Journey overview
Cape Town to Dar es Salaam at a glance.
Rovos Rail’s celebrated transcontinental journey crosses five countries using the Tazara line and includes safari, hotel and cultural sectors.
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: Selected annual departures; available in reverse
Published route, stage by stage
Cape Town
The published journey begins in or around Cape Town. Exact check-in, station and transfer instructions are supplied with the final travel documents.
Pretoria
Pretoria is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.
Madikwe
Madikwe is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.
Zambia
Zambia is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.
Nyerere
Nyerere is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.
Dar es Salaam
The published route concludes in or around Dar es Salaam. 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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