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African Train Safari

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
» This Africa Train Safari, Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is a classic african rail journey by Rovos Rail, this epic 13-day journey travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and is destined to become one of the most famous train journeys in the world
» This is the ultimate African safari, designed for travelers who wish to re-live true adventure in complete luxury, comfort and security

Departure: Scheduled departure dates
Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Price: From US$ 6 850.00 (01 Oct 07 - 30 Sept 08)
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PRE-TRAIN TOUR

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY
» Arrive Cape Town and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight

DAY 2: THURSDAY
» 08h30 Depart for full day tour of Cape Winelands, including a visit to a famous wine estate with lunch en route
» Afternoon visits to Franschhoek, Boschendal and Stellenbosch
» Dinner and overnight at Cape Grace Hotel

DAY 3: FRIDAY
» 08h30 Depart for full day tour of Cape Peninsula (including Groot Constantia, Fish Hoek, Simonstown, Cape Point, Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch)
» Light lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at hotel

TRAIN TOUR

DAY 1: SATURDAY
» 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 and overnight on the train

DAY 2: SUNDAY
» 13h00 Arrive Kimberley. Lunch at the Kimberley Club and visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Museum with historic tram ride
» 17h20 Depart Kimberley. Dinner and overnight on the train

DAY 3: MONDAY
» 11h30 Arrive Pretoria. Light Lunch followed by a City Tour
» 18h00 Depart Pretoria

DAY 4: TUESDAY
» 11h00 Arrive Hoedspruit for full board two-night stay at 5-star Thornybush or Kapama Game Lodge

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY
» Optional early morning game drive, evening game drive or guest activities. Overnight at lodge

DAY 6: THURSDAY
» Early morning game drive
» 12h00 Depart Hoedspruit
» 23h00 Arrive Beit Bridge for border formalities

DAY 7: FRIDAY
» Travel through Zimbabwe. Lectures by historian in the morning and afternoon

DAY 8: SATURDAY
» 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

DAY 9: SUNDAY
» Day at leisure - tour of the Falls, game of golf, Flight of the Angels, etc
» 16h00 Depart Victoria Falls
» 17h30 Arrive Livingstone for border formalities

DAY 10: MONDAY
» 13h30 Pass through Lusaka. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with lectures in the morning and afternoon

DAY 11: TUESDAY
» 08h00 Brunch outing at Kundalila Falls
» 13h00 Depart Kanona. Dinner on board. Pass through Mpika and Kasama overnight

DAY 12: WEDNESDAY
» 14h00 Arrive Nakonde/Tunduma for Zambian/Tanzanian border control. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board

DAY 13: THURSDAY
» 10h00 Arrive Makambako. Descend spectacular pass to Mlimba

DAY 14: FRIDAY
» 01h00 Arrive Kiduna and continue journey through Mzenga to Dar es Salaam. Breakfast on board
» 10h00 Arrive Tazara Station, Dar Es Salaam

POST-TRAIN TOUR

DAY 1: FRIDAY
» Meet at Tazara Station. Transfer to the Royal Palm, Dar Es Salaam. Lunch, dinner and overnight at hotel

DAY 2: SATURDAY
» After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to Lake Manyara. Transfer to Crater Lodge on the Ngorongoro crater rim. Dinner and overnight

DAY 3: SUNDAY
» Breakfast at the Lodge. Half day crater tour with picnic lunch. Dinner & overnight at the Crater Lodge

DAY 4: MONDAY
» Breakfast at the Lodge. Transfer to Kirawira Tented camp. Lunch, game drive, dinner and overnight

DAY 5: TUESDAY
» Breakfast in camp. Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti. All meals and overnight camp

DAY 6: WEDNESDAY
» Breakfast in camp. Transfer to airstrip for flight to Zanzibar via Arusha. Transfer to Zanzibar Serena Inn. Dinner and overnight

DAY 7: THURSDAY
» Breakfast at the hotel. Stone Town walking Tour. Lunch at Mtoni Marine Centre. Spice Tour. Dinner and overnight Zanzibar Serena Inn

DAY 8: FRIDAY
» Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Dar es Salaam. Own arrangements

The above African Train Safari rates are inclusive of: -


» Pre-Train Cape Tour: Rates on application
» Post-Train Tanzania Tour: Rates on application
» Note: A Medical Practitioner, Hair Stylist & Historian accompany the train at various stages
» Accommodation
» Meals and excursions during the train journey
» Alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train
» Passengers are requested to have yellow fever inoculations before commencing the journey

Excludes:
» Visas (Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa/ Visas are available through booking agents, please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements), items of a personal nature, return flights (domestic and international)
» All guests must be covered by a fully comprehensive travel insurance policy valid from the date that they confirm the itinerary with Uyaphi.com
» Booking Conditions

SAFARI PHOTOS









SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI GUIDE

» SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI
» SOUTH AFRICAN TOURS
» KRUGER PARK SAFARI
» SOUTH AFRICA FAMILY SAFARIS
» CAPE TOWN TOURS
» GARDEN ROUTE TOURS
» NATAL SAFARI
» EASTERN CAPE SAFARI
» ZULULAND DAY TOURS
» SOUTH AFRICA DAY TOURS
» SPECIAL NEEDS TOURS
» AFRICA TRAIN SAFARIS
» SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI PLANNER

SOUTH AFRICA LODGE GUIDE

» SOUTH AFRICA ACCOMMODATION
» CAPE TOWN ACCOMMODATION
» EASTERN CAPE ACCOMMODATION
» WESTERN CAPE ACCOMMODATION
» N CAPE ACCOMMODATION
» MPUMALANGA ACCOMMODATION
» LIMPOPO ACCOMMODATION
» NORTH WEST ACCOMMODATION
» GAUTENG ACCOMMODATION
» FREE STATE ACCOMMODATION
» NATAL ACCOMMODATION
» KRUGER PARK LODGES
» GARDEN ROUTE

SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL INFO

» SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL
» HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
» GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
» DISTANCE TABLE
» VISA REQUIREMENTS
» GAME RESERVES
» MALARIA INFORMATION
» SOUTH AFRICA WEATHER
» SOUTH AFRICA MAP
» WHAT TO TAKE ON SAFARI

GAME RESERVES

» SOUTH AFRICA GAME RESERVES
» ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
» CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE
» DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
» HLUHLUWE/ UMFOLOZI
» KGALAGADI
» KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
» SABI SAND RESERVE
» TIMBAVATI RESERVE
» MADIKWE RESERVE
» PHINDA RESERVE
» CANGO CAVES
» PONGOLA
» SODWANA
» SHAMWARI RESERVE
» ST. LUCIA
» TSITSIKAMMA
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