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Rovos Rail

Cape Town, South Africa

Rovos Rail

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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.

OUR RATING: First Class

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  • Royal suite, Rovos Rail, Cape Town
    Royal suite, Rovos Rail, Cape Town
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    Rovos Rail
  • Dining carriage, The Rovos Rail
    Dining carriage, The Rovos Rail
  • Lounge car, Rovos Rail
    Lounge car, Rovos Rail
  • Deluxe cabin, Rovos Rail
    Deluxe cabin, Rovos Rail
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    Rovos Rail
  • The Rovos Rail
    The Rovos Rail
  • Deluxe cabin, Rovos Rail
    Deluxe cabin, Rovos Rail
  • Pullman cabin, Rovos Rail
    Pullman cabin, Rovos Rail
  • Rovos Rail
    Rovos Rail
  • The Rovos Rail
    The Rovos Rail
  • Dining carriage, Rovos Rail
    Dining carriage, 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.

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    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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      The Blue Train with Table Mountain in the distance

      A journey aboard The Blue Train

      A journey aboard The Blue Train

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      Cape Town

      Cape Town city tour

      Cape Town city tour

      Take a guided tour of the “Mother City”. You’ll visit the Castle of Good Hope, the Parliament Buildings, and the brightly painted Bo-Kaap district for a grounding in the city’s history and culture, as well as riding the rotating cable car up to Table Mountain’s summit.

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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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