ROVOS RAIL
"Rovos Rail's unique and exciting Train Safaris through Southern Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour of the golden age of rail travel."
Recapture the romance of a bygone era as you step aboard the reconditioned wood-paneled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. The trains - which may be hauled diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and restored Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and headquarters of this private railway company.
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THE JOURNEYS
In a series of train journeys lasting from 48 hours to a month, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa's greatest destinations from Cape Town, at the tip of Africa, to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes in Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal, |
THE SUITES
The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hairdryers and shaver plugs. The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. Room service is available 24 hours a day. |
THE LOUNGES
The Rovos Rail Train has three lounge areas and a dining area. The lounges consist of a non-smoking lounge car (which accommodates 26 guests), and a non-smoking 42-seat dining car. If the number of guests on the train exceeds 42, then both dining cars are used, as this allows the entire complement of guests to eat all meals at the same time. Then there is the smoking lounge, with the Observation Car (which accommodates 32 guests) at the tail. Deep sofas and wingback chairs make for an extremely comfortable ride in the lounges |
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CUISINE AND DINING
Rovos Rail takes pride in the fact that all meals are served in one sitting only in the Victorian era atmosphere of the dining cars; lunch and dinner are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. All meals are produced by an enthusiastic team of chefs who are responsible for ensuring that the needs of the guests are met and catered for. The accent with all meals is on fresh local ingredients; with traditional dishes such as game being a specialty on the train. Breakfast is served between 07h00 and 10h00, Lunch at 13h00 and a formal dinner at 19h30. At the sound of a gong heralds lunch and dinner. |
PRIVATE CHARTER
Rovos Rail prides itself in being able to present a unique and ideal combination for group and incentive travel in Southern Africa. The trains can cater to a maximum of 80 passengers in the comfort and luxury that is synonymous with Rovos. Charter Itineraries are varied and exciting, and can be tailored to suit both budget, and time. In addition, there is an Events Train, which accommodates up to 250 guests for day trips (it does not have sleeping facilities). Therefore, the trips are only limited by time and distance, and there are a number of alternative uses for the train - including a three-hour circular trip of Pretoria or a one-way journey to any destination within eight hours’ rail travel time from Pretoria. |
IN- AND EXCLUDED
The rate per person includes:
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