12-day Cape Town, Rovos Rail & Kruger Safari

A hotel brand must be rather exceptional to be recognised as the strongest in the world not just once, but for several consecutive years. This remarkable achievement belongs to the Taj Hotels Brand, which was crowned with this prestigous title by Brand Finance.

This accomplishment is testimony to the unwavering committment of The Indian Hotels Company Limted (IHCL), owner of the Taj Brand, to delivering outstanding service and timeless luxury. Taj Cape Town personifies both.
The hotel's unique attributes begin with a location that places visitors in the centre of the action; with all attractions just minutes away and views of the Mother City's most famous icon, Table Mountain, framed from elegantly decorated suites.

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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-paneled 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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African Collage Credit: Rovos Rail Tours

Departures lounge at Rovos Rail Station Credit: Rovos Rail Tours For Rovos Rail passengers, a highlight of their journey is a visit to the private station at Capital Park, Pretoria. The once-bustling hub of steam locomotion is now the headquarters for Rovos Rail. The gracious railway station serves as the departure or arrival point for most of the train journeys.

Rovos Rail Station platform Credit: Rovos Rail Tours For Rovos Rail passengers, a highlight of their journey is a visit to the private station at Capital Park, Pretoria. The once-bustling hub of steam locomotion is now the headquarters for Rovos Rail. The gracious railway station serves as the departure or arrival point for most of the train journeys.

Observation car with open-air balcony Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The observation car seats ±32 passengers. With its open-air balcony, big picture windows, bar, sofas and booths, it has great mingling areas or quiet corners to while away the days.

Observation car Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The observation car seats ±32 passengers. With its open-air balcony, big picture windows, bar, sofas and booths, it has great mingling areas or quiet corners to while away the days.

Club lounge Credit: Rovos Rail Tours On every journey there is a club lounge which is the only area on board the train which allows smoking. The club lounges are sealed off and have powerful extractor fans. Because we offer journeys of up to two weeks, smoking passengers need to be accommodated,

Lounge car Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The lounge car seats ±26 passengers. With its big picture windows, sofas and wingbacks, it has great mingling areas or quiet corners to while away the days.

The train making its way to Cape Town on the African Collage journey Credit: Rovos Rail Tours

Boarding the train Credit: Rovos Rail Tours Once in their suites, guests are asked to wait until their rooming hostess or butler has had an opportunity to give a room explanation.

Royal suite Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Royal suite with wall Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Royal suite twin with wall Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Royal suite bathroom Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Deluxe suite lengthways Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Deluxe suite cross Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Deluxe suite split twin Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Deluxe suite L-twin Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Deluxe suite bathroom Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Pullman Gold double Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The Pullmans accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.

Pullman Gold twin Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The Pullmans accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.

Pullman suite Credit: Rovos Rail Tours 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.

Pullman suite bathroom Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The Pullmans accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.

Namibia Safari Credit: Rovos Rail Tours

Rovos Rail Station Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The EVENTS TRAIN is a perfect venue for weddings, private gatherings, incentives, conferences and product launches accommodating up to 250 guests.

Events Train bar Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The EVENTS TRAIN is a perfect venue for weddings, private gatherings, incentives, conferences and product launches accommodating up to 250 guests.

Events Train lounge Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The EVENTS TRAIN is a perfect venue for weddings, private gatherings, incentives, conferences and product launches accommodating up to 250 guests.

Rovos Rail Weddings Credit: Alexander Smith The Events Train is also an ideal venue for WEDDING couples looking for something old-world, enchanting and romantic. Depending on the number of guests, it can host – with full bar facilities – a four-course sit-down lunch or dinner for up to 120 guests for the duration of the three-hour journey.

Founder and CEO, Rohan Vos, with his daughter and Rovos Rail's COO, Tiffany Vos-Thane Credit: Rovos Rail Tours

Cape Town journey Credit: Rovos Rail Tours The train travelling through the Hex River Valley

Public Cars Royal suite double Deluxe suite double Pullman suite (day sofa configuration)

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.

Train Facilities

Air conditioner, Vegetarian

Cabin Facilities

En Suite Bathroom, Mini Bar (Paid/Free), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Wardrobe

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Golf, High Tea, Safaris, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Battlefield Tours, Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Historical Tours, Museums, Safaris, Wine Tasting

Royal Suites Deluxe Suites Pullman Suites

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

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View room plan

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

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View room plan

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

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View room plan

Located with access to the Oliver Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, the Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace is an excellent accommodation option for both leisure and business travellers. The hotel has 182 magnificently furnished rooms and suites with air conditioning, mini-fridges, tea/coffeemakers, and TVs. Facilities and services include a cocktail lounge bar, a swimming pool, a business centre, parking, an art gallery, a fitness centre, a spa, and Wi-Fi.

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Kruger Shalati is located on a bridge to the Kruger National Park. The accommodation features comfortably furnished guest rooms that are equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, a hairdryer, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy local and African cuisine at the onsite restaurant. Additional facilities and services include swimming pools, a bar, a wellness centre, and parking facilities.

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Game Drives

Two complimentary game drives (morning and evening) are offered to guests daily.

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Bridge House dining area 3638 Restaurant Round in 9 Bar Departing Soon Cafe En Route Grab n Go

Guests at Kruger Shalati will have an all-inclusive stay, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea and house drinks in a private dining area at the Bridge House (exclusive to guests), with room service optional.

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Visitors to the Kruger Shalati precinct may dine at 3638 Restaurant, with its world-class cuisine with an African twist.

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Guests can have a drink at the Round in 9 Bar, which is part of the Kruger Station Precinct, adjacent to Kruger Shalati. Day visitors to the park also frequent this bar.

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Offering a range of soft serve complete with coffee to top off a delicious gastronomical experience. Departing Soon is part of the Kruger Station Precinct, adjacent to Kruger Shalati. Day visitors to the park also frequent this cafe.

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The most convenient place for a quick bite to eat while on the move. En Route Grab n Go is part of the Kruger Station Precinct, adjacent to Kruger Shalati. Day visitors to the park also frequent this cafe.

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