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Embark on an expedition through Zimbabwe, Zambia, the DRC, and Angola. Begin with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River after visiting Victoria Falls, then explore Lusaka’s elephant sanctuary before a three-night safari in South Luangwa National Park. Continue with a tour of Lubumbashi in the DRC and follow the historic copper trail in Angola, ending the journey in Lobito. Available in reverse.
This Rovos Rail Experience is exclusively for 2026
The train departs from Victoria Falls, crossing the bridge to Livingstone, named after the explorer David Livingstone. Guests can freshen up before gathering in the lounge or observation cars. Please ensure the Train Manager has your passport, which will be returned before the trip ends. Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars, followed by dinner in the dining cars as the train heads to Choma.
Dress Code: Formal
Lectures will be held in the lounge car during the morning or afternoon. Breakfast is served until 10:00, followed by lunch. The train crosses the 477-meter Kafue railway bridge before guests disembark for a sunset cruise on the Kafue River. Dinner is served as the train travels to Lusaka for an overnight stop.
Dress Code: Formal
After breakfast, visit Lusaka’s elephant sanctuary, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants for release into the wild. Lunch is served as the train continues to Kabwe, with tea and dinner served en route to Kapiri Mposhi.
Dress Code: Formal
Pack an overnight bag for a three-night stay in South Luangwa National Park. After breakfast, transfer to Ndola Airstrip for a chartered flight to the park. The park, rich in wildlife, covers 9,050 km² of the Luangwa Valley. After arriving at your camp, enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camps.
Dress Code: Formal
Start the day with a continental breakfast, followed by an early morning game drive. After brunch, enjoy the afternoon at leisure before another game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camps.
Dress Code: Casual
Another day begins with a continental breakfast and an early morning game drive. Brunch is served before an afternoon at leisure, followed by an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camps.
Dress Code: Casual
Prepare for departure, with breakfast, a morning game drive, and check-out times to be confirmed. Transfer to the airport for a flight back to Ndola, where you will rejoin the train. After lunch, the train heads toward the border, with tea and dinner served en route to Lubumbashi.
Dress Code: Formal
Breakfast is served before a city tour of Lubumbashi. Reboard the train for lunch as it travels towards Lukuni, passing the Luishia copper and cobalt mine. Tea and dinner are served on the way to Kolwezi.
Dress Code: Formal
After breakfast, visit a copper mine near Kolwezi, followed by brunch at Katebi Lodge. Return to the train for the journey to Kasombo, with tea and dinner served en route to Mutshatsha.
Dress Code: Formal
Enjoy a leisurely day on board with breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner served as the train travels towards Dilolo. Don’t forget to set your watches back an hour before retiring.
Dress Code: "Africa" Theme or Smart Casual
After breakfast, complete Angolan border formalities and enjoy a walking tour of Luau. Lunch is served as the train travels along the Cassai River, offering views of local fishermen. Dinner is served as the train heads to Luena for the night.
Dress Code: Formal
Start the day with breakfast followed by a walking tour of Luena to learn about Angola's recent history. The train departs for Tchicala Tcholohanga, with lunch, tea, and dinner served on board.
Dress Code: Formal
After breakfast, take a stroll through Kuito, a town rich in history. The train then departs for Huambo, with lunch, tea, and dinner served as you travel.
Dress Code: Formal
Breakfast is followed by a tour of Huambo, Angola’s second-largest city. The train departs for Lépi, with lunch, tea, and dinner served en route to Cubal for an overnight stay.
Dress Code: "1920s" Theme or Smart Casual
Ensure your luggage is ready by 09:45, and don’t forget your passport. Breakfast is served until 09:30 as you approach the journey’s end at Lobito Station in Angola's Benguela Province.
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