Rovos Rail
Train Safaris
At Train Safaris we take care of your Rovos Rail and Blue Train reservations. Our Southern Africa travel specialists have years of experience and are also at your service to share their product knowledge with the planning of your pre- and post train travel arrangements. By having one point of contact you are not only saving valuable time, but also money by benefiting from our travel industry rates. With our travel experts on 'the ground' you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail offers extravagant elegance rail travel through Africa. Regular destinations include Cape Town, Durban and Victoria Falls. Multi-day annual train journeys take in South Africa, Namibia and go as far as Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Rovos Rail features elegant lounges, a dining car and an observation car. The suites are spacious and elegantly appointed, each with its own bathroom. >> read more on Rovos Rail
The Blue Train
The Blue Train is a South African Icon. Luxury train travel takes on a new dimension with this five star luxury hotel on rails. The Blue Train travels weekly between Pretoria and Cape Town. Meals are superb and prepared by top chefs. The spacious lounges feature large windows. The luxurious suites on The Blue Train have their own bathrooms. >> read more on the Blue Train
We Offer:
  • Rovos Rail and Blue Train Ticket Reservations
  • Pre- and Post-Train Travel Services
  • Hotel and Safari Lodge Reservations
  • Transfers and Chauffeur Services
  • Tours and Excursions
  • Self-Drive or Guided Packages
  • Regional Flights
Your Benefits:
  • Free expert travel advice
  • Saving you time and effort by having one contact for all your reservations
  • Access to our exclusive travel specials
  • Tailor-made vacation packages
  • Seamless travel programs
  • Detailed Itineraries

ROVOS RAIL - SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENT SPECIAL

Here is the deal
Rovos Rail is offering Nationals of South Africa and neighboring countries a 50% discount off the ordinary rate on selected journeys (subject to availability).

​​And this is included!​
One-way Journey on Rovos Rail with accommodation in a Deluxe Suite inclusive of all meals, alcoholic and other beverages on board, scheduled off-train excursions, 24-hour room service and a limited laundry service. Excluded: pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers, staff gratuities, French Champagne or memorabilia purchases.
Rovos Rail - Cape Town Journey Rates:
Valid until 1 October to 31 December 2021
Pullman Suite: R13'250 per person sharing
Deluxe Suite: R19'750 per person sharing
Royal Suite: Rates on Request
Single Supplement: + 50%
Rovos Rail - Cape Town Journey Dates:
Pretoria Cape Town 
4 February 2022
Cape Town to Pretoria
7 February 2022
Rovos Rail - Victoria Falls Journey Rates:
Valid until 1 October to 31 December 2021
Pullman Suite: R18'250 per person sharing
Deluxe Suite: R27'500 per person sharing
Royal Suite: Rates on Request
Single Supplement: + 50%
Rovos Rail - Victoria Falls Journey Dates:
Pretoria to Victoria Falls
3 February 2022 (3 Nights)
​24 February 2022 (3 Nights)
Victoria Falls to Pretoria
27 February 2022 (3 Nights)

ROVOS RAIL REGULAR JOURNEYS

ROVOS RAIL
Cape Town Journey
3 Days / 2 Nights
from R26'500 pps
Highlights: 2 Nights Rovos Rail between Pretoria and Cape Town, Kimberley Open Mine and Museum Excursion, Matjiesfontein Excursion
ROVOS RAIL
Victoria Falls Journey
4 Days / 3 Nights
from R36'500 pps
Highlights: 3 Nights Rovos Rail between Pretoria and Victoria Falls, 1600km of Southern Africa Scenery, Hwange National Park, Game Drive Excursion
ROVOS RAIL
Durban Journey
3 Days / 2 Nights
from R26'500 pps
Highlights: 2 Nights Rovos Rail between Pretoria and Durban, Game Drive Excursion, Battlefields Tour or another Game Drive, Famous Ardmore Ceramics Gallery

ROVOS RAIL REGULAR JOURNEY COMBOS

Cape Town to Victoria Falls
6 Nights - Rovos Cape Town to Pretoria (2 nights) + Pretoria (1 night) + Rovos Pretoria to Victoria Falls (3 nights)
from R59'850 pps >> more details

Victoria Falls to Cape Town
7 Nights - Rovos Victoria Falls to Pretoria (3 nights) + Pretoria (2 nights) + Rovos Pretoria to Cape Town (2 nights)
from R59'850 pps >> more details

Durban to Victoria Falls
6 Nights - Rovos Durban to Pretoria (2 nights) + Pretoria (1 night) + Rovos Pretoria to Victoria Falls (3 nights) from
from R59'850 pps >> more details

Victoria Falls to Durban
7 Nights - Rovos Victoria Falls to Pretoria (3 nights) + Pretoria (2 nights) + Rovos Pretoria to Durban (2 nights)
from R59'850 pps >> more details

Cape Town to Durban
6 Nights - Rovos Cape Town to Pretoria (2 nights) + Pretoria (2 nights) + Rovos Pretoria to Durban (2 nights)
from R50'350 pps

Durban to Cape Town
6 Nights - Rovos Durban to Pretoria (2 nights) + Pretoria (2 nights) + Rovos Pretoria to Cape Town (2 nights)
from R50'350 pps

ROVOS RAIL ANNUAL JOURNEYS

ROVOS RAIL
Cape Town - Dar Es Salaam
15 Days / 14 Nights
from $13'200 pps
Highlights: 14 Days through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania including visits to Matjiesfontein, Kimberley Big-Hole, Madikwe Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Bush Walk in Zambia, Chisimba Falls, Great Rift Valley
ROVOS RAIL
Golf Safari
10 Days / 9 Nights
from R78'000 pps
Highlights: 9 Days, Golf at Sun City, Champagne Sports Resort, Durban Country Club, Royal Swazi Sun and Leopard Creek. Non-golfers program includes Safari Game Drives, Battlefields Tour, Durban City Tour and Kruger Park Safari.
ROVOS RAIL
African Golf Collage
10 Days / 9 Nights
from R99'500 pps
Highlights: 10 Days with Golf at Leopards Creek, Durban Country Club, Champagne Sports Resort, Humewood Course, Fancourt, Ernie Els Oubaai. Non-golfers program includes Kruger Park Safari, Durban Tours, Battlefields Tour, Addo Elephant Park, Garden Route
ROVOS RAIL
Namibia Safari
Rovos Rail’s 9 Day Namibia Safari is an annual 3400km odyssey, traversing some wonderfully diverse African landscapes. You travel from the open lands of South Africa’s Highveld, to the cool Atlantic Ocean in Namibia. Your luxury Train Safari highlights included the Karoo, Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon, Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Etosha Pan Safri and Walvis Bay.
10 Days / 9 Nights
from R116'000 pps
ROVOS RAIL
Dar Es Salaam to Lobito
The Dar Es Salaam Lobito Route is a brand new Rovos Rail journey cutting through Africa between the East and West Coast, traversing Tanzania, Zambia, The DRC and Angola. This 15 day luxury trip gives you an insight to the often inaccessible heart of Africa. Highlights include safari drives, central African cities and remote villages, Chisimba Falls in Zambia and beautiful landscapes.
15 Days / 14 Nights from
from $13'200 pps

BLUE TRAIN JOURNEYS

THE BLUE TRAIN
Pretoria - Cape Town Route
The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a two night journey of 1600 kilometres through diverse and spectacular Southern Africa scenery. The train departs Pretoria on selected Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and returns on selected Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Departure time is 16h30, arriving 10h30 two days later (valid for both directions).
3 Days / 2 Nights
from R23'085 pps
THE BLUE TRAIN
Pretoria - Kruger - Pretoria
The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Hoedspruit is a unique experience. Running only a couple of times per year you will spend two nights on the Blue Train, traversing beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery on the way to the Kruger National Park and back. Guests can expect to enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives, ending the day with dinner and a cultural experience at Nkambeni Safari Camp.
3 Days / 2 Nights
from R37'630 pps

PACKAGES CONTAINING ROVOS RAIL OR BLUE TRAIN

ROVOS RAIL: 10 Day Combination Package
Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls + Chobe Safari
Combination of 3 Nights on Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Victoria Falls, 2 Nights at Victoria Falls with Sight-Seeing, 3 Nights Chobe National park with Safari Activities.
Highlights: Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls, Sunset River Cruise, Cultural Dinner, Chobe National Park with safari drives and river cruises in search of the Big 5
Pre- and Post Tour Extensions Available Cape Town, Botswana
10 Days / 9 Nights
from $6'500 pps
ROVOS RAIL: 12 Day Combination Package
2 Nights Rovos Rail + 4 Nights Cape Town + 2 Nights Victoria Falls + 3 Nights Chobe
Experience Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town followed by four nights in Cape Town with guided tours of the city, Cape Point and Cape Winelands. Next stop is Victoria Falls with activities including a Zambezi Sundowner Cruise, Cultural Dinner Experience and a guided tour of the falls. Your program ends with a three night stay in Chobe at the Ngoma Safari Lodge. Enjoy big five safari activities both on land and water.
12 Days / 11 Nights
from $7'700 pps
THE BLUE TRAIN: 15 Day Combination Package
3 Nights Kruger + 5 Nights Cape Town + 2 Nights Blue Train + 2 Nights Pretoria + 2 Nights Victoria Falls
Midrange holiday combining the Essence of South Africa with the world-famous Victoria Falls and a journey on the Blue Train. Your adventure starts at a private safari reserve near the Kruger Park. Flying to Cape Town, guided tours take you to the city, Table Mountain, Cape Point and the Cape Winelands. Board the luxurious Blue Train to Pretoria for guided tours of Pretoria and Soweto. A stay in Victoria Falls with guided activities will be rounding off your Southern Africa journey.
15 Days / 14 Nights
from R111'800 pps
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