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Welcome to Rovos Rail

Great Southern Africa Train Adventures


✦ CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF ROVOS RAIL ✦

Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel. In a series of journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 nights, Rovos Rail links some of the continent’s greatest destinations with a variety of off-train excursions. The beautifully rebuilt wood-panelled trains, which may be hauled by diesel or electric locos, each carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites and are also available for charter, while the Events Train caters for up to 250 guests and is suitable for daytime journeys. Create itineraries by combining our short and long journeys and receive discounts or explore our specials and collections that link our journeys with other entertaining products.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

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Cape Town

Rediscover the old pioneering trail of the Karoo on this 3-night journey

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Durban Safari

Venture into the heart of the South African bushveld on this 2-night safari

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Victoria Falls

A 3/4-night meander to see one of the natural wonders of the world

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Golf Safari

An exciting 9-night kaleidoscope of golf and scenic beauty (and non-golfing)

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Namibia Safari

Explore untamed deserts and the wild Atlantic on this incredible 11-night safari

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Southern Cross

An 11-night panoramic journey through South Africa, eSwatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe

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African Collage

A 12-night tapestry of landscape, game, history and culture covering South Africa

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African Trilogy

A spectacular 15-night meander across the continent from the mountainous east to the deserts of the west

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Dar es Salaam

Embark on this epic 15-night voyage across Southern Africa

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Copper Trail

14 nights uniting a natural wonder of the world with the famous copper trail

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Trail of Two Oceans

A pioneering 15-night east-west African adventure

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Combinations

Create extraordinary itineraries combining our short and long journeys

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Collections

Discover our variety of special collections for guests travelling Southern Africa

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Private Hire

See our bespoke offerings for private and corporate train safaris

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