Luxury Rail Tours
Experience the extravagant elegance of the Rovos Rail, combined with some of the most magnificent scenery you will ever see. The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of Africa. You will experience rail travel on one of the worlds most luxurious trains, combined with some of the most magnificent scenery you will ever see.
Enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.
Our Rates
- Our prices are Subject to Availability and our standard Booking Conditions.
- Domestic or neighbouring countries’ flights are included where applicable, but not international flights. Ask us for a quote for international flights to South Africa.
- All tours and transfers are conducted in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Prices are for Land Arrangements only unless specified.
- Single Travelers welcome – a 50% single supplement applies.
- Christmas and Easter supplements may apply – you will be advised when booking.
- Our rates are Family Friendly, subject to the availability of a family room.
- A minimum of 2 travelers are required.
- Self-drive option for vehicles and motor bikes are also available. Ask us for a quote.
- See inclusions and exclusions on the detailed itinerary.
EACH TOUR COULD BE SHORTENED OR DAYS ADDED
View Itineraries:
- Boats, Planes & Trains Safari
- Namibia Desert Express
- Rovos Rail – Pretoria to Cape Town
- Rovos Rail - Durban Safari
- Rovos Rail - Victoria Falls
- Rovos Rail - The African Collage
- Rovos Rail - Dar Es Salaam
- Rovos Rail - Namibia
- Rovos Rail - Golf Safari
- Rovos Air – Southern African Air Safari
the world’s most luxurious train with a boat trip around the coast and end up flying in style to one of South Africa’s top game lodges for an unforgettable safari.
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This luxury train runs between Swakopmund and Windhoek and is a must for the Rail enthusiast, but is also highly recommended to anyone who wants to spoil themselves with a luxurious trip. This journey has been carefully planned to take best advantage of Namibia's dramatic sunsets and the break of dawn.
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There is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town.
 This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the grasslands of the gold rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo.
Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape. Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lions Head. Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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The train departs and slowly meanders eastwards through the grasslands of the Highveld. It then descends the escarpment, taking the train through what is surely the most spectacular sundowner scenery in South Africa. The train travels along the boundary of the world-famous Kruger Park. The safari continues south towards Swaziland for an afternoon game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Travel overnight to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand, sanctuary of the endangered Black and White Rhino. Enjoy an early morning game drive during which a large variety of game can be seen, where after the train departs mid morning and winds its way through the lush cane fields and rolling hills of KwaZulu Natal, to arrive in Durban. Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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This special three-day safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves.
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This two-night adventure begins in the morning and slowly South African border formalities will take place at Messina and then, very slowly over Beit Bridge, the train will ease itself into Zimbabwe. The train will continue in a north-westerly to the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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meanders north towards Warmbaths, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and over the Soutpansberg Mountains, we enter Baobab country.
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This panoramic 3400 kilometer 9-day South African journey departs annually in June. Travel from Pretoria eastwards to Malelane, south to Swaziland and Durban, west to Bloemfontein, then southwards again through Port Elizabeth, Oudtshoorn and George to Cape Town.
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In July every year, this epic 14-day This magnificent journey will take you through South Africa with short tours of the diamond town of Kimberley and the capital city of Pretoria. Then a two-night stay in a private game lodge in the famous Kruger Park Game area, before crossing into Zimbabwe, with another overnight stop at the Victoria Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi River travel north eastwards through Zambia. Enjoy a bush walk, enjoy a picnic and continue the climb towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border. Descend into the Rift Valley itself and enjoy spectacular scenery as the train negotiates the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the escarpment. Early on the last day the train passes through the Selous Game Reserve, the largest on the Continent before the bustle of arrival in Dar Es Salaam Station. Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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journey starts in Cape Town and travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and is one of the most famous train journeys in the world.
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The railway line covers the stark vistas of the arid Northern Cape as the train travels through Upington to the border into Namibia. There is time for an excursion to the Fish River Canyon – second only in size to the Grand Canyon and a truly spectacular sight. The journey continues across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert and onto Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. After a short city tour and an afternoon game drive the train continues onto Tsumeb for an overnight stay in the Etosha National Park. On the last morning the train passes along the German built railway through the Namib Desert and into Swakopmund on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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In May each year this 3400 kilometer 7-day journey takes the train from Pretoria to Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s most famous diamond rushes and to savour the 1870’s atmosphere of the mine museum village.
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We have designed a delightful nine-day Golf Then it is on to Zululand for game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the St. Lucia Estuary. Play one of South Africa’s finest courses, the Durban Beachwood Club, while non-playing guests enjoy a city tour of Durban followed by lunch at the Golf Club. In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains 18-holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort, with a guided tour of the Battlefields a further highlight for our non-golfers. Relax as the train travels north to Sun City. A full day will be spent at this world-famous facility before departing for Pretoria where this memorable journey ends. 5 Golf games Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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Safari to entertain the most discerning player with optional excursions for non-playing guests at all venues. This journey begins in Pretoria and travels east towards Nelspruit. Play at the Hans Merensky Golf Estate or visit the world famous Kruger Park. Tee off at the Royal Swazi Golf Club in Swaziland, while non-golfers visit Ngwenya Glass with an afternoon game drive in Mkhaya Game Reserve.
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The twelve-night air tour departs from Johannesburg Lanseria Airport with two nights at Kapama Game Reserve followed by two nights at Fancourt Golf Resort in George and includes visits to Oudtshoorn’s Highgate Ostrich Farm, the Cango caves and the Knysna Waterfront. Then it’s on to Cape Town with a tour of the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain Cableway. We fly on to Lüderitz in Namibia, followed by a flight over Soussosvlei and two nights at the Swakopmund Hotel, a cruise to Pelican Point and a traditional desert barbeque. We continue on to the Okavango Delta for two nights in this exquisite wilderness. A short flight takes us on to the Royal Livingstone Hotel and the Victoria Falls for a two-night stay after which your unique 13-day journey ends with a flight to Lanseria Airport. Please allow us to quote you on one of these experiences. Suites: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Full Board Highlights:
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Rovos Air invites you to join an exclusive five star tour of Southern Africa. A magnificent classic aircraft and dedicated crew will accompany you on this superb adventure which includes two nights at six outstanding venues. An optional pre-air tour starting has been designed to include two nights in Stellenbosch and two nights on Rovos Rail between Cape Town and Pretoria.