Rovos Rail, the epitome of luxury in rail travel

 Rovos Rail consistently astounds with its exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, and authentically African railway routes.  Embark on a journey in one of the refurbished classic wood-paneled coaches and experience picturesque travels through Africa’s breathtaking scenery.

 The world’s greatest assemblage of privately-owned and operated trains elevates the experience from the ordinary to the spectacular through its personal touch.  Founded in 1989, Rovos Rail is renowned for offering the most opulent train journeys in the Southern Hemisphere.  The Rovos Rail journey is the premier method of seeing Southern and East Africa, encompassing remarkable locations like Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Namibia, and Dar es Salaam.

 Rovos Rail operates two restored classic trains, each of 20 rehabilitated original coaches, some of which date back to prior to the 1920s.  The ultra-luxurious Royal Suites, each occupying half a carriage, and the ordinary Pullman Suites offer accommodations that are more spacious and refined than any other train globally.  Their elite chefs are renowned for creating delicacies that compete with those of the world’s finest restaurants.

 For a stylish journey into the past, traversing Africa’s expansive plains with Rovos Rail will evoke profound joy.

 The opulent accommodations on the Rovos Rail train

 The Rovos Rail apartments are all exceptionally sumptuous, although some include additional features that the most discerning travelers desire.  The trains can host 72 guests across 36 suites.  There are three categories: Royal, Deluxe, and Pullman Suites.

 Each suite includes a dedicated hostess available at your request and a bar fridge stocked with an array of beverages and snacks for your travel.

 Royal Suite

 The Royal Suite is indeed suitable for royalty.  It occupies a substantial half of a carriage (about 16m²), featuring a private parlor and an en-suite bathroom with a Victorian bath.

 Luxury Suite

 The Deluxe Suite measures 10m² and has an en-suite bathroom along with a compact lounge area.

 Pullman Suite 

The Pullman is suitable for brief excursions, with an area of 7m².  The sofa seat transforms into either double or twin beds during the evening hours.

 Rovos Rail: Itineraries across Southern Africa

 Rovos Rail offers multiple routes across Southern Africa, showcasing its most famous landscapes and attractions.

 Cape Town Itinerary: 3 Nights, 1600 Kilometers

 This voyage commences in Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest city, traverses the Cape Winelands, the Karoo desert, Kimberley Diamond Mine, and Matjiesfontein, concluding in Pretoria.  Also obtainable in reverse.

 Durban Safari Itinerary: 2 Nights, 800 Kilometers

 Journeying from the remarkable Drakensberg Mountains to the seaside city of Durban, you will subsequently pause to go on a safari at Nambiti Reserve.  From this location, you will proceed to Pretoria to investigate the Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve for an additional safari experience.  Ultimately, you will traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills.  Also obtainable in reverse.

 Victoria Falls, 3-4 nights, 1400 kilometers

 This expedition commences in Pretoria, thereafter proceeding through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) and Nylstroom, traversing the Tropic of Capricorn and the Limpopo River before arriving in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Subsequently, you will go on a game drive in Matobo National Park, followed by another in Hwange National Park, concluding your journey at Victoria Falls, where you may admire the world’s largest sheet of flowing water.  Also obtainable in reverse.

Golf Safari: 10 Days, 2100 Kilometers

 This golf safari itinerary offers plenty enjoyment for anyone, regardless of golfing experience.  This vacation will particularly appeal to golfers, who can select from premier courses such as Sun City Gary Player, Lost City, Champagne Sports Resort, Durban Country Club, Beachwood, Royal Swazi, and Highland Gate, subject to availability.

Your journey will commence in Sun City, adjacent to Pretoria, followed by a safari in Pilanesberg.  Subsequently, you will traverse the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains to reach Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve and proceed via the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban.  You will commence another safari at Hluhluwe, one of the oldest reserves in South Africa, then proceeding to Mkhaya and the renowned Kruger National Park.  The experience will conclude with a fly fishing instruction and an introduction to whiskey prior to your arrival in Pretoria.

African Expedition: 9-10 Nights, 3700 Kilometers

This tour encompasses premier African experiences in a single journey.  Your journey will commence in Pretoria, with potential golf stopover en route.  Subsequently, you will partake in a safari game drive in Kruger National Park, followed by a journey to Durban, the Valley of a Thousand Hills, and then go to Port Elizabeth, formerly known as Gqeberha, for an additional game drive in Addo Elephant Park.  Your itinerary includes a visit to the distinctive Oudtshoorn to observe its ostriches, followed by the Outeniqua Mountains, and then a journey down the verdant coastline of Knysna, the Cape Winelands, concluding in Cape Town.

 Namibia Safari: 9 Nights, 3400 Kilometers

 Experience the finest offerings of Namibia while traveling in opulence.  Commence in Pretoria and proceed to the diamond mining town of Kimberley, thereafter appreciating the breathtaking vistas of the Fish River Canyon and Garas Park.  You will subsequently traverse the Kalahari Desert to reach Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia.  You will take a flight to Sossusvlei, situated in the world’s oldest desert, followed by a safari in the renowned Etosha National Park.  You will reboard and proceed to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay as your concluding destination.  Additionally offered in reverse.

 Dar es Salaam

 Fourteen nights, five thousand eight hundred kilometers

 Desire to explore the finest of Southern and East Africa?  This rail journey will traverse South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania.  Your journey will commence in Cape Town, proceeding through Kimberley to Pretoria, followed by a two-night safari experience in Madikwe Game Reserve.  From this point, you will proceed to the untamed and remarkable regions of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.  Ultimately, you will traverse the Tanzania border into the Great Rift Valley and partake in a safari within the Selous Game Reserve before concluding your expedition in Dar es Salaam.  Also obtainable in reverse.

 Trail of Two Oceans: 14 Nights, 4300 Kilometers

 Your tour will commence in the Tanzanian city, Dar es Salaam.  You will proceed to Selous Game Reserve before commencing a fly-in safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.  A city trip in the Republic of Congo will be followed by a brief walking tour in Angola.  Additionally offered in reverse.

Copper Trail: 14 Nights, 3100 Kilometers

This new expedition traverses Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Republic of Congo, and Angola.  Your journey will commence at the magnificent Victoria Falls, followed by a visit to the Kafue River, and culminate with a flight to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, where you will have a three-night safari.  You will subsequently commence a journey of the Republic of Congo, concluding with a brief walking tour that provides insight into its rich past.  Also obtainable in reverse.