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 StationCredit: Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail StationCredit: Rovos RailThe station building and platform
The Events Train bar carCredit: Rovos Rail
The observation carCredit: Rovos Rail
Cheers!Credit: Rovos RailThe ticket price includes all meals, alcoholic and all other beverages on board the train
The Events Train lounge carsCredit: Rovos Rail
Relaxing in the observation carCredit: Rovos Rail
Banquet dining carCredit: Rovos RailThere 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 carCredit: Rovos RailThere 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 occasionLunch 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 SuiteCredit: Rovos RailDay time configuration (five suites to a carriage at ±7sqm per suite)
Deluxe TwinCredit: Rovos Rail±11sqm (three suites to a carriage)
Deluxe CrossCredit: Rovos Rail±11sqm (three suites to a carriage)
Deluxe LengthCredit: Rovos Rail±11sqm (three suites to a carriage)
Royal SuiteCredit: RovosRail±16sqm (half a carriage)
Royal Suite bathroomCredit: Rovos RailWith Victoria ball-and-claw bath as well as shower, toilet and wash basin
Sunrise on boardCredit: Rovos Rail
Views from the observation car balconyCredit: Rovos Rail
The observation car balcony can be a viewing pleasure!Credit: Rovos Rail
Travelling through OudtshoornCredit: Rovos RailThe beautiful Karoo and Garden Route on the African Golf Collage journey
The train en route to NamibiaCredit: Rovos RailTravelling through the Kalahari from Pretoria to Walvis Bay
Rovos RailCredit: Rovos RailThe most luxurious trains in the world travelling through the heart of Africa
Observation, lounge and club cars
The Royal Suites each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds.
The Deluxe Suites accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds and have their own lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
The Pullmans accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
The Royal Suites each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. A bar fridge is filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers’ choice.
• Double or twin beds • En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin • Small lounge area • Writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Fridge • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service
The Deluxe Suites accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds and have their own lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. A bar fridge is filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers’ choice.
• Double or twin beds • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin • Small lounge area • Writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Fridge • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service
The Pullmans, used on our short journeys, accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Please note in the animation that we indicate a bar fridge, however, these have been removed from the Pullmans.
• Double or twin beds • Upper and/or lower bunk • Daytime sofa setting • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin • Fold-up writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service