Rovos Rail: Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam 2026 By World Journeys
A luxury rail journey
This epic journey is one of the most famous in the world. Beginning in Cape Town guests will visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein and the diamond town of Kimberley followed by two nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve.
Continue through Botswana into Zimbabwe and overnight at the Victoria Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi River, the train joins the Tazara line in Zambia continuing to Chisimba Falls to enjoy a bush walk. The train climbs to the Tanzanian border then descends into the Great Rift Valley negotiating the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the spectacular escarpment. Climbing again, visit Nyerere National Park before arriving in Dar es Salaam.
**The Train:** Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.
**Pullman Suite:** Used on short journeys, cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.
**Deluxe Suite:** Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.
**Royal Suite:** Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.