{"id":50549,"date":"2024-10-08T15:32:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/south-africa-tours\/spectacular-south-africa-including-rovos-rail-tour-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:38:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:38:00","slug":"grand-african-rail-journey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/south-africa-tours\/grand-african-rail-journey","title":{"rendered":"Grand African Rail Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All aboard the most epic African rail adventure! Join us onboard the elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/rovos-rail\/\"><strong>Rovos Rail<\/strong><\/a> to experience one of the most sought-after experiences in the world. Our brand-new rail tour meanders through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania at a leisurely pace to ensure you capture each and every spectacular moment.<\/p>\n<p>On Rovos Rail\u2019s most expansive itinerary, you will be treated to world-class cuisine, timeless accommodation and truly breathtaking scenery from either the comfort of your cabin or from the open-air balcony in the observation car.<\/p>\n<p>Each stop on our journey offers unparalleled access to African culture, history and wildlife. Enjoy heart-racing game drives in two of Africa\u2019s premier reserves in search of the Big Five, and stay overnight at thundering Victoria Falls. Cross the mighty Zambezi River and stand in awe of Chishimba Falls, as well as immersing yourself in the cultural cities of Cape Town, Pretoria and Dar es Salaam. You will find life\u2019s worries melt away as you traverse Southern Africa, taking in the many magnificent landscapes onboard Rovos Rail.<\/p>\n<p>For those who wish to extend their epic adventure, there is an option to stay longer in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/south-africa-tours\/cape-town-tour\"><strong>Cape Town<\/strong><\/a>, with a three-night stay, experiencing pristine beaches, rugged mountains, world-class cuisine and the city\u2019s incredible waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of our <a href=\"\/offers\"><b>Special Offers<\/b><\/a> and save up to <strong>\u00a3200 per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All aboard the most epic African rail adventure! Join us onboard the elegant Rovos Rail to experience one of the most sought-after experiences in the world. 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