NRZ Victoria Falls Sleeper

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)
Zimbabwe
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The Journey

Navigate from Bulawayo Railway Station to Victoria Falls Station across a span of 472km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Hwange National Park Dawn Safari
  • Untamed Zimbabwean Bush
  • Victoria Falls Station approach
  • Elephant herds at sunrise
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    15 hours

  • Distance

    472 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable (US$9 economy seat / US$18 1st-class sleeper + US$5 bedding)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Various diesel locomotives (typically 1950s-1970s era)

Locomotive Weight

Varies by locomotive class

Track Gauge

1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Cape gauge

Braking Technology

Air brake / Vacuum brake (heritage rolling stock)

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Remote route maintenance through wildlife park

  • Aging infrastructure requiring speed restrictions

  • Water supply limitations in remote areas

Track Type

Single track, unsignaled sections

Max Speed

60 km/h (restricted)

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    15 hours

  • Distance

    472 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable (US$9 economy seat / US$18 1st-class sleeper + US$5 bedding)

Official Booking Provider