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Rovos Rail

Luxury Train

Summary

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The Pride of African train travel

About

Recommended for:
Rail journey

Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class South African rail journeys. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era as you step aboard the lovingly restored Pride of Africa, where gourmet chefs prepare outstanding meals enhanced by the finest South African wines.

Relive the golden age of rail travel on arguably the most luxurious trains in the world. Rovos Rail's superbly appointed suites are spread across no more than 20 coaches, all of which have been beautifully rebuilt in traditional Edwardian style.

Enjoy world-class wines, faultless service and outstanding meals as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds before your eyes, be it the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld, the scenic Winelands of the Western Cape, the stunning coastal landscapes of the Garden Route or the game-stocked reserves of the Zulu heartlands.

The three-day journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town are perhaps the most popular, but several different options are available, including journeys from Pretoria to Durban, Swakopmund in Namibia and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. There's even an epic journey from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Speak to your specialist for details.

In brief

36 spacious suites accommodating just 72 passengers. Royal Suites come with a private lounge area & en suite bathroom with shower & Victorian bath. Deluxe Suites have a lounge, shower & wc. Pullman Suites have a shower and a toilet.

Facilities

Two dining cars, a smoking lounge, an observation car and limited laundry. 

We like

That when he's in the country, the owner of Rovos Rail, Rohan Vos, tries to personally greet guests on the train at Pretoria or Cape Town.

What you should know

The dress code during the day is smart casual. In the evening, dress is more formal, with gentlemen required to wear a dress shirt and tie. Jackets are optional. 

May we suggest

Taking the Pretoria to Victoria Falls journey as a memorable finale to your South African holiday.

Recommended for

Those who hanker after the glory days of rail travel.

Stay here on these holidays

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Cape to Kruger by Rovos Rail

14-day tailor-made rail holiday from £8,850 pp incl. flights

Travel in sheer opulence aboard Africa's most luxurious train as you swap Cape Town’s beach-framed urban sophistication for a Big-Five safari on an all-inclusive private reserve.

Deluxe Double, Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail and Johannesburg extension

4-day extension from £1,410 pp

A fantastic four-day luxury tailor-made railway journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg with Rovos Rail

Zambezi Queen

Rivers & Rails of Africa: Zambezi Queen & Rovos Rail

15-day luxury rail & cruise holiday from £13,085 pp incl. flights

Combining a luxury Botswana river cruise and a journey aboard the opulent Rovos Rail, this is the perfect introduction to Southern Africa. We've even included a stay at that most impressive of natural wonders – Victoria Falls.

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