Luxury train trip from Pretoria to Cape Town or vice versa (Rovos Rail)
Would you like to experience the excellent service and luxury of Rovos Rail, but you don’t have the time, sense and / or budget to make a longer train journey? Then this short trip from Rovos is an excellent choice! During this beautiful three-day trip you will travel from Pretoria or Cape Town (or vice versa). You make two stops along the way.
The train.
Rovos Rail has two classic 20-compartment trains, called the “Prides of Africa”, each of which can accommodate 72 passengers. There is also a third Edwardian train, which can accommodate 42 passengers and can be used throughout the year as a special charter.
All coupes of the different trains, from kitchen compartment to suite compartment, have their own story. A number of compartments were built in Europe in 1911 and shipped to South Africa. Some compartments have transported royal ones, others have been converted into roadside restaurants or have been found neglected on the side of a switch track. The compartments are collected throughout the country and are now part of the 75 beloved coupes from Rovos Rail. The compartments have been restored to perfection, with the wooden panels, the traditional furniture and the decor from the past having restored the atmosphere of splendor and elegance.
The excellent Dining Compartments are the showpiece of Rovos Rail. Every Dining compartment has its own proud history and has been renovated in detail. Dining Compartment No 195 Shangani, for example, was found in 1986 on the side of an alternating track in Alberton near Johannesburg.
Each train has two 42-person Dining Compartment, where a total of 72 people can comfortably sit. At the end of the trains there is a smoke-free Observation Compartment, with a small smoking lounge attached to it. Special details in the Observation Compartment are the enlarged windows and the open-air balconies. Here you can enjoy the fantastic view of the landscape through which you travel.
The compartments
The renovated compartments are spacious and offer all necessary convenience and comfort. The luxury two-person suites have beautiful wooden panels and details dating from the Edwardian period of 1900 and are air-conditioned.
All suites have a choice of twin beds or a spacious double bed and are equipped with writing furniture and a safe for your valuables.
There is also a minibar stocked with drinks of your choice Room service is available 24 hours a day In the en-suite bathroom, the original fittings are combined with the modern technology of a hot shower, hairdryer and electrical shaver sockets.
The Royal Suite(+/- 16 square meter) is half a compartment and is spacious and elegant. The Royal Suites have their own private living room, bathroom with a Victorian bath and a separate shower.
The Deluxe Suites (+/- 11 square meter) is a double suite with twin bed, living room. bathroom with shower.
The Pullman Suite (+/- 7 square meter) has a bathroom that is identical to that of the Deluxe Suite, however the area of the bedroom is smaller. There is a choice of bunk beds for the separate sleeping arrangement or a double bed. During the day, the bed can be folded into a comfortable seating furniture.
The price on our website is based on a stay in the Pullman Suite. At an additional cost you can also stay in a Deluxe Suite or a Royal Suite. Ask us about the possibilities.
Cuisine en Service
An authentic team of chefs is responsible for the important task of creating and planning the menus that will meet all your expectations. The emphasis is on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are the specialty.
A full English breakfast of your choice is served every morning. A selection of cold meats, croissants, pasta, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals and jams are part of the tempting breakfast buffet.
For lunch and dinner, a starter and main course is served, with a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian, followed by a tempting dessert
The dishes are complimented by an excellent selection of South African wines. All meals are served during one joint session in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the Dining Cars.
Meals on board are served according to the following times (depending on activities / excursions):
07:00 – 10:00 am breakfast
13:00 lunch
16:30 pm tea
19:30 dinner
Clothing
On the train during the day smart casual is worn However, in the evenings you requested to wear formal clothes. Men must at least wear a jacket and tie and for ladies a cocktail / evening dress or suit is proposed.
Specifications
| 7230 | ||
| From€ 1340 | ||
| 3days | ||
| On the dates mentioned | ||
| Not included price on request) | ||
| Pretoria (or Cape Town) | ||
| Cape Town (or Pretoria) | ||
| Not recommended for children under 13 years old. There are no facilities for children on board the train | ||
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Departure Pretoria:
At 2 p.m you will be expected at the Rovos Rail Station. At check-in, your luggage will be labeled and taken to your compartment for you. Then there is a short welcome reception where you can hear more about the journey that you are going to make.
At 15.00 the time has come, the journey will begin. Welcome aboard of the African Pride! You can freshen up in your compartment, relax, explore the train, have a drink in the bar and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the observation wagon.
At 19.30 dinner is served. In the evening you fall asleep with the rhythmic sound of the train in the background.
Departure Cape Town:
The train leaves at 11:00 am (make sure you are at the station at 10:00 am) from the Platform 23 at Cape Town Station. After your luggage has been brought to your compartment and you have boarded, you can freshen up in your own compartment before you can meet your fellow travelers in the lounge wagon or the observation wagon at the back of the train.
At 13:00 a delicious lunch is waiting for you. Around 15:00 the train will travel past worcester in the beautiful Hex River Valley before starting the 750 climb. You go through a number of tunnels, one of which is 13.5 km long. Don’t forget to turn on the lights when you walk on the train for your own safety
At 17.45 pm the train stops in Matjiesfontein and you can take a walk through this historic town.
