Itinerary
- Day 1
Pretoria to Middelburg
Check in at Rovos Rail Station by 9 a.m. and board the luxury train around 10 a.m. for your journey eastwards to Middelburg, known as the stainless steel capital of Africa. You're starting an 11-night rail adventure traveling on the historic eastern line that was built between 1893 and 1895.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Rail journey from Pretoria to Middelburg
Landmarks Rovos Rail Station Middelburg - Day 2
Panorama Route
Spend the full day exploring the Panorama Route region. You'll walk through Pilgrim's Rest, check out Bourke's Luck Potholes, and stop in Graskop with lunch included. By afternoon you'll head back to the train in Mbombela, then depart towards Malelane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day tour to Pilgrim's Rest
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Visit Graskop
Landmarks Pilgrim's Rest Bourke's Luck Potholes Graskop - Day 3
Kruger National Park
After an early breakfast, you have a full day on a game drive in Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves. You'll track the Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard) across subtropical bush savannah. Later in the afternoon you'll return to the train and continue towards Mozambique.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 4
Maputo - Eswatini
Following breakfast, take a city tour of Maputo, Mozambique's capital on the Indian Ocean. You'll see the contrast between Portuguese colonial architecture and modern high-rise buildings. Return to the train for afternoon tea, then cross the border into Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Maputo
Landmarks Maputo - Day 5
Eswatini - Hoedspruit
After breakfast, transfer to the Swazi Candles factory to watch artisans craft decorative candles by hand. Then head to the Mantenga Cultural Village for insights into traditional local life. You'll return to the train in early afternoon and depart for Hoedspruit with afternoon tea and dinner served aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Swazi Candles candle factory
- Visit Mantenga Cultural Village
Landmarks Swazi Candles Mantenga Cultural Village - Day 6
Kapama Game Reserve
Rise very early for a continental breakfast around 5 a.m., then head out on a game drive in Kapama Game Reserve. After that, visit the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center to learn about South Africa's endangered species. You'll have lunch on the train, then depart towards Tzaneen and Louis Trichardt.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast at around 5 a.m.), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Kapama Game Reserve
- Visit Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center
Landmarks Kapama Game Reserve Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center - Day 7
Limpopo Province to Oreti, Zimbabwe
Spend the day relaxing on board the luxury train as you travel towards Oreti and cross the border at Beitbridge into Zimbabwe. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are all served aboard the train.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rail journey through Limpopo Province
Landmarks Beitbridge Border - Day 8
Great Zimbabwe Monument
After breakfast, transfer to the Great Zimbabwe Monument, one of Africa's most significant archaeological sites with lunch included. You'll return to the train at Oreti Siding around 5 p.m. and depart towards Somabhula with dinner served aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Great Zimbabwe Monument
- Transfer to Great Zimbabwe Monument
Landmarks Great Zimbabwe Monument - Day 9
Antelope Park
Begin with an early breakfast around 6 a.m., then head out on a full-day excursion to Antelope Park. Optional activities like canoeing, horse riding, and safaris are available for an additional fee. You'll return to the train around 4 p.m. and depart for Bulawayo with afternoon tea and dinner aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Antelope Park
Optional Activities
- Canoeing at Antelope Park
- Horse riding at Antelope Park
- Safari at Antelope Park
Landmarks Antelope Park - Day 10
Matobo National Park
After breakfast, take a full-day excursion to Matobo National Park. You'll visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes and walk through Bushmen's caves with ancient rock paintings. Return around 4 p.m. and continue towards Dete.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Matobo National Park
- Visit grave of Cecil John Rhodes
- Visit Bushmen's caves with rock paintings
Landmarks Matobo National Park Cecil John Rhodes Grave Bushmen's Caves - Day 11
Hwange National Park
Rise early for breakfast around 5 a.m., then enjoy a full-day game drive in Hwange National Park with a packed lunch included. You'll return to the train by midday for afternoon tea, then depart for Thompson's Junction around 7 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at around 5 a.m.), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Hwange National Park
- Packed lunch
Landmarks Hwange National Park - Day 12
Victoria Falls
Arrive at Victoria Falls train station and check out around 10 a.m., then walk a short distance to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Take a walk to see Victoria Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Zambezi River to round off your journey, ending at the Victoria Falls Hotel around 6:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walk to Victoria Falls
- Boat trip on the Zambezi River
Landmarks Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel Zambezi River 
