In the en-suite bathrooms original fittings are combined with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. The journey to Bulawayo offers a unique opportunity to experience the scenery so characteristic of this high lying area. Since its establishment 10 years ago, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for it's truly world-class travel experiences. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travelers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. The superb cuisine served aboard the Pride of Africa is simple and elegant and mealtimes in the dining cars are a highlight of the journey.
Guests are able to disembark for an afternoon excursion in Bulawayo.
You will be transferred in air-conditioned buses to either Nisbitt Castle or the National History Museum for an excursion, which lasts approximately 2 hours. In the daytime, there are occasional sightings of wild animals from the train. After dinner on the train, we disembark in Hwange for a star gazing experience with an astronomer. The train reaches the little station of Victoria Falls on Wednesday morning. Old colonial buildings, bougainvillea and palm trees against the backdrop of the Victoria Falls Hotel form an oasis after the rugged dryness of the landscape, but the draw card here is the thundering Victoria Falls.