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Rovos Rail Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam (CPT-R1-DARR)
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Victoria Falls
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Catalogue Booking Code: 41012
Tour Duration: 14 days
Start: Cape Town
End: Dar Es Salaam
An annual 14-day epic journey through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania to the lush and exotic East Coast that is becoming one of the most famous train journeys in the world. Highlights en route include Kimberley, Pretoria, the Kruger Park, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, the Luangwa Valley and the incredible Tazara Railway before arriving at Dar-Es-Salaam.
Tour Type: Train
Regions covered:
Gauteng, Free State, Northern Cape, Limpopo Province, Western Cape, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Victoria Falls Region, Arusha region, South Africa
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Tour Details
Day 1:
Transfer to station for departure on the Rovos Rail Edwardian Train Safari.
11h00
Depart Cape Town Station.
18h00
Arrive Matjiesfontein, time to explore this Victorian village before dinner. Overnight on the train.
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Day 2:
09h45
Arrive Kimberley. Visit the Big Hole and Diamond Museum with historic tram ride.
12h30
Depart Kimberley. Lunch, dinner and overnight on the train.
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Day 3:
11h30
Arrive Pretoria. Lunch followed by a City Tour of Pretoria.
18h00
Depart Pretoria.
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Day 4:
11h00
Arrive Hoedspruit for full board two-night stay at a 5-star Game Lodge (Thornybush or Kapama Game Lodge).
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Day 5:
Early morning game drive, evening game drive or guest activities. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 6:
Early morning game drive.
12h00
Depart Hoedspruit.
23h00
Arrive Beit Bridge for border formalities.
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Day 7:
Travel through Zimbabwe. Lectures provided by historian in the morning and afternoon.
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Day 8:
11h00
Arrive Victoria Falls. Transfer from Station to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. African Spectacular Show.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
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Day 9:
Day at leisure - tour of the Falls, game of golf, Flight of the Angels, etc.
Transfer to station.
16h00 Depart Victoria Falls.
17h30 Arrive Livingstone for border formalities.
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Day 10:
13h30
Pass through Lusaka. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon.
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Day 11:
Arrive Kanona.
08h00
Brunch & outing at Kundalila Falls.
13h00
Depart Kanona. Dinner on board. Pass through Mpika and Kasama overnight.
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Day 12:
14h00
Arrive Nakonde/Tunduma for Zambian/Tanzanian border control. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
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Day 13:
10h00
Arrive Makambako. Descend spectacular pass to Mlimba.
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Day 14:
01h00
Arrive Kiduna and continue journey through Mzenga to Dar Es Salaam. Breakfast on board.
10h00
Arrive Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam.
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Visa Requirements
When visiting South Africa for a period of up to 90 days, travellers from Commonwealth countries, Japan, the USA and the European Union do not require a visa. Visitors who intend to work in South Africa must apply for a work permit abroad at the South African Consulate or Embassy. Before departing for South Africa, check with the nearest South African Consulate or Embassy for any possible changes regarding the visa requirements.
Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from South Africa. Note, Travellers should have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to enable the entry visa to be issued. If there is insufficient space in the passport entry will be denied.
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Travellers from the following countries do not require a visa to visit Zimbabwe:
Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, USA, European Union Countries (except Portugal & Greece), Japan, Nationals of commonwealth states (except Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka).
Most travellers who do require a visa, can obtain this upon arrival in Zimbabwe. Travellers are advised to check the visa-regulations with their local Embassy or Consulate before departing for Zimbabwe.
All visitors must carry valid passports.
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All travellers to Zambia should be in the possession of a valid passport, sufficient funds for the stay in Zambia as well as the return journey and a return ticket (when travelling by air).
Visas are required by all travellers except nationals from:
Antigua, Australia, Barbados, Belize, Bahamas,
Botswana, Dominica, Fiji, Grenade, Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nevis, New Zealand, St. Christopher, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad, Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Zimbabwe.
Visas are to be obtained before departure for Zambia. Please note that the visa requirements do change fairly often and travellers are advised to check with their nearest Consulate or Embassy.
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When visiting Tanzania, travellers from the following countries do not require a visa:
- The Commonwealth countries, Scandinavian countries and the Republic of Ireland.
All visitors are required to have a visitors' pass. This can be obtained from any Tanzanian embassy. Before departing for Tanzania check with the nearest Tanzanian Consulate or Embassy for any possible changes
regarding the visa requirements.
All visitors are required to carry a valid passport.
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