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. The 3 Day Trips between Pretoria
and Cape Town or Durban are the most popular, but for……between
Cape Town and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Also a fabulous 9 Day Golfing
Safari in South Africa is increasingly popular.
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.
New to Rovos is a spectacular 27 day journey
from Cape to Cairo which they are planning – travel is by
luxury train, plane and boat.
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 to Pretoria 3 Days from R12,800
to R16,950, Pretoria to Durban R14,450 to R19,250. Pretoria to Swakopmund
– 7 Days – R33,700 to R45,400. Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
– 14 Days - US$9800 to US$12,800.
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