Rovos Rail | Luxury Train Journeys | Southern Africa

The Pride of Africa

The Golden Age of Rail Travel

Step aboard Rovos Rail and discover Southern Africa at a slower, more luxurious pace. Combining beautifully restored vintage carriages with modern comforts, exceptional dining and personalised service, each journey transforms the landscapes between destinations into part of the experience.

From Cape Town and Pretoria to Victoria Falls, Namibia and beyond, Rovos Rail offers an unforgettable way to explore Africa in timeless style.

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Why Rovos Rail?

Timeless Luxury

Beautifully restored carriages, elegant interiors and private en-suite suites recreate the glamour of classic rail travel with modern-day comfort.

Exceptional Dining

Enjoy refined multi-course cuisine accompanied by carefully selected South African wines as ever-changing landscapes pass your window.

Spectacular Landscapes

Journey through sweeping grasslands, dramatic mountains, semi-desert landscapes and some of Southern Africa’s most remarkable destinations.

Unique Experiences

Carefully selected off-train excursions add history, culture and wildlife encounters to the journey, making the experience about far more than simply reaching your destination.

Iconic African Routes

Depart from key destinations such as Pretoria and Cape Town, with journeys extending to Victoria Falls, Namibia and beyond, making Rovos Rail an ideal way to connect some of Southern Africa’s most memorable destinations.

Rediscover the Romance of Rail Travel

Slow down, settle in and experience Southern Africa from the comfort of one of its most iconic luxury trains.

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Where You Can Stay

Pullman Suite

Classic Comfort

An intimate and beautifully appointed suite offering comfortable sleeping arrangements, an en-suite bathroom and everything required for a luxurious journey aboard the Pride of Africa.

Accommodation:
An elegant and intimate suite designed to maximise comfort aboard the train, with convertible sleeping arrangements and a private en-suite bathroom.

Key Features:
Classic period styling, air conditioning, en-suite shower, personal safe, storage space and attentive daily cabin service.

Popular Rovos Rail Journeys

Cape Town ↔ Pretoria:
A classic South African journey through the Karoo, historic Matjiesfontein and Kimberley.

Pretoria ↔ Victoria Falls:
Combine luxury rail travel with dramatic landscapes, wildlife experiences and one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

Namibia Safari:
Travel through vast desert landscapes, historic towns and extraordinary wilderness on one of Rovos Rail’s longer adventures.

African Collage & Extended Journeys:
For travellers looking for something extraordinary, longer itineraries venture deeper across Southern Africa and beyond.