Cape Town to Dar es Salaam 2010
An Authentic African Adventure
(Via Botswana)

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.

2010 CAPE TOWN PRE-TRAIN TOUR
PRICE: US$ 1 880 per person sharing
Single Supplement US$ 1 110
30 Jun – 02 Jul and 22 – 24 Sept 2010

• DAY 1 - Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to Cape Grace Hotel on V & A Waterfront for dinner and overnight.
• DAY 2
  08H30 - 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.

• DAY 3
  08H30 - 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.
  

2010 CAPE TOWN to DAR ES SALAAM 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
THREE DEPARTURE DATES in 2010 - 23 Jan – 5 Feb, 03 – 16 Jul & 25 Sept – 8 Oct
RATES 2010
Pullman Suite US$ 8 900 per person sharing
Single Supplement US$ 3 600

Deluxe Suite US$ 11 900 per person sharing
Single Supplement US$ 4 900

Royal Suite US$ 15 950 per person sharing

ITINERARY

• DAY 1
  11H00 - 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.
• DAY 2
  12H30 - 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
  11H30 - Arrive in Pretoria. Light Lunch followed by a city tour of Pretoria with an 18h00 departure from Pretoria.
• DAY 4
  11H00 - Arrive in Zeerust for full board two-night stay at 5-star Tau Game Lodge.
• DAY 5 - Early morning game drive, evening game drive or guest activities. Overnight at lodge.
• DAY 6 - Early morning game drive. Transfer to the train for a 12h00 departure from Gaborone, Botswana. Border formalities en route.
• DAY 7
  06H00 - After border formalities travel through Zimbabwe with morning & afternoon lectures provided by the historian.
• DAY 8
  10H00 - 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 - 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
  13H00 - Pass through Lusaka. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.
• DAY 11 - Day at leisure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.
• DAY 12
  08H00 - Disembark at Kasama for an excursion to Chisimba Falls. 16h15 Arrive at Nakonde/Tunduma for Zambian/Tanzanian border formalities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
• DAY 13
  10H00 - Arrive in Makambako. Descend spectacular pass to Mlimba.
• DAY 14
  01H00 - Arrive in Kiduna and continue the journey through Mzenga to Dar es Salaam. Breakfast on board.
  10H00 - Arrive at Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam.

Personalized Tours of Tanzania and Zanzibar available on request

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.
Precautions against Malaria are advised.
Trip cancellation insurance is compulsory

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

BOOKING FORM
 

OUR ROUTES
Air Safari | Africa Collage  | Cape to Dar es Salaam | Golf  Safari  | Garden Route   | Pretoria to Durban | Namibia |
 Pretoria to Cape Town  | Victoria Falls