Train Across Africa 2025

Train Across Africa 2025

July/August, 2025
Escorted by Jenni Shallard

Rovos Rail: Indian Ocean to Atlantic Ocean

Tanzania – Zambia – Democratic Republic of Congo – Angola

This train journey sets off from the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam, on the Indian Ocean coast.

It includes a game visit in the Selous Reserve (Tanzania), a fly-in two night safari in the South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) and a city tour of Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo).

You can also get to travel the Benguela line for short walking tours detailing Angola’s recent history with the journey end in Lobito on the Atlantic coast.

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Great company. Well informed and always most helpful.
Everything was very well organised with a fantastic itinerary. Pre trip organisation and support was also very good with queries sorted quickly.
Amazing.. Well planned generally.

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0800 868 748

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Tour Inclusions TOUR PRICE
  • Economy class airfares from Auckland to Africa retun.
  • Airline ticketable taxes and fuel surcharges.
  • Train fare and accommodation in a Pullman Gold or Deluxe Suite on Rovos Rail.
  • Entrance fees at all parks visited.
  • Accommodation in 4-star and 5-star hotels.
  • Some breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
  • All beverages on board the train (except international sparkling wine).
  • Services of English speaking guides.
  • Tipping to train staff, guides and drivers.
  • Assistance of your kiwi tour leader, Jenni Shallard.
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Your Tour Leader: Jenni Shallard

Jenni Shallard

There is nothing Jenni loves more than the excitement of seeing what’s around the next corner in foreign and far off lands, and she can’t wait to take you there with her.

Jenni is passionate about travel and wildlife and over the years she has been to many continents. Travelling with Jenni is always a delight with her bright and bubbly personality and no nonsense approach to life.

What People Say About Jenni

Jenni was excellent. She exceeded our expectations. Very friendly, helpful and she did a wonderful job, with a smile on her face all the time. A pleasure to travel with.

Gold star. She was amazing from start to finish. Helpful and organised even under some trying circumstances.

Jenni was very good. She was very attentive and caring and did everything she could to make things run smoothly. She was always bright and happy.

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