Rovos Rail

The Most Luxurious Train in the World

Step aboard the Pride of Africa and experience the golden age of luxury rail travel. Relive the romance of a bygone era with exquisite fine dining, exceptional South African wines, and spectacular landscapes unfolding outside your window.

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Our HeritageThe Story of Rohan Vos

Established in 1989 by Rohan Vos, Rovos Rail began as a family dream to restore vintage wood-paneled locomotives and traverse the majestic landscapes of Southern Africa. Vos, an avid collector of historical artifacts, spent years acquiring and restoring classic steam trains and carriages from across the continent.

Today, the Pride of Africa consists of multiple meticulously restored classic trains, offering passengers a seamless combination of authentic Edwardian romance and five-star luxury. Rohan Vos remains intimately involved in the day-to-day operations, ensuring that the legacy of slow, elegant travel is preserved in every detail.

Rohan Vos and Rovos Rail Heritage

The Luxury Suites

Pullman Suite

  • Size: ±7 m² (76 ft²)
  • Configuration: Couch converts to Twin/Double beds
  • Bathroom: Private ensuite shower & toilet
  • Features: Wood panels, writing desk, safe

Classic and token-efficient, the Pullman Suite offers cozy, nostalgic luxury. The spacious sofa-seat converts effortlessly into double or side-by-side twin beds for the evening.

Deluxe Suite

  • Size: ±10 m² (108 ft²)
  • Configuration: Permanent Twin or Double bed
  • Bathroom: Ensuite shower, toilet, and washbasin
  • Features: Private lounge area, bar fridge

The Deluxe Suite is exceptionally spacious, featuring a permanent layout with twin or double beds, a comfortable seating area, a mini-bar, and classical mahogany fittings.

Royal Suite

  • Size: ±16 m² (172 ft²)
  • Configuration: Kingsize bed & private lounge
  • Bathroom: Victorian clawfoot bath & separate shower
  • Features: Occupies half a carriage, full bar

The pinnacle of rail luxury. The Royal Suite occupies half of an entire train carriage, offering a grand private lounge, writing desk, and an ensuite bathroom with a full-size Victorian bath.

Life on Board

Re-establishing the art of slow, unplugged travel

The Observation Car

Positioned at the rear of the train, the Observation Car features large panoramic windows and a unique open-air balcony. It is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea or sundowners while watching the African scenery recede behind you.

The Unplugged Experience

To maintain the authentic, old-world atmosphere, there are no radios, televisions, or internet connections on board. The use of laptops, phones, and digital devices is restricted to the privacy of the suites, encouraging face-to-face conversations and deep relaxation in the public lounge cars.

Formal Dress Tradition

In keeping with the classic heritage, daytime attire is smart casual, while evenings are an elegant affair. Guests dress in formal attire for dinner (suits and ties for gentlemen, evening gowns for ladies), matching the luxury Victorian dining carriages.

Five-Star Dining On Rails

Meals are served in a single sitting in the charming dining cars. Chefs prepare four-course dinners using fresh local ingredients, paired with top-tier, hand-selected South African wines.

ALL INCLUSIVE FINE DINING

Classic African Journeys

3 Nights

Cape Town Journey

Pretoria ⇆ Cape Town

A classic trans-Karoo journey highlighting historic Matjiesfontein and the diamond mines of Kimberley.

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2 Nights

Durban Safari

Pretoria ⇆ Durban

Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills, embark on game drives in Nambiti, and visit Ardmore Ceramics.

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3 or 4 Nights

Victoria Falls

Pretoria ⇆ Victoria Falls

Travel through diverse landscapes to the legendary Victoria Falls on the Zambezi. Includes sunset cruise.

9 Nights

Golf Safari

Pretoria ⇆ Pretoria

Play on world-class courses like Leopard Creek and Sun City, combined with safari game drives.

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11 Nights

Namibia Safari

Pretoria ⇆ Walvis Bay

Cross the highveld to the Namib Desert, visit Fish River Canyon, Etosha, Sossusvlei, and Windhoek.

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11 Nights

Southern Cross Safari

Pretoria ⇆ Victoria Falls

Travel through Kruger, Eswatini, Great Zimbabwe Ruins, and Antelope Park to Victoria Falls.

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12 Nights

African Collage

Pretoria ⇆ Cape Town

A magnificent collage of Kruger, Eswatini, Durban, the Garden Route, Oudtshoorn, and Knysna.

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15 Nights

African Trilogy

Pretoria ⇆ Walvis Bay

An epic 15-night odyssey across the continent linking the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic, crossing South Africa & Namibia.

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14 Nights

Copper Trail

Victoria Falls ⇆ Lobito

Traverse Zimbabwe, Zambia, the copper mines of D.R. Congo, and Angola to the Atlantic port of Lobito.

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16 Nights

Dar es Salaam Journey

Cape Town ⇆ Dar es Salaam

One of the world's most famous journeys spanning South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, & Tanzania.

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