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Namibia Safari aboard Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa

The highlights.

NEW for 2024: Itinerary is now 12 days. Running times have been tweaked, and visits to Kolmanskop and Lüdertiz, known for its museum, architecture and coastal wildlife, have been added.

Other key highlights include:

• Nine nights aboard the Pride of Africa, one of the world’s finest luxury trains;
• The Big Hole in Kimberley, site of one of the world’s most famous diamond rushes;
• Visit the Fish River Canyon, second largest canyon in the world;
• Tour of Windhoek, a cosmopolitan city with a strong German influence;
• Game drives and overnight at Mokuti Lodge , located in the game-rich Etosha National Park;
• Overnight stay at the world-famous Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert surrounded by massive red sand dunes;
• Visit to a cheetah conservation center;
• All accommodations, meals, alcohol (on board) and off-train excursions included.

The 12-day Namibia Safari is an unforgettable 1,500 mile (3,400 km) trek through one of the earth’s most interesting and alien landscapes, all aboard Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa luxury train.

Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, center of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes, where there is an opportunity to savor the 1870s atmosphere of the mine village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon – second in size to the Grand Canyon – and Garas Park with its Quiver Tree Forest.

Continue across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital for a tour; Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavor. Next, take a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay, followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park .

On the last morning, the train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay – an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey.

Imagine a country so vast and sparsely populated that it’s possible to find places devoid of everything: plants, animals, people, rocks: just endless miles of wind-swept sand.

Namibia is much more. Namib-Naukluft, Africa’s largest game park, is home to Sossusvlei’s brilliant red dunes. Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s largest, both in terms of its size and in its plethora of different kinds of animals.

And there’s no finer way to explore this desert land then by luxury train.

As the former German Southwest Africa, Namibia retains much of its colonial heritage—it’s also well-known for its great lager beers.

IRT Report: IRT’s Angela Walker and Rachel Hardy loved their time on Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa . Click here for part one of their report on the train ,  here for part two .

Countries Visited

• South Africa

Day 1: Depart Pretoria

Gather at Rovos Rail’s private Capital Park station in Pretoria. Board the Pride of Africa for a late morning departure. Settle into your private cabin, and enjoy lunch and dinner on board as the train travels south toward the goldfields of the Witwatersrand.

Day 2: Kimberley

Arrive in Kimberley this morning. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. Enjoy a tour of the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.

Back on the train, lunch is served as you travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system. Afternoon tea and dinner are served on board.

Day 3: Upington & the Orange River

After breakfast, disembark for a walking tour of Upington, oasis town on the Orange River, surrounded by the Kalahari Desert and famous for its wine. Next, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Orange River.

Back on board, lunch is served and Namibian border formalities will take place. Dinner is served en route to Holoog.

Day 4: Fish River Canyon

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and lunch on the train this morning. This afternoon, explore the gigantic Fish River Canyon, largest canyon in Africa. The vast rocky landscape breaks up into a series of spectacular cliffs. Its size is impressive: 100 miles (161 km) long, up to 17 miles (27 km) wide and 1,800 feet (550 m) at its deepest.

Return to the train for dinner on board.

Day 5: Kolmanskop & Luderitz

After breakfast, transfer to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, followed by lunch in Lüderitz. Lüderitz is known for its museum, colonial architecture and wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. Look out for the illusive legendary horses rumored to roam the Namib.

Return to the train for dinner.

Day 6: Keetmanshoop & Garas Park

After breakfast, visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park, home to the famous Quiver Trees, and roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. The prehistoric trees have forked branches that reach up to 16 feet (5 meters) making for great photographic opportunities.

Return to the train for a relaxing day on board. Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner as the train rolls onward.

Day 7: Sossusvlei

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your short flight to Sossusvlei.

After check-in and lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon desert drive followed by a bush dinner after sunset.

Day 8: Sossusvlei & Windhoek

Enjoy an early morning desert drive with breakfast in the vlei (dry marsh).  The dunes of the Namib were created by sand carried by the wind from the coast. The sand here is over 5-million years old and is red due to its iron-oxide content. As the light changes during the day, so does the appearance of the dunes’ characteristic color, allowing for interesting photographs at any time. The wind in the Sossusvlei area blows from all directions causing the sand to form a star shape with multiple arms, hence the name “star dunes.”

Depart Sossusvlei on the one-hour flight back to Windhoek. Have lunch at Windhoek Country Club, followed by a city tour. Visit the Trans-Namib Transport Museum, the Independence Memorial Museum, the Evangelical Lutheran Church — a striking landmark in the city — and the Namibia Craft Centre.

Rejoin the train early evening for dinner.

Day 9: Cheetah Conservation Project

After a leisurely morning onboard the train, visit a cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo this afternoon.

Founded in Namibia in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild.

After, return to the train for dinner.

Day 10: Etosha National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Mokuti Lodge in Etosha National Park , home to 114 mammal species, including the rare and endangered black rhino and black-faced impala. Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 11: Etosha National Park

Early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park, where blue wildebeest, mountain and plains zebra, giraffe, hyena, lion, cheetah, leopard as well as 340 species of birds may be spotted. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out.

Transfer to Tsumeb station where the Pride of Africa  awaits. Lunch and afternoon tea are served as the train travels southwest towards the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a 1920s-themed dinner on board this evening.

Day 12: Walvis Bay

Enjoy breakfast as the train traverses the Namib Desert. Midday arrival at journey’s end, Walvis Bay.

Day 1: Depart Walvis Bay

Depart Walvis Bay aboard Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa late afternoon and settle into your private cabin. Enjoy lunch on board as the train travels east across the Namib Desert. Afternoon tea and dinner on board while traveling across the Namib Desert towards Otjiwarongo.

Day 2: Cheetah Conservation Project

After breakfast, visit a cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo this afternoon.

After, return to the train for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.

Day 3: Etosha National Park

Day 4: etosha national park.

Early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park, where blue wildebeest, mountain and plains zebra, giraffe, hyena, lion, cheetah, leopard as well as 340 species of birds may be spotted. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out.  Rejoin the  Pride of Africa  at Tsumeb station for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on board.

Day 5: Sossusvlei

After breakfast, disembark the train in Windhoek, where you will board a light aircraft for the short scenic flight to Sossusvlei. After check-in and lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon desert drive followed by a bush dinner after sunset.

Day 6: Sossusvlei & Windhoek

Day 7: keetmanshoop & garas park.

After a leisurely breakfast and lunch, visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park, home to the famous Quiver Trees, and roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. The prehistoric trees have forked branches that reach up to 16 feet (5 meters) making for great photographic opportunities.

Return to the train for afternoon tea and dinner as the train rolls onward.

Day 8: Luderitz & Kolmanskop

Day 9: fish river canyon.

After breakfast, explore the gigantic Fish River Canyon, largest canyon in Africa. The vast rocky landscape breaks up into a series of spectacular cliffs. Its size is impressive: 100 miles (161 km) long, up to 17 miles (27 km) wide and 1,800 feet (550 m) at its deepest.

Return to the train for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. Border formalities will be conducted on arrival in South Africa.

Day 10: Upington & the Orange River

Re-board the train for lunch, tea, and dinner.

Day 11: Kimberley

Breakfast on board, followed by a morning tour of Kimberley. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. Tour the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum before returning to the train for lunch and tea. Enjoy a 1920s-themed dinner on board this evening.

Day 12: Pretoria

Enjoy breakfast as the train continues to travel northeast through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand via Krugersdorp, Germiston and Johannesburg. Arrive at Rovos Rail’s private Capital Park station in Pretoria midday.

Dates & Prices

November 15 - 26 *

*This departure runs Walvis Bay to Pretoria.

NEW for 2024:  Itinerary will be lengthened to 12 days.  Click here for details of Pretoria-Walvis Bay itinerary ;  here for Walvis Bay-Pretoria itinerary .

Running times have been tweaked, and visits to Kolmanskop and Lüdertiz, known for its museum, architecture and coastal wildlife, have been added.

Royal Suites are not available on the following 2024 departures: March 15-26, May 17-28, and November 15-26.

• Prices are per person
• Tour priced in South African Rand (ZAR). For approximate exchange rates, visit  http://www.xe.com .

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Rovos Rail: Namibia Safari

A luxury rail journey, • etosha national park • fish river canyon • garas park • sossusvlei • walvis bay.

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Introduction

Journey from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west.

Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes to savour the 1870s atmosphere of the mining village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon and Garas Park with its quiver-tree forest. Continue across the beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital Windhoek a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour.

Then it’s a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park, ending in Walvis Bay.

The Train: Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.

Pullman Suite: Used on short journeys, cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.

Deluxe Suite: Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.

Royal Suite: Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.

Day 1 : Pretoria

Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel south towards the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train. Lunch is served in the dining cars followed up by afternoon tea and dinner.

Day 2 : Kimberley

Arrive in Kimberley and visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Museum. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. Return to the train for lunch where the observation car will be leading the train until after tea. Travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over million of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system.

Day 3 : Upington & the Orange River

This afternoon disembark the train for a walking tour of Upington with a sundowner cruise on the Orange River. The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa (2432km). It rises in the Drakensberg Mountains in Lesotho and flows westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean, forming part of the borders between South Africa and Lesotho and South Africa and Namibia. Attorney General of the Cape, Sir Thomas Upington was principally responsible for liquidating the business activities of Orange River pirates and capturing their leader, Klaas Lucas. When the desperadoes were finally chased away in 1884, the town was founded on the banks of the Orange River and named in his honour.

Day 4 : Fish River Canyon

After lunch, board vehicles for the one-hour drive to the Fish River Canyon. The Fish River rises in the centre of the country before flowing south into the Orange River on Namibia’s border with South Africa. It has formed the great Fish River Canyon – the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere and probably only second to Arizona’s Grand Canyon in terms of size. The vast rocky landscape breaks up into a series of spectacular cliffs. Its size is impressive 161km long, up to 27km wide and almost 550m at its deepest.

Day 5 : Kolmanskop & Luderitz

Take a one hour transfer drive to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, followed by lunch in Lüderitz. Lüderitz is known for its museum, colonial architecture and wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. Look out for the illusive legendary horses rumoured to roam the Namib. Return to the train. Depart for Keetmanshoop. The observation car will be leading the train until after dinner.

Day 6 : Keetmanshoop & Garas Park

After breakfast, visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park (Quiver Trees), home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. The prehistoric trees have forked branches that reach up to 5m making for great photographic opportunities. Return to the train for lunch. Depart for Mariental and enjoy dinner en route to Rehoboth

Day 7 : Sossusvlei

This morning pack a small overnight bag for the stay at Sossusvlei. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft one-hour flight to a Sossusvlei lodge and check in. The dunes of the Namib Desert were created by sand carried by the wind from the coast of Namibia. The sand here is over five million years old and is red in colour due to its iron-oxide content. As the light changes during the day, so does the appearance of the dunes’ characteristic colour allowing for interesting photographs at any time. The wind in the Sossusvlei area blows from all directions causing the sand to form a star shape with multiple arms, hence the name “star dunes”. This afternoon enjoy a desert drive and bush dinner after sunset. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 8 : Sossusvlei & Windhoek

Enjoy an early morning desert drive with breakfast in the vlei. Transfer by light aircraft to Windhoek, where lunch will be taken at Windhoek Country Club, followed by a city tour. Windhoek is an attractive city surrounded by clusters of hills and the impressive Auas and Eros Mountains. The Trans-Namib Transport Museum outlines Namibian transport history, particularly that of the railway. The Independence Memorial Museum focuses on the anti-colonial resistance and the national liberation struggle of Namibia. Back on board the train, depart for Kranzberg and enjoy dinner.

Day 9 : Cheetah Conservation Project

After lunch, transfer to the cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo. Founded in Namibia in 1990, the CCF is dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild.

Day 10 : Etosha National Park

This morning pack an overnight bag for your stay in Etosha. After breakfast transfer (one hour) to you Etosha lodge for overnight. Etosha National Park (22270km2) offers great game viewing with many species of mammals, birds and reptiles. It gets its name from the Etosha pan (4760km2), which almost entirely lies within the park. Etosha is a large salt pan forming part of the Kalahari basin and means ‘Great White Place’. Enjoy an afternoon’s game drive to spot the prolific wildlife, often around the waterholes, before enjoying dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 11 : Etosha National Park

Take an early morning game drive in the park while the wildlife are still active. Have a late breakfast at the lodge and transfer to Tsumeb Station to rejoin the train. The afternoon the train travels southwest towards the Atlantic Ocean as you enjoy a “1920’s” themed dinner.

Day 12 : Walvis Bay

Breakfast is served as you traverse the Namib Desert towards Walvis Bay. The Namib stretches for more than 2000km along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia and South Africa. The geology consists of sand seas near the coast while gravel plains and scattered mountain outcrops occur further inland. The name is of Khoekhoegowab origin and means “vast place”. Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for roughly 55-80 million years, the Namib may be the oldest desert in the world. Your Rovos Rail journey ends on arrival in Walvis Bay at midday.

Itinerary also operates in reverse

Pricing (per person), NZD

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Free Nights & Flights!

Book the 13 November 2024 departure and enjoy two nights’ free accommodation in Walvis Bay and a flight to/from your departure/arrival point in Namibia. Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking.

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• All meals (B, L, D) during your trip
• Afternoon tea onboard most days
• All beverages onboard unless otherwise mentioned
• Water, coffee/tea, and breakfast juices at your accommodations off-train
• Shared fixed-wing flights to/from Sossusvlei
• Shared guided excursions as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees as per the itinerary
• Room service and limited laundry onboard

Not Included

• International sparkling wine onboard
• All other off-train beverages

Recommended USD $10 to $20 per person per night

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• Long journeys are not recommended for children 12 and under
• Included excursions are subject to change based on the achieved train schedule
• Formal attire is required at dinner most evenings

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Luxury Namibia Journey

7  days, 2  countries, luxury fly option + transfers included, meals + drinks (local brands only) included, scheduled activities (see itinerary).

Visiting: Southern Africa > Windhoek > Sossusvlei > Twyfelfontein > Damaraland

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This exciting 7-day journey allows you to explore the vast country of Namibia with its very different landscapes and activities by flying into the different regions. From Sossusvlei where you can enjoy the iconic dunes, to Damaraland with its rugged, rocky landscape and finally onto the Skeleton Coast with its desolate coastline.

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From Windhoek Airport you take a scheduled charter flight to Sossusvlei followed by the road transfer to your lodge Little...

Staying at Wilderness Little Kulala

From Windhoek Airport you take a scheduled charter flight to Sossusvlei followed by the road transfer to your lodge Little Kulala. You will spend 2 nights at the camp including your meals and set activities. You can chat to your guide and the camp manager to set your days, your choice of excursion ranges from Sossusvlei and Sesriem visits, guided walks, nature drives, guided quad biking and scenic sundowners. Climb the 300-metre dunes and marvel at the famed Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site. See the desert come alive and decompress from the business of daily life.

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Twyfelfontein

You depart Sossusvlei by light aircraft via Swakopmund to Damaraland where you will spend two nights at the Damaraland Camp....

Staying at Wilderness Damaraland Camp

You depart Sossusvlei by light aircraft via Swakopmund to Damaraland where you will spend two nights at the Damaraland Camp. Activities included here are day and night game drives, guided nature walks, stargazing and an excursion to Twyfelfontein and cultural visits. The Huab River Valley, one of Namibia’s most dramatic wilderness areas, forms the backdrop to Damaraland Camp. As the sun sets, stark plains and ancient mountains turn from rust to purple. This is a time-etched land full of geological wonders and fascinating desert-adapted wildlife. You might spot some of the desert adapted elephants, and experience some incredible community interactions.

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Staying at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Departing Damaraland, you head to the Kunene Region by light aircraft. You will spend the next two nights at the Hoanib Skeleton Coast. Activities on offer here are weather dependent, but include game drives, star gazing, nature drives, guided nature walks, day excursions to Mudorib springs or the Eastern Hoanib area. Explore the landscape of high dunes and rocky mountains.  Amongst the dry riverbeds, look out for elephants, oryx, giraffes, and even lions and elusive brown hyena. At night, the impossibly starry night skies will amaze you.

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Your final day includes flying back to Windhoek Airport via Damaraland with your last opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery...

Your final day includes flying back to Windhoek Airport via Damaraland with your last opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery en route. Your journey ends at the airport where you can connect to your flight home or to your next destination.

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FAQs about Luxury Namibia Journey

• A safari in Namibia is best done between July and October, when temperatures are just above 20°C and the chance of rain is low. This is also the best time for wildlife viewing, making it peak travel season.
• Blue wildebeest 
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• There are different rails and journeys and the wildlife can vary depending on which railway you choose to travel.
• The length of a rail safari will depend on which rail you choose to travel. On average, rail safaris are usually around 10 days.

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Visit Joe's Beerhouse

• Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, is located roughly in the country's centre.
• It is located about 400 miles (650 kilometres) north of the Orange River and 760 miles (1,225 kilometres) north of Cape Town.
• Safari lodges have guest rooms similar to a hotel with en-suite bathrooms. They are comfortably furnished with facilities normally associated with a hotel rooms, except your rooms are normally set in beautiful wilderness settings, with nature and wildlife around.
• Tented lodges have rooms which are tents on a platform and with a roof and also have en-suite facilities with showers, flush toilets and hot water. Basically all the amenities of a hotel room, except canvas walls and roof.
• The boutique lodges and camps can be very stylish and smart in terms of design and decor, often with very spacious rooms and even going so far in some cases as having plunge pools for each room.
• Eco-camps and smaller tented camps have insect-proof tents with en-suite facilities including a safari shower and flush toilet.  They give a more authentic safari experience but the tents are comfortably furnished with proper beds and you don’t need to bring your own sleeping bag! The emphasis is usually on having excellent guides and great wildlife viewing away from the crowds. Guests often eat together and people travelling alone usually say that they found the atmosphere friendly and enjoyed meeting other like-minded travellers around the campfire in the evening or at dinner.
• The Adventure Camps are a budget option with guests bringing their own sleeping bags and towels. Accommodation is in small dome tented with a mattress on the floor. Each tent has its own nearby cubicle with a flush toilet, safari shower, and wash basin. The Adventure Camps are suitable only for those who don’t mind “real camping” and can put with some degree of “roughing it”. Apart from the accommodation in simple dome tents, the meals and the guiding are the same standards as the higher quality camps and game drives are in 4x4 safari vehicles. For those on a limited budget, the Adventure Camps are a good alternative to the big tourist lodges and minibus tours for those for whom the safari experience is more important than hotel accommodation.
• Before heading out for a Namibia safari , it’s important to receive a few key vaccinations.
• The World Health Organization and Centre for Disease Control recommend the following vaccines. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Yellow Fever and Routine Vaccinations. Source: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/2016/06/which-vaccines-do-you-need-for-namibia/
• June to October is the best time to visit Namibia - wildlife viewing in the dry season is the best in all national parks, especially in Etosha National Park. The newborn animals are also born in summer.

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9 Days Luxury Train Safari This nine-day 3 400-kilometre journey takes the train from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes where there is an opportunity to savour the 1870s atmosphere of the mine village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon – second in size to the Grand Canyon – and Garas Park with its Quiver Tree Forest and the Giant’s Playground. Guests continue across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital for a tour; Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour. Then it’s a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park. On the last morning, the train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay – an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey.

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15h00 Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel south towards the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. (Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30)

09h45 Arrive Kimberley for Big Hole and Diamond Museum. 12h30 Depart for Upington and travel the Karoo semi-desert.

08h00 Optional two-hour walking tour of Upington. 23h00 Arrive at Holoog after border formalities at Nakop

DAY 4 08h00 One-hour transfer to visit the Fish River Canyon. 11h00 Depart for Keetmanshoop. Traverse the Kalahari. 15h00 Visit Garas Park (Quiver Tree Forest/Giant’s Playground).

Day 5 09h00 Arrive in Windhoek for a city tour. 11h00 Depart in light aircraft for 1-hour flight to Sossusvlei Lodge for lunch, desert drive, bush dinner and overnight.

06h00 Sossusvlei drive with breakfast in the vlei. 12h00 Depart Sossusvlei for one-hour flight to Windhoek. 14h00 Depart Windhoek and travel north towards the game-rich Etosha National Park.

09h30 Transfer to a lodge in the Etosha National Park for lunch, game drive and overnight..

Day 8 06h00 Early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park. 13h00 Enjoy lunch on board en route to the Atlantic.

Day 9 07h00 Enjoy breakfast as the train traverses the Namib. 12h30 Arrive at journey’s end in Swakopmund, Namibia.

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Destinations Covered :

Pretoria - Kimberley - Windhoek - Sossusvlei - Etosha National Park

Tour Highlights

• Kimberly; Spend a day at Diamond Mine Museum learning about the diamond
• Upington; discover the city attraction with a walking tour
• Fish River Canyon; admire the gigantic ravine and magnificent landscape
• Garas Park; discover the abundance of Quiver Tree.
• Windhoek; scenic flight to discover the attractions and the sand dunes
• Sossusvlei; one-hour flight exploring the hidden treasures at Namibia desert
• Etosha national park; explore the wilderness with safari tours

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Board the train.

Arrive at your hotel and relax yourself to get ready for the next day

Begin your Rovos Rail tour with your arrival at Station in Pretoria. The train journey through the stunning landscape of Africa allows visitors to explore the hidden gems of the place. Your African safari takes the guests across the wilderness of Namibia, all from the grasslands to the wilderness. The journey will begin with your travel to the south towards the goldfields of the Witwatersrand.

Kimberley - Big Hole

Next day, your train will reach Kimberley Station and you will be collected from there. Begin your tour to the town of Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum. Considered as one of the best open-air museums in the world, this museum is a must visit place in the Northern Cape. The museum is situated right next to the Big Hole and tells an intriguing tale of this part of the country. After your city tour, get back to your train that will depart from Kimberly. Proceed for your overnight journey that will run for Upington travelling across the semi-deserted region of Karoo.

Upington tour

The delicious morning meal will be served on-board at the luxury rail. Reaching the Upington town of Northern Cape, you may head out for a walking tour across the region. Being a part of green Kalahari the Upington can be referred to as the desolate deserts with a harsh landscape. Enjoy a tour around Orange River and discover the beauty of lush landscaped gardens, the tranquil rose beds and some large and graceful trees. All looking out for some adventure and entertainment can pick up the thrilling activity as boating on Orange rover or fishing etc. By the evening you will get back to the train to proceed further towards Holoong after completing all the needed formalities at Nakop border.

Fish River Canyon

Travelling across the scenic vista of Africa, you will reach the southern edge of Namibia. After the morning meals, halt to discover the beauty of Namibia. The day will start with an hour visit to Fish River Canyon that is known to be the largest canyon in Africa. The 800 kilometres long canyon features a gigantic ravine with a magnificent landscape. Get back to the rail and your journey will proceed for Keetmanshoop to reach Kalahari. Depart for an excursion to the Garas Park to discover the habitat of quiver trees and more. The Quiver Tree Forest houses an abundance of the quiver vegetation with an incredible ecological value Ending up the tour of Kalahari, the Rovos rail journey continues to mark its presence at the upcoming destination.

Windhoek, Scenic Flight to Sossusvlei

Another morning of the journey starts with a tempting breakfast before you reach the city of Windhoek for a tour. Discover the glimpse of German art and architecture along with the city that depicts the colonial history of Namibia. There are historical buildings and attraction that exhibits the history of Namibia. Later you will head out for a scenic flight to Sossusvlei where you can explore and admire the beauty of the aerial view of the popular attractions falling there. You can discover the Skeleton Coast, Epupa Falls and the sand dunes. By the afternoon you will be transferred to the lodge for lunch and then drive along the desert of Namibia. You will spend overnight at the lodge followed by bush dinner.

Be ready for a morning drive at Sossusvlei reaching the vlei for tempting breakfast. Later by the afternoon, you will again enjoy the one-hour flight to Windhoek discovering the Sesriem Canyon, the Dune 45 and Elim Dune with the hidden treasures at Namibia desert. Reaching Windhoek, re-board the luxurious Rovos rail and the journey will proceed towards the Etosha National Park. Rest of the day is at leisure and your dinners will be served at the train.

Etosha Safari

With an appetizing morning meal, the day will start transferring you to the deserted land of Namibia, the Etosha National. Reaching your camp, the time is for a leisure break before proceeding for the safari. With the African big four- the elephant, lion, leopard and rhino, Etosha houses some endemic species and abundance of species. You can clearly spot a number of waterholes with the concentrated wilderness. Driving along the wild paths of Etosha enjoy the game drive and by the evening get back to the booked camp for a tempting dinner and an overnight stay.

Etosha national park Safari

Reenergizing yourself with the breakfast, proceed for the morning game drive towards the wildlife reserve at Etosha post your morning meal. The morning game viewing takes you around the waterholes, to over 114 different game species and around 340 bird species. Get back to the camp for your lunch and leisure before the afternoon game drive. The reserve park houses the animals like see elephant, springbok, giraffe, leopard, lion, zebra, and gemsbok. The afternoon boost comes with your transfer to your Rovos Rail where you will be served with all your meals for the day.

Today in the morning, your breakfast will be served at the train. The train will pass through the scenic and deserted region of Namib, reaching the Walvis Bay. The luxurious train journey will come to an end where you can depart for your onward journey.

• --> Accommodation on Full Board Basis
• --> All alcoholic and other beverages
• --> 24-hour full room service and bar facilities
• --> Limited laundry service
• --> Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum
• --> Upington tour
• --> Fish River Canyon
• --> Scenic Flight to Sossusvlei
• --> Game drive at Etosha
• --> Guided excursions (where applicable)
• --> Entrance fees as per itinerary
• --> Government tax
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Rovos Rail – Namibia Safari

Namibia safari on the most luxurious train in the world.

9/10 days • 3400km This journey takes the train from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes where there is an opportunity to savour the 1870s atmosphere of the mining village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon – second in size to the Grand Canyon – and Garas Park with its quiver-tree forest. Guests continue across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital for a tour; Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour. Then it’s a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park. On the last morning, the train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay – an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey. 

Available in reverse.

From 2022, the Namibia Safari will be 9 nights/10 days and includes:

• Cheetah conservation project visit (2022)
• Deadvlei visit
• Etosha game drives and overnight stay
• Fish River Canyon visit
• See the quiver trees at Garas Park
• Traverse the edge of the Kalahari Basin
• Traverse the Karoo
• Traverse the Namib Desert
• Sossusvlei game drives and overnight stay
• View Star Dune 45
• Visit the Trans-Namib Museum
• Upington walking tour (optional)
• Windhoek tour

ROVOS RAIL Rates – one way per person sharing includes:

Accommodation, all meals, all beverages, room service, limited laundry service, guided excursions (where applicable), entrance fees as per itinerary, government tax, Golf Safari & African Collage green fees, carts and halfway house meals, water and tea/coffee.

Excludes: Off-train beverages, international/French Champgne, gratuities, personal expenses, pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers, visa, travel insurance.

Included:  in off train accommodation: Flights as per itinerary, meals, water, tea/coffee and breakfast juices Excluded: from off-train accommodation: All beverages, laundry, personal expenses.

Rates and dates are specific. Departure/Arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. Please confirm with [email protected]

Namibia: Pretoria – Walvis Bay 9 nights from R116 000 Walvis Bay – Pretoria 9 nights from R116 000

Other Rovos Rail Tour options

Pretoria – Cape Town 2 nights from R26 500 Cape Town – Pretoria   2 nights from R26 500

Pretoria – Victoria Falls 3 nights from R36 500 Victoria Falls – Pretoria 3 nights from R36 500

Pretoria – Victoria Falls 4 nights from R 36 500 Victoria Falls – Pretoria 4 nights from R36 500

Pretoria – Durban 2 nights from R26 500 Durban – Pretoria 2 nights from R26 500

Combo Journeys: 01 October 2021 – 30 September 2022

Durban – Victoria Falls Combination 6 nights from R59 850 Victoria Falls – Durban Combination 7 nights from R59 850

Cape Town – Victoria Falls Combination 6 nights from R59 850 Victoria Falls – Cape Town Combination 7 nights from R59 850

Cape Town – Durban Combination 6 nights R50 350 Durban – Cape Town Combination 7 nights R50 350

Collage Pretoria – Cape Town 9 nights from R99 500     Collage Cape Town – Pretoria 10 nights from R99 500

Golf Safari: Pretoria – Pretoria 9 nights from R78 000

Feel free to contact  Katrin ( [email protected] ) for your tour.

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Rovos Rail Namibia (11 Days)

Rovos Rail to Namibia – travel in style on the iconic luxury train, Rovos Rail either to or from Namibia to Pretoria, South Africa . This journey takes the train from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west.

Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, the centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes; where there is an opportunity to savour the 1870s atmosphere of the mining village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon ; second in size to the Grand Canyon; and Garas Park with its quiver-tree forest.

Guests continue across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to a cheetah conservation project and a stop in Namibia’s capital for a tour. Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour.

Then it’s a short flight to Sossusvlei , a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park. On the last morning, the train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay ; an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey.

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Rovos Rail to Namibia Itinerary

Below is the itinerary for the train journey from Pretoria to Namibia. Available in reverse, beginning in Walvis Bay, Namibia to Pretoria, South Africa.

11 am: Depart from Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Travel south via the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Guests may freshen up in their suites; before joining fellow travelers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.

1 pm: Lunch is in the dining cars.

4.30 pm: Tea is in the lounge and observation cars.

7.30 pm: Enjoy dinner in the dining cars.

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars.

9.45 am: Enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Kimberley, the capital of the Northern Cape; is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871.

1 pm: Lunch is in the dining cars. The observation car will be leading the train until after tea. Travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, the volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed; to form what geologists call the Karoo system.

4.30 pm: Tea is in the lounge car and observation car at the front of the train.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars en route to De Aar, an important railway junction.

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars until 10 am.

4 pm: Enjoy a walking tour of Upington with a sun downer cruise on the Orange River. The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa (2432km/1511mi). It rises in the Drakensberg Mountains in Lesotho and flows westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean. It forms part of the borders between South Africa and Lesotho and South Africa and Namibia. Except for Upington, it does not pass through any major cities.

Attorney General of the Cape, Sir Thomas Upington; was principally responsible for liquidating the business activities of all the Orange River pirates. And capturing their leader, Klaas Lucas. When they were finally chased away in 1884; the town was founded on the banks of the Orange River and named in his honor.

4.30 pm: Tea is in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars en route to Ariumsvlei for border formalities with Namibia.

12.30 pm: Lunch is in the dining cars. The train travels along the southern reaches of the Kalahari Basin.

2 pm: Board vehicles for the one hour drive to the Fish River Canyon . The Fish River rises in the center of the country before flowing south into the Orange River on Namibia’s border with South Africa. It has formed the great Fish River Canyon; the largest canyon in the southern hemisphere and probably only second to Arizona’s Grand Canyon in terms of size. The vast rocky landscape breaks up into a series of spectacular cliffs. Its size is impressive: 161km long, up to 27km wide and almost 550m at its deepest.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars en route to Aus.

6 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars until departure.

8 am: Transfer (±60 min) to the ghost town of Kolmanskop followed by lunch in Lüderitz . Lüderitz is known for its museum, colonial architecture and wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. Look out for the illusive legendary horses rumored to roam the Namib.

6 pm: Return to the train. Depart for Keetmanshoop. The observation car will be leading the train until after dinner.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars.

7 am: Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure.

9 am: Visit Keetmanshoop and Garas Park (Quiver Trees), home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. The prehistoric trees have forked branches that reach up to 5m making for great photographic opportunities.

1 pm: Return to the train for lunch. Depart for Mariental.

4.30 pm: Tea in the lounge and observation cars.

7.30 pm: Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Rehoboth

Please pack a small overnight bag for the stay in Sossusvlei. Tog bags will have been placed in your suite for your convenience. See below for inclusions / exclusions.

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars in the dining cars en route to Windhoek.

9 am: Transfer to the airstrip. Depart in a light aircraft for a one hour flight to Sossusvlei . After check-in, enjoy lunch and an afternoon at leisure. The dunes of the Namib were created by sand carried by the wind from the coast. The sand here is over 5-million years old and is red due to its iron-oxide content. As the light changes during the day so do the appearance of the dunes’ characteristic color allowing for interesting photographs at any time. The wind in the Sossusvlei area blows from all directions causing the sand to form a star shape with multiple arms, hence the name “star dunes”.

4.30 pm: Afternoon desert drive and a bush dinner after sunset. Overnight at the lodge.

An early wake-up call with tea and coffee. Enjoy a desert drive with breakfast in the vlei. Return to the lodge to use the facilities, check-out and transfer to the airstrip.

11 am: Depart in a light aircraft for the one hour flight to Windhoek.

1 pm: Lunch at Windhoek Country Club followed by a city tour. Visit the Trans-Namib Transport Museum, the Independence Memorial Museum, the Evangelical Lutheran Church (a striking landmark) and the Namibia Craft Centre in the old Breweries Building. Situated in Namibia’s central highlands, Windhoek is an attractive city surrounded by clusters of hills and the impressive Auas and Eros Mountains. The Trans-Namib Transport Museum outlines Namibian transport history, particularly that of the railway. The Independence Memorial Museum focuses on the anti-colonial resistance and the national liberation struggle of Namibia.

6 pm: Depart for Kranzberg.

7 pm: Breakfast is in the dining cars until 10 am.

12.30 pm: Lunch is in the dining cars.

2.30 pm: Transfer (±60 min) to a cheetah conservation project in Otjiwarongo. Founded in Namibia in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild.

7.30 pm: Dinner is in the dining cars en route to Otavi.

Please pack a small overnight bag for the stay in Etosha. See below for inclusions/exclusions.

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars until 10 am. Transfer to your lodge in Etosha National Park . Check-in and enjoy lunch. Etosha National Park (22 270km²) offers great game viewing. It gets its name from the Etosha pan (4760km2), a large salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin. Etosha means ‘Great White Place’.

3 pm: Afternoon game drive (approximately 3 hours).

7 pm: Dinner at the lodge and overnight.

An early wake-up call with tea and coffee. Enjoy a game drive in the Etosha National Park. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out. Transfer (60 min) to the train at Tsumeb Station.

7.30 pm: Dinner while the train travels southwest towards the Atlantic Ocean.

7 am: Breakfast is in the dining cars until 10 am. Traverse the Namib Desert towards Walvis Bay. The Namib Desert stretches for more than 2000km along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia and South Africa. The name is of Khoekhoegowab origin and means “vast place”. Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for roughly 55-80 million years, the Namib may be the oldest desert in the world. The geology consists of sand seas near the coast while gravel plains and scattered mountain outcrops occur further inland.

12 pm: Arrive at the Rovos Rail Namibia journey’s end in Walvis Bay.

Rovos Rail Namibia Rates and Departure Dates

2024 rovos rail namibia safari rates.

Royal Suite: R258 000 Deluxe Suite: R210 000 Pullman: R165 000

Single Supplement: +50%

2024 Departure dates:

Pretoria to Walvis Bay 2nd – 13th April 2024 30 April – 11th May 2024

Walvis Bay to Pretoria 15th – 26th March 2024 15th – 26th April 2024 17th – 28th May 2024 15th – 26th November 2024

Rovos Rail Namibia Rates Include:

Accommodation, all meals, all beverages on board the train, room service, limited laundry, excursions with a qualified guide (where applicable), entrance fees as per itinerary, government tax. The rates also include the light aircraft flights to / from Sossusvlei and your overnight bag.

All off-train beverages, international/French Champagne, gratuities, personal expenses, visas, travel insurance, pre and post-tour transfers and international flights.

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This Luxurious African Train Trip Takes You From South Africa to Zimbabwe on Vintage Railcars — Here's What It's Like

Rovos Rail has a fleet of six full trains traveling 11 different itineraries throughout Africa.

Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times , and other publications.

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That first morning aboard the Rovos Rail, opening the blinds of my cabin to see nothing but bush as far as the hills on the horizon, is something I will never forget. As thrilling as was the process of boarding, with all of the brass-band-festivity at the company’s Pretoria station in South Africa (complete with sparkling wine and a bevy of resident peacocks swirling around to see us off), it was this sensation of crawling awake — maybe it was the sounds of a wizened old acacia tree scratching by, or the rhythmic shunt of the track that did it — to find that we were fully on safari, on a train, that stayed with me throughout the journey.

Like any good Agatha Christie novel, my trip started at a grand hotel in town, in my case, the Four Seasons Westcliff, in Johannesburg, where we met the suspects or other travelers bound for the train. Sitting on the hotel’s deck overlooking the city's trees, all rusting into gold with the autumn, and spying on elephants at the zoo, the game of guessing at the backstories of your fellow travelers began in earnest. And this is one of my favorite parts of traveling, I must say, the sly way of soft-meeting people, just by being in their company, in a casual but concentrated way, getting to know their behavior, their likes and dislikes and things, before you’ve even properly met.

Lyndie Pavier Photography/Courtesy of Rovos Rail

The next stage, of course, is the introduction at the station in Pretoria, amid the peacocks and Champagne and the hustle and bustle of porters loading our luggage into compartments. Soon after, though, I was utterly lost in the experience of the train itself, in the nostalgically rickety-ness of locomotion, in the feeling of being in a rolling reenactment of "Out of Africa." The tartan upholstery on the couches in the lounge cars and the slightly frilly, chintzy decor make the communal areas feel a bit like gentlemen’s clubs of yore; the daintiness of the dining cars, like something out of a doll house kit or a film set — which is to say, 100 percent my jam.

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Once on board, of course, there is a bit of a frenzy — for me, anyway — to sort of mentally map the train, to walk its length, explore all the nooks and crannies, to get a sense of its movement, the physical and structural narrative of the train, if you will, and how and when each of the vignettes might best be seen, when they might come to life, or fall comfortingly quiet.

The first gathering for aperitifs is always quite fun because of the overwhelming excitement in the air and the sort of brittle energy as people bounce off walls and furniture, having the best time of their lives with the whole trip ahead of them. It is fun to reflect on this moment once we have all learned to sway and dance with the train's rhythm, when the edges of our anticipation have smoothed, and we are all on the same tune.

I watch with growing warmth a family of particularly rigid and cantankerous riders, at first alarmed and angered at every shunt and jostle of the train’s movement, gradually go to jelly over the first couple of days, finally moving through the cars like happy Jamiroquai.

Greg Beadle, Beadle Photo/Courtesy of Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail was started by (and named for) Rohan Vos, who built the first series of cars in 1987 as a personal caravan, with room for an office and a gym, and cabins for his family as they moved around Southern Africa. Financial and transit necessity compelled him to make the train available for paying passengers shortly after and, as the company celebrated its 35th anniversary at the time of my ride, there are six full trains (which can accommodate up to 72 passengers), making 11 different itineraries, spanning 10 countries.

The cars making up each of the trains were mostly built between 1911 and 1938. Though they have been elaborately refurbished and modernized (including USB ports), the vintage romance of train travel is at the heart of the company’s mission.

As Vos’s daughter, who now runs the company, told us as she welcomed us onboard and reminded us of the dress codes, cell phones, and other electronics were not allowed in communal areas, as the idea was to connect with the experience and disconnect from... everything else. (I think it was only me (making videos of the train with my phone) who flagrantly broke the prohibition — everyone else willingly gave themselves over to the spellbinding enchantment of the ride.)

As a personal aside, it seems weird to say, but without cell service, internet, emails, and Instagram, and that constant wave of anxiety and information coming out of them, I realized just how tired I was (always am?), and slept like the dead on the train.

Not that it was all on the train! My journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls made many stops for excursions and activities, including incredible game drives through Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and the cartoon landscape of giant granite boulders in Matobo National Park before rolling into the legitimate wonder of the world that is Victoria Falls.

Once I arrived there, in Livingstone, I traveled across to the Zambia side of the falls and checked into the absolute fantasia that is The Royal Livingstone Hotel, where giraffes walked with me to the gym, and zebras milled about by the pool and looked back at my notes for the trip.

All of them are about the same as this, from the last afternoon aboard the train:

I just want to remember this moment. Reading "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" in the bar car of the Rovos Rail, chugging along toward Vic Falls, drinking a Negroni, snacking on chili biltong in my linen suit and Kim Jones shirt. A life highlight. How does someone get so lucky?

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• A toast to our bartenders

All hail International Wine Day ! In his departure speech, our CEO Rohan often jokes about how seriously we take drinking here at Rovos Rail so we thought we’d pour ourselves a glass of bubbly and tell you a little about the bar staff on board and how they can often be the toast of the train.

Operating a luxury product can come with some tough customers so, as we are not positioned to employ qualified sommeliers, we provide regular bar, wine and cocktail training for our bartenders and ensure they know about our incredible South African offerings. The two-year pandemic gave us pause to revisit our menus and include more local produce wherever possible. In the last decade, it has been wonderful to see young entrepreneurs creating interesting wines, spirits and mixers and, with South Africa being one of the top 10 traditional wine-producing countries in the world, we have a brilliant selection to choose from. See our wine and spirit stories below.

Preparation for each journey begins in our beverage store where a dedicated on-site team pre-packs the stock required on board. This includes wine, brandy, gin, rum, vodka, whisky, spirits, digestifs, grappa, liqueur, beer, cider, non-alcoholic options and mixers. The bartenders check, count and load the stock into cages, which are trolleyed to the train. Then it’s off to the kitchen store where they check out their glassware, swizzle sticks, olives, Maraschino cherries and all the other goodies they need, which are also trolleyed to the train. Once on board, they unload and pack the bars to their liking as it is their domain for the duration of the journey. When the guests arrive, the fun begins.

Out of our whole crew, the bartenders are the most recognised and sought after as they not only serve all the guests but sit up late into the night chatting away with them. They sometimes make long-lasting connections, especially on our long journeys. We’re fortunate that we haven’t had too many raucous parties but there have been many dawns met with strong coffees and Bloody Marys at breakfast.

Our teams work hard and deserve the lovely feedback they regularly receive about their service. During one of our recent video shoots, Tristan – one of our young barmen – happened to be available so we followed him around for a while. Listening to him talk about his passion for South African wine and our selection on board left an impression on us. To see a young man so eager to learn and do his job well, and leverage the education and opportunities received at Rovos Rail, feels hugely rewarding.

So, as it is International Wine Day – and our 35th birthday – let’s raise a glass to our stellar team and all the sommeliers, connoisseurs and winemakers around the world. Cheers!

Stories: Floral Rum , Rum , Vodka , Meerlust , Thelema , Hamilton Russell , Vagabond , Mr Bubbles , Silverthorn , Fable Mountain .

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7 Luxurious Train Trips to Take When You Win The Lottery

Ride in style.

Traveling by train can be a daily necessity for some, while others book train trips in order to see the world in a unique, relaxed way. If you’re lucky enough to be able to afford an extravagant voyage, there are many upscale train expeditions that feature remarkable views, incredible food, and stunning decor. These are seven luxurious train trips to take when you strike it rich.

1. The Rocky Mountaineer

The Rocky Mountaineer has a few different routes to choose from, but the Banff to Vancouver trip is extremely popular, amongst Canadians as well as people from all around the world. Take in mountains, canyons, rivers, and wildlife, all from the comfort of the train. The Gold Leaf Service includes private viewing cars, gourmet meals, and complimentary alcoholic drinks.

2. The Royal Scotsman  

There are many amazing trips offered by Belmond's Royal Scotsman that last between two to seven days, leaving from Edinburgh. The four-night journey to the Scottish Highlands features visits to distilleries and castles across the country. The Royal Scotsman is the only luxury sleeper train in the United Kingdom and hosts a maximum of 36 guests, making it an individual experience.  

3. The Seven Stars in Kyushu  

The Seven Stars in Kyushu is the most luxurious train experience in Japan. The seven carriages boast 14 suites and can hold up to 30 people. The two-day trip sticks around Fukuoka, while the four-day option brings you through southern Japan. The views and the inside of the train itself are breathtaking. The decor features rosewood and maple walls, walnut flooring, shoji paper window coverings, and glass doors with etched flowers and birds.

4. The Maharajas’ Express

The Maharajas' Express in India is a week-long voyage from Delhi to Mumbai. On the trip, you’ll visit Jodhpur, the Taj Mahal, the Ajanta Caves, and the Amer Fort. It’s an expedition emphasizing the biggest attractions in India and educating travelers on the rich cultural history of the country. The opulent and beautiful decor was inspired by the golden days of Raj.

5. The Rovos Rail  

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Immerse yourself in the scenery and wildlife of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Tanzania with Rovos Rail . All of the carriages come with their own private lounge and a full bathroom that has both a Victorian bath and a separate shower. The landscapes you’ll see from the windows of the train are incredible, and with a speed of 60 kilometers or lower, you can always get the perfect shot of your surroundings.

6. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey from London to Venice is an expedition that only lasts one night, yet you’ll still get to experience so much of Europe’s best scenic spots. The train’s menu is delicious, utilizing fresh ingredients bought at stops along the way, including lobsters from Brittany, tomatoes from Provence, and lamb from Mont St Michel. If you love delicious food and great scenery, you’ll love this voyage.  

7. The Trans-Siberian Express

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains’ Trans-Siberian Express is a 15-day trip from Moscow to Vladivostok. Stops include Lake Baikal, Ulaanbaatar, and Yekaterinburg. The popular tour brings you along the shore of the world’s largest freshwater lake. Everything is taken care of for you, with things to do and places to see every day.

These 7 luxury train trips will leave you feeling like royalty. They're priced high, but the luxurious experience of these train trips is unmatched.

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Why Ethiopia? Tribes and Old Testament History, Mysteries, and a Unique Culture. Its alphabet, its own time, is the only country in Africa that has never been a colony. We do not expect 5 * hotels, but we get 5 * service. We are diving into the primitive era, we are renewing ourselves - you will not see this on safari, this is a new insight! But if you want, you can combine it with safari and Zanzibar and the rest of Africa. The best Russian guides, and our 17 years of experience allow us to offer a trip for every taste and interest. And by the way, in May there is a company for the tour Ethiopia + Tanzania.

The unique secrets of Africa It's unusual!

When you get here for the first time, you realize that you imagined everything differently than it really is. In different African countries, there are iconic places known throughout the world. They are included in most of the popular tours to Africa. And those who have visited Africa have seen the main ones. But there are corners that few people know about in wide circles. You will learn about such protected routes in different countries of South, East and West Africa in this section. The section is regularly updated.

Tigers in the wild

Green Kalahari on the Orange River

What hides Kgalagadi

20 unusual ideas on your trip to africa.

• see the bloom in Namaqualand • visit the African Burning Man • take part in a bike tour to the Cape of Good Hope or marathon • catch and cook lobster yourself • drive the wine route • stay in a hotel dome or in the treetops • meet with African sorcerer • go skiing in South Africa • watch the clutch of turtles or see how they hatch and run into the ocean • visit the township and see how Africans live from the inside • spend the night in the open air in the reserve • spend the night in an African village • hear the roar of a black-maned lion in Kalagadi and see the stars of the southern hemisphere • draw, walk with elephants or adopt a baby elephant • travel through Africa by train • conquer the highest mountain in Africa or at least see it • canoeing or snorkeling with seals • see 4 leopards in three days in the Okavango Delta • arrange a quad bike race in the Salt Flats of Magadigadi and see zebra migration • live on a chimpanzee island and catch tiger bass.

A PART OF AFRICA IS IN YOUR HANDS

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