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The Safari Partners was born out of a love for what we believe to be the most fascinating continent in the world: Africa. It is our goal to help fulfill the dreams of our travellers in creating the perfect safari vacation for them.

We are dedicated to providing the most authentic African travel experiences available. Whether your ideal African dream holiday includes a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at dawn, a dive on the colourful coral reefs off Zanzibar in the warm Indian Ocean, whitewater rafting down the mighty Zambezi River at Victoria Falls, gazing upon the clear, starry sky in the Namib Desert or following the wildebeest migration across the endless plains of the Masai Mara.

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Deserts, Rivers & Wildlife – Northbound

Deserts, Rivers & Wildlife – Northbound

14 Days
Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Discover the best of Southern Africa on this small group adventure, limited to just 16 travellers for a more personal experience. Your journey begins among the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert, where sunrise walks reveal landscapes unlike anywhere else. In Swakopmund, enjoy free time or opt for thrilling excursions before continuing to Etosha National Park for unforgettable game drives. Explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro, boat, and on guided walks, and relax along the scenic Kavango River. Crossing into Botswana, experience Chobe National Park with a morning game drive and a sunset river cruise surrounded by elephants and hippos. Finally, end your adventure at the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.
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Rovos Rail Namibia – Walvis Bay – Pretoria

Rovos Rail Namibia – Walvis Bay – Pretoria

12 Days
Namibia, South Africa

Eleven nights, twelve days, around 3,400 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Highveld, across Namibia and South Africa. This is the Namibia Safari run in reverse, from the coast at Walvis Bay inland and east to Pretoria. It is the desert-focused counterpart to the longer cross-continent journeys, with the weight of the trip falling on Namibia: a cheetah conservation project, the game of Etosha, the dunes of Sossusvlei, the diamond ghost town of Kolmanskop, and the Fish River Canyon, before the train crosses into South Africa for the Orange River and the diamond town of Kimberley. The train is the thread that ties it together, a moving hotel of wood-panelled suites carrying no more than seventy-two guests. Three nights are spent off the train, two at a lodge on the edge of Etosha and one at a desert lodge near Sossusvlei. Between stops the country does the work, seen from your suite or from the open platform of the observation car.

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Rovos Rail Namibia – Pretoria – Walvis Bay

Rovos Rail Namibia – Pretoria – Walvis Bay

12 Days
South Africa, Namibia

Eleven nights, twelve days, around 3,400 kilometres across South Africa and Namibia, from the Highveld to the Atlantic. This is the Namibia-focused cousin of the longer African Trilogy. It skips the eastern legs through eSwatini and KwaZulu-Natal and heads west and north into the desert, so the weight of the trip falls on Namibia: the Fish River Canyon, the diamond-coast ghost town of Kolmanskop, the dunes of Sossusvlei, a cheetah project, and the game of Etosha, finishing where the desert meets the sea at Walvis Bay. The train is the thread that ties it together, a moving hotel of wood-panelled suites carrying no more than seventy-two guests. Two nights are spent off the train, at a desert lodge near Sossusvlei and at a lodge on the edge of Etosha. Between stops, the country does the work, seen from your suite or from the open platform of the observation car at the rear.

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Rovos Rail – Golf Safari

Rovos Rail – Golf Safari

10 Days
South Africa
This safari through northeastern South Africa offers an exceptional experience for discerning golfers and non-playing guests alike. Golfers will enjoy playing four renowned courses: Lost City, Champagne Sports Resort, Zimbali, and Leopard Creek. Additionally, in eSwatini, golfers will play at the prestigious Royal Swazi Sun. Non-golfing guests can enjoy a delightful itinerary of activities and excursions, ensuring an unforgettable journey filled with luxury, adventure, and breathtaking scenery for all travelers.
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Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Vic Falls – Lobito

Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Vic Falls – Lobito

15 Days
Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola

Fifteen days and four countries, from the Zambezi to the Atlantic, across Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola. This is the Copper Trail run in reverse, from Victoria Falls west to the Angolan coast at Lobito. It follows the line of the old Benguela Railway, the route built to carry copper from the mines of Katanga and the Zambian Copperbelt down to the sea, and traces it back to its Atlantic terminus. The trip opens with the great river crossing at the Falls and the safari country of Zambia, then works through the South Luangwa valley before crossing into the mining south of the Congo and on through the highland towns of Angola to the coast. It is not a wildlife trip with some travel attached; it is a genuine expedition through countries very few visitors ever see by land, with a copper mine, a three-night safari, and a string of walking tours, and onboard lectures throughout to make sense of it all. It suits the curious and the well-travelled, and rewards them with a trans-African journey on a scale almost nothing else offers.

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Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Lobito – Vic Falls

Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Lobito – Vic Falls

15 Days
Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia

Fifteen days and four countries, from the Atlantic coast of Angola to the Zambezi, across Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Copper Trail is the most ambitious journey Rovos runs, and one of the most unusual rail journeys anywhere. It follows the line of the old Benguela Railway, the route built to carry copper from the mines of Katanga and the Zambian Copperbelt down to the sea at Lobito, and traces it in reverse across the breadth of the continent. This is not a wildlife trip with some travel attached; it is a genuine expedition through countries that very few visitors ever see by land, with walking tours of Angolan towns, a copper mine in the Congo, a three-night safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa, and a finish at Victoria Falls. Onboard lectures run throughout to make sense of the history and the country passing the window. It suits the curious and the well-travelled rather than the first-time safari-goer, and it rewards them with a trans-African journey on a scale almost nothing else offers.

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Rovos Rail – African Collage – Pretoria – Cape Town

Rovos Rail – African Collage – Pretoria – Cape Town

13 Days
South Africa

Twelve nights and thirteen days, around 3,400 kilometres on a long loop across South Africa, from the Highveld east to the Kruger, south down the Indian Ocean coast, and west along the Garden Route to Cape Town. The African Collage is the most varied of the South African Rovos journeys, and the only one built to run on two parallel tracks: a golfing itinerary and a non-golfing one, side by side, so a party can split each day and come back together on the train each evening. Golfers play up to six well-known courses along the way, from Leopard Creek beside the Kruger to Ernie Els’ Oubaai on the Garden Route, while non-golfers take game drives, cultural visits, and city tours. Either way the route is the draw: Kruger, eSwatini, the Zululand game reserves, Durban, the Drakensberg battlefields, Addo, the ostrich country of Oudtshoorn, Knysna, and the Garden Route into the Cape. It is a journey for those who want the breadth of South Africa in one trip, from a wood-panelled suite on a train carrying no more than seventy-two guests.

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Rovos Rail – Victoria Falls – Pretoria – 4 Nights

Rovos Rail – Victoria Falls – Pretoria – 4 Nights

5 Days
Zimbabwe, South Africa

Four nights and five days, from the Zambezi south to the Highveld, across Zimbabwe and South Africa. This is the southbound run of the longer Victoria Falls to Pretoria journey, and the extra night earns its place: alongside the Hwange game drive, it adds a half-day in the Matobo Hills, one of the most atmospheric corners of Zimbabwe, with its granite country, ancient rock art, and the grave of Cecil Rhodes. The journey leaves the Falls and heads south through Zimbabwe, with a dawn safari in the elephant country of Hwange, then on to Matobo by way of Bulawayo, across the Limpopo into South Africa, and finishing in the capital. It pairs two real excursions with the romance of the train, a moving hotel of wood-panelled suites carrying no more than seventy-two guests, and starts at one of the great natural sights of Africa.

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Rovos Rail – Victoria Falls – Pretoria – 3 Nights

Rovos Rail – Victoria Falls – Pretoria – 3 Nights

4 Days
Zimbabwe, South Africa

Three nights and four days, from the Zambezi south to the Highveld, across Zimbabwe and South Africa. This is the southbound run of the shorter Victoria Falls to Pretoria journey, a good one if time is tight. It leaves the Falls and heads south through Zimbabwe, with an early game drive in the elephant country of Hwange, then past Bulawayo and across the Limpopo into South Africa, finishing in the capital. It pairs a real safari excursion with the romance of the train, a moving hotel of wood-panelled suites carrying no more than seventy-two guests, and starts at one of the great natural sights of Africa. The country outside the window does much of the work between stops, with the open observation car at the rear the place to watch it from.

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Rovos Rail – Pretoria – Victoria Falls – 4 Nights

Rovos Rail – Pretoria – Victoria Falls – 4 Nights

5 Days
South Africa, Zimbabwe
Embark on a luxurious Rovos Rail journey from Pretoria to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, traversing a route rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Travel north through Nylstroom, steeped in Voortrekker heritage, before continuing to Bulawayo, the vibrant heart of Matabeleland. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Matobo National Park, home to ancient rock art sites and the resting place of Cecil John Rhodes. Experience the thrill of a safari in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, renowned for its abundant wildlife and diverse habitats. The journey culminates at Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambezi River plunges into the gorge below, creating one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a fitting finale to this extraordinary adventure.
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Rovos Rail – Pretoria – Victoria Falls – 3 Nights

Rovos Rail – Pretoria – Victoria Falls – 3 Nights

4 Days
South Africa, Zimbabwe

Three nights and four days, from the Highveld north to the Zambezi, across South Africa and Zimbabwe. This is the shorter of the two Pretoria to Victoria Falls runs, and a good one if time is tight: it carries you from the capital up through the South African Bushveld, across the Limpopo into Zimbabwe, past Bulawayo, into the elephant country of Hwange for a game drive, and on to the Falls. It pairs a real safari excursion with the romance of the train, a moving hotel of wood-panelled suites carrying no more than seventy-two guests, and finishes at one of the great natural sights of Africa. The country outside the window does much of the work between stops, with the open observation car at the rear the place to watch it from.

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Rovos Rail – Durban – Pretoria

Rovos Rail – Durban – Pretoria

3 Days
South Africa

Two nights and three days from the Indian Ocean up to the Highveld, through the battlefields country of KwaZulu-Natal. This is the Durban to Pretoria run, and it makes a good first taste of the train or an easy add-on to a longer trip. In three days it takes in one of South Africa’s best-known ceramics studios, the Anglo-Boer War battlefields of northern KwaZulu-Natal, and a private Big Five reserve, climbing from the warm coast at Durban up through the Midlands and the war country to the gold-rush Highveld around Pretoria. It is a scenic and historical sampler rather than a deep safari, and the train, a moving hotel of wood-panelled suites carrying no more than seventy-two guests, is as much the point as the stops.

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