luxor and visit Karnak Temple. Dinner and overnight at the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa.
Day 24: Luxor
Enjoy a morning tour to the West Bank of Luxor including Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and a photo stop at Colossi of Memnon. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 25: Cairo
Morning at leisure; afternoon transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to Four Seasons First Residence Hotel with views of both the Nile and the Great Pyramids. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 26: Cairo
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities followed by lunch at Al Azhar Park. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 27: Cairo
Morning tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Lunch en route. Afternoon tour of Saqqara and Memphis. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 28: Cairo
Mid-morning transfer to airport for flight home OR let IRT make arrangements for extending your stay.
2014 Dates:
January 17- Feb. 13 (northbound)
February 4 - March 3 (southbound)
The Prices
2014 Pricing
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Price
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| Accommodations |
Double
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Single
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| Pullman |
$48,500
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$56,700
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| Deluxe |
$52,000
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$61,500
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| Royal Suite |
$56,000
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$66,800
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Other:
If booked 12 months (or more) prior to departure, a non-refundable deposit/incremental payment of 25% of the tour price is required.
If booked 9-11 months prior to departure, a non-refundable deposit/incremental payment of 50% of the tour price is required.
If booked 4-8 months prior to departure, a non-refundable deposit/incremental payment of 75% of the tour price is required.
If booked 3 months prior to departure, a non-refundable payment/incremental payment of 100% of tour price is required.
Visas may be required for South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and Egypt, and must be acquired prior to arrival.
Passengers are requested to have yellow fever inoculations, and are advised to take anti-malarial precautions before commencing the journey.
Trip cancellation insurance is compulsory.
Latest News: Click here for our blog about our Cape Town to Dar es Salaam journey in July, 2011.
Latest Photos: Click here to see a photo essay of our July, 2011 Cape Town - Dar es Salaam Rovos Rail adventure.
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The Highlights
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Experiencing the continent of Africa, its historic and glorious cities, the incredible range of game reserves. |
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Three nights at Cape Town's five-star Cape Grace Hotel with visit to the Winelands and Cape Peninsula |
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Four nights' luxurious accommodation on Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa |
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Victoria Falls, truly one of the natural wonders of the world; two nights at Victoria Falls Hotel |
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Zanzibar Spice Island Tour: two days in Zanzibar |
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Tented Camp in Serengeti with two days of game drives & two nights at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
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Visiting the chimpanzees on Ngamba Island in Uganda and excursion to source of the Nile |
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Three-night cruise on Lake Nasser; Exploration of Luxor, three nights Cairo with Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities |
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Exploration of a stunning eight African countries—South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and Egypt—by private, luxurious train, jet and ship |
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Lounge car of Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa. (IRT Photo by Nelson Freeman)
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Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa. (IRT Photo by Bruce Anderson)
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Cocktail hour on the Pride of Africa. (IRT Photo by Nelson Freeman)
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