Great Southern Africa Train Adventures
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel. In a series of journeys lasting from 48 hours to 16 nights, Rovos Rail links some of the continent’s greatest destinations with a variety of off-train excursions. The beautifully rebuilt wood-panelled trains, which may be hauled by diesel or electric locos, each 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. Create itineraries by combining our short and long journeys and receive discounts or explore our specials and collections that link our journeys with other entertaining products. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
Our Journeys
Cape Town - 3 Nights Durban Safari - 2 Nights Victoria Falls - 3 or 4 Nights Golf Safari - 9 Nights Namibia Safari - 11 Nights Southern Cross - 11 Nights African Collage - 12 Nights African Trilogy - 15 Nights Dar Es Salaam - 16 Nights Copper Trail - 14 Nights Combinations Collections Malawi Meander – COMING SOON!
Private Hire
We have two private hire possibilities to choose from: CHARTER TRAIN or EVENTS TRAIN.
Charter Train: Combine our 42- or 72-bed train with other entertaining products for bespoke charters including incentive groups, historical expeditions,
cycling tours and private gatherings. You could choose a charter-train package or exclusively book one of our scheduled departures (which can be adjusted within reason).
Travel wherever there is a railway line in Southern Africa (within reason and subject to availability).
Events Train: Limited only by time and distance, there are many alternative uses for the Events Train, which include a three-hour circular trip around Pretoria
or a one-way journey to any destination within eight hours’ rail travel time from Pretoria. The Events Train is the perfect venue for weddings, private gatherings,
incentives, conferences and product launches. Only suitable for day trips and depending on the number of guests, it can host – with full bar facilities – a
four-course sit-down lunch or dinner for up to 120 guests OR for up to 250 guests, canapés served for the duration of the journey.
Charter Train
Events Train
Rovos Rail Station
Life on Board
Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars (±42 seats), a lounge car (±26 seats), small gift shop, smoking lounge (±11 seats) and observation car (±32 seats) with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites available – Pullman (7sqm), Deluxe (10sqm) and Royal (16sqm) – offer passengers privacy and comfort with double or twin beds and fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All have en-suites with shower, toilet, basin and bath (Royal only), tea facilities, safes, air conditioning, linen and amenities and are serviced daily. There is adequate storage and small cupboards with hangers and shelves.
Public Cars
The Suites
The Club
Discover Rovos Rail’s Seaside Retreats
The Most Elegant Retreats on the False Bay Coast
Discover Rovos Rail’s stately and elegant seaside retreats overlooking the vibrant fishing village of Kalk Bay and St James with majestic views across Cape Town’s False Bay.
The Manor Guesthouse
With an aura of grandeur and old-world charm, the Manor
reflects the opulent times of a bygone era
*GUESTHOUSE ~ 6 suites*
Homestead Villa
An unmistakably Cape Dutch home with sophisticated,
upmarket finishes and six sea-facing ensuite bedrooms
*VILLA RENTAL ~ 6 suites*