ROVOS RAIL - RATES AND DEPARTURE DATES
Experience the "Pride of Africa" with the most up-to-date Rovos Rail departure dates and rates for 2026 and 2027 available right here. The comprehensive schedules cover all iconic routes, including the classic Cape Town journey, the majestic Victoria Falls sojourn, and the epic 16-day expedition to Dar es Salaam. Your all-inclusive fare covers luxury accommodation, all meals, and all beverages on board (including fine wines and spirits), as well as 24-hour room service, limited laundry, and guided off-train excursions with entrance fees. Please note that rates exclude international sparkling wine (Champagne), gratuities, personal expenses, visas, travel insurance, and any pre- or post-tour flights or transfers.
ROVOS RAIL RATES ARE QUOTED PER PERSON SHARING ONE WAY
INCLUDED IN YOUR ROVOS RAIL JOURNEY: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry; guided excursions (where applicable); preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks on excursions; entrance fees as per itinerary; golf green fees and carts; onboard historian (Namibia, Dar + Lobito trips); onboard doctor (Dar + Lobito trips); govt tax.
EXCLUDED: All other beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights.
INCLUDED IN OFF-TRAIN ACCOMMODATION: Flights as per itinerary; accommodation; meals; preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks.
ROVOS RAIL LOBITO JOURNEYS: Flights as per itinerary; accommodation; meals; standard bar drinks; laundry.
EXCLUDED FROM OFFTRAIN ACCOMMODATION: All other beverages; meals at unspecified venues; laundry; personal expenses. LOBITO JOURNEYS: Premium wines, Champagne and spirits; personal expenses.
MEALS + DRINKS ON BOARD ROVOS RAIL: Breakfast 07:00-10:00; Lunch 13:00; Tea 16:30; Dinner 19:30 (unless adjusted). Included on board is a carefully curated selection of local and international beverages: wine, brandy, gin, rum, vodka, whisky, spirits, digestifs, grappa, liqueur, beer, cider, non-alcoholic options, mixers and a cocktail menu. Special requests and international sparkling wine may be preordered at an additional cost.
ROVOS RAIL CHILD POLICY: Long journeys not recommended for under 13s. Children between 0-2 years old are not permitted to travel. There are no child-minding facilities or activities available for children on board. 3-9 years old: Pay 75% of the adult per person sharing rate. 10+ years old: Pay full rate.
THE TRAIN: Each train has accommodation carriages, dining and lounge cars, gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. The three types of suites: Pullman/Pullman Gold (±7m2), Deluxe (±10m2) and Royal (±16m2). All have double or twin beds, ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, basin and bath (Royal only), minibar, safe, air conditioning, linen and amenities and are serviced daily. There is adequate storage and small cupboards with hangers and shelves.
ROVOS RAIL RATES ARE QUOTED PER PERSON SHARING ONE WAY
INCLUDED IN YOUR ROVOS RAIL JOURNEY: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry; guided excursions (where applicable); preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks on excursions; entrance fees as per itinerary; golf green fees and carts; onboard historian (Namibia, Dar + Lobito trips); onboard doctor (Dar + Lobito trips); govt tax.
EXCLUDED: All other beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights.
INCLUDED IN OFF-TRAIN ACCOMMODATION: Flights as per itinerary; accommodation; meals; preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks.
ROVOS RAIL LOBITO JOURNEYS: Flights as per itinerary; accommodation; meals; standard bar drinks; laundry.
EXCLUDED FROM OFFTRAIN ACCOMMODATION: All other beverages; meals at unspecified venues; laundry; personal expenses. LOBITO JOURNEYS: Premium wines, Champagne and spirits; personal expenses.
MEALS + DRINKS ON BOARD ROVOS RAIL: Breakfast 07:00-10:00; Lunch 13:00; Tea 16:30; Dinner 19:30 (unless adjusted). Included on board is a carefully curated selection of local and international beverages: wine, brandy, gin, rum, vodka, whisky, spirits, digestifs, grappa, liqueur, beer, cider, non-alcoholic options, mixers and a cocktail menu. Special requests and international sparkling wine may be preordered at an additional cost.
ROVOS RAIL CHILD POLICY: Long journeys not recommended for under 13s. Children between 0-2 years old are not permitted to travel. There are no child-minding facilities or activities available for children on board. 3-9 years old: Pay 75% of the adult per person sharing rate. 10+ years old: Pay full rate.
THE TRAIN: Each train has accommodation carriages, dining and lounge cars, gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. The three types of suites: Pullman/Pullman Gold (±7m2), Deluxe (±10m2) and Royal (±16m2). All have double or twin beds, ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, basin and bath (Royal only), minibar, safe, air conditioning, linen and amenities and are serviced daily. There is adequate storage and small cupboards with hangers and shelves.
ROVOS RAIL RATES AND DATES: 2025 - 2026
ROVOS RAIL RATES AND DATES: 2026 - 2027
