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Rovos Rail Prices
Rovos Rail amendment – The Rovos Cape Town route is now a three night journey. The current 2 night prices start from R26 500 per person sharing will be in force until 1 October 2022. The new rate will be R31 700 per person sharing includes additional meals and excursions remain the same.
ROVOS RAIL DURBAN SAFARI
ROVOS RAIL CAPE TOWN JOURNEY
ROVOS COLLECTIONS
ROVOS RAIL COMBINATIONS
ROVOS RAIL COLLAGE
PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS
ROVOS RAIL NAMIBIA SAFARI
DAR ES SALAAM
ROVOS RAIL TRAIL OF TWO OCEANS
ROVOS RAIL COPPER TRAIL 2022
SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS
BLUE TRAIN PRICES
ROVOS RAIL DURBAN SAFARI
Rovos Rail Durban Safari starts or ends in Pretoria during the summer months. This rail safari includes a game drive at Nambiti Big 5 game reserve and a tour of the battlefields.
Rovos Rail cost – Pretoria to Durban starts at R26 500. Talk to us about rail trip specials now
This Rovos Rail journey is featured on the world’s most scenic railway journeys -African Safari
ROVOS RAIL CAPE TOWN JOURNEY
Rovos Rail has been advising since 2019 that they are dependent on Transnet for traction and infrastructure services. Rovos considered cancelling this route due to delays but decided to add an extra day to deal with the problem. Twelve of the fourteen trips in 2022 went well. Rovos also have permission to use their own diesel traction power on a section of the line between Pretoria and Kimberly.
ROVOS COLLECTIONS
Rovos Rail Honeymoon Collection – 5 nights
3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel (or reverse)
Rovos Rail Old Drift Collection – 5 nights
3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Old Drift Lodge (or reverse)
Rovos Rail Zambezi Collection – 6/7 nights
3-night Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey+ 1/2 nights at Victoria Falls Hotel + 2 nights Zambezi Queen River Cruise (or reverse)
Rovos Rail Cape Town & Durban Collection – 9 nights
2 nights St James Guesthouses + 2 nights Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey + 2 nights Pretoria Capital Menlyn Maine + 2 nights Rovos Rail Durban Safari + 1 night Durban Hilton Hotel (or reverse)
Rovos Rail Cape Town to Victoria Falls Collection – 10 nights
2 nights St James Guesthouses + 2 nights Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey + 1 night Pretoria Capital Menlyn Maine + 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Victoria Falls Hotel
Rovos Rail Victoria Falls to Cape Town Collection – 11 nights
2 nights Victoria Falls Hotel + 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Pretoria Capital Menlyn Maine + 2 nights Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey + 2 nights St James Guesthouses
Rovos Rail Durban to Victoria Falls Collection – 10 nights
2 nights Oyster Box Hotel + 2 nights Rovos Rail Durban Safari + 1 night Pretoria Capital Menlyn Maine + 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Victoria Falls Hotel
Rovos Rail Victoria Falls to Durban Collection – 11 nights
2 nights Victoria Falls Hotel + 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Pretoria Capital Menlyn Maine + 2 nights Rovos Rail Durban Safari + 2 nights Oyster Box Hotel
ROVOS RAIL GUESTHOUSES IN CAPE TOWN…
Before or after a journey on Rovos Rail, guests can stay at one of our five-star seaside retreats in St James, Cape Town. stjamesguesthouses.com
There are various custom packages on offer, done in consultation, to find the best fit for your budget and available time.
Talk to us now about Rovos Rail 2021 Prices and packages
ROVOS RAIL COMBINATIONS
CREATE A COMBINATION OF ROVOS RAIL SHORT AND LONG JOURNEYS
• Cape Town & Victoria Falls 6/7 nights
2 nights Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey + 1/2 nights Pretoria Sheraton + 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey (or reverse)
• Durban & Victoria Falls 6/7 nights
2 nights Rovos Rail Durban Safari + 1/2 nights Pretoria Sheraton + 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey (or reverse)
• Cape Town & Durban 6 nights
2 nights Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey + 2 nights Pretoria Sheraton + 2 nights Rovos Rail Durban Safari (or reverse)
Other exciting options include:
The 2-night Cape Town before/after the 9-day Golf Safari or 9/10-day Rovos Namibia Safari; the 9/10-day Namibia Safari (WVB-PRY) with the 3/4-night Victoria Falls trip (PRY-VFA); the 9/10-day Namibia Safari (WVB-PRY) with the 10/11-day African Collage (PRY-CPT)… Most of our short trips also combine well with our Shongololo Express journeys.
OUR GUESTHOUSES IN CAPE TOWN…
Before or after a journey on the train, guests can stay at one of our five-star seaside retreats in St James, Cape Town. www.stjamesguesthouses.com
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ROVOS RAIL COLLAGE
This panoramic journey on the Pride of Africa covers a large portion of South Africa and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. After a game drive in the Kruger National Park the Rovos train travel trough Eswatini to Hluhluwe Game Reserve for a visit. The next stop is Durban for a City Tour. Traverse the valley of a thousand hills to Spionkop Lodge, a perfect base to explore battlefields of the past. Continue to Port Elizabeth for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park. The next stop is the Ostrich capital in Oudtshoorn to visit an Ostrich farm. The crossing of the Outeniqua mountains is an impressive descent to the Indian ocean and George. After visiting the natural paradise of Knysna the Rovos train traverses the Garden Route to the Cape Winelands.
The African Collage and Good Hope will merge to become 11 nights. The running times have been tweaked with the addition of visits to the Kingdom of eSwatini, Golden Gate National Park, the picturesque town of Clarens and Bloemfontein, the city of roses. Herewith the new African Collage itineraries:
- – African Collage: Pretoria-Cape Town Journey Info 2024
– African Collage: Cape Town-Pretoria Journey Info 2024
PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS
- Victoria Falls is one of the best places to visit traveling on Rovos rail offering three possibilities varying from four to seven days with the option to add a night at the Victoria Falls Hotel and a Botswana safari package.
- Pretoria – Victoria falls in 4 days (both directions)
- Cape Town to Victoria Falls in 7 days with one night in Pretoria (both directions)
- Durban to Victoria Falls in 7 days
- Rovos Rail Ticket prices start at R24 250 for the 3 night journey.
- From 2022 guest have the option to choose a 3 or 4 night journey.
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ROVOS RAIL NAMIBIA SAFARI
Rovos Rail offers a nine-day luxury train safari from the savannahs of the South Africa Highveld to the Atlantic Ocean in Namibia. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, the center of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes where there is an opportunity to savor the 1870s atmosphere of the mining village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon in Namibia – second in size to the Grand Canyon – There are 6 journeys, in both directions from April to May. Rovos Rail announcment:
The Namibia Safari and Dune Express journeys will merge to become 11 nights. The running times have been tweaked with the addition of a visit to Kolmanskop and Lüdertiz, known for its museum, architecture and coastal wildlife. Herewith the new Namibia Safari itineraries:
– Namibia Safari: Pretoria-Walvis Bay Journey Info 2024
– Namibia Safari: Walvis Bay-Pretoria Journey Info 2024
DAR ES SALAAM
This luxury 15-day train journey from Cape Town, or Dar Es Salaam, travels through South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania and is one of the most famous luxury train trips in the world. The five-star train trip starts in Cape Town taking guests to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, the diamond town of Kimberley, and the capital city of Pretoria for short tours followed by two nights at the Madikwe Game Reserve*.
Rovos Rail Prices start at $13 200 per person sharing in a Pullman gold suite.
ROVOS RAIL TRAIL OF TWO OCEANS
Rovos Rail sets off from the Tanzanian Capital for a 15-day trip starting or ending in Lobito. This copper way route connects Lobito in the West with Dar Es Salaam in the East. Trip Highlights include
- Traveling on the Benguela Railway
- Dar Es Salaam
- Selous reserve game drive
- Travel the Tazara Railway
- Chisimba Falls visit
- Kolwezi Copper mine Visit
- Rift Valley scenery
- South Luangwa Game Reserve visit
- Cross Udzungwa mountains
Rovos Rail Prices 2020 start at $13200 per person sharing in a Pullman gold suite
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ROVOS RAIL COPPER TRAIL 2022
Rovos Rail is starting a new Victoria Falls rail journey in July 2022. This 15-day railway safari from Lobito starts or ends at Victoria Falls. Trip highlights include
- Travel on the Benguela Railway
- Crossing the Kafue Railway Bridge
- Lusaka Elephant Sanctuary visit
- Victoria Falls
- Choma Museum on Southbound Journey
- Kolwezi Copper Mine Visit
- South Luangwa Game Drives and Overnight Stays
The Rovos Rail Ticket Price starts at $13 200 per person sharing in Pullman Gold Suites. Reserve your Pride of Africa Railway ticket now
SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS
Shongololo Express is a Deluxe train offering three 12-15 day regional trips to Cape Town, Namibia, and Victoria Falls. Check the Dune Express, Southern Cross, and Good Hope prices here
BLUE TRAIN PRICES
All train services experienced problems as a result of the Covid pandemic. The Blue Train is re starting its service in September 2022 with a limited service.
South Africa Rail Tour options with the Pride of Africa, Rovos Rail, Blue Train South Africa, and Shongololo Express. There are luxury train safari packages ranging from three to fifteen days on deluxe and luxury trains to suit all requirements. Blue Train Cape Town, Victoria Falls train, and Rovos Namibia Safari are some of the popular trips.
Rovos Rail offers a Combo 7 day trip to Vic Falls with one night in Pretoria before the luxury train trip to Zimbabwe. You have the choice to start in Cape Town or do the Durban train safari. A golf train safari and Namibia Train Safari are two of the longer 8 & 9 day trips available. All depends on personal choice and style – whether you want old school luxury or more modern air suspension and luxury finishes offered by the Blue Train. Train buffs can enjoy 15 days to Dar es Salaam from Cape Town or the new Copper Way route to Angola.
Rovos Rail, also known as the Pride of Africa, offers 10-11 day collection trips that include rail and land arrangements in Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and Durban.
Rovos Rail - The Train
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.
We welcome all travelers – singles, couples, and groups. The dining cars are made up of two-seaters and four-seaters where guests eat together or individually. Our lounge and observation cars – with their big picture windows, sofas, and booths – make for great mingling areas or quiet corners to while away the days.
Many of our passengers enjoy the formality of fine china and glassware, crisp linen and silver, and dress accordingly. Days onboard are smart casual while evening attire is more formal. On long journeys, we enjoy themed evenings where guests can dress up accordingly or opt for smart casual.
An enthusiastic team of chefs is responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests’ every need is catered for. There’s an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes are a specialty. Meals are served in one sitting only in the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. Our bar menu is comprehensive although special items such as French Champagne would need to be requested in advance. Breakfast: 07:00-10:00 • Lunch: 13:00 • Tea: 16:30 • Formal Dinner: 19:30. Bar service is from 07:00-±01:00. All meals are served at these times unless otherwise stated in the itineraries.
Rovos Rail offers Pullman, Deluxe, or Royal suites. Single tickets on Rovos Rail are subject to a 50% supplemental charge. Luxury Train offers. Rovos Rail cost reduced for EFT.
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