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Rovos Rail Train Journeys

Rovos Rail - Train Journeys & Adventures

Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era with luxury steam train journeys through Africa.

On Rovos Rail, you are sure to experience the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.

Enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury, as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows of your luxury train suite.

The air-conditioned sleeper coaches are the epitome of luxury, with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features.

Suites typically accommodate two people on twin or spacious double beds, complete with a secretair, safe, fully stocked bar fridge and 24 hour room service.

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Rovos Rail Steam Train LokomotivesPretoria to Cape Town - Sight Seeing Journey - from R10500.00 p/pers./sharing
There is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the grasslands of the gold rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo. Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape.  Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein and Kimberley’s Big Hole.

Rovos Rail Capital Park Train Station PretoriaPretoria to Victoria Falls - Train Adventure - from R11950 p/pers./sharing
This two-night three day journey departs in the morning and slowly meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaberone. Once the train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana we arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe. We continue in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo heading towards Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve. Journeys end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.

Pretoria to Durban - Safari Adventure - from R11500 p/pers./sharing
This three-day safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves. It descends the escarpment between Belfast and Waterval Onder, arriving in Malelane for breakfast as the train travels along the boundary of the world-famous Kruger Park. The safari continues south towards Swaziland for an afternoon game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Travel overnight to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand, sanctuary of the endangered Black and White Rhino.

Pretoria to Namibia - Swakopmund - from R27950 p/pers./sharing
In May each year this 3400 kilometre 7-day journey takes the train from Pretoria to Kimberley. The railway line covers the stark vistas of the arid Northern Cape as the train travels through Upington to the border into Namibia. There is time for an excursion to the Fish River Canyon – second only in size to the Grand Canyon and a truly spectacular sight. The journey continues across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert and onto Windhoek. After a short city tour and afternoon game drive the train continues onto Tsumeb for an overnight stay at Mokuti Game Lodge in the Etosha National Park. On the last morning the train goes through the Namibia desert and comes to a hold in Swakopmund.  

Cape Town to George - Train Adventure - from R5570 p/pers./sharing
This picturesque 550-kilometre 24-hour trip runs between Cape Town & George during the summer months and is rated as one of the most beautiful in the world. From cape Town the train travels through the Du Toits Kloof tunnel towards Worcester. The KWV Brandy Distillery is visited on the George to Cape Town leg. The train continues along the Breê River Valley towards Robertson and then onto Ashton. On the Cape Town to George leg, a stop is made to sample the wines of a local wine estate. Then it is on towards the coast passing through Swellendam, South Africa’s third oldest town. Leaving the coast behind the train passes near Mossel Bay towards George.

Rovos African Collage - Train Adventure - from R33950 p/pers./sharing
This panoramic 3400 kilometre 9-day South African sojourn departs annually in May/June. Travel from Pretoria eastwards to Malelane, south to Swaziland and Durban, west to Bloemfontein, then southwards again through Port Elizabeth, Oudtshoorn and George to Cape Town. During the course of this journey enjoy the game drives in the Kruger Park, Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Addo Elephant Park. We visit an Ostrich farm and the KWV Brandy Distillery in Worcester on route to Cape Town where this collage ends.

Cape Town to Dar Es Salam - Train Journey - from $8650 p/pers./sharing
In July every year, this epic 14-day journey travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania. This most famous train journey in the world will take you on short tours of Kimberley and Pretoria with a stay in a private Kruger park game lodge, before crossing into Zimbabwe, with another overnight stop at the Victoria Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi River, the journey continuous to travel north eastwards through Zambia, joining the Tazara Railway line at Kapiri Mposhe while climbing towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border. On the final day we pass through the Selous Game Reserve, before the bustle of arrival in Dar Es Salaam Station.

Golf Safari - Train Adventure - from R31500 p/pers./sharing
A delightful nine-day Golf Safari with optional excursions for non-playing guests at all venues. This journey begins in Pretoria and travels towards Nelspruit.

Play at the Hans Merensky Golf Estate or visit the Kruger Park. Tee off at the Royal Swazi Golf Club, near Manzini in Swaziland, while non-golfers visit Ngwenya Glass Factory, lunch at Malandelas followed by a game drive in Mkhaya Game Reserve.

Then it's on to Zululand for game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Play one of South Africa’s finest courses, the Durban Beachwood Club, while non-playing guests enjoy a city tour of Durban followed by lunch at the Golf Club.

In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains 18-holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort, with a guided tour of the Battlefields a further highlight for our non-golfers. Relax as the train travels north to Sun City. A full day will be spent at this world-famous facility before departing for Pretoria where this memorable journey ends.

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