Overview: Bushtracks Express

Enjoy dinner on board the Bushtracks Express steam train. Lovingly restored to its colonial opulence by Rohan Vos of Rovos Rail, the train steams the short distance from Victoria Falls Railway station to Victoria Falls bridge through the National Park to Victoria Falls Bridge. En route you’ll be served drinks and canapés. On arrival guests can relax with a drink or disembark to enjoy the views and take photographs as the sunsets.

Once the sun has gone down the train heads back to the station for dinner. The first two courses are served at the station. After this the train heads to a siding out of town for the main course. Dessert and coffee are served on the way back to the station.

NB: You’ll be required to carry your passport for identification purposes.

Start/end time: Tuesday, Friday & Sunday:

Summer (November to April) 5pm-9.30pm
Winter (May to October) 4.30pm-9pm

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Please note

Expert Africa

Start location: Any of Expert Africa's hotels or lodges in the vicinity of Victoria Falls - usually around 4.00pm or 4.30pm
End location: Victoria Falls Railway Station
Meals included: Five-course dinner incl. soft drinks, beer & wine.
Duration: Generally four and a half hours
Maximum group size: 44 guests (minimum 2 people)

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Ideas for holidays which can include Bushtracks Express

Add this experience to these trip ideas or contact us to start planning your own tailor-made safari to Zimbabwe.

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