Rovos Rail

​Rovos Rail is a luxury train company based in South Africa that offers unforgettable rail journeys through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Africa. It was founded in 1989 and has since become renowned for its opulent train experiences.

Rovos Rail operates a fleet of beautifully restored vintage trains, including the Pride of Africa, which is their flagship train. These trains are lavishly decorated with elegant wood paneling, fine fabrics, and exquisite craftsmanship, evoking the golden age of luxury train travel.

Rovos Rail offers a variety of itineraries, ranging from short trips to longer journeys across Southern Africa. Popular routes include the Cape Town to Pretoria journey, the Victoria Falls journey, the Durban Safari journey and the epic Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam Route. Each trip is designed to provide guests with a unique and luxurious travel experience, combining the thrill of train travel with exceptional service, gourmet cuisine, and carefully curated excursions.

Passengers aboard Rovos Rail can expect spacious and well-appointed suites, complete with en-suite bathrooms, comfortable beds, and a personal butler service. The train also features elegant dining cars, observation lounges, and a bar where guests can relax and enjoy the stunning views passing by.

Rovos Rail takes great pride in attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the journey is meticulously planned and executed to create an unforgettable travel experience. Whether it's exploring the breathtaking landscapes, indulging in gourmet meals, or engaging in cultural activities, Rovos Rail aims to provide a luxurious and immersive journey for its guests.

Victoria falls journey - 3 nights: From US$ 1 395 p.p.

• Highlights
• Pretoria to Victoria Falls
• Victoria Falls to Pretoria
• ​Map and Gallery
• Rates and Dates

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This three-night Rovos Rail itinerary has to be one of the most iconic, as it travels its way through some 1 600 kilometres of Southern African scenery from Pretoria to the town of Victoria Falls. Departing from Pretoria, Rovos Rail winds its way north through Warmbaths and Nylstroom. The train then passes the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. Crossing into Zimbabwe at Beitbridge the next morning, Rovos Rail continues to the capital of Matabeleland, Bulawayo. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – before traversing Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary where animals can be spotted from the train and a game drive excursion is enjoyed. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Available in reverse. Depending upon railway capacity, this journey could be routed through Botswana.

Cape Town JOURNEY FROM US$ 1 395 P.P.

durban safari FROM US$ 1 395 P.P.

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