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Africa by train? Yes! It’s called Rovos Rail and it’s one of the most luxurious in the world. For the past 36 years, the Vos family has been restoring historic trains to their most glamorous days and adventurous routes. Starting our four-day trip in Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, our locomotive and its 36 well-appointed suites, rolled from Zimbabwe to the capital of South Africa. During our 1,400 kilometers of travel, we took in incredible scenery, from the spray of Vic Falls to the rugged cliffs of the Soutpansberg Mountains…whether we were enjoying a four-course meal in the dining car or lounging in our suite. While there was ample time to relax, there was just as much opportunity for adventure. Safari vehicles pulled right up to the train and off we went into Hwange National Park to spot herds of elephants, hunting cheetahs, and so many of their 400 bird species. Continuing through the charming villages of Matabeleland, we reached our next stop, Matobo! A little-known national park worthy of many claims to fame, like 2-billion-year-old granite boulders, 3,000 rock art sites, dozens of endangered rhino, and the grave of Rhodesia’s founder, Cecil John Rhodes. The day’s excursions were always met with champagne and nights spent reminiscing with new friends. While most people think getting around Africa requires bush planes or overland vehicles, @RovosRail was just the connection we were looking for. Africa by train? Yes! It’s called Rovos Rail and it’s one of the most luxurious in the world. For the past 36 years, the Vos family has been restoring historic trains to their most glamorous days and adventurous routes. Starting our four-day trip in Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, our locomotive and its 36 well-appointed suites, rolled from Zimbabwe to the capital of South Africa. During our 1,400 kilometers of travel, we took in incredible scenery, from the spray of Vic Falls to the rugged cliffs of the Soutpansberg Mountains…whether we were enjoying a four-course meal in the dining car or lounging in our suite. While there was ample time to relax, there was just as much opportunity for adventure. Safari vehicles pulled right up to the train and off we went into Hwange National Park to spot herds of elephants, hunting cheetahs, and so many of their 400 bird species. Continuing through the charming villages of Matabeleland, we reached our next stop, Matobo! A little-known national park worthy of many claims to fame, like 2-billion-year-old granite boulders, 3,000 rock art sites, dozens of endangered rhino, and the grave of Rhodesia’s founder, Cecil John Rhodes. The day’s excursions were always met with champagne and nights spent reminiscing with new friends. While most people think getting around Africa requires bush planes or overland vehicles, @RovosRail was just the connection we were looking for.

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