South Africa – Namibia –
Tanzania
In
1989 Rohan Vos bought a vintage locomotive and some old Edwardian
coaches from South African Railways and set up a steam train company
called Rovos Rail. He set about restoring the rolling stock to their
former glory. When he had finished he had created probably the most
luxurious train in the world.
Today,
many more trains & restored locomotives later, the name Rovos
Rail is synonymous with excellence. Rovos Rail takes you across
South Africa in tremendous style and comfort and under steam wherever
possible. The 3 Day trip between Cape Town and Pretoria is one of
the most popular but for real enthusiasts with a sense of adventure
there are some epic train journeys between Pretoria and Swakopmund,
Namibia and the classic - between Cape Town and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
It
is possible to charter one of the trains for exclusive parties or
special interest expeditions.
Perhaps
the most wonderful train in the world setting off on superb journeys
around one of the most fascinating sub continents on earth. It is
well worth catching a Rovos Rail train.
Summary:
Accommodation on board in either Royal or De Luxe Suites, with spacious
cabins, hot showers, fresh flowers and polished mahogany throughout.
Exquisite Edwardian dining car and glassed observation car with
sofas & armchairs where drinks, tea or coffee are served all
day.
Activities:
- watching
the world go by
- enjoying
gourmet food
- &
the fine wines of the Cape
- off
train excursions for sightseeing or gameviewing.
Best
Time: Year round for South African journeys, each
May for the 7 day Namibia trip, and each July for the 14 day Tanzania
trip.
Rates:
Cape Town-Pretoria – 3 Days from R11,495 to R15,300 per person
sharing.
Pretoria-Swakopmund – 7 Days from R29,750 to R39,950 per person
sharing. Both with a 50% single supplement.
Cape Town-Dar Es Salaam – 14 Days from $9800 to $12,800 per
person sharing with a single supplement of $3500
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