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Rovos Rail

Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood paneled coaches - classics remodeled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travelers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. The trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and newly rebuilt Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and new headquarters of this private railway company.

As a wonderful alternative to air travel - slowly absorb the scenic and breathtaking landscapes from your private train suite, on one of the following routes available below:

 

Pioneering Trail Capetown to Pretoria

For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town.

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Durban Train Safari

Join this three-day safari on the most luxurious train in the world and experience the splendour of KwaZulu Natal. Take in the Big Five, a battlefields tour with a world class historian and unusual African ceramics. Experience the diversity of<

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Pretoria to Cape Town

This panoramic nine-day sojourn commences at the Rovos Rail Station at Capital Park in Pretoria. The first leg of the journey takes the train through Witbank and Middleburg and then traverses the majestic Drakensberg escarpment en route to the<

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Dar es Salaam to Cape Town

Rovos Rail invites you to travel on the most luxurious train in the world. This epic 14-day journey travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and has become one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This is

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Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

Rovos Rail invites you to travel on the most luxurious train in the world. This epic 14-day journey travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and has become one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This is

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Southern Africa Air Safari

Rovos Rail invites you to participate in an exclusive five star tour of Southern Africa. A magnificent aircraft and dedicated professional crew will accompany you on a superb and exciting adventure which includes two nights at six outstanding v

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Namibia Roovos Rail

From its home at Capital Park, Pretoria, Rovos Rail invites you on a journey of discovery through some of the most historic and scenic areas of Southern Africa. For seven days and six nights, the train will carry you in world-class style and co

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The Victoria Falls

Your two-night three day adventure begins with the departure from Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria. This special journey departs in the morning and slowly meanders westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana

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