At 10:00 AM, begin your luxurious adventure with Rovos Rail by checking in at the picturesque Walvis Bay Station in Namibia. This vibrant coastal town, known for its abundant marine life and stunning landscapes, sets the perfect tone for your journey.

At 11:00 AM, the train departs for Otjiwarongo. As the train glides through the expansive and mesmerizing Namib Desert, guests can freshen up in their opulent suites. Then, join fellow travelers in the elegantly appointed lounge car or the observation car at the rear of the train to enjoy breathtaking views.

At 1:00 PM, indulge in a gourmet lunch served in the dining cars, featuring exquisite cuisine crafted by talented chefs. Revel in the culinary delights while the train continues its journey across the stunning Namib Desert towards Otjiwarongo.

At 4:30 PM, enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge and observation cars. Rail enthusiasts will appreciate the unique perspective as the observation car leads the train until lunchtime tomorrow.

At 7:30 PM, a formal dinner is served in the dining cars, offering a sophisticated dining experience with meticulously prepared dishes. The Namib Desert, stretching over 2,000 kilometers along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, is one of the oldest deserts in the world, known for its vast sand seas, gravel plains, and scattered mountain outcrops.

At 7:00 AM, start your day with a delightful breakfast served in the dining cars until departure, featuring a variety of delicious morning options.

At 9:00 AM, transfer (approximately 60 minutes) to a cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo. Founded in Namibia in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is dedicated to saving cheetahs in the wild. Gain insights into the conservation efforts and see these majestic animals up close.

At 1:00 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars as the train travels to Tsumeb, providing a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience.

At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge and observation cars, now positioned at the rear of the train, offering another delightful break in the day.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars with a formal dress code, ensuring a refined and elegant atmosphere as the train continues its journey.

Please pack a small overnight bag for your stay at Etosha. Tog bags have been placed in your suite for your convenience.

At 7:00 AM, enjoy a hearty breakfast served in the dining cars until 10:00, preparing you for the day’s adventures.

At 10:00 AM, transfer (approximately 60 minutes) to a lodge in Etosha for an overnight stay. Upon arrival, check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge.

At 3:00 PM, embark on an afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including many species of mammals, birds, and reptiles. The park’s name, Etosha, means “Great White Place,” derived from the Etosha pan, a large salt pan within the park.

At 7:30 PM, enjoy a casual dinner and overnight stay at the lodge, capping off a day of thrilling wildlife encounters.

At 6:00 AM, begin your day with breakfast at the lodge until 7:00, followed by a morning game drive in Etosha National Park. Experience the park’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

At 10:45 AM, return to the lodge to freshen up and check out. Your overnight bag will be loaded into the vehicles for the transfer back to the train.

At 11:00 AM, transfer (approximately 60 minutes) to Tsumeb Station to rejoin the train.

At 1:00 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars as the train departs for Kranzberg, offering a leisurely dining experience.

At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge and observation cars, providing a relaxing afternoon break.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars. The formal dress code enhances the elegance of the evening.

Please pack a small overnight bag for your stay in Sossusvlei.

At 7:00 AM, breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00 as the train travels towards Windhoek.

At 11:00 AM, transfer to the airstrip and depart in a light aircraft for a one-hour flight to a lodge in Sossusvlei. Upon arrival, check-in and enjoy a gourmet lunch at the lodge’s restaurant.

At 4:30 PM, embark on an afternoon desert drive, followed by a magical bush dinner after sunset. The Namib Desert’s dunes, created by windblown sand, are over five million years old and appear red due to their iron-oxide content. The changing light throughout the day alters the appearance of the dunes, making for excellent photography opportunities. The wind forms star-shaped dunes, hence the name “star dunes.”

Overnight at the lodge. Dress code: Casual.

Please ensure your overnight bag is ready to be collected before the drive. Bags will be stored in the lodge’s baggage area.

At 5:00 AM, start your day early with tea and coffee.

At 6:00 AM, take a desert drive with breakfast in the vlei. Return to the lodge to use the facilities, check out, and transfer to the airstrip.

At 12:30 PM, depart in a light aircraft for a one-hour flight to Windhoek.

At 2:00 PM, lunch at the Windhoek Country Club, followed by a city tour. Visit the Trans-Namib Transport Museum, the Independence Memorial Museum, the Evangelical Lutheran Church (a striking landmark), and the Namibia Craft Centre in the old Breweries Building. Windhoek, situated in Namibia’s central highlands, is surrounded by clusters of hills and the impressive Auas and Eros Mountains.

At 6:00 PM, the train travels south through the Kalahari Desert.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Mariental. Dress code: Formal.

At 7:00 AM, breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.

At 12:30 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars, offering a variety of delicious dishes.

At 2:00 PM, visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park, home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotoma, also known as quiver trees. These prehistoric trees, with their forked branches reaching up to 5 meters, provide excellent photographic opportunities.

At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge and observation cars as the train departs for Aus.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars. The formal dress code ensures an elegant dining experience.

At 6:00 AM, breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure, featuring a variety of delicious options to start your day.

At 8:00 AM, transfer (approximately 60 minutes) to Lüderitz for a visit to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, followed by lunch in Lüderitz. Known for its museum, colonial architecture, and diverse wildlife, including seals, penguins, flamingos, and ostriches, Lüderitz offers a unique glimpse into Namibia’s history and natural beauty. Keep an eye out for the elusive legendary horses rumored to roam the Namib Desert.

At 6:00 PM, depart for Holoog. The observation car will lead the train until after dinner.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars. The evening’s dress code is “Africa” Theme or Smart Casual.

At 6:00 AM, breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure.

At 8:30 AM, transfer (approximately 60 minutes) to the Fish River Canyon. The Fish River, which rises in central Namibia and flows south into the Orange River on the border with South Africa, has created the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere. The canyon is 161 kilometers long, up to 27 kilometers wide, and almost 550 meters deep in some places, offering spectacular views.

At 1:00 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars.

At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge and observation cars as border formalities with South Africa take place.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Upington. Dress code: Formal.

At 6:00 AM, breakfast is served in the dining cars.

At 8:30 AM, enjoy a walking tour of Upington, followed by a cruise on the Orange River. The Orange River, South Africa’s longest river at 2,432 kilometers, rises in the Drakensberg Mountains in Lesotho and flows westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean. It forms part of the borders between South Africa and Lesotho and South Africa and Namibia. Upington, named after Attorney General Sir Thomas Upington, was established after the Orange River pirates were chased away in 1884.

At 11:00 AM, return to the train and travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed, forming the Karoo system.

At 1:00 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars.

At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Kimberley. The observation car will lead the train until breakfast. Dress code: Formal.

At 7:00 AM, breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure.

At 9:00 AM, enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape, is known for the diamond discoveries that led to its establishment in 1871.

At 1:00 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars as the train continues its climb to Pretoria.

At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.

At 7:30 PM, dinner is served in the dining cars. The evening’s dress code is “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual.