Pretoria

Rovos Rail (Pretoria)

Name: Rovos Rail (Pretoria)
Address: Pretoria

An English country club on wheels

Travel through South Africa’s epic landscapes in the romantic refinement of the Edwardian era and five-star luxury of today.

You cannot see such breath-taking terrains in as much high comfort and style as Rovos Rail travel. Now with a fleet of four trains restored to their 1920s and 1930s glamour, with mahogany panelling, white-cloth-and-crystal dining cars, silver service, observatory cars, and sumptuous lounges and elegant suites. There are several weekly to annual journeys across South Africa (some to Namibia and Zambia) from which to choose:

There is the iconic 4 day journey between Pretoria and Victoria Falls, one of ten Wonders of The Natural World. Journeying between Pretoria and Durban, with game drives in the Nambiti Conservancy and Spionkop Nature Reserve and an excursion to Ardmore Ceramics near Pietermaritzburg. The Golf Safari Train calls at some of South Africa’s most beautiful golf courses in between game viewing and sightseeing.

For some really extraordinary African locomotive adventures there are annual and tri-annual journeys from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) for fourteen days (6100km) with off-train excursions along the way. There’s also the annual 3400km journey to Swakopmund in Namibia in May for nine days.

Highlights

Off-train excursions and stops scheduled along the different routes

Three classic trains with 39 suites each, taking 72 passengers

One Edwardian train with wooden coaches accommodating 42 passengers in 23 suites

Non smoking lounge car

Two dining cars

Smoking lounge

Observation car

24 hour room sevice

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Places to combine Rovos Rail (Pretoria) with

South Africa

Sheraton Pretoria Hotel

Boasting an ideal location combed with chic luxury, the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel captures the essence of South Africa’s capital city through its personal touches and generous facilities.

Each of the 175 luxurious rooms and suites offer elegant, cream coloured furnishings. The en-suite bathrooms feature wall to wall Italian marble. When it comes to relaxing, there are ample facilities on offer; a health club, gym, sauna, outdoor pool and massage rooms.The hotel doesn’t scrimp when it comes to dining options either, hosting 3 restaurants which offer diverse and sumptuous gastronomy.

Overlook the fascinating history and significant architecture of the capital from the union terrace views and some balconies. Once you step outside this luxury hotel, you will be strategically placed within the heart of major landmarks, exquisite gardens and extensive shopping opportunities.

Pretoria

Castello Di Monte

From entering the tall rustic gates of this luxurious private estate, you will feel yourself stepping back into the 16th century. Castello Di Monte guest house encompasses true elegant Tuscan style with modern amenities situated within a picturesque African setting.

Set in the leafy suburbs of Waterkloof ridge and spanning over 3500 square metres, the guest house is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. Offering spectacular, panoramic views obstructed only by mature olive trees and fragrant lavender bushes.

The dramatic granite staircase, chandeliers, elegant artwork and the antique style furniture add to the extravagance of this guest house. Stay in one of the 9 spacious rooms and submerge into the deep soaking bathtubs before retiring to your 4-poster bed.

Relish in Castello’s tranquil ambiance, which is within close proximity to the city and other various activities on offer.