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Rovos Rail — Pride of Africa · Southern Africa

Copper Trail Luxury Train Itinerary

A rare trans-African journey tracing the copper route from Victoria Falls toward the Atlantic through Zambia, the DRC and Angola.

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15 days / 14 nights Journey lengthSouthern Africa RegionExpedition · History · Remote landscapes Travel style28 July 2026 Last reviewed
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Published route
Victoria Falls Lusaka Copperbelt Lubumbashi Lobito

Published journey map

Victoria Falls to Lobito journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published Copper Trail route: Victoria Falls to Lusaka to Copperbelt to Lubumbashi to Lobito
  1. 1Victoria Falls
  2. 2Lusaka
  3. 3Copperbelt
  4. 4Lubumbashi
  5. 5Lobito

Map note: This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

Copper Trail at a glance.

A rare trans-African journey tracing the copper route from Victoria Falls toward the Atlantic through Zambia, the DRC and Angola.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, cabin and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: Limited expedition departures

Published route, stage by stage

Route stage 1

Victoria Falls

The published journey begins in or around Victoria Falls. Exact check-in, station and transfer instructions are supplied with the final travel documents.

Route stage 2

Lusaka

Lusaka is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 3

Copperbelt

Copperbelt is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 4

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 5

Lobito

The published route concludes in or around Lobito. Allow a sensible buffer before any onward flight or independently booked connection.

Typically included

  • Accommodation or reserved seating in the published service category
  • Dining and programmed experiences stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Operator-planned touring and transfers where specifically listed

Usually additional

  • Flights and services before or after the published rail journey unless confirmed
  • Travel insurance, visas, personal purchases and optional upgrades
  • Anything not identified as included in the final operator confirmation

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because luxury trains operate across national rail networks and depend on local access. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

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Dates, cabin and complete journey

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