Victoria Falls, Rovos Rail and Pretoria

03 February 2026

This journey combines one of Africa’s great natural sights with a classic rail experience and a relaxed city stay. Beginning at Victoria Falls, you spend time exploring the falls and the Zambezi River before boarding Rovos Rail for a slow, elegant journey south through Zimbabwe and South Africa. The trip finishes in Pretoria, offering a comfortable and well paced ending before the journey home. It is a refined itinerary that balances sightseeing with time to enjoy the journey itself.

Victoria Falls

Arrive into Victoria Falls and transfer to Elephant Hills Resort for a four night stay. Set above the Zambezi Gorge, the hotel provides an easy base for exploring the area while enjoying views across the river.

Your time here includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side, where you walk the rainforest paths and view the falls from multiple vantage points. A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is also included, offering a relaxed evening on the water as wildlife gathers along the riverbanks. The remaining time is free to enjoy the hotel, local viewpoints or optional activities.

Rovos Rail

Board Rovos Rail for a journey to Pretoria, travelling in classic Pullman accommodation. Life on board is centred around unhurried days, attentive service and carefully prepared meals served in the dining cars.

As the train travels south, landscapes change from open bush to farmland and towns, while afternoons are spent in the lounge or observation car. This part of the journey is about the experience itself, enjoying the pace, comfort and sense of occasion that Rovos Rail is known for.

Pretoria

On arrival, transfer to Southern Sun Pretoria for a three night stay. Located close to the city centre, the hotel offers a comfortable base for the final days of the trip.

Pretoria is known for its wide streets, historic buildings and relaxed atmosphere. Spend time exploring at your own pace, visiting local museums, cafés or nearby gardens, before transferring to OR Tambo International Airport for your return flights.

Included in this Itinerary

Return flights from Dublin with British Airways via London, all internal flights, private airport transfers throughout, accommodation for seven nights including Victoria Falls hotel and Pretoria city hotel, guided tour of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side, Zambezi River sunset cruise, luxury rail journey aboard Rovos Rail, and daily breakfasts where stated. Based on two passengers sharing. Flights depart Dublin on 05 October 2026. Price is correct at the time of posting (30 January 2026). Offers are subject to change.

Price from €6,850 per person

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