Category Archives: Zimbabwe

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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Botswana to Zimbabwe

Posted on 26/12/2025 by Geoff

Friday 26th December 2025 With no Safari this morning and no “dreaded” bang on the door at 0500hrs, we could have a steady morning and as our “pick-up” wasn’t ’till 1025, a leisurely breakfast with the family; Alschke, Ash, Jon … Continue reading →

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