Rovos Rail
The Price of Africa
The Pride of Africa’s Rovos Rail is known as one of the most luxurious train services in the world. Established in 1989 the founders Rohan and Anthea Vos has painstakingly restored and refurbished historic rolling stock found in various places across South Africa. They now operate an extensive premium rail service to some of the most spectacular destinations in South Africa.
Two principal routes are offered: Pretoria to Cape Town and Pretoria to Victoria Falls, with the third route Cape Town to George operated on a more seasonal basis. On the Pretoria to Cape Town route the journey takes 48 hours and the trip includes two side excursions to the Kimberley Gold Mines and the historic town of Matjiesfontein. The journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls takes 54 hours, normally departing on a Thursday northbound and returning on a Saturday southbound on a weekly basis in high season. This journey traverses some fantastic country and arrives in Victoria Falls in magnificent fashion over a fantastic railway bridge giving excellent views of the Falls themselves.
The Rovos Rail trains are unique in that they are lovingly restored vintage railway stock, which have been fully restored to their original splendour with some unique and interesting features. The food experience on board utilises all the best of South Africa’s premium quality produce cooked and presented to the very highest international standards. Premium quality wines are selected to compliment the menu being served at lunch and dinner.
Why not travel on the Pride of Africa featuring lovingly restored rolling stock with a wide variety of routes?
