Rovos Rail Prices & Packages: The Pride of Africa Train Tours & Holidays
Rovos Rail Train, also known as “The Pride of Africa Train”, takes you through spectacular mountain ranges, the world-famous Kruger Park, and the incomparable Victoria Falls to name a few. If you are looking for a once in a lifetime bucket list entry to have a big tick, our Rovos Rail prices & packages give you the height of luxury train travel onboard Rovos Rail’s The Pride of Africa Train Tours with us.
Travel The Famous Pride Of Africa Rovos Rail Train South Africa-wide as well as: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Congo, Botswana, & Tanzania
Passengers on Rovos Rail journeys begin their Rovos Rail tours when they depart the stunning colonial-style private Rovos Rail station at Capital Park in Pretoria. As the Rovos train traverses away from Pretoria and heads for the African bush, the Pride of Africa train tour passengers can unwind and relax in the lounge and observation cars or head for their deluxe suites as the train travels towards the first of many spectacular destinations on this Rovos Rail vacation.
As the Rovos Rail luxury train passes sleepily through the spectacular scenery, the pace of life slows down as South Africa comes to life. Rovos Rail holidays allow passengers to enjoy many of the finest South African destinations, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Congo, Botswana, and Tanzania. To learn more about Rovos Rail holiday packages, Rovos rail pricing, and the cost of your dream Rovos Rail tickets, contact a team member at The Luxury Train Travel Company today!
Rovos Rail South Africa Holidays 2025 & 2026: The Pride of Africa Train, Schedules, & Itineraries
Check out the Rovos Rail schedule in 2025 and book your Rovos Rail tickets for that retirement treat, anniversary surprise, or simply to have a well-deserved holiday of a lifetime onboard one of the world’s most luxurious trains as it journeys through South Africa. Revel in the abundance that is on offer in Southern Africa, from the culture, wildlife, and world-class destinations, and you might be surprised by the Pride of Africa train cost.
The Luxury Train Travel Company has numerous Rovos Rail holiday packages for 2025 & 2026. Departing from Pretoria with end destinations including Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban, Walvis Bay, or Rovos Rail journeys from Victoria Falls and Dar es Salaam to Lobito, you’ll be left amazed by the detailed itineraries available. See the Fish River Canyon, Hwange National Park, and Madikwe Game Reserve, or stay in the Victoria Falls Hotel after you check out with our Rovos Rail trips and Rovos Rail specials.
Experience Safari, Diamond Mines, Waterfalls, & More with Our Rovos Rail Package Options
Whether you choose a package that will see you take the Rovos Rail train from Pretoria to Cape Town on the wild Atlantic coast, Pretoria to Victoria Falls, or a Rovos Rail journey past the valley of a Thousand hills towards Durban, you can’t help but to be captivated and in awe of all you’ll see from the observation car on board this luxury train. Our Rovos Rail packages allow you to immerse yourself in the spectacular culture and participate in some incredible off-train excursions.
You can relax on the Pride of Africa Rovos Rail train in a royal suite and enjoy some fine South African wines as the train crosses Southern Africa. Rovos Rail trips allow ample opportunities for passengers to enjoy a game safari, visit the famous copper trail, take a sunset river cruise, take a bush walk, and stop by the site of one of the world’s notorious diamond rushes. Rovos train journeys open up countless unforgettable off-train experiences in South Africa and the Northern Cape.
A Pride of Africa rail tour is a dream vacation for many, and if it’s your first time or you’re fortunate enough to have traveled on the Rovos train before, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether to visit Table Mountain National Park, do an early morning game drive, visit a diamond mine museum, or stop over at the Addo Elephant Park, a Pride of Africa train holiday can have it all.
The Pride of Africa Train Offers Iconic Pre-War Luxury Travel
For the vacationer looking for the highest level of luxury train travel, current Rovos Rail prices provide the opportunity to revel in pre-war Victorian opulence with some modern-day conveniences to ensure total comfort. Enjoy Rovos train journeys from the lounge car or a royal suite that gives you half a carriage, twin or double beds, en suite bathroom, and all the creature comforts needed to make Rovos Rail holidays unsurpassable in quality and style.
One of the truly spectacular experiences onboard a Rovos train is being open to the elements on the observation car. It allows your senses to positively come to life with the sights and sounds of Southern Africa as you travel through the African bush. The price of the Rovos rail package you choose will vary depending on your route and off-train activities, but no other train journey provides the unique and luxurious experiences that are to be had from a Pride of Africa train ride.
Rovos Rail Luxury Train Tours
Below are the rail tours we offer that use the Rovos Rail Luxury Train trips divided up into Long Tours, Tour Collections, Short Tours and Combination Tours. Just click on any tour to open a PDF containing all you need to know about the trip.
Rovos Rail: Long Tours
Rovos Rail runs some pioneering train tours in Southern and Central Africa and their long routes – usually meaning over 10 nights – are some of the ultimate luxury rail journeys you can find anywhere in the world which combine comfort and adventure. Just click on any tour below to open up a PDF containing full details of the itinerary including dates and prices.
Rovos Rail – Long Tour
2026 Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
16 Nights | Cape Town In South Africa To Dar Es Salaam In Tanzania Passing Through Botswana, Zimbabwe & Zambia.
Rovos Rail – Long Tour
Namibia Safari Walvis Bay to Pretoria
11 Nights | Walvis Bay to Pretoria exploring highlights of Namibia including Fish River Canyon, Etosha Pan and Sossusvlei.
Rovos Rail – Long Tour
Namibia Safari Cape Town to Walvis Bay
11 Nights | Cape Town to Walvis Bay exploring Namibia including Fish River Canyon, Etosha Pan and Sossusvlei.
Rovos Rail – Long Tour
Golf Safari from Pretoria
9 Nights | A round trip journey from Pretoria and back including a range of day trip designed for both golfers and non golfers.
Rovos Rail – Long Tour
Southern Cross Vic Falls to Pretoria
11 Nights | Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Pretoria in South Africa including time in Mozambique for a superb rail adventure.
Rovos Rail – Long Tour
Copper Trail Vic Falls to Lobito
14 Nights | Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Lobito in Angola through the Democratic Republic of Congo & Zambia.
ROVOS RAIL: COLLECTIONS
Rovos’s Collection tours offer more of a travel package combining popular routes and adding in hotels, tours and transfers for a complete travel experience that can make for a superb holiday. Demand is high so make sure you book well in advance.. Just click on any tour below to open up a PDF containing full details of the itinerary including dates and prices.
Rovos Rail – Collection
Old Drift Victoria Falls to Pretoria
5 Nights | 2 nights at the Old Drift Lodge Zimbabwe plus 3 nights Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls Journey.
Rovos Rail – Collection
Honeymoon Victoria Falls to Pretoria
5 Nights | 2 nights Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel Zimbabwe plus 3 nights Rovos Rail Victoria Falls to Pretoria Journey.
Rovos Rail – Collection
Victoria Falls to Durban
11 Nights |Vic Falls to Pretoria & Pretoria to Durban rail journeys with top quality hotels in Vic Falls, Pretoria and Durban.
Rovos Rail – Collection
Durban to Victoria Falls
10 Nights | Rovos’s Durban to Pretoria & Pretoria to Vic Falls rail journeys with top quality hotels in Durban, Pretoria & Vic Falls.
Rovos Rail – Collection
Victoria Falls to Cape Town
12 Nights | Rovos’s Vic Falls to Pretoria & Pretoria to Cape Town rail journeys quality hotels in Vic Falls, Pretoria & Cape Town.
ROVOS RAIL: SHORT TOURS
Rovos Rail’s short tours give a taste of luxury rail travel ranging from 2 to 4 nights duration. The two most popular routes are Cape Town to Pretoria and Pretoria to Victoria Falls and they also offer Durban to Pretoria. All trips run in both directions. Just click on any tour below to open up a PDF containing full details of the itinerary including dates and prices.
Rovos Rail – Short Tour
Victoria Falls to Pretoria
4 Nights | From the spectacular Vic Falls to Pretoria including Safaris in Hwange National Park and Matobo Hills.
Rovos Rail – Short Tour
Victoria Falls to Pretoria
3 Nights | From the spectacular Vic Falls to Pretoria including a Safari in Hwange National Park famous for its elephants.
Rovos Rail – Short Tour
Pretoria to Durban
2 Nights | Journey across the High Veld and Drakensburg mountains including a game drive before reaching the coast at Durban.
Rovos Rail – Short Tour
Durban to pretoria
2 Nights | From Durban across the High Veld and Drakensburg mountains including a game drive before reaching Pretoria.
ROVOS RAIL: COMBO TOURS
Rovos Rail’s short tours give a taste of luxury rail travel ranging from 2 to 4 nights duration. The two most popular routes are Cape Town to Pretoria and Pretoria to Victoria Falls and they also offer Durban to Pretoria. All trips run in both directions. Just click on any tour below to open up a PDF containing full details of the itinerary including dates and prices.
Rovos Rail – Combo Tour
Cape Town to Durban
6 Nights | 3 night Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey + 1 night Pretoria Hotel + 2 night Rovos Rail Durban Safari.
Rovos Rail – Combo Tour
Vic Falls to Durban
7 Nights | 3 night Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Pretoria Hotel + 3 night Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey.
Rovos Rail – Combo Tour
Vic Falls to Cape Town
8 Nights | 3 night Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey + 2 nights Pretoria Hotel + 3 night Rovos Rail Cape Town Journey.
Experience Luxury Inside The Rovos Rail Luxury Train Cabins
Rovos Rail Luxury Train Cabins
Rovos Rail Royal Suite
Each Royal Suite occupies the entire carriage and includes a lounge area with a bathroom that is en-suite and separate shower. One or two guests can be accommodated in double or twin beds. A designated host/ess is in charge of the suites throughout the day and is on call 24/7. The bar fridge is filled with beverages of your choice.
Double or twin beds • En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin • Small lounge area • Writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Fridge • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service
Rovos Rail Deluxe Suite
The Deluxe Suites can sleep 1+ guests in double or twin beds. They also have a lounge area, en-suite bathroom that includes a toilet, a basin, and shower. A host/ess is assigned to the suites every day, and is there to help the suites at all times. The bar fridge is stocked with drinks of your choice.
Double or twin beds • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin • Small lounge area • Writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Fridge • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service
Rovos Rail Pullman Suite
The short Rovos rail train trips offer Pullmans to transport 1 or 2 passengers. They come with an en-suite bathroom that includes a shower, basin, and toilet. The suites come with a sofa which can be transformed into a twin or double bed (side-by sides or bunks on the lower side). The suites are maintained daily by a host/ess with a designated staff member who is available 24 hours a day. Note: The animation shows the fridge in a bar. But, they have been taken away from the Pullmans.
Double or twin beds • Upper and/or lower bunk • Daytime sofa setting • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin • Fold-up writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service
Rovos Rail Pullman Gold suite
Pullman Golds are ideal for Rovos rail long-distance travel and can sleep up to two people. They come with an en-suite bathroom that includes a basin, toilet, and shower. The suites are equipped with split twin beds that can be changed into twin or double beds in the course of the day. The suites are maintained daily by a host/ess with a designated staff member who is available 24 hours a day.
Double or twin beds • Daytime sofa setting • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin • Fold-up writing desk • Luggage shelf • Cupboards • Safe • Air conditioning • Tea facilities • Bespoke amenities • Robes and slippers • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) • Shaver plugs (2-pin) • USB ports • Safety glasses • Emergency torch • Fire extinguisher • Laundry bag • Shoe bag • Internal telephone system • Room service
Life Onboard Rovos Rail Luxury Train Tours
Rovos Rail & the Pride of Africa Train Journey has Unimaginable Scenery and 5-Star Cuisine
No matter if you’re embarking on your first Rovos train trip or are a veteran traveler, this Pride of Africa Rovos Rail train is always awe-inspiring for its passengers. From the luxuriousness of a royal suite that comes with twin or double beds, lounges, and observation cars, to the dining cars, the opulence guests are welcomed by a truly unique. There’s plenty of time to enjoy the stunning landscape on the Rovos train, between stops and excursions.
Rovos Rail Observation Cars
The observation car can accommodate 32 people. It features a huge open-air balcony, huge picture windows and a bar, as well as sofas and booths that allow people to socialize or relax in tranquil areas. In the afternoon, tea can be served at the lounge or in the observation cars at 16:30 on the majority of days. The bar service starts at +07:00-01:00.
Rovos Rail Lounge Cars
The lounge car can accommodate up to 26 people. It features large picture windows, couches, and wingbacks which allow for excellent socializing and quiet spaces for relaxation. Tea is offered in the afternoon in the lounge of the observation car at 16:30 every day. The bar service is available from 07:00 until 01:00 on other days. A historian onboard gives lectures inside the car lounge on long travels. A small shop for gifts is situated at the end of the car. It offers a variety of personalised memorabilia and gifts in an elegant, well-lit glass area.
Rovos Rail Dining Cars
Each dining car can accommodate up to 42 people. The number of people on the train will determine if there are two or one dining cars. There are four seats, two of them and a third car that can be used for private or groups dining. There is only one meal served. Breakfast is from 07:00 to 10:00, lunch 13:00, formal dinner 19:30, unless otherwise stated in the schedule All meals are served during these times. Hot breakfasts are cooked according to your preferences, and dinner and lunch are four-course meals, which are served with premium South African wines. While our bar menu is comprised of numerous items, you’ll have to ask for special items such as French Champagne prior to your visit.
Dining aboard is another option among the Rovos Rail specials in 2025 and beyond. Its Pride of Africa train dining cars are elegant and Victorian decor, complemented by fresh crip linen and impeccable service. The amazing chefs will cook an amazing array of food which include local specialties and also game dishes. They will serve fresh, seasonal ingredients that you can enjoy with a selection of exquisite South African wines.
Included On A Rovos Rail Tour
All meals, all drinks on board; accommodation; laundry service; room service excursions with a certified tour guide (where appropriate) and entry fees according to the itinerary; on-board hairstylists, historians, and doctors and tax authorities. Accommodation on the rail trip includes the overnight bags, breakfast including tea/coffee, breakfast juices, snacks, and drinks during the cruise that takes place at sunset.
Not Included On A Rovos Rail Tour
Personal expenses, gratuities, travel insurance, visas, accommodations prior to and after the tour as well as flights, international sparkling wines Gratuities Other beverages and meals in unspecified locations laundry, personal expenses and other meals are not permitted in off-train accommodation. International flights from/to the beginning/end of the Tour, and Visas are also not permitted. We are able to partner with VisaCentral to offer advice and assistance and also Travel Insurance to cover any medical expenses.
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