About this Tour
Begin your grand Namibian adventure aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail in Walvis Bay, journeying through the vast and timeless Namib Desert. Visit the Cheetah Conservation Project in Otjiwarongo and witness inspiring efforts to protect Africa’s fastest predator. Fly to the otherworldly dunes of Sossusvlei, where the ancient red sands create a surreal and ever-changing desert landscape. Continue south through Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, and Lüderitz, discovering ghost towns, quiver trees, and the breathtaking Fish River Canyon. Cruise the Orange River, uncover the diamond history of Kimberley, and arrive in Pretoria—completing a remarkable rail journey through southern Africa’s heart and soul.
Itinerary at a Glance:
DAY 1: Depart from Pretoria
DAY 2: Exploring Kimberley
DAY 3: Touring Upington & The Orange River
DAY 4: Crossing the Fish River Canyon
DAY 5: Exploring Kolmanskop & Luderitz
DAY 6: Touring Keetmanshoop & Garas Park
DAY 7: Discover Sossusvlei
DAY 8: Sossusvlei to Windhoek
DAY 9: Visit the Cheetah Conservation Project
DAY 10: On Safari in Etosha National Park
DAY 11: On Safari in Etosha National Park
DAY 12: Arrive in Walvis Bay
Trip Inclusions:
11 nights in deluxe accommodations aboard Rovos Rail Pullman Suite*
Guided shared visit of Kimberley Open Mine Museum and Big Hole
Shared walking tour of Upington
Shared visit to Fish River Canyon
Shared visit to Garas Park & Quiver Trees
Shared Windhoek Train Museum & City Tour
Shared morning & afternoon desert drives in Sossusvlei (max 10 guests)**
Shared morning & afternoon game drives in Etosha National Park (max 7 guests)**
Entrance fees
South Africa VAT
Limited laundry
Room service
Overnight bag for off-train accommodations
All beverages (excluding International/French champagne) while aboard Rovos Rail
Water and limited wine selection during lunch and dinner while off-train
Internal light aircraft flights: Windhoek - Sossusvlei / Sossusvlei - Windhoek including air taxes
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
Trip Exclusions:
11 nights in deluxe accommodations aboard Rovos Rail Pullman Suite*
Guided shared visit of Kimberley Open Mine Museum and Big Hole
Shared walking tour of Upington
Shared visit to Fish River Canyon
Shared visit to Garas Park & Quiver Trees
Shared Windhoek Train Museum & City Tour
Shared morning & afternoon desert drives in Sossusvlei (max 10 guests)**
Shared morning & afternoon game drives in Etosha National Park (max 7 guests)**
Entrance fees
South Africa VAT
Limited laundry
Room service
Overnight bag for off-train accommodations
All beverages (excluding International/French champagne) while aboard Rovos Rail
Water and limited wine selection during lunch and dinner while off-train
Internal light aircraft flights: Windhoek - Sossusvlei / Sossusvlei - Windhoek including air taxes
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners