Try Luxury Train Travel For Something Different
South Africa and the rest of Southern Africa offer some of the best scenery, warmest people and exciting travel destination in the world. From fascinating historical sites telling a rich multi dimensional story to big five safari experiences this area offers visitors a wealth of unique travel opportunities. There are many ways to get around and explore the region but luxury train travel has to be the classiest. If you are looking for an unusual way to move around and explore this region then exploring this option will be well worth your while.
An unusual company that is known for its high standards in South Africa and beyond is Rovos rail. Started in 1989 by Rohan Vos (from whose name the company name is derived), they operate from the meticulously restored Capital Park Station. Pretoria, South Africa's capital city is just a short distance away.
Trip lengths vary from long expeditions of 2 weeks right down to 24 hour, with many options in between. Aside from special charter trips a variety of regular routes are run. Departing from Pretoria you can go to Cape Town or Durban; or further afield to Victoria Falls or Swakopmund. From Cape Town you can travel along the picturesque Garden Route to the town of George or even to Tanzania's Dar Es Salaam.
Two luxury trains are operated, each of which can accommodate 72 passengers in luxury and style with plenty of space. Many regard these trains as the most luxurious in the world. The engines used by the company are named after Vos children; Bianca, Brenda, Tiffany and Shaun.
Rolling stock is made up of carefully restored coaches that come from the days when rail travel was done often and in style. A variety of suite sizes is on offer, from 76 sq ft (7m2) up to 172 sq ft (16m2). These suites have the reputation of being the world's most spacious.
Private (en-suite fitted) compartments, stylish dining car, observation car & lounge are just some of the facilities offered on the train. Traditional furnishing and period decor add a touch of class and a memories of a bygone era to the observation and dining cars.
Train travel in Africa has much more to it than meets the eye at first. Far from consisting only of below par facilities and cramped and unpleasant conditions, there is the option of luxury train travel. What a laid back and classy option it is when you contrast it with hectic package tours or noisy, crowded airports.
If you are looking for the most exquisite scenery, warmest people and exciting travel destinations in the world, you definitely need to consider luxury train travel through South Africa. Complete info now in our Rovos African Collage.
