ANGOLA TO TANZANIA ABOARD ROVOS RAIL
Exploration
Angola to Tanzania Aboard Rovos Rail
OVERVIEW
Traverse the African continent from west to east aboard Rovos Rail. Africa’s most isolated locations welcome you to exchange modern life for an authentic immersion into the continent’s beating heart. Railway tracks stretch from coast to coast, looping through game parks teeming with wildlife and copper mining towns you’d be hard pressed to locate on a map. This journey is reserved for no more than 30 guests.
Departing 6 August 2025 — Sold Out
Luanda to Zanzibar
22 Days
Rovos Rail
TRAVEL ACROSS AFRICA ABOARD ROVOS RAIL
Follow tracks across four African countries, courtesy of the renowned Rovos Rail. Beginning in Angola, our refined rolling home carries our group, of no more than 30 guests, to the fascinating cities and towns of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Tanzania.
WITNESS DAILY LIFE WITHIN AFRICA'S NATIONAL PARKS
Stay within Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Join game drives across the biodiverse Luangwa Valley, keeping watch for lions, leopards and impalas. In Selous Game Reserve, observe the wildlife of Tanzania, from roaming buffalo to wildebeest and zebra.
THE REST OF ZANZIBAR
Spend three nights on Zanzibar’s main island, enjoying spices and sea views. Discover Stone Town’s Arabian and Portuguese influences. And encounter the red colobus monkey within the thriving Jozani Forest.
CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS FROM WEST TO EAST
Enjoy an intimate look at towns and cities rarely visited by others. Arriving by train, we explore on foot with local guides to gain an insider’s perspective. From Angola to Tanzania, we discover the many distinct cultures, cuisines and communities of the region.
WITNESS THE INSPIRING CONTRASTS OF AFRICA'S TOPOGRAPHY
During our journey, we encounter mountainous forests, vast grasslands, and savannahs thriving with wildlife. Rolling along the remote Tazara Railway, we are carried across the expansive plateau between Zambia and Tanzania. Our train cuts through flourishing hillsides to deliver us to the wondrous terrain of Africa’s national parks.
RESIDENCES OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD
ROVOS RAIL
Aboard Rovos Rail, we are granted the rare opportunity of traversing the vast landscapes between Angola and Tanzania. Open the windows of the lounge car and peer outside at the unfolding and wondrous scenes of Africa.
INTERCONTINENTAL LUANDA MIRAMAR
We begin our adventure with a stay at the InterContinental Luanda Miramar. Our Classic Rooms enjoy views across Luanda Bay. Adjourn to the terrace, where the large outdoor pool provides further perspectives, and enjoy a drink at the Peri Peri Grill & Bar.
HOTEL TERMINUS, LOBITO
In Lobito, we stay upon the sands of Myrtle Beach at the Hotel Terminus. Its position along a narrow point allows for panoramic sea views, with Lobito Bay and the South Atlantic on either side.
PARK HYATT ZANZIBAR
A stylish combination of African and Arabic influence is at work within the architecture and interior design of the Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Boasting an unmatched location on Shangani Beach, our hotel features flourishing gardens, while striking ocean views are also available from the four-poster beds of our Park Deluxe rooms.
MFUWE GAME LODGE
Occupying a tranquil setting within South Luangwa National Park, Mfuwe Lodge overlooks a lagoon, in whose waters the resident hippos can be seen wallowing. Our air-conditioned chalets are well spaced around the verdant property and feature private balconies from which to observe the daily activities of the local wildlife.
ITINERARY
2025 Tour Host Team
Tour Manager Denise Van Sever
Tour Doctor Victoria Hayes