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R O V O S R A I L L U X U R Y
T R A I N
For many visitors to South Africa, there is
no finer way to see the country than on the
popular 48-hour weekly journeys between
Pretoria and Cape Town. This 1600-kilometre
journey is a perfect illustration of South
Africa as a world in one country. Travel the
grasslands of the gold rich Highveld to the
haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo.
Trundle through the spectacular mountain
ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape.
Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City
of South Africa, cradled by the imposing
bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and
Lions Head. Highlights of the north and
southbound routes include a visit to the
historic village of Matjiesfontein. This
authentic perfectly preserved Victorian
Village, which was founded by Mr Logan as a
refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts 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.
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail
has earned an international reputation for
its truly world class travel experiences.
Step aboard the wood panelled coaches -
classics remodelled 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 bygone era, when privileged
travellers experienced the magic and mystery
of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.
The 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 rebuilt
Capital Park Station and locomotive yard,
which is the heart and new headquarters of
this private railway company.
R O V O S R A I L R O U T E S
From 01 October 2008 – 30 September 2009
ROUTE
Pretoria to Cape Town or vice versa
Pretoria to Durban or vice versa
Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Cape Town to George
ROUTE
Pretoria to Swakopmund or vice versa
ROUTE
Pretoria to Dar Es Salaam or vice versa
For detailed schedule of train departures
please visit
www.rovos.com
PLEASE EMAIL US FOR A QUOTATION
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