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An authentic African safari adventure inspired by the vintage steam train and everything luxurious, indulgent and truly memorable should be number one on your vacation list. The Rovos Rail Dar es Salaam trip by steam locomotive is a South African holiday definitely worth saving up for and doing during this lifetime. This legendary train journey begins in magnificent Cape Town, where you will climb onboard the vintage locomotive for a trip to a time no longer remembered. The rush of the city and mayhem of bustle can all be left behind as you unwind in the luxury of this historical train and prepare for the exciting expedition ahead.

Since the inception of Rovos Rail in 1989, this luxurious South African tour operator has acquired international recognition for the truly world class travel expeditions offered. Once you have booked your Dar es Salaam rail trip, expect to be propelled into a world of charm and mystery. As you travel on the Pride of Africa across South Africa, you will be dazed by the old world opulence, elegant furnishings and relaxed atmosphere aboard the vintage trains, each named after Rohan and Anthea Vos?s four children, the owners of Rovos Rail.

The wood panelled coaches have been painstakingly refurbished to prime condition and they envelop you with warmth and charm as you climb into bed. The five-star cuisine is astounding, along with the delectable wines on offer. These vintage trains, hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives, transport guests at various stages of the journey, and only accommodate 72 passengers in 36 superior suites. Each suite has been dipped in pure Ritz-style, providing spacious private cabins, king size beds, full length baths and sophisticated comfort. Travelling by train is an idyllic way in which to see the rich tapestry of wonder South Africa has to offer.

The 14-day journey begins in South Africa, and then moves into Zimbabwe, Zambia and finally Tanzania. There are short stop off tours at the diamond town of Kimberley, and the capital city Pretoria. After a two-night stay in a private game lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, the train crosses over into Zimbabwe, with another stop at the Victoria Falls Hotel. The train continues and crosses the magnificent Zambezi River travelling north and then eastwards through Zambia, joining the Tazara Railway Line at Kapiri Mposhe. Here you can visit the Chisimba Falls. The train then travels towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border, almost to the midpoint between Africa?s two Great Rift Valley Lakes. The train descends into the Rift Valley and guests can soak up the spectacular vistas as the train travels through tunnels and the escarpment. On the last day, it passes the Selous Game Reserve, which is seen as one of the most awesome and largest on the continent. For maximum enjoyment, guests are advised to spend three days sightseeing in Cape Town before the trip, and three days in Zanzibar after the train ride.

This steam train vacation is considered to be one of the most extravagant adventures in the world and takes you through some of the most thrilling African safari landscapes. If you are in search of the ultimate vacation experience then you and your partner need look no further, as the Rovos Rail Dar es Salaam train journey surpasses all other South African safari experiences. Prepare to outlive any experience you might have enjoyed prior to this.

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