Rovos Rail

Discover South Africa

Discover a new world as you Meander through South Africa. Are you ready to spot gold in the grasslands of Highveld, or see the sparse barren landscape of the Great Karoo? Of course, there’s always the wild mountain ranges and the Winelands of the Cape to take in as you relax on your journey.

Your journey on Rovos rail will take you 1600-kilometres through some of the most memorable and diverse landscape on the planet, with time to enjoy your surroundings and soak up the history of this incredibly diverse country.

 

About this journey

This journey is a journey like no other. You’ll discover an authentic Victorian village and station-based museum in Matjiesfontein, view the imposing mountain peaks of Table Mountain, Devils Pead and Lion’s Head, tour the city of Kimberly where you can visit the Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole, before finally finishing in the Mother City of South African, Cape Town.

 

Find out about the cities you’ll be visiting by scrolling your mouse over the photos.

Accommodation 

  • 24-hour full room service and bar facilities
  • Limited laundry service
  • Each suite has a luggage rack that runs its length providing ample space for storage.
  • On selected annual journeys, guests are provided with a Rovos Rail tog bag that can be used for overnight trips or hand luggage on aircraft.
  • An electronic safe is provided in the cupboard in each suite.

Excursions and Guides

  • Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

Meals

  • Three meals daily and all alcoholic and other beverages
  • Meals at the lodges, hotels, clubs or resorts
  • Water and limited wine selection at certain establishments

Other Services

  • For days on the train, the dress is smart casual. Evening attire is more formal – for gentlemen, a jacket and tie is a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits.
  • For off-train excursions, we strongly recommend comfortable walking shoes, sun lotion and hats.
  • Internet is available at our lounge in Cape Town, Rovos Rail Station, Tau Game Lodge, Victoria Falls Hotel, Mokuti Lodge and most of the other Namibia Safari accommodation.
SHORT JOURNEYS: 1 OCTOBER 2019 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
JOURNEY PRY-CPT CPT-PRY
JAN 2020 3,8,10,17,22,24,31 6,13,20,25,27
FEB 2020 7,13*,14,19,21,26,28 3,10,12,17,22,24
MAR 2020 4,6,11,13,18,20,27 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,30
APR 2020 3,10,17,24
MAY 2020 1,8,15,22,29 4,11,18,25,30
JUN 2020 5,12,19,24,26 1,8,15,22,29
JUL 2020 3,10,17,24,31 6,13,20,27
AUG 2020 7,14,21,28 3,10,17,24,31
SEP 2020 4,9,11,16,18,23,25 2,7,14,19,21,28
LONG JOURNEYS: 1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER 2020
CPT-DAR DAR-CPT COLLAGE
PRY-CPT		 COLLAGE
CPT-PRY
27 Jun-11 Jul 28 Jan-11 Feb 20-29 May 4-14 Feb
26 Sep-10 Oct 17-31 Mar 28 Oct-6 Nov 9-19 Nov
29 Sep-13 Oct
13-27 Oct

 

Royal Suites

  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Basin
  • Air conditioner
  • Towel rail
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Safe
  • Luggage rack
  • Adaptors
  • Plug points/shaver plugs
  • Hair dryer
  • Fridge
  • Tea drawer
  • Amenities
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • Goggles
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Writing desk
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service

 

Deluxe Suites

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Basin
  • Air conditioner
  • Towel rail
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Safe
  • Luggage rack
  • Adaptors
  • Plug points/shaver plugs
  • Hair dryer
  • Fridge
  • Tea drawer
  • Amenities
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • Goggles
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Writing desk
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service

 

Pullman Suites

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Basin
  • Air conditioner
  • Towel rail
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Safe
  • Luggage rack
  • Adaptors
  • Plug points/shaver plugs
  • Hair dryer
  • Tea drawer
  • Amenities
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • Goggles
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Writing desk
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service