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Rovos Rail - Rail Journeys in Southern Africa

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Experience the extravagant elegance of rail travel on Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, combining the opulence of pre-war travel with subtle modern innovations.  Rovos Rail has two trains of 20 painstakingly restored coaches.  Each train can accommodate up to 72 passengers. 

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ROUTES
Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa: 
'The Pride of Africa' on Safari - Pretoria to Durban
Cape Town to Pretoria, via Kimberley and Matjiesfontein or vice versa
The Picturesque Garden Route - Cape Town to George/Knysna 
Nostalgic Expedition to Victoria Falls - Pretoria to Victoria Falls
 
In addition, Rovos offers the following 'once a year' journeys: 
Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam in 13 days
'The Pride of Africa' in Namibia - Pretoria to Swakopmund
An African Collage - Pretoria to Cape Town on 8 days

FACILITIES
There are two exquisitely restored dining cars serving first class food and wines. 

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Accommodation on board is of the highest standard.  The coaches have been lovingly restored to their former glory with fine attention to detail.  Use of traditional furnishings and period decor, with exquisite craftsmanship evident in fine wood panelling has ensured that the atmosphere of elegance and grandeur is maintained. 

Each suite on Rovos Rail accommodates two people (twin or double beds), and has a private lounge area, en suite bathroom, air-conditioning and a bar fridge filled with refreshments.  The suites offer guests the space to relax in privacy and the opportunity to travel in comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard.  The spacious and elegant Royal Suites each takes up half a carriage.  Deluxe Suites are smaller but equally luxurious.  Room service is available 24 hours a day. 

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