Pretoria to Victoria Falls by Rovos Rail: Accessible Journey

4 or 5 days · By rail · Pretoria, the bushveld, Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls

Arrive at Victoria Falls the way travellers did a century ago, by train across the bushveld and the length of Zimbabwe. For rail lovers who want to end, or begin, at the falls.

Who it works for

• Physical (wheelchair users and slow walkers): With support (slow walkers with a companion’s help; not suitable for wheelchair users because of narrow corridors)
• Visual (blind and low vision): With support (staff guide you aboard, and guides describe the bush outside)
• Hearing (Deaf and hard of hearing): Yes (dining and excursions are easy to follow, with written briefs on request)
• Hidden (autism, fatigue, chronic illness): Yes (a private suite and an unhurried routine)

Your days

Day 1: Pretoria

Board at Capital Park station and settle into your suite.

Days 2–3: North

Across the Limpopo and through Zimbabwe, with an excursion on the way; stay aboard if you prefer.

Day 4: Victoria Falls

Arrive in the morning at the Edwardian station, a short distance from the falls; on to your hotel or the falls.

Or the other way

Victoria Falls to Pretoria, three or four nights.

Where you stay

• Pretoria · on board, Pullman, Deluxe or Royal suite · all meals and drinks
• North · on board

As listed or similar, subject to availability and to a measured accessible room.

Best time to go

Weather: May–August is dry and cool inland, with good falls views from June. Value: departures before 1 July avoid Accessible Travel Kenya’s Victoria Falls partner’s high-season rates for any stay you add.

Good to know

• Length: 4 or 5 days
• Vehicles: partner transfers at Victoria Falls; adapted vehicle and meet-and-assist at JKIA if you connect from Kenya.
• Rooms: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal suites · access profile to complete. Carer and companion rates; adjoining suites on request.
• Equipment and support: a folding walking aid suits the train; 24-hour WhatsApp support.
• Communication and senses: Accessible Travel Kenya briefs the train team; written briefs; try-before-you-fly pack.
• Pace: no driving, optional excursions; it meets Accessible Travel Kenya’s easy-pace standard.
• Limits and alternatives: not for wheelchair users. Combine with S1 to S3 for Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango, or fly to the falls instead and take S1.
• New for 2027: easy links to S1–S3 at the falls, and suite videos before booking.

On every Accessible Travel Kenya journey

• Meet-and-assist at JKIA, Wilson and Moi airports, with an adapted vehicle at the kerb
• Adapted 4×4 Land Cruisers with ramp, tie-downs and pop-up roof; accessible vans in Nairobi and Mombasa
• Wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes and more, delivered to your first hotel
• An easy pace: at most 4 hours’ driving a day, two nights per stop, a rest afternoon every three days
• A try-before-you-fly pack: photos of every step of your journey, room videos and a call with your guide
• Carer and companion rates, and health support: partner hospitals, oxygen or dialysis on request
• Sign language interpreters on request, 24-hour WhatsApp support and written briefs on every journey

Ready to plan? Every journey can be shortened, extended or combined. Contact Accessible Travel Kenya to customise this journey or message Accessible Travel Kenya on WhatsApp.

Senior-friendly and wheelchair accessible: Accessible Travel Kenya caters to everyone. As specialists in inclusive tourism, the company checks every vehicle, room and activity against your needs before the company confirms.