Luxurious Train Trips around Southern Africa
The Rovos Rail
Since its establishment the Rovos Rail has earned an
international reputation as one of the worlds most luxurious
travel experiences. The extravagant elegance alludes to an
era of romance and opulence. A train trip on the Rovos Rail
allows passengers to experience the magic and mystery of Africa
in complete luxury.
T
he Rovos Rail operates two classic train each consisting of
20 carriages most of which date back to the 1920s. 72 passengers
can be accommodated on these glorious trains which have been
meticulously restored to allow you to enjoy a luxurious and
comfortable African escape.
Fine Dining The accent on the Rovos Rail is focused on
fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes. A full
breakfast is served each morning consisting of a variety of hot
and cold dishes. Lunch and dinner are three course affairs on
board this magical train. The starter is followed with a choice
of a fish, meat or vegetarian dish, after which guests can
sample some of the most delicious deserts imaginable. At each
meal passengers can chose from a selection of wines from
acclaimed South African cellars which have been chosen to
compliment the meals. The train's dining rooms are formal and
tables are adorned with crisp linen, fine china and gleaming
silverware. Guests will thoroughly enjoy the fine cuisine in
five-star luxury whilst some of the most magnificent scenery
imaginable unfolds beyond the windows.
Rovos Rail - A Selection of Trips
The luxurious Rovos Rail travels to a host of South African and
Southern African destinations. From the roaring desert
sands of Namibia to the smoke that thunders at Victoria Falls,
the Rovos Rail transports visitors in style to some of the most
magnificent destinations Africa has to offer.
One of the Rovos Rail's most popular journeys is the week long
trip between Pretoria and Cape Town. On the 1600
kilometre route you will experience an eclectic blend of
gorgeous scenery from dramatic mountain ranges and endless
grassland plains to the modern urban centres and picturesque
winelands. Cape Town is one of South Africa's most popular
tourist destinations and a scenic, luxury rail trip is a
fantastic way to get there.
Another fantastic journey is the 6100 kilometre journey from
Cape Town will transport you through South Africa and across
Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania. Known as the Authentic African
Adventure this journey this spectacular train safari offers
spectacular scenery the highlight being the Victoria Falls. Once
reaching your final destination, Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania
guests can visit Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the wildlife
delights of the Serengeti.
The 550 kilometre trip between Cape Town to Knysna is
one of the most glorious ways to take in the beauty of South
Africa's Garden Route. Departing from Cape Town and steaming
through with views of the winelands, wheat fields and gorgeous
mountains to a stop at George where visitors will board the
antique Choo-choo train to Knysna. Knysna is the heart of South
Africa's lake district and visitors will be kept busy with a
host of sporting and recreational activities as well as sampling
the magnificent oysters for which the town is renowned.
South Africa is a haven for golfing enthusiasts and a
nine day golf trip on the Rovos Rail is one of the most
fantastic ways to see South Africa as well as taking in some of
the best golfing opportunities the country has to offer.
Commencing in Pretoria the journey will take you through the
Drakensberg, the Kruger National Park, Swaziland and Durban to
Sun City where you will end your trip. Along the way you will
tee off on some of SA's finest courses including the Royal Swazi
Golf Club, Durban Beachwood Country Club and the Champagne
Sports Resort. At all the stops along the way there is plenty of
entertainment to keep the non-golfers in your party occupied
including game drives and a trip the internationally renowned
Sun City resort.
The journey from Pretoria to Namibia is one of the most
scenic. The 3400 kilometre journey takes you from Pretoria to
the sands of the Namib Desert with plenty of stops along the
way. Some of the stops on this adventure include: a visit to the
big hole in Kimberly, the Fish River Canyon, a game drive and
lion feed in Windhoek, a trip to the wildlife paradise known as
the Etosha National Park. A luxurious train trip on of the most
beautiful routes in Africa will be one of the most remarkable
holidays you will ever experience.
The pride of Africa
Fondly named the pride of Africa the Rovos Rail trains provide
domestic and international visitors to experience some of the
greatest landscapes, dining and attractions Southern Africa has
to offer.