Rovos Rail - The Coaches

STEP ABOARD THE PRIDE OF AFRICA, THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN, AND BEGIN A JOURNEY TO SOUTHERN AFRICA'S MOST SPECTACULAR DESTINATIONS

Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood-panelled coaches – classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition – and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.

Exquisite pillared dining cars are a signature of the Rovos Rail trains. Each one has a proud history and has been meticulously restored from a derelict state. The Dining Cars were faithfully crafted, restoring the Victorian atmosphere. Each of the trains has two air-conditioned 42-seater dining cars to accommodate the maximum complement of 72 passengers in total comfort at one sitting.

The air-conditioned Observation Car seats 32 passengers and is positioned at the rear of the train. It has enlarged windows and a unique open air balcony, offering guests the opportunity to sit outside and gaze at the African landscape on the slowly moving train.

Deep sofas and wing back chairs make for an extremely comfortable car in which guests nodding off for an afternoon snooze are a common sight. The lounge cars are used as lecture rooms on the annual Dar es Salaam journeys and also house a small, discreet gift shop. As with all the service cars the lounges are air-conditioned, yet the windows can be opened allowing in the sights, sounds and scents of Africa. There are few, if any, luxury trains anywhere in the world with this special feature, which has proved of particular benefit when a train has been chartered for a Steam Safari - steam enthusiasts like to enjoy the full majesty of a working locomotive and windows that open are top priority. This feature, coupled with luxury and service as well as a selection of Rovos Rail steam locomotives, makes this a truly unique opportunity to sample long-distance travel.

A small lounge for smokers is situated just next to the observation Car.