Royal Livingstone Express: Elegant Dinner Train Journey to Victoria Falls

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Victoria Falls

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Embark on an elegant dinner train journey to Victoria Falls aboard the Royal Livingstone Express. Experience fine dining, breathtaking views, and the romance of a steam train adventure.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Victoria Falls Bridge - THE STEAM TRAIN MENU
Amuse Bouche
The Royal Gazpacho
Grilled Zambian Cucumber Soup and Norwegian Smoked Salmon
Carpaccio
Beetroon Carpaccio with Goats Cheese Mousse,
Rocket and Crushed Walnut
Butternut
Butternut Crème Brûléee with Rocket Pesto
Parmesan Tulie and Pistachio Feta Salad
Lamb
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Carrot…

What's Included

Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Camera

Additional Information

The Royal Livingstone Express offers an exquisite fusion of top-notch dining and scenic exploration. Adhering to a formal dress requirement, travelers embark on an elegant journey to the Victoria Falls Bridge, where they can appreciate the splendid African sunset and gaze at the world’s biggest waterfall. The trip then continues along the freshly…

Location

Victoria Falls Bridge

Livingstone Way,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.4

(13 Ratings)

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Cindyd2390

May 16, 2025

Wonderful experience, not to miss! - This is a must do when in Livingstone. The train is beautiful - true representation of the past. The crew were warm and friendly and the food was wonderful.

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Travellin45

Apr 5, 2025

Experiencing steam train elegance, superb food and Victoria Falls - Wonderful experience ….. best of a bye gone age of train travelling elegance Food was delicious Travelling on a steam train always fun and the way trains were meant to travel! Stopping on the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe within reach of the Victoria Falls was a tremendous treat

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Tour64176549153

Jan 1, 2025

Step back in time on the Royal Livingstone Express - Surroundings sumptuous, atmosphere convivial, food delicious, staff friendly and professional. We really enjoyed our evening on the train with a stop at the Zim-Zam border bridge everyone aboard was there to enjoy themselves and make new friends. It’s not a bargain basement evening out and doesn’t try to be, it is quite unapologetically top quality.

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C9709jtmatthiasl

Aug 2, 2024

An experience - The view is wonderful. Staff extremely service oriented. We were picked up from the hotel in Victoria Falls and taken to the border. There a member of the train team expected us and took us to Livingstone (the same on the way back). During the trip there are unlimited drinks and on the return journey a delicious 5-course menu, whereby the chef also responded to special requests.

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Susanpd3365kx

Apr 30, 2024

Fantastic steam train dining experience - We had a wonderful journey aboard the train. All the staff were attentive and enthusiastic about the railway. We were welcomed on a red carpet and given star treatment throughout. We saw a herd of elephant trackside en route to the Bridge where the train stopped for a chance to climb up into the engine and toot the whistle. Be ready to barter with the local villagers on the bridge who are selling their wares then back on board for a fine dining experience. A wonderful trip.

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Travel16705090688

Mar 23, 2024

A Unique Dinner - This was an excellent step back in the past as we travelled from Zimbabwe to Zambia and back for dinner and a view of Victoria Falls.

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Clifford_s

Feb 10, 2024

Truly wonderful experience - A truly amazing experience, the wine (red) was very tasty and plentiful. I enjoyed all the courses of food we were given. Lovely scenery on the bridge of Victoria Falls and surrounding area. I thought the gift sellers were a bit pushy, but we were warned by the train manager that it would be so we were expecting it. All in all a great experience and would recommend it to anybody staying in the area.

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Termar

Jul 9, 2023

A GRAND EVENING - You will be at the train for 1630, offered a wine or other beverages upon boarding. People were initially seated in one carriage. Drinks were topped up. After the train started to move many moved to an old bar car or its outdoor part for unobstructed views. At least three rounds of canapes were offered as the train headed toward the international bridge where it parked. You could disembark for shots of Victoria Falls or the rapids down river. There are lots of hawkers about. The train then moved to a siding for the meal to allow freight traffic to pass. Dinner was served in two dining cars. Three small but tasty rounds of appetizers followed. Staff were quite willing to keep adding to your wine glass. The beef was very good with a fortunately light dessert. It was nice to see such carriages restored. Transfers are included in the roughly $200 US per person price. Not everyone made an effort to dress up a bit but it added to the occasion to do so.

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Peter

Sep 7, 2023

Brilliant - but no steam train! - Absolutely superb evening, great food, superb experience, and great staff. BUT - once we were on the train and setting off we were told that it wasn't a steam train tonight, but a deisel one, because if engine problems. When something that is a major component of an activity, and a major reason for booking it, is not included, the very least they could do would be to offer some sort of refund, particularly bearing in mind how expensive the activity is. However, still worth doing, and would definitely have got a 5 star review if the steam train was used.

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Ilkegreen

May 11, 2023

Livingstone Express Dinner Train - A well presented evening on train carriages that are over 70 years old. Service staff are excellent, food is average/good and mostly served as cold dishes (tomato consommé, cold pureed butternut with parmesean crisp etc) with a warm main meal. The train does a lot of stop starts and the journey to the bridge isnt scenic. What one needs to be aware of is the stop on the bridge overlooking the falls, it is heavily congested with curio sellers. So much so that one can't comfortably get off and enjoy the experience without being hassled. The poverty line is real and one is reminded of the suffering of may people, contrasted by the luxury experience you're on and wanting to enjoy.

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From $300

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult