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LUXURY EXPERIENCE WITH ROVOS RAIL

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 ROVOS RAIL

Recapture the romance of a bygone era when privileged travellers experienced the mystery of Africa in an elegant fashion, with Rovos Rail’s luxury train expeditions from this Capital park Station in Pretoria

In a world where everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere fast train travel is often thought of as a crowded, time-consuming way to get to a destination. But the best way to see any country is via the railway.. Enjoy taking a virtual luxury train travel at its best.

ROVOS RAIL HIGHLIGHTS

South Africa is home to the only privately owned railway station and the Rovos Rail Company operates its luxury train expeditions from this Capital park Station in Pretoria. There are two trains that the Rovos Rail Company restored to their classic opulence with each train accommodating 72 passengers. Each suite is spacious with contemporary conveniences. The Royal Suites offer space that consists of half a carriage with décor and comfort being its main focus. Top chefs ensure that each meal rivals any restaurant in the world. Each meal is served on fine china, silver service, and white linen. Guests are expected to dress accordingly and why not, these accommodations are fit for a king.
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences.

With discreet and friendly service, five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. In a series of journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 days, Rovos Rail links some of the sub-continent’s greatest destinations from Cape Town at its tip to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga 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 Pretoria- Cape Town journey ends in the beautiful Mother City of South Africa offering the much loved Table Mountain as well as Devil's Peak and Lions Head. Highlights along the way include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein; a traditional preserved Victorian Village dating back to 1890 offering an impressive museum on the platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Mine Museum and the world's largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.

The Rovos Rail offers world-class luxury and style; two beautifully restored Classic trains, each catering for a maximum of 72 passengers. The Rovos Rail offers the most spacious and luxurious train suites in the world. The train offers a Victorian-feel of a bygone era where lords and ladies dined in style. Traditional décor and furnishings enhance the atmosphere of elegance and grandeur in the Dining, Lounge and Observation cars.

For more information and bookings contact Rovos Rail on +27 (0) 12 315 8242 or email them on reservations@rovos.co.za. Also you can visit their website on www.rovos.com

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