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We are extremely lucky to have 'The Pride of Africa - Rovos Rail who operate lavish train tours in South Africa and Southern Africa. Rovos Rail with its private station and headquarters at Capital Park in Pretoria offers its guests five star rail tours that have all the hallmarks of the Victorian era. We at Journey Into Africa Tours & Safaris have vast experience with this amazing product and would be happy to introduce you to the most luxurious train in the world.
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for it’s truly word class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. In a series of train journeys lasting from 24 hours to a fortnight, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa’s greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of the Mpumalanga Province to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes in Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush cane fields of Kwazulu-Natal and the magnificent garden route along the Cape South Coast. The train - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and newly rebuilt Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and new headquarters of this private railway company. Explore each region of South Africa in matchless style that a plane, bus or car rental could not do justice. Africa is best explored from the window of a train. Journey into Africa offers a comprehensive range of luxury rail tours in Africa and South Africa. Rovos Air - Luxury Air Safaris With the acquisition of two Convair 440 aeroplanes in 2001 Rovos Air was born. The aircrafts were restored to Rovos standards and now operate private charters and air safaris in Southern Africa. African & Southern African Air Safaris Rovos Air invites you to participate in an exclusive five star tour of Central Southern Africa. A comfortable aircraft and dedicated professional crew will accompany you on a superb and exciting adventure which includes two or three nights at five outstanding venues. This unique tour will accommodate passengers in the security, comfort and style expected of the Rovos product. Please send an enquiry to our offices about this superb product. |
