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    Rovos Rail

    Pretoria, Gauteng

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    Overview

    Established in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for offering guests a truly world-class travel experience. In a series of bespoke train journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 days, 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.

    These 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.

    Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars (±42 seats), a lounge car (±26 seats), a small gift shop, smoking lounge (±11 seats) and an observation car (±32 seats) with an open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board.

    There are three types of suites available – Pullman (7sqm), Deluxe (10sqm) and Royal (16sqm) – which offer passengers privacy and comfort with double or twin beds and fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All have en-suites featuring a shower, toilet, basin and bath (Royal only), tea facilities, safes, air conditioning, linen and amenities and are serviced daily. There are adequate storage and small cupboards with hangers and shelves.

    Rovos Rail welcomes all travellers – singles, couples and groups. The dining cars are made up of two-seaters and four-seaters where guests eat together or individually. The lounge and observation cars feature big picture windows, sofas and booths which create a perfect space for great mingling areas or quiet corners to while away the days.

    Many passengers enjoy the formality of fine china and glassware, crisp linen and silver, and dress accordingly. Days onboard are smart casual while evening attire is more formal. On long journeys, we enjoy themed evenings where guests can dress up accordingly or opt for smart casual.

    Rovos Rail boasts an enthusiastic team of chefs that are responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests’ every need is catered for. There’s an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes are a speciality. Meals are served in one sitting only in the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. The bar menu is comprehensive although special items such as French Champagne would need to be requested in advance.

    A typical day on the Rovos Rail

    • Breakfast: 07:00-10:00
    • Lunch: 13:00
    • Tea: 16:30
    • Formal Dinner: 19:30
    • Bar service is from 07:00-±01:00.

    All meals are served at these times unless otherwise stated in the itineraries.

    Rovos Rail Itineraries & Destinations

    Pretoria to Cape Town:

    • DAY 1: Pretoria departure at 11h00
    • DAY 2: Kimberley Tour at 10h00
    • DAY 3: Matjiesfontien visit at 08h15 followed by arrival in Cape Town at 18h00

    Cape Town to Pretoria:

    • DAY 1: Cape Town departure at 11h00 followed by the Matjiesfontein visit at 18h00
    • DAY 2: Kimberley Tour at 14h30
    • DAY 3: Arrival in Pretoria at 17h00

    Pretoria to Durban:

    • DAY 1: Pretoria departure at 10h00
    • DAY 2: Nambiti game drive at 07h00, followed by Spionkop game drive or a battlefield visit at 15h00
    • DAY 3: Ardmore visit at 10h00 followed by arrival in Durban at 16h00

    Durban to Pretoria:

    • DAY 1: Durban departure at 10h00 followed by Ardmore visit at 15h00
    • DAY 2: Spionkop game drive or a battlefield visit at 08h00, followed by a Nambiti game drive at 15h00
    • DAY 3: Pretoria arrival at 16h00

    Pretoria to Victoria Falls:

    • DAY 1: Pretoria departure at 10h00
    • DAY 2: On board
    • DAY 3: Hwange game drive at 15h00
    • DAY 4: Victoria Falls arrival at 10h00

    Victoria Falls to Pretoria:

    • DAY 1: Victoria Falls departure at 17h00
    • DAY 2: Hwange game drive at 06h00
    • DAY 3: On Board
    • DAY 4: Pretoria arrival at 10h00
    Children

    All ages welcome however long journeys are not recommended for children under 13 years.

     

    Fast Facts
    • Limited Cellphone Signal
    • Child Friendly
    • Air Conditioner
    • Not Child Friendly
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    • Gauteng
    • Western Cape
    Why We Love It
    • Experience the extravagant elegance of rail travel on the most luxurious trains in the world. Rovos Rail’s unique train safaris through the heart of Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of rail
    • These beautifully rebuilt trains offer accommodation of the highest standard, combining the opulence of a bygone era with subtle modern innovations
    • Rovos Rail offers Luxury Train Travel & accommodation to Pretoria and Cape Town or vice versa, Durban, Victoria Falls, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Swakopmund - Namibia & Special departures to the Thornybush Game Reserve
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    Details
    • 2 Royal Suites

      25 Deluxe Suites

      9 Pullman Suites

    • Setting: Each journey with Rovos Rail offers guests fantastic views of the landscape of Africa
    Activities
    • Fine Dining
    • High Tea
    Children

    All ages welcome however long journeys are not recommended for children under 13 years.

     

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    Rates
    • Per person for the three night packages
    • From
      R 25,500
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 1 October 2024 until 30 September 2025
    • Rules
      Victoria Falls to Cape Town in a Pullman Gold Suite - 3 nights with set departure dates
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Luxury accommodation in a Deluxe Suite
    • All meals
    • All beverages on board
    • Water, teas and coffees
    • Room service
    • Excursions accompanied by a qualified guide (where applicable)
    • Government Tax
    • Limited laundry service

    * Request our 3-night Victoria Falls journey, special offers!

    Departure Dates :

    Cape Town to Pretoria: 12 to 15 September 2025 | 29 September to 02 October 2025 | 20 to 23 December 2025 | 27 to 30 December 2025

    Pretoria to Durban: 22 to 24 September | 12 to 14 November 2025

    Drive Time

    50 minutes from O R Tambo International Airport to Pretoria Rovos Rail Station

    20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Rovos Rail Station

    30 minutes from Durban International Airport to Durban Rovos Rail Station

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    Location
    • Rovos Rail, Transnet Avenue, Eloff Estate 320-Jr, Pretoria, South Africa

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    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount and are subject to change
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only.
    • Please note, childminding is generally at an additional cost.
    Children

    All ages welcome however long journeys are not recommended for children under 13 years.

     

    Important Notes
    • Rovos Rail & Your Perfect Africa cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running according to schedule.
    • Excursions are not guaranteed but will be undertaken if time and circumstances permit.
    • Departure and arrival times are approximate.
    • Rovos Rail reserves the right to alter their routing any time, between departure and arrival points.
    • The use of steam locomotives has become increasingly difficult over the years as more and more water and coaling facilities have been scrapped. Diesel or electric locomotives are used on all routes while the steam locomotive is used in and around the area of the Rovos Rail Station.
    • Rovos Rail no longer allows smoking in any of the suites. Guests may not smoke on the outside balcony of the observation car. Smoking is permitted in the Club Lounge only and smokers are requested to please be considerate towards non – smokers.

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