Incredible South Africa with Rovos Luxury Train and Victoria Falls
- 2025
- 2026
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, 4 nights aboard Rovos Luxury Train, 4 safaris in Private Game Reserves, and Cape Town.
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | November 2025 – August 2026 | Group Size | 6 travelers max |
| Themes | Grand Tours, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife, Rail Journeys | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | <p>This moderately-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.</p>Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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For those seeking a truly upscale travel adventure, treat yourself to incredible South Africa and Zimbabwe! Begin in Johannesburg, a metropolis alive with contrast and momentum. Then, witness the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls, admiring the ever-present mist dancing in the air and the golden sunset glows reflecting off the Zambezi River during a peaceful cruise. Step aboard the legendary Rovos Rail, where polished wood and vintage charm meet wide-open views of the untamed wilderness. Keep watch for wildlife as you glide through ever-changing terrain en route to the bush, where the tempo shifts again—this time to the pulse of the wild. Dawn and dusk game drives bring close encounters with Africa’s most elusive creatures, each outing a study in patience, instinct, and awe. Finally, arrive in Cape Town, framed by Table Mountain and defined by bold cuisine, coastal air, and sprawling vineyards. This is not your average luxury tour—it’s a narrative of place, pace, and presence.
Package includes
- Flights
- Train
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Round-trip flights New York including
- All intra-flights & ground transportation
- 15 nights in deluxe hotels and deluxe suite on board Rovos Rail
- 31 meals: 15 lavish breakfasts, 6 lunches, 10 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Wine with Welcome and Farewell Dinners, sundowner local drinks on game safari, all drinks on board Rovos Rail
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Full-day Chobe National Park, Botswana
- Half-day Cape Wineland's Tour
Why you'll love it
- Get up close and personal with African wildlife on 4 exciting game drives: 1 in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, and 3 in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
- Journey luxuriously through the remote African wilderness aboard Rovos Rail, among the world’s most deluxe rail experiences.
- Take a guided tour of Soweto and learn about South Africa’s vibrant journey to freedom.
- Surround yourself with the thunderous roar of the powerful water and the constant mist rising above as you stand in the presence of the majestic Victoria Falls.
- Set sail on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, keeping an eye out for surrounding wildlife.
- Admire bushmen caves, rock art, and the grave of Cecil John Rhodes at Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe.
- Enjoy a Panorama Route Tour with views of the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and God’s Window.
- Ascend by cable car to the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town's most striking landmark.
- Visit Boulders Beach, home to the famous African penguin colony.
- Sip exquisite wines during a tasting at a local winery.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
- 3 Johannesburg
- 4 Johannesburg & Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- 5 Victoria Falls
- Optional Excursion: Chobe National Park, Botswana , $210
- 6 Victoria Falls & Rovos Rail
- 7 Rovos Rail & Hwange National Park
- 8 Rovos Rail, Matobo National Park & cross the border to South Africa
- 9 Rovos Rail, South Africa
- 10 Rovos Rail & Johannesburg
- 11 Private Game Reserve
- 12 Private Game Reserve
- Optional Excursion: AM Bush Walk
- 13 Panorama Route to White River
- 14 White River to Cape Town
- 15 Cape Town
- Optional Excursion: Half-Day Cape Winelands Tour , $150
- 16 Cape Point & Boulders Beach
- 17 Depart Cape Town
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart New York on your overnight flight to Johannesburg
Day 2 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
- Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure
- Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers
54 on Bath or similarDinner
Day 3 Johannesburg
- Enjoy a full-day Johannesburg Journey to Freedom tour
- Spend the evening at leisure
54 on Bath or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Johannesburg & Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Arrive in Victoria Falls, meet your local guide, and transfer to your hotel
- Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure
- Embark on a sunset cruise of the Zambezi River
Victoria Falls Safari Club or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Victoria Falls
- Spend a full day at leisure
- Or, join a recommended optional tour to Chobe National Park in Botswana
Victoria Falls Safari Club or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Victoria Falls & Rovos Rail
- Join a guided tour of the falls
- Transfer to the station to board Rovos Rail, your home for the next 4 nights, ending in Pretoria, South Africa.
Rovos Rail Luxury Train Breakfast & dinner
Day 7 Rovos Rail & Hwange National Park
- Enjoy a game drive in Hwange National Park
Rovos Rail Luxury Train Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Rovos Rail, Matobo National Park & cross the border to South Africa
- Transfer to Matobo National Park to see busmen caves and rock art
- This evening, cross the border from Zimbabwe to South Africa
Rovos Rail Luxury Train Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Rovos Rail, South Africa
- Enjoy a day of leisure on board
Rovos Rail Luxury Train Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Rovos Rail & Johannesburg
- Arrive at the Rovos Rail station in Pretoria and transfer to your hotel
Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Private Game Reserve
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to the South African bush
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive
Kapama River Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12 Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy a morning game drive
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure
- Embark on an exciting afternoon game drive
Kapama River Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13 Panorama Route to White River
- Enjoy a morning game drive
- Embark on a Panorama Route Tour with views of the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and God’s Window
Oliver's Restaurant & Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 14 White River to Cape Town
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town
- Transfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 15 Cape Town
- Enjoy a tour of Cape Town, including Table Mountain
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join an optional excursion to the Cape Winelands
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 16 Cape Point & Boulders Beach
- Enjoy a full-day Cape Point tour
- Visit Boulders Beach, home to the famous penguin colony
- Stop at a local winery and indulge in a wine tasting
- This evening, take part in a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 17 Depart Cape Town
- Morning at leisure
- In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight home
- Your memorable adventure ends as you touch down tomorrow morning in New York
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about South Africa?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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What should I know about Botswana?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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