Experience the glamour and excitement of the golden age of luxury train travel. Rovos Rail's train journeys range from one to thirteen days, allowing you to experience the best in luxury rail service and hospitality.

Rovos Rail is stationed at Capital Park Station, Pretoria, in an old locomotive shed, which has been lovingly refurbished. This private rail station incorporates a railway museum and all the facilities necessary for ensuring the smooth operation of the trains. A dedicated team carefully restores locomotives and coaches, ensuring that all facets of the journey bear a personal touch and that the history of each coach or locomotive engine is respected.

The Rovos trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers who are accommodated in the most spacious luxury train suites in the world. The use of traditional furnishings and period dйcor ensure an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur in the Dining, Lounge and Observation cars.

Traverse the length and breadth of South Africa with trips such as Pretoria to Cape Town, Cape Town to George, and Durban to Pretoria. Longer journeys are also available, allowing you to enjoy the stark desert beauty of Namibia, famous destinations such as the Kruger Park, Hluhluwe and Oudtshoorn and the most scenic South African Golfing destinations.

One can choose from either a Royal or Deluxe Suite. The Royal Suite features a full en-suite bathroom with shower and Victorian claw footed bath while the Deluxe Suite is also en-suite with a spacious shower. With only two Royal Suites per carriage, or three Deluxe Suites, Rovos Rail offers comfort unparalleled in the world of train travel.

Passengers on Rovos Rail African Trains are always amazed at the wonderful culinary creations conjured up in such limited kitchen space. Dinners are served in the oak panelled dining car. There is only one sitting for meals aboard the Rovos Rail, allowing guests time to linger over their meals as long as they wish. The chefs provide a full breakfast every morning with both cold and hot dishes cooked to order.

When taking into consideration all that can be discovered, a journey onboard Rovos Rail exemplifies a truly exhilarating holiday experience. Drommedaris Holidays offers a selection of exclusive Rovos Rail holiday packages for your perusal.

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