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Rovos Rail 's establishment in 1989, Rovos rail has earned
an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences.
Step aboard the world –class Rovos travel experiences. Step aboard
the wood paneled coaches – classics remodeled 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 by-gone era, when privileged
travelers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed
and elegant fashion. In a series of Rovos train journeys lasting
from 24 hours to a fortnight, Rovos' s Rail links some of Africa’s
greatest destinations from Cape Town, at the tip of Africa, to Dar
Es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendors as diverse as the game
reserves of Mphumalanga 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 Rovos trains – 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 rebuild Capital
Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and headquarters
of this private railway company. 
he rebuilt Rovos sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train
suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort.
The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian
features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering
the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with
a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is
also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice
and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms
original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers,
hair dryers and shaver plugs. The Royal Suites, each of which take
up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant, measuring 16 sq metres
in size (172 sq ft). Each has its own private lounge area and full
bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The Deluxe suites
(11 sq metres/118 sq feet) also accommodate two passengers in either
twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom
with shower. A third level of accommodation, the Pullman suite is
7 square metres (76 sq ft) in size and while it includes the identical
bathroom to that of the deluxe suites, the bedroom is smaller with
a one up one down bunk for twin requirements or a double bed for
couples. During the day this can be converted into a comfortable
couch.
n enthusiastic team of Rovos chefs is responsible for overseeing
the very important task of ensuring guests every need is catered
for, while considerable thought and meticulous planning goes into
making up the menus. Unlike many of the great trains of the world,
travelers are on board the trains for several days at a time, requiring
a much wider selection of meals. There's an accent on fresh local
ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty.
Every morning there's a full breakfast with dishes cooked to order.
A selection of cold meats, croissants, pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurts,
cereals and preserves make up a tempting breakfast buffet. For lunch
and dinner there is a starter and a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian
dishes, followed by a tempting dessert and are complemented by a
selection of excellent South African wines. All Rovos Rails meals
are served in one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere
of the Dining Cars. Many of the passengers aboard the Pride of Africa
enjoy the formality of fine china, crisp linen and silver, and dress
accordingly. During the day dress is more casual, with cool, comfortable
clothes and hats recommended for the excursions, especially in the
game reserves where it can be very hot. The Observation Car seats
32 passengers and is positioned at the rear of the train. At the
centre of the train we have, when numbers dictate, a non-smoking
Lounge Car, which seats 26 passengers in comfort. In maintaining
the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television
sets onboard.
