A 12-day luxury train tour from Pretoria to Victoria Falls, covering a distance of 2500 kilometers. Your tour begins as you traverse the scenic Drakensberg Mountains, eventually linking up with the Panorama Route with amazing game viewing opportunities in Kruger National Park. Moving forward, you explore the capital of Mozambique, Maputo, and venture into the mountainous landscapes of the Kingdom of eSwatini. An exciting game drive awaits you at Kapama, and you’ll visit the Great Zimbabwe Monument. Your itinerary continues with visits to Antelope Park and the World Heritage Site, Matobo National Park. Game viewing in Hwange follows before reaching the grandeur of Victoria Falls. Here, you’ll partake in a walking tour of the town and witness the awe-inspiring falls, concluding your journey with a serene sunset cruise along the mighty Zambezi River.
It’s the Perfect Add-on Tour: This luxury train tour is a perfect add-on to any of our South African package tours and tailormade safaris. Feel free to ask our travel consultants about integrating this incredible train experience into your itinerary. View all our South African packages here.
Highlights of the Train Tour
Victoria Falls: Superb viewing from both sides of the river as the almost two kilometers of falls cascade into the gorge below. Columns of spray can be seen from miles. Its a must-see destination on this leg of your Zimbabwe safari.
Hwange National Park: The reserve also has a great reputation for frequent sightings of the critically endangered African wild dog and other large predators like lion and leopard.
Bourke’s Luck Potholes: Unique geological formations characterized by cylindrical potholes, smooth-sided and typically symmetrical, carved into the rock by the action of water.
Pilgrim’s Rest: A small town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century when gold was discovered in the area.
Matobo National Park: The park’s main attraction is its population of both Black and White Rhino. One of the highlights on this leg of your Zimbabwe holiday is that they can be reliably tracked on foot whilst on safari.
Kruger National Park: It is rugged, romantic, wild and luxurious – a safari destination which caters for everyone! As one of the largest reserves in Africa, the park is not only rich in ecology but in history and archeology as well.
Drakensberg Mountains: The Drakensberg Mountains are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The region offers numerous hiking trails of varying difficulty levels, allowing visitors to explore the diverse landscapes, including waterfalls, caves, and mountain passes.
Great Zimbabwe Ruins: The most iconic feature of Great Zimbabwe is the massive stone structures built without the use of mortar. The main architectural elements include the Great Enclosure, a large elliptical wall constructed with a series of passageways and monoliths, and the Hill Complex, which includes a complex of stone walls and structures on a hill.
