15 DAYS • 4300km
This voyage sets off from the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam (a city familiar to Rovos Rail as it has been running its Cape to Dar trip there since 1993), and includes a game visit in the Selous Reserve, a fly-in two-night safari in the South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) and a city tour of Lubumbashi (DRC). Thereafter it joins the Benguela line for short walking tours detailing Angola’s recent history with journey’s end in Lobito. Available in reverse.
In July 2019, Rovos Rail set off on this new 15-day expedition traversing Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola. It was the first time in history that a passenger train travelled the famous east-to-west copper trail on this route. The trip was a great success.
- Travel the Benguela Railway
- Chishimba Falls visit
- Dar es Salaam
- Kolwezi copper mine visit
- Optional walk at Makambako
- Travel through the Rift Valley
- Selous Reserve game drive
- South Luangwa game drives and overnight stays
- Travel the Tazara Railway
- Traverse the Udzungwa Mountains
Suites & Rates
ROYAL SUITES ±16m2 • ±172ft2
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Royals each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.
SUITE FACILITIES
- Air conditioning
- Bespoke amenities
- Cupboards
- Double or twin beds
- Emergency torch
- En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin
- Fire extinguisher
- Fridge
- Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
- Internal telephone system
- Laundry bag
- Luggage shelf
- Robes and slippers
- Room service
- Safe
- Safety glasses
- Shaver plugs (2-pin)
- Shoe bag
- Small lounge area
- Tea facilities
- USB ports
- Writing desk
DELUXE SUITES ±10m2 • ±108ft2
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Deluxes accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds and have their own lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see Suites
SUITE FACILITIES
- Air conditioning
- Bespoke amenities
- Cupboards
- Double or twin beds
- Emergency torch
- En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
- Fire extinguisher
- Fridge
- Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
- Internal telephone system
- Laundry bag
- Luggage shelf
- Robes and slippers
- Room service
- Safe
- Safety glasses
- Shaver plugs (2-pin)
- Shoe bag
- Small lounge area
- Tea facilities
- USB ports
- Writing desk
PULLMAN GOLD SUITES ±7m2 • ±76ft2
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Pullman Golds, used on our long journeys, accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites are setup with split twin beds configured as sofa-seats (optional) with a conversion to split twin or double beds for the evening. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images.
SUITE FACILITIES
- Air conditioning
- Bespoke amenities
- Cupboards
- Daytime sofa setting
- Double or twin beds
- Emergency torch
- En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
- Fire extinguisher
- Fold-up writing desk
- Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
- Internal telephone system
- Laundry bag
- Luggage shelf
- Robes and slippers
- Room service
- Safe
- Safety glasses
- Shaver plugs (2-pin)
- Shoe bag
- Tea facilities
- USB ports
RATES 2023
- Royal
US$ 23 600 On Request* - Deluxe
US$ 17 995 +$7 825* - Pullman Gold
US$ 13 600 +$6 050* - *Single Supplement
Rates one way per person sharing include: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry service; excursions with a qualified guide (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; on-board historian, hairstylist and doctor; government tax. Rates exclude: Off-train beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre-and post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights. Included in off-train accommodation: Overnight bag; meals, water, tea/coffee and breakfast juices; snacks and drinks on sunset cruise. Excluded from off-train accommodation: All other beverages; meals at unspecified venues; laundry; personal expenses.
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