Traveling with Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail operates what are probably the most luxurious trains in the world. When you step onboard any of the Rovos Rail trains it is like traveling back in time to sometime in the early 20th century. The trains and carriages have been renovated in an elegant colonial design with out loosing any of the modern comforts we expect in a luxury establishment.
Rovos Rail operates regular trips between a number of destinations in Southern Africa as well as a few special annual trips.
The regular Rovos Rail departures include trips between:
Pretoria - Cape Town or Cape Town - Pretoria
Pretoria - Victoria Falls or Victoria Falls – Pretoria
Cape Town – George or George – Cape Town
Pretoria – Durban or Durban to Pretoria
In addition to the regular departures Rovos Rail also operates the following annual trips:
Pretoria – Swakopmund (Namibia) or Swakopmund (Namibia) – Pretoria
Cape Town – Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) – Cape Town
Golf Safari – Pretoria – Sun City
“In April we traveled with Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Pretoria. It was a fantastic trip, the two days we spent on the train where amazing. The food and drink, the company and the beautiful carriages made the trip a truly memorable experience. The visits in Matjiesfontein and Kimberley also added greatly to the trip. I thoroughly recommend a trip with Rovos Rail to anyone wanting to experience a truly unique trip through Southern Africa.” – Adam
The train
The trains operated by Rovos Rail are reminiscent of a bygone era when people traveled in style. The dinning cart is spacious and elegant, there is also a smoking cart as well as a bar and viewing cart.
There are three types of suites on the Rovos Rail train, all of which are very luxurious and beautifully decorated. The Pullman suite is the smallest suite, it is approximately 7m2, the Deluxe Suite is approximately 11 m2 both these suites have en-suite bathrooms with a shower. The Royal Suite is approximately 16m2 and it has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and a free standing Victorian bath.
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RATES AND SCHEDULES: 1 OCTOBER 2011 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2012
| DAY |
ITINERARY |
PULLMAN |
DELUXE |
ROYAL |
| 2 nights |
Cape Town - Pretoria
Pretoria - Cape Town |
R 12 950 |
R 19 450 |
R 25 900 |
| 2 nights |
Pretoria - Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls - Pretoria |
R 14 850 |
R 22 300 |
R 29 700 |
| 2 nights |
Pretoria - Durban
Durban - Pretoria |
R 12 950 |
R 19 450 |
R 25 900 |
* Rates per person sharing and include all activities, meals and drinks.
* Above journeys Single supplement costs 50% of the price.
* Rate only includes one way.
* Dates are specific, please check the schedule.
ANNUAL JOURNEYS 2012
| ROUTE |
DAY |
PRICE PP SHARING |
SINGLE SUPLEMMENT |
Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town |
14 days |
US$ 9 800 Pullman
US$ 12 900 Deluxe
US$ 17 500 Royal |
US$ 3 960 Pullman only
US$ 5 400 Deluxe only |
Pretoria to Swakopmund in Namibia
Swakopmund in Namibia to Pretoria |
9 days |
R 43 000 Pullman
R 65 000 Deluxe
R 87 000 Royal |
+50% all suites |
African Collage: Pretoria to Cape Town via
Malelane/Durban/Bloemfontein/Port Elisabeth/George |
9 days |
R 43 000 Pullman
R 65 000 Deluxe
R 87 000 Royal |
+50% all suites |
Golf Safari - Pretoria/Phalaborwa/
Hluhluwe/Durban/Ladysmith/Sun City/Pretoria |
9 days |
R 36 000 Pullman
R 54 000 Deluxe
R 72 000 Royal |
+40% all suites |
* Rates per person sharing and include all activities, meals and drinks.
* Rate only includes one ways apart from the Golf Safari.
* Dates are specific, please check the schedule.
* Off-Train/Air excursions cannot be guaranteed and will be undertaken only if time permits.
* Departure and Arrival times cannot be guaranteed.
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