Great Southern Africa Train Adventures - Rovos Rail
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel.
The Train - Rovos Rail
ABOUT. Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars (±42 seats), a lounge car (±26 seats), small gift shop, smoking lounge (±11 seats) and observation car (±32 seats) with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board.
Journeys - Rovos Rail
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Cape Town - Rovos Rail
3 NIGHTS • 1600km. This meander 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 winelands of the Cape.
Dar es Salaam - Rovos Rail
15 NIGHTS • 5530km. (2026: 16 nights) This epic train journey travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and is one of the most famous in the world.
Victoria Falls - Rovos Rail
Arrive at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River where this sojourn ends. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Available in reverse.
About Rovos Rail
Through a few decades of hard work, trying times, bankers and accountants (who were by turns sympathetic and sceptical), the birth of a new democracy, a tourism surge and countless obstacles, there’s been a special magic about Rovos Rail.
The Suites - Rovos Rail
The suites accommodate one or two passengers with double or twin beds. All have en-suites with shower, toilet, basin and bath (Royal only), fridges, tea facilities, safes, air conditioning, linen and amenities and are serviced daily.
African Trilogy - Rovos Rail
15 NIGHTS • 5000km. Starting in Pretoria, descend the spectacular escarpment to the world-famous Kruger Park for a game drive. Explore the Kingdom of eSwatini followed by a game drive in Hluhluwe wildlife reserve and a tour of Durban and its botanical gardens.
Collections - Rovos Rail
Travel on the Southern Cross, our 11-night panoramic journey through South Africa, eSwatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and enjoy a 20% discount OR get two nights’ free accommodation in Victoria Falls, a helicopter flight over the Falls and a one-way flight between Johannesburg/Cape Town and Victoria Falls.