Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria Luxury Train Journey

Experience the elegance of rail travel on one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Rovos Rail's unique 3-night safari between Pretoria and Cape Town combines some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa with the glamour & excitement of the golden age of rail.
DURATION

3 Nights

Overview

Experience the elegance of rail travel on one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Rovos Rail offers a unique 4-day safari through the heart of South Africa. Travel the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo. Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and the scenic Winelands of the Cape.

This journey combines some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of rail. Rovos Rail combines the opulence of pre-war travel with subtle modern innovations. Formal evening attire is required for dinner. For gentlemen, a jacket and tie are a minimum requirement. And for the ladies cocktail/evening dresses or suits will complete the feel of a ‘once in a lifetime experience’.

The Train

The Observation car allows you to watch the unfolding scenery of the great interior of South Africa from a fascinating perspective. The comfortable non-smoking lounge cars are placed in the middle of the trains usually ahead of the dining cars. Deep sofas and wing-back chairs offer a comfortable space in which guests can read or nod off for an afternoon snooze. As with all the service cars the lounges are air-conditioned. The windows can be opened allowing in the sights, sounds, and scents of Africa.

Your accommodation is in air-conditioned suites with exquisite wood panelling and period Edwardian features. All the suites are equipped with a writing desk, a personal safe, and a bar fridge filled with the drinks of your choice. 24-hour room service is available. The bathrooms combine original fittings with the modern technology of hot showers, hairdryers, and shaver plugs.

Optional Extension

This 3-night Cape to Pretoria itinerary offers just the right mix of relaxation (especially if it's in the middle of a busy itinerary) and exploration. You can combine the Rovos Rail Journey with a few nights in Botswana, Victoria Falls, or a great safari in South Africa.

Set departure dates

Contact us for the departure dates. There are usually between 2-3 departures each month in both directions. Note that the single supplement is 50% on the per person sharing prices below.

Please note: The railway line in and out of the Pretoria Station is currently under maintenance. Alternative arrangements have been made to disembark/start at Kookrus Station instead, which is ±100km south of Pretoria.

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Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria Luxury Train Journey at a glance

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Sonja Brand

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An idea of price

This is a set tour using specific camps. However many tours can be adapted. Chat to us about your options. It excludes international flights but includes an estimate for all domestic or regional flights within the tour.

Average price per person sharing by season
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024
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Oct 2024 - Sep 2025
Includes:

Accommodation; all meals; all beverages; room service; limited laundry; excursions with a qualified guide (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; government tax.

Excludes:

International sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights; items of a personal nature.