Travelling on the Rovos Rail is partly a luxurious and grand way to cross the continent of Africa and the chance to experience some living history.
All of the carriages are restored rolling stock from a bygone era of rail travel, and the dark wood and period fittings of your cabin will take you back to a time when the journey was as important as the destination.
Whether you are getting to know your fellow passengers in the convivial surroundings of the observation car, or enjoying a sumptuous dinner with the finest silver service, your time on the train will pass all too quickly.
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Photos of Rovos Rail
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Rovos Rail
Tour ideas in Cape Town
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Rovos Rail as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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The Blue Train
Cape Town
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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A journey aboard The Blue Train
A journey aboard The Blue Train
Following a historic route between Pretoria and Cape Town, The Blue Train is one of South Africa’s finest rail journeys. On board, you can experience fine dining, relax in your own private suite and take in mountain views from the Observation Car.
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Cape Town City Tour
Cape Town City Tour
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Your tour will include visits to the Castle of Good Hope, the Parliament Buildings and Bo-Kaap, plus of course the iconic Table Mountain.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ![Path in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden]()
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden occupies a large swathe of beautiful land on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. It houses a huge collection of indigenous flora, such as heathery fynbos, flowering proteas and dramatically coloured strelitzias.
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Cape Town and nearby places
- Constantia 8 miles away
- The Cape Peninsula 24 miles away
- Stellenbosch 25 miles away
- The Winelands 33 miles away
- Paarl 34 miles away
- Franschhoek 41 miles away
- The Whale Coast 59 miles away
- Hermanus 59 miles away
- Langebaan 62 miles away
- De Kelders 70 miles away