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Our 17-day African Rail Adventure is the perfect holiday for anyone looking to combine exploration and excitement with the romance of railways.<\/p>\n

Step aboard Rovos Rail and be transported to a bygone era of travel, where ever-changing landscapes unfold beyond the windows of the elegant wood-panelled carriages and where adventure-filled days give way to convivial evenings as the striking of a gong heralds dinner and the sounds of chatter fill the air.<\/p>\n

Our two-week adventure between Pretoria and Victoria Falls traverses South Africa, Mozambique, the Kingdom of eSwatini and Zimbabwe; four unique countries which offer up diverse landscapes, fascinating histories and a plethora of wildlife. See some of Africa\u2019s most celebrated game viewing national parks as we go in search of the Big Five during excellent off-train excursions.<\/p>\n

As always, when travelling with Distant Journeys we see all the well-known highlights including Victoria Falls and Kruger and Hwange National Parks. We also explore must-see gems such as the Great Zimbabwe Monuments and Matobo National Park. On board Rovos, all meals and selected drinks are included.<\/p>\n

Chobe National Park is a relatively short drive from your final stop, Victoria Falls, so perhaps complete your exploration of Southern Africa with our three-night Chobe National Park<\/strong><\/a> holiday extension. With Africa\u2019s largest elephant population and the Chobe River a focus for wildlife activity, it\u2019s the perfect way to end your adventure.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of our Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and save up to \u00a3200 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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