Africa's Leading Safari Company 2024 – World Travel Awards
Embark on an expedition through Zimbabwe, Zambia, the DRC, and Angola. Begin with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River after visiting Victoria Falls, then explore Lusaka’s elephant sanctuary before a three-night safari in South Luangwa National Park. Continue with a tour of Lubumbashi in the DRC and follow the historic copper trail in Angola, ending the journey in Lobito. Available in reverse.
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The train departs from Victoria Falls, crossing the bridge to Livingstone, named after the explorer David Livingstone. Guests can freshen up before gathering in the lounge or observation cars. Please ensure the Train Manager has your passport, which will be returned before the trip ends. Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars, followed by dinner in the dining cars as the train heads to Choma.
Dress Code: Formal
Lectures will be held in the lounge car during the morning or afternoon. Breakfast is served until 10:00, followed by lunch. The train crosses the 477-meter Kafue railway bridge before guests disembark for a sunset cruise on the Kafue River. Dinner is served as the train travels to Lusaka for an overnight stop.
Dress Code: Formal
After breakfast, visit Lusaka’s elephant sanctuary, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants for release into the wild. Lunch is served as the train continues to Kabwe, with tea and dinner served en route to Kapiri Mposhi.
Dress Code: Formal
Pack an overnight bag for a three-night stay in South Luangwa National Park. After breakfast, transfer to Ndola Airstrip for a chartered flight to the park. The park, rich in wildlife, covers 9,050 km² of the Luangwa Valley. After arriving at your camp, enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camps.
Dress Code: Formal
Start the day with a continental breakfast, followed by an early morning game drive. After brunch, enjoy the afternoon at leisure before another game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camps.
Dress Code: Casual
Another day begins with a continental breakfast and an early morning game drive. Brunch is served before an afternoon at leisure, followed by an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camps.
Dress Code: Casual
Prepare for departure, with breakfast, a morning game drive, and check-out times to be confirmed. Transfer to the airport for a flight back to Ndola, where you will rejoin the train. After lunch, the train heads toward the border, with tea and dinner served en route to Lubumbashi.
Dress Code: Formal
Breakfast is served before a city tour of Lubumbashi. Reboard the train for lunch as it travels towards Lukuni, passing the Luishia copper and cobalt mine. Tea and dinner are served on the way to Kolwezi.
Dress Code: Formal
After breakfast, visit a copper mine near Kolwezi, followed by brunch at Katebi Lodge. Return to the train for the journey to Kasombo, with tea and dinner served en route to Mutshatsha.
Dress Code: Formal
Enjoy a leisurely day on board with breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner served as the train travels towards Dilolo. Don’t forget to set your watches back an hour before retiring.
Dress Code: "Africa" Theme or Smart Casual
After breakfast, complete Angolan border formalities and enjoy a walking tour of Luau. Lunch is served as the train travels along the Cassai River, offering views of local fishermen. Dinner is served as the train heads to Luena for the night.
Dress Code: Formal
Start the day with breakfast followed by a walking tour of Luena to learn about Angola's recent history. The train departs for Tchicala Tcholohanga, with lunch, tea, and dinner served on board.
Dress Code: Formal
After breakfast, take a stroll through Kuito, a town rich in history. The train then departs for Huambo, with lunch, tea, and dinner served as you travel.
Dress Code: Formal
Breakfast is followed by a tour of Huambo, Angola’s second-largest city. The train departs for Lépi, with lunch, tea, and dinner served en route to Cubal for an overnight stay.
Dress Code: "1920s" Theme or Smart Casual
Ensure your luggage is ready by 09:45, and don’t forget your passport. Breakfast is served until 09:30 as you approach the journey’s end at Lobito Station in Angola's Benguela Province.
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Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 23, 2024
Service was excellent
Service was excellent, and I was sent a reminder when the balance was due.
Oct 23, 2024
Booking with Leigh-Ann Croeser
Thank you for this fantastic booking experience. Leigh-Ann Croeser did everything to let my wishes become reality. I wasn’t an easy customer, but he never let me feel that. She answered very fast to all my questions and helped me with everything so that we have the most of our trip. Thank you very much for organizing our dream Safari. I can only recommend it.
Oct 23, 2024
Sara
Sara, bent over backwards to give us what we wanted as we changed our minds more than once
Oct 23, 2024
Very Responsive and Patient w/ Our Needs!
Anja has been great in making our travel reservations! She is very quick and responsive (at all hours, I'm not sure when she sleeps)! We went back and forth on 39 emails. Yes, 39 emails for a couple of weeks. She made several different itineraries in ranging prices, types of accommodations, and locations. She was patient through the whole process and provided so much information. We finally decided on our perfect trip!
Oct 21, 2024
Friendliness
Friendliness, quick response to my request and understanding of my needs It was only a pleasure dealing with Tanya Lomas.
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent, fast, helpful service
The service from Leigh-Ann has been exceptional. No matter the difference in time zone, her responses and suggestions are always fast and helpful. When we’ve asked for changes to the itinerary, there has never been a problem. Highly recommended.
Oct 18, 2024
Cannot recommend enough
Cannot recommend enough! Contacted at 6pm night before and Dorothy was helpful friendly and managed to book a safari trip with transport for 6 people! She was contactable on the day too and very very helpful!
Oct 17, 2024
Aquilia Safari trip
Re: Safari from Cape Town to Aquilia. Fadiel was very helpful and organised our trip for us. We were picked up by Joe, who was our driver for the day. Joe is born and raised in Cape Town. He was prompt and was very friendly and informative. There was a good choice of food at Aquilia and had choices for my husband too who is Coeliac.
