Bushtracks Express

The journey in perspective

What makes Bushtracks Express distinctive?

Think of this as a travelling dinner occasion rather than a long-distance rail holiday. Guests board a restored historic train, travel towards Victoria Falls Bridge and enjoy the planned pause before the evening meal. The surrounding landscape and the changing light lend the excursion its setting, while the railway itself supplies the sense of occasion. The route and bridge access remain operational matters, so avoid building expectations around an exact sunset photograph. Return to your hotel afterwards, with any local or cross-border transfer arrangements confirmed as part of the booking.

Accommodation, service levels and life on board

This is not an overnight sleeper service. Compare the exact seating or service class, dining arrangements and accessibility of the chosen carriage. Any hotel nights in a wider package are separate from accommodation aboard the train.

• Reserved dining-car seating; no sleeping cabins

Dining and the daily rhythm

The current Bushtracks programme advertises a five-course dinner and selected beverages. Service takes place in the heritage train setting, with the meal forming the main evening event. Ask for the menu and any dietary adaptations in advance. Confirm the drinks included in your quote instead of assuming an unrestricted bar throughout the excursion.

Tell us about dietary requirements when you inquire. Included beverages, special menus and the pace of off-train visits should be confirmed for the exact departure.

How to plan this journey well

Choose the Zimbabwe departure explicitly when enquiring, particularly if you are comparing hotels on both sides of the Falls. Confirm the hotel transfer, boarding point and seasonal departure time, then check the expected return time against your plans. Bushtracks lists this experience for guests aged twelve and over. If crossing a border to join, request current document guidance and budget for any excluded visa costs. Accommodation is not part of the train outing.

Who will enjoy it most?

Travellers based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, who enjoy historic trains and want an atmospheric dinner excursion within a broader wildlife or waterfall holiday.

Accessibility and individual needs

Request a detailed assessment of boarding, seating, toilet access and the bridge stop before booking. Heritage carriages may present constraints that photographs do not show. Explain any mobility aid and assistance needs, and include the transfer vehicle in the accessibility discussion.

Share mobility needs, luggage concerns and any important personal requirements before paying a deposit. We will request the relevant details; an inquiry is not a guarantee that a particular request can be accommodated.

Make the train part of a complete holiday

Explore our Southern Africa destination guidance for context around the rail journey. Consider your arrival city, a comfortable night before boarding and the onward connection before committing to flights.

Also considering another style of journey? Read our Royal Livingstone Express guide, then compare the trains side by side.