Name: Bush & Beach Safari in Timbavati and Mozambique
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: south-african-bush-to-mozambican-beach-holiday-8-days
Availability: InStock

Is the Classic Southern Africa Train Journey for Me?

This incredible train journey takes you through South Africa’s panorama route, game drives in Kruger Park, a visit to Mozambique and travel through Zimbabwe. You will arrive in Victoria Falls to end the journey. We have included a required pre and post-night so this is an all-inclusive package for your convenience. There are only a few departures, the dates are set for the year (2024), contact us for availability and dates.

Your 14-Day Itinerary

Arrive at JNB airport and transfer to the hotel, located in the Sandton suburb. Depending on your flight time, you may add an optional city tour , or simply relax at the hotel 's gardens and swimming pool.

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Breakfast and transfer to Pretoria Train station on time for the check in. You may freshen up in your suite before joining fellow travelers in the lounge cars. The train travels on the eastern line towards the harsh eMalahleni coal-mining area and Middelburg, known as the “stainless steel capital of Africa”. The Dutch railway building company, NZASM, built the eastern line between Pretoria and Lourenço Marques (Maputo) from 1893 to 1895. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day tour of historical areas Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Graskop with lunch. The Graskop viewing lift (own account) descends 51m down the face of the gorge into the forest below where wooden walkways and suspension bridges meander along a 600m trail through the indigenous forest with an interactive exhibit. Return to the train in Mbombela (140km). Depart for Malelane. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day game viewing in the Kruger Park with lunch. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Depart for Maputo, Mozambique. Border formalities take place. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. City tour of Maputo, Mozambique, with lunch. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Travel to Mpaka, eSwatini. Border formalities take place. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Disembark at Mpaka. Transfer (±90 min) to Swazi Candles and visit Mantenga Cultural Village with lunch at Mantenga Lodge. Return to the train (±75 min). Depart for Hoedspruit. Border formalities take place. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Continental breakfast is served in the dining cars until 05:30. Game drive in Kapama Game Reserve followed by visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Return to the train for lunch. Depart for Tzaneen and Louis Trichardt. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “Africa” Theme or Smart Casual

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Day on board travelling to Rutenga in Zimbabwe. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Transfer to the Great Zimbabwe Monument for a tour with lunch. Rejoin to the train at Oreti Siding. Depart for Gweru. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Depart for a full day at Antelope Park with lunch. Optional extras include canoeing, game drives, horseback game viewing, elephant interaction, bird-watching cruises and so on (see price list). Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Depart for Bulawayo. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day tour of Matobo National Park with lunch. Visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes as well as bushmen caves with rock art. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Depart for Kennedy. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Full-day game viewing in Hwange National Park with a packed lunch. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Depart for Thompson’s Junction. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual

Rovos Rail

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Front Entrance | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Premium Room | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls Activities GorgeSwing | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Jungle Junction Evening | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria-Falls Activities MicroLight | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Jungle Junction Evening Exterior | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls Activities Rafting | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

A view of the pool from the pool seating area at The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe.

High Tea | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Staircase | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Classic Room Bathroom | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09:30. Arrive Victoria Falls Station. Check out of train and walk across to Victoria Falls Hotel (luggage can be stored on the train). Meet for a walking tour of the village and the falls with lunch. Meet at the hotel for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Transfer back to Victoria Falls Hotel. We have added a night at the hotel for your convenience. Dinner is for your own account tonight.

The Victoria Falls Hotel

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Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Breakfast and check out. Day at leisure depending on your flight time. Transfer to Victoria Falls airport for your onward journey, or contact us to extend your trip.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

As soon as we chose Discover Africa to send us to Africa, we were constantly helped in planning the trip and were also continually guided during the trip. I felt as confident as possible that my wife and I were going to have a great trip. I appreciated the information we got about our lodging and activities at the 4 camps we stayed at. I also appreciated the quick responses by Susan Veldman to my every question leading up to the trip. And she often checked in with us while we were in Africa.

Despite our moving from camp to camp (my friend planned our itinerary) four times, everything went off without a hitch. We we were welcomed enthusiastically by the staff at each camp, including being serenaded when we arrived and at every dinner. The camps were well designed and well designed. They were way beyond anything we could imagine. The food was excellent and healthy choices were always offered.

Our lodging was spacious and comfortable, and we enjoyed night sounds of our surroundings, including the grunting Hippos in the river nearby. The guides assigned to us were skilful and very personable. They made sure we had endless opportunities safely to get up close to wildlife for photos that will last a lifetime. This was a remarkable trip, which we will never forget.

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