Rovos Rail

1989Pretoria hub

CountrySouth Africa

Year Opened1989

RoutePretoria hub

About Rovos Rail

Called the Pride of Africa. Operates restored vintage coaches. Offers routes to Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and Dar es Salaam. The 15-day Cape to Cairo journey is one of the longest luxury train routes. Uses refurbished vintage rolling stock.

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