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Day 4, Departure day

Posted on 01/01/2026 by Geoff

Tuesday 1st January 2026 We have to be up fairly early as all luggage is being collected at 0930hrs so have to pack everything before heading to breakfast, some with clear heads and some , maybe not.   Last night … Continue reading →

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Day 3 on Rovos Rail

Posted on 31/12/2025 by Geoff

Wednesday 31st December Nothing happening today so not an early start but no doubt there will be “fun-n-games” tonight with the “party animals”, this bunch of South Africans aboard. The usual routine, a breakfast and with the best will in … Continue reading →

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Day two aboard the Rovos Rail.

Posted on 30/12/2025 by Geoff

Tuesday 30th December 2025 Woke up after a pleasant night without rocking and rolling.  Along with everybody else it was nice to sleep on a stationary train!!   We stepped off the train at Bulawayo Station to board our coach … Continue reading →

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Firsts full day on the Rovos Train

Posted on 29/12/2025 by Geoff

Monday 29th December 2025 There must have been a breakdown in communication as last night we made it clear we wouldn’t be joining the Safari party and would have a lie in.   The train manager told us to come … Continue reading →

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The Rovos Train

Posted on 28/12/2025 by Geoff

Sunday 28th December 2025 We have to be out of our room for 1100hrs so no rush.   We’ve enjoyed our time at Ilala Lodge (https://www.ilalalodge.com/) and would recommend this place to anybody who is visiting the Victoria Falls, it’s … Continue reading →

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Victoria Falls Day

Posted on 27/12/2025 by Geoff

Saturday 27th December 202 Fortunately we woke up to a dry, not very cloudy sunny day after a rather long night’s sleep and feeling refreshed headed to breakfast, in “another” hotel!!!  The anticipation of the quality of  breakfast each time … Continue reading →

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