Rovos Rail and River Slow Travel Safari
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- Game drives
- Luxury train travel
- Luxury river safari
- Big game
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Your slow travel safari starts on arrival at Cape Town International Airport. A Ker & Downey® Africa representative will welcome you and accompany you to the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in a private vehicle. An oasis in the heart of Cape Town, this iconic pink hote...
After a fresh breakfast at the hotel, your driver will meet you to transfer you to Cape Town International Airport for your scheduled flight to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. From here, you can enjoy a private transfer to the luxurious Castello Di Monte in Pretoria...
Transfer Rovos Rail Station
Check-in Rovos Rail
Today, your driver will accompany you to the Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. Step back in time as you board the luxurious Rovos Rail for their bespoke 4 day journey north to Zimbabwe. The ultimate slow trav...
Arrive Victoria Falls Station
Today, marks the end of your luxury train safari. As the train pulls into Victoria Falls Station, you will meet a representative who will accompany you to the historic Victoria Falls Hotel. Located in Victoria Falls National Park a...
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Transfer Chobe River
Board Zambezi Queen
Your slow travel safari continues on the luxurious Zambezi Queen, a world-class floating hotel designed with all the creature comforts for the discerning traveler. Your guide will meet you ...
Transfer to Kasane International Airport
As the Zambezi Queen returns to the riverbank of the Chobe River, your guide will accompany you through the Namibia Immigration Office and transfer you to Kasane International Airport for your onward journey home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Ker and Downey® Africa is a Cape Town based travel company specializing in adventurous, high-end safaris to Africa. Our specialities lie in African travel to Botswana, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. We are the founders of LuxVenture® Trips which are crafted to challenge our clients with adventurous experiences and to connect you to the people, culture and spirit of the destinations you are visiting. With our passion for sustainable travel we encourage clients to leave their legacy in Africa by incorporating conservation and community experiences to your trip to Africa.
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LuxVenture® is a product category that we created. We bring together the best of luxurious nights and adventurous days to satisfy our clients' need for thrills in Africa as well as understanding their needs for the finer things in life. We have invested decades of experience, passion and creativity into our LuxVenture® experiences. This means that nothing in our trips is designed by accident, every transfer, lodge and route has been crafted specifically for the best possible experience. Booking with us allows you to leverage our expertise to give you and your family the best possible chance of the trip of a lifetime.
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We create opportunities for you to truly engage with the people, culture and spirit of your destination.
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Leaving a positive legacy in Africa is the foundation of everything that we do at Ker & Downey Africa. We believe that making a difference starts within our company culture and that it is our responsibility to extend this mantra to our clients as well as everyone we associate ourselves with the industry. Sustainable travel is of utmost importance to us in order to preserve Africa’s wildlife and to empower local communities, which is the driving factor behind our trips which encourages our guests to leave a positive legacy when traveling to Africa. Our Legacy Program has evolved into collaborations with many local initiatives, such as leading conservation NGO, African Parks.
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Sit back and allow the safari to unfold on the ultimate slow travel safari on the luxurious Rovos Rail and the Zambezi Queen houseboat. This 12 day journey invites you to discover Southern Africa at a leisurely pace, giving you time to appreciate the smaller, slower and simpler pleasures while on vacation. Your journey begins in Cape Town where you can discover the Cape Floral Kingdom on sunset walks and venture further afield on a guided tour of the winelands. Next, make your way to Pretoria before boarding the iconic Rovos Rail train. Disconnect from the outside world and settle into the pace of a bygone era as the train meanders north through ever-changing landscapes towards its final destination Victoria Falls. After a night in Victoria Falls, you can relish in utter relaxation aboard the luxurious Zambezi Queen as it glides past Chobe National Park’s legendary wildlife on a 3 day river cruise.
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