Rovos Rail - Pride of Africa

These three trains have been lovingly restored to their former glory with great attention to detail and are the last word in comfort and style. Each train has a maximum of 36 suites with the deluxe suites having shower and toilet whilst the more spacious Royal Suites have bath and toilet. Each compartment is equipped with a writing desk, personal safe, bar fridge with beverages of the passengers’ choice and 24-hour room service. In the bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. A limited number of Pullman Suites have recently been introduced and these comprise of an en suite compartment with upper & lower berths or a double bed which convert during day time to seating.

The first class chefs ensure that all meals served in the ornate dining car are of the highest quality and are complemented by fine South African wines. The accent is on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a speciality. Lunch and dinner include a starter and a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dishes followed by a tempting dessert, and all are accompanied by a selection of excellent South African wines. Whilst
on board all meals, drinks and wines (excluding champagne) are included. Dress during the day is casual and a jacket and tie is recommended for gentlemen at dinner.

For relaxation there is a comfortably appointed Lounge Car with bar
service and at the end of the train an Observation Car with a bar, lounge area and open verandah. Every effort is made to use steam for a short part of the journey – normally on departure or arrival in Pretoria.

The train operates the following routes (not July):

Pretoria/Cape Town/Pretoria
Up to 7 times per month, each way.
Sightseeing calls are made at Kimberley and Matjiesfontein – journey time 49 hours. Departure time from Pretoria – 1530 hrs, Departure time from Cape Town – 1100 hrs

Pretoria/Victoria Falls/Pretoria
Up to 3 times per month, each way.
Routing is via Polokwane, Bulawayo and through Hwange National Park –journey time 50 hours. Departure time from Pretoria – 1500 hrs Departure time from Livingstone – 1200 hrs

Pretoria/Komatipoort (for game reserves)/Durban/Pretoria
Up to 2 times per month, each way.
The journey includes game viewing drives in the Mkhaya Game Reserve in Swaziland & Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand – journey time 55 hours.
Departure time from Pretoria – 1000 hrs
Departure time from Durban – 1000 hrs

Cape Town/George/Cape Town
Monthly, each way until March.
A sightseeing call is made in the Winelands – journey time 24 hours.
Departure time from Cape Town – 0920 hrs
Departure time from George – 1330 hrs

Cape Town to Dar es Salaam
At the beginning of July the train travels on a 13-day journey (each way) from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam and return – one of the ‘great railway journeys of the world’.

Namibia - In May there is a 7-day journey (each way) from Pretoria to Swakopmund in Namibia and return with a detour to the Etosha National Park.

Golf Special - In April, September and December a 9-day golf special operates from Pretoria, Malelane, Durban, Ladysmith, Sun City and Pretoria. A slightly different itinerary will operate in December.

African Collage - At the end of May a 9-day ‘African Collage’ journey will depart Pretoria and call at Malelane (for game viewing), Durban, George and Cape Town.

Full details on request.