Rovos Rail

Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. In a series of bespoke train journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 nights, Rovos Rail links some of the continent’s greatest destinations with a variety of off-train excursions.

Step aboard the vintage wood-panelled coaches and sit back as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. With discreet and friendly service, top cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration.

The beautifully rebuilt trains, which may be hauled by diesel or electric locomotives, carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites and are also available for charter, while the Events Train caters for up to 250 guests and is suitable for daytime journeys.

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Departure day at Rovos Rail Station Credit: Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail Station Credit: Rovos Rail The station building and platform
The Events Train bar car Credit: Rovos Rail
The observation car Credit: Rovos Rail
Cheers! Credit: Rovos Rail The ticket price includes all meals, alcoholic and all other beverages on board the train
The Events Train lounge cars Credit: Rovos Rail
Relaxing in the observation car Credit: Rovos Rail
Banquet dining car Credit: Rovos Rail There are always two dining cars whenever there are more than 46 passengers travelling on the train as there is one-sitting for lunch and dinner
Pillared dining car Credit: Rovos Rail There are always two dining cars whenever there are more than 46 passengers travelling on the train as there is one-sitting for lunch and dinner
Meals on board are an occasion Lunch and dinner are set menus, of four courses each, with wine-pairing from some of South Africa's top estates
24-hour room service is included in the ticket price
Pullman Suite Credit: Rovos Rail Day time configuration (five suites to a carriage at ±7sqm per suite)
Pullman Single Credit: Rovos Rail Evening configuration
Pullman Double Credit: Rovos Rail Evening configuration
Pullman Double Bunk Credit: Rovos Rail Evening configuration
Deluxe Suite bathroom Credit: Rovos Rail
Deluxe Twin Credit: Rovos Rail ±11sqm (three suites to a carriage)
Deluxe Cross Credit: Rovos Rail ±11sqm (three suites to a carriage)
Deluxe Length Credit: Rovos Rail ±11sqm (three suites to a carriage)
Royal Suite Credit: RovosRail ±16sqm (half a carriage)
Royal Suite bathroom Credit: Rovos Rail With Victoria ball-and-claw bath as well as shower, toilet and wash basin
Sunrise on board Credit: Rovos Rail
Views from the observation car balcony Credit: Rovos Rail
The observation car balcony can be a viewing pleasure! Credit: Rovos Rail
Travelling through Oudtshoorn Credit: Rovos Rail The beautiful Karoo and Garden Route on the African Golf Collage journey
The train en route to Namibia Credit: Rovos Rail Travelling through the Kalahari from Pretoria to Walvis Bay
Rovos Rail Credit: Rovos Rail The most luxurious trains in the world travelling through the heart of Africa

Your Stay

3 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Fast Facts

Train

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Cabins: 36

Special Interests: Adventure, Battlefields, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

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