African Selection
Copper Trail (LLT-VFA)
Rovos Rail

Journey Overview

Copper Trail (LLT-VFA)

Lobito to Victoria Falls

Description

Overview

The Copper Trail by Rovos Rail from Lobito to Victoria Falls is an extraordinary 15-day, 3,100-kilometer transcontinental expedition that traces one of Southern Africa’s most historic industrial and trade arteries. Boarding the opulent, wood-paneled Pride of Africa at the coastal Atlantic port of Lobito, Angola, passengers traverse four countries—Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The journey winds along the historic Benguela Railway, ascending from the Atlantic coast into the vast central plateaus, cutting through the mineral-rich Katanga copper belt, and venturing into the untouched wilderness of South Luangwa before culminating at the thunderous Victoria Falls. Combining vintage Edwardian elegance, fine dining, expert historical lectures, and exclusive off-train excursions, this rare trans-African rail voyage offers an intimate window into the continent's complex history, geography, and natural splendor.
>> View the reverse journey from Victoria Falls to Lobito.

Cost Of Journey

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The fine print

What's Included

Included

Accommodation: 14 nights in a private en-suite suite (Pullman, Deluxe, or Royal) serviced daily.
All Meals
All Beverages On Board: Full open bar including premium spirits, local and international wines, beers, liqueurs, soft drinks, and specialty coffees (excluding French Champagne).
Room service
Limited Laundry Service
Charter Flights: Round-trip charter flights between Ndola and South Luangwa National Park.
Safari Lodge Stay: 3 nights of lodge accommodation in South Luangwa National Park, including all meals, park entrance fees, and daily game activities (game drives/walking safaris).
Standard Beverages Off-Train: Standard bar drinks and pre-selected local wines/beers provided during safari stays and guided excursions.
Guided Tours & Entrance Fees: All planned excursions, entrance fees, and city tours as specified in the itinerary (Kafue cruise, Lusaka Elephant Nursery, Lubumbashi city tour, Kolwezi copper mine, Luena, Kuito, and Huambo walking tours).
Government Taxes

Not Included

Visas & Travel Documents: Passport and visa application fees for the four countries visited (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Angola).
International Flights: Main flights to Lobito before the trip and departing from Victoria Falls at the end of the trip.
Pre- & Post-Tour Logistics: Hotel stays, transfers, and transport before embarking in Lobito or after disembarking in Victoria Falls
Travel Insurance: Comprehensive medical, travel, and cancellation insurance (mandatory for all passengers).
Off-Train Premium Beverages: Premium vintage wines, spirits, or Champagne ordered at safari lodges or off-train venues.
Gratuities

At a Glance

Train

Rovos Rail

Departs From

Lobito

Destination

Victoria Falls

Duration

14 nights

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Dates

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