Victoria Falls: A Royal Rail Journey

On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Tintswalo at Waterfall - a luxurious hotel on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Settle in before heading out to explore the buzzing hive of activity in the fashionable suburb of Sandton - Johannesburg's undisputed shopping Mecca - or rejuvenate your long-flight-tired muscles with a pampering treatment at Tintswalo's Vital Source Spa.

Spend the morning exploring the vibrant and never-dull City of Gold - Johannesburg - on a half-day City Tour. For the second part of your day, enjoy a half-day Lesedi Cultural Village Tour and discover the traditions and culture of this part of South Africa. This trip includes either a delicious lunch or dinner.

Indulge in a delicious breakfast this morning before transferring to Pretoria and Capital Park - the Rovos Rail Headquarters - and where staff will help you board the train for your luxurious rail journey.

This three-day train journey includes all meals and beverages while on the train and allows you to take in breathtaking Southern African scenery as the train glides from Pretoria to Botswana before crossing over into Zimbabwe and finally winding its way to Victoria Falls.

Relax in your lavish suite, enjoy a drink in the cosy lounge or read and chat in the open-air Observation car while taking in the glorious scenery.

Upon arrival in Livingstone, you will be met and transferred to the historic Victoria Falls Hotel, an elegant colonial establishment where you will spend the next three nights.

Set off at your earliest convenience and explore the area on a boat or canoe cruise down the Zambezi River or relax at Stanley's Terrace Bar and watch the rising mist from nearby Victoria Falls.

Today you will go on a tour of Victoria Falls to learn all about both the facts and the legends surrounding 'The Smoke that Thunders'.

There's a wide range of adrenalin-pumping activities available in the area such as swimming in Devil's Pool, exciting microlight and helicopter flights over the Falls and bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge.

More sedate activities such as game drives, bird watching trips and river cruises are also on offer.

Today you'll be exploring the nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on an Elephant-Back Safari - meet your gentle hosts and their handlers and then let these friendly giants take you through the park, an experience that allows for spectacular views of the area's wildlife.

After breakfast at The Victoria Falls Hotel, you'll transfer to the airport for your outbound flight and the end of your adventure.