How to Travel From Tshwane, South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe by Rail

Visitors to Victoria Falls can mingle with lion cubs, ride on elephants or paddle down the Zambezi River in a canoe. Victoria Falls is the second-largest waterfall in the world and one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Africa.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Book Train Tickets

1. Book tickets by calling Rovos Rail at 011 ([phone]. All suites must be reserved in advance.
2. Go to Rovos Rail's Web site (see Resources below) to see schedules for the trip from Tshwane (formerly Pretoria) to Victoria Falls on their train, the Pride of Africa.
3. Depart on Thursdays at 10 a.m. from the Capital Park station in Tshwane for the trip to Victoria Falls.
4. Enjoy the two-day journey. The train arrives in Victoria Falls on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Travel in Style

5. Spend some time in the club cars and lounges on board. Have a drink or a cigar and play a few hands of your favorite card game. Meet and greet your fellow passengers.
6. Choose a Pullman suite for about $1,300 per person. Kick back on a couch that turns into either two twin beds or a double bed. The suite also includes a private bathroom with shower.
7. Rest comfortably in a deluxe suite for around $2,000 per person. With 118 square feet, there is room enough for a lounge, an in-room bathroom with a shower and twin or double beds.
8. Book the Royal suite for about $2,600 per person. Soak in the old-fashioned tub or take a quick shower. Stretch your legs in the 172-square-foot space and get a good night's sleep in twin or double beds.
9. Partake of the fine cuisine on the train. A team of chefs prepares a wide selection of delicious food and drinks every day.

Enjoy the Ride

10. Learn about the history of the area when you stop for a prepaid visit to the Museum of Natural History in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
11. Sit and observe nature in the glassed-in observation car on the back of the train. Look for native animals as you cross the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

Tips & Warnings

• All meals, beverages and excursions are included in the fare.
• The Rovos Rail Web site offers information on travel times, but it does not provide an online booking option.
• Check the U.S. Department of State Web site for travel information and warnings.

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