Relive the Golden Age of Travel

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Relive the Golden Age of Travel by relaxing aboard a luxurious train. Our train safaris, which are made to offer some of the most upscale and customized travel experiences in Africa, bring back memories of high tea, dinner attire, and taking in the scenery as it slowly rolls by.

It is a voyage full of experiences. Luxury train tours meander through southern and eastern Africa, stopping sometimes to connect famous locations like Cape Town, the Kruger, and the Victoria Falls, as well as to go on game drives in the Big Five reserves. You can even take a beach vacation in Zanzibar to cap off your epic rail excursion.

Rovos Rail and The Blue Train are the two choices for opulent train travel in Africa. Both are situated in South Africa and are regarded as some of the world’s most opulent trains.

The Blue Train, which is instantly identifiable by its deep blue livery, is still the most famous means of transportation between Cape Town and Pretoria.

It is a contemporary train featuring a dining carriage, lounge car, and bar with wood panelling. Suites are surprisingly roomy and may be used as a comfortable bedroom or as a sitting area throughout the day, equipped with desk and lounge chairs. Every suite features a private bathroom, including a bathtub in the larger ones, and butler service.

For those who have more time and wish to spend a few days in a distinctive setting, the Blue Train is ideal. The train’s lounge and bar are well-liked gathering spots for all passengers, and the ambiance is elegant yet laid-back.

Depending on whether traveling from Cape Town to Pretoria or the other way around, you will be treated to a historical tour of the villages of Kimberley or Maatjiesfontein. All meals and beverages are included on this two-day trip, though there is a formal dress code for dinner.

Speak with us about a customized trip that combines Cape Town’s attractions with the Kruger’s Big 5 game viewing — a rail safari that evokes the bygone splendors of travel.

When it comes to train travel, Rovos Rail is the very best. This is an experience for the most discriminating traveller, from the seclusion of its private stations to the sheer luxury of its apartments.

With dining cars, a smoking and non-smoking lounge, a sociable observation car, and a selection of opulent suites, including the Royal Suite, which occupies half a carriage, the train is virtually a luxury hotel on wheels. The wine list is large, the meals are excellent, and everything is covered while traveling.

The atmosphere on the train is elegant but laid back. The train has neither radios nor televisions, and you are only allowed to use your laptop and cell phone in the solitude of your room. The dress code is formal for dinner and smart casual throughout the day.

Rovos Rail travels between Cape Town and Pretoria, same as the Blue Train, except it takes an extra day to make the trip three nights. For an inclusive tour, you will make stops in Maatjiesfontein and Kimberley.

In addition, Rovos Rail provides golfing trips around South Africa, lengthier lines into Namibia, and even service to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where passengers can disembark and head to the beaches of Zanzibar. The Rovos Rail route between Cape Town and Victoria Falls is a favorite. A wildlife drive in Hwange National Park is included in this incredible week-long trip.