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Rovos Rail invites you to travel on the most luxurious train in the world. This epic 14-day journey travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and has become one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This is the ultimate African safari, designed for travellers who wish to re-live true adventure and romance in complete luxury, comfort and security

01 – 03 Jul

12 – 14 Aug

23 – 25 Sep

2009 PRE-TRAIN TOUR: PRICE US$ 1 790 per person sharing

Single Supplement US$ 1 100

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Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to Cape Grace Hotel on V & A Waterfront for dinner and overnight.

Depart for a full day tour of Cape Winelands, including a visit to a famous wine estate with lunch en route. Afternoon visits to Franschhoek, Boschendal and Stellenbosch. Dinner and overnight at Cape Grace Hotel.

Depart for a full day tour of Cape Peninsula (including Groot Constantia, Fish Hoek, Simonstown, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch). Light lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

04 – 17 Jul

15 – 28 Aug

26 Sep – 09 Oct

2009 TRAIN TOUR PRICE per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train

Pullman Suite US$7 800

Single Supplement US$ 2 730

Deluxe Suite US$ 10 800

Single Supplement US$ 3 780

Royal Suite US$ 13 950

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Depart Cape Town 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.

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.

Arrive in Pretoria. Light Lunch followed by a city tour of Pretoria with an 18h00 departure from Pretoria.

Arrive in Zeerust for full board two-night stay at 5-star Tau Game Lodge.

Early morning game drive, evening game drive or guest activities. Overnight at lodge.

Early morning game drive. Transfer to the train for a 12h00 departure from Gaborone, Botswana. Border formalities en route.

After border formalities travel through Zimbabwe with morning & afternoon lectures provided by the historian.

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 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.

Pass through Lusaka. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.

Arrive in Kanona for a 08h00 brunch outing at Kundalila Falls. Depart from Kanona at 13h00.

Arrive at Nakonde/Tunduma for Zambian/Tanzanian border controls. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

Arrive in Makambako. Descend spectacular pass to Mlimba.

Arrive in Kiduna and continue the journey through Mzenga to Dar es Salaam. Breakfast on board.

Arrive at Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam.

17 – 24 Jul

28 Aug – 04 Sep

09 – 16 Oct

2009 POST-TRAIN TOUR: PRICE US$ 9 070 per person sharing / Single Supplement US$ 2 010

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Met at Tazara Station. Transfer to the Royal Palm in Dar es Salaam. Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Early-morning pick-up from Royal Palm to airport for flight to Lake Manyara. Transfer to Crater Lodge on the Ngorongoro crater rim. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the Lodge. Half day crater tour with picnic lunch. Dinner & overnight at the Crater Lodge.

Breakfast at the Lodge. Transfer to Kirawira/ Grumeti River Camp. Lunch, game drive, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast in camp. Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti. All meals and overnight camp.

Breakfast in camp. Transfer to airstrip for flight to Zanzibar for dinner & overnight Zanzibar Serena Inn.

Breakfast at the hotel. Stone Town walking Tour. Lunch at Mtoni Marine Centre. Spice Tour. Dinner and overnight Zanzibar Serena Inn.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Dar es Salaam. Own arrangements.

Optional Zanzibar ‘ The Spice Island ‘ Post Tour for 3 Nights US$1 520 Per Person Sharing/Single Supplement US$610

A Medical Practitioner, Hair Stylist & Historian accompany the train at various stages.

Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa.

Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.

Passengers are requested to have yellow fever inoculations before commencing the journey.

Trip cancellation insurance is compulsory

Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed