Observe African wildlife from luxury train carriages.

Safari used to be understood as a "hunting trip in Africa," but now the "hunting" has transformed into a journey of observing animals in their natural habitat. When mentioning safari, tourists often think of sitting in windowless vehicles, traversing hot, dusty savannas and grasslands.

Since 1989, Rovos has been taking its customers across the southern African continent on trains that have been renovated both inside and out in a luxurious style. On each journey from point A to point B, passengers can relax, admire the scenery along the way, and feel the classic atmosphere emanating from the brown leather seats and wooden decorations such as the tables, carriage sides, and ceilings. Many tour packages are available, ranging from two days to a month, covering multiple destinations.

The trains, powered by diesel, steam, or electric engines, are fully equipped with locomotives, staff cars, sleeping quarters, bars, restaurants, kitchens, and special carriages with large windows for easy viewing of the surroundings. With a maximum capacity of 72 passengers in 36 comfortable sleeping quarters, the Rovos trains regularly roll along the tracks, traversing wilderness areas and connecting to major cities.

The Deluxe Suite on the ship, spanning 40 square meters, offers a comfortable space for two passengers with a large bed, armchair, work desk, and luxurious wood-paneled furnishings. While many things on board have been updated, the classic-style bathroom has been retained, with only the fixtures replaced.

The Royal Suite, which occupies half the train car, features a private bathroom, a Victorian-style bathtub, and classic Edwardian design.

If you choose the 3-day Durban Safari itinerary, you will travel between Pretoria and Durban in South Africa, experiencing the world of wildebeest, impallas, and giraffes as the train slowly passes through biosphere reserves. In addition, you can disembark to visit interesting destinations around the station for a short time to learn about the history, culture, art, and crafts of the local people.

In particular, a journey through the vast 8,000-hectare savanna of the Nambiti Biosphere Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) will allow visitors to encounter more than 40 species of African animals such as giraffes, hippos, zebras, and of course, the Big Five – the group of five large mammals including leopards, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants.

Golf enthusiasts can opt for the 9-day African Golf Collage tour, spanning from Pretoria to Cape Town. Even if your partner isn't a golfer, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy and experience Africa perfectly, such as exploring Kruger or Hluhluwe National Parks and tasting wines at renowned South African wineries. Golfers will surely be pleased with the numerous courses stretching from north to south across the country, including Leopard Creek in Kruger, Durban Country Club, Humewood in Port Elizabeth, Fancourt in Knysna, and Ernie Els Oubaii in George.

On any journey, all meals and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are always available. The dining car is located in a Victorian-style setting, and traditional dishes are prepared by top chefs using fresh ingredients that are regularly replenished on board at each stop. Prices for short journeys (per person/night) start from $1362 USD and for long journeys from $3801 USD. You can find more information on the website http://www.rovos.com/

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