Rovos Rail Luxury Train South Africa: Pretoria to Cape Town

Rovos Rail luxury train journey through South Africa

With the Rovos Rail luxury train journey in South Africa, you will experience three days of travel enjoyment on the world's most luxurious train.

How long? 3 Days

When? May 15, 2027

Price € 1,949 / Person

Rovos Rail luxury train journey: Pretoria - Cape Town

The Rovos Rail luxury train journey in South Africa is deceleration at the highest level: a train journey from Pretoria to Cape Town through landscapes that unfold slowly before the panoramic window. The 3-day luxury train journey in South Africa combines the wealth of a bygone era with modern comfort. On board the Rovos Rail Pride of Africa, you travel from the gold-rich Highveld through the dry Karoo to the wine regions of the Cape. Highlights include a stop in the Victorian village of Matjiesfontein and a visit to Kimberley with the famous Big Hole. In addition, fine cuisine, attentive service, and the tranquility of a decelerated journey.

A steam locomotive named Bianca billows steam at night as a couple watches from the platform

Aerial view of a green and cream liveried train travelling past rows of crops in farmland

Couple walking along a station platform beside the Pride of Africa train at dusk

Guests relax in a wood paneled lounge car with leather armchairs as a steward serves drinks

Wood paneled train cabin with a neatly made bed, armchairs and a window looking onto trees

Rovos Rail luxury train journey through South Africa

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 On board the Pride of Africa

On board the Pride of Africa

The Rovos Rail Pride of Africa is considered one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Elegantly reconstructed carriages, a dining car made of fine wood, and an open observation car make every hour on board a pleasure.

02 Kimberley & the Big Hole

Kimberley & the Big Hole

A highlight of every Kimberley Big Hole train journey is the stop at the once largest man-made mine. Right next to it, the Mining and Diamond Museum tells the story of the South African diamond boom.

03 Matjiesfontein in the Karoo

Matjiesfontein in the Karoo

The Matjiesfontein train journey in the Karoo takes you to a perfectly preserved Victorian village in the midst of the semi-desert. Historical facades, an old railway museum, and the expansiveness of the small Karoo characterize this special stop.

04 Arrival in Cape Town

Arrival in Cape Town

At the end of the Cape Winelands train journey, the train rolls through the vineyards of the Cape to the station at the foot of Table Mountain. Devil's Peak and Lion's Head welcome you to the mother city of South Africa, Cape Town.

05 Cabanas & Culinary

Cabanas & Culinary

On this luxury train journey through South Africa, you choose between Pullman, Deluxe, and Royal cabins. Exquisite menus, selected beverages, and a 24-hour room service ensure comfort on each of the 1,600 kilometers.

Michael S.

The Rovos Rail luxury train journey from Pretoria to Cape Town consistently offers a high standard of care. The travel group of a maximum of 40 people is accomp...

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Die Rovos Rail Luxuszugreise von Pretoria nach Kapstadt bietet durchgehend einen hohen Standard an Betreuung. Die Reisegruppe von maximal 40 Personen wird von einem gut informierten Team begleitet, das bei Ausflügen, wie dem Besuch des Big Hole und des Diamantenmuseums in Kimberley, wertvolle Einblicke und geschichtliche Kontexte liefert. Diese exzellenten Führungen innerhalb der historischen Städte sorgen dafür, dass die anspruchsvolle Reise nicht nur entspannt, sondern auch lehrreich ist. Mein Verständnis für die Region Südafrika hat sich durch die detaillierten Erläuterungen stark vertieft.

Florian M.

The Rovos Rail luxury train tour from Pretoria to Cape Town offers a well-organized group experience with a maximum number of 40 participants. The route excitin...

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Die Rovos Rail Luxuszugreise von Pretoria nach Kapstadt bietet eine gut organisierte Gruppenerfahrung mit einer maximalen Teilnehmerzahl von 40 Personen. Die Route führt spannend durch historische Städte wie Kimberley, und der Besuch des Big Hole vertieft die kulturellen Einblicke. Das Tempo der Reise ermöglicht es, sowohl die exquisiten Speisen an Bord zu genießen als auch an den geplanten Exkursionen teilzunehmen, ohne dass es zu Hektik kommt.

Lars N.

The Rovos Rail luxury train journey through South Africa is a clear, comfortable experience. The level of difficulty is to be considered advanced, but without p...

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Die Rovos Rail Luxuszugreise durch Südafrika ist eine klare, komfortable Erfahrung. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad ist als fortgeschritten einzustufen, jedoch ohne physische Herausforderungen, da größtenteils im Zug verbracht wird. Die Abfahrten vom privaten Bahnhof in Capital Park und die Besuche der historischen Städte wie Kimberley und Matjiesfontein sind gut strukturiert. Die fünftägige Reise ermöglicht dabei regelmäßige Exkursionen, etwa zum Big Hole, ohne dabei Überanstrengung zu verursachen, was den Genuss der Landschaften unterstützt.

FAQS

What cabins are available on the Rovos Rail luxury train journey South Africa?

On this luxury train journey Africa, you can choose between three categories: the Pullman, the Deluxe, and the Royal cabin - each with its own comfort and en-suite bathroom.

How is the food on board the luxury train?

Excellent: On the train journey South Africa Pretoria Cape Town, you enjoy fine menus, South African wines, and selected beverages, served in the elegant dining car.

Rovos Rail luxury train journey through South Africa

Rovos Rail luxury train journey: Pretoria - Cape Town

Key Highlights of the Trip

Capital Park - Kimberley: Start of the luxury train journey

Kimberley - Big Hole & Diamond Museum

Matjiesfontein - Karoo to Cape Town