
Rovos Rail
Unique and luxurious, Rovos Rail promises world class travel aboard Africa's most exclusive railway service. Established in 1989, Rovos promises an extraordinarily comfortable way to travel and is renowned for its incredibly attentive staff and elegant décor.
This is a restful and charming travel experience, with the inviting suites the perfect place to relax and drink in Africa's diverse and beautiful landscapes at your leisure. There are 3 accommodation options, from the well-appointed Royal and Deluxe Suites to the comfortable Pullman Suites. All include en suite bathrooms and elegant wood paneled walls. Fresh from the kitchen and made by a team of chefs, meals are served in the refined ambience of the dining cars, dinner is a formal affair and evening attire must match this. You can expect wonderful views from the observation cars and the lounge area is an ideal place to relax and meet other guests.
Expert View
- 'Orient Express' style train
- Linking some of the Africa's greatest destinations
- A variety of off-train excursions
- Discreet and friendly service and top cuisine
At a glance
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36 Suites
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All Ages
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Open All Year
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All Inclusive
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Scenic

"Dressing up for dinner is expected and it is a refined and sophisticated affair."
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Take a journey through Rovos Rail to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.






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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

Honeymoon to Kenya & Tanzania
This was a once in a lifetime kind of trip that we are going to have to somehow repeat! The team at Mahlatini really worked hard for us throughout the planning process, exceeded our trip expectations, and worked diligently when we actually had to push our Honeymoon out a full year because of COVID …
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Honeymoon to Kenya & Seychelles
Nicki and Mahlatini took care of absolutely everything on this trip - we didn't have to worry about a thing knowing Nicki was multiple steps ahead of us every leg of our journey!
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Honeymoon to South Africa & Seychelles
A trip of a lifetime. The planning truly planned off. We will have these memories forever.
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