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Safari used to mean “a safari in Africa” but now “safari” has been transformed into a journey to see wild animals. When mentioning safari, tourists often think of sitting in windowless cars, going through hot and dusty savannas and grasslands.
Since 1989, Rovos has been taking its customers across the southern continent on trains that have been renovated from the inside out in a luxurious style. On each journey from point A to point B, visitors can leisurely admire the scenery on both sides and feel the classic atmosphere emanating from the brown leather seats or wooden decorations such as tables, walls, ceilings. There are many tour packages lasting from 2 days to a month through many destinations.
The trains use diesel, steam or electric locomotives and include engine cars, staff cars, sleeping cars, bars, restaurants, kitchens and special cars with large glass windows for easy observation of the surroundings. With a maximum capacity of 72 passengers in 36 sleeping cars designed with comfort in mind, the Rovos trains still roll regularly on the rails through the wild lands and connect to major cities every day.
The 40m2 Deluxe Suite cabin on the train is a comfortable space for 2 passengers with a large bed, armchair, desk and luxurious wooden interior. While many things on the train have been renewed, the classic bathroom has been retained, only the items inside have been replaced.
The Royal Suite takes up half the carriage and features a private bathroom, Victorian bath and classic Edwardian design.
If you choose the 3-day Durban Safari, you will travel between Pretoria and Durban in South Africa, experiencing the world of wildebeest, impalla, giraffe as the train slowly passes through the biosphere reserves. In addition, you will be able to get off the train to visit attractive destinations around the station for a short time to learn about the history or culture, art and crafts of the indigenous people.
Especially on the journey through the 8,000-hectare savanna of the Nambiti Biosphere Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), visitors will be able to encounter more than 40 typical African animals such as giraffes, hippos, zebras and of course the Big Five - a group of 5 large animals including leopards, lions, buffalos, rhinos and elephants.
Golf lovers can choose the 9-day African Golf Collage tour from Pretoria to Cape Town. If your other half does not play golf, there are still activities suitable for each passenger to enjoy and feel Africa perfectly such as exploring Kruger or Hluhluwe National Park, enjoying wine at famous wineries in South Africa. Golfers will certainly be satisfied with the golf courses stretching from north to south of the country such as Leopard Creek in Kruger, Durban Country Club, Humewood in Port Elizabeth, Fancourt in Knysna & Ernie Els Oubaii in George.
On any journey, all meals and drinks, including alcoholic drinks, are available. The dining car is set in a Victorian-style space and traditional dishes are prepared by top chefs with fresh ingredients regularly added to the train at each stop. Prices for short journeys (per person/night) start from 1362usd and long journeys from 3801usd. You can find more information at http://www.rovos.com/
