Rovos Rail – Pretoria to Durban

3 days, 2 nights

+- Overview

Join this three-day rail safari and experience the splendour of KwaZulu Natal. Take in the ‘Big 5’ as you explore the diversity of the Nambiti Conservancy, a private bush retreat set in malaria-free bushveld. Situated on an expansive game farm, Spionkop Lodge, is the perfect base for exploring the berg, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Enjoy a battlefields tour with a world class historian.
Ardmore Ceramic Art is a story about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance and song, as well as the spirit of the African imagination, is exerting its influence on the other continents of the world.
On top of all that enjoy the gracious luxury and fine cuisine that is all part of the Rovos Rail experience.

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+- Daily Itinerary
+ - Day 1 Pretoria Drakensberg Escarpment
Arrival

Leave Pretoria this morning, departing from Rovos Rail’s private station, travelling east through the rolling open countryside towards Waterval Boven.  Here the train descends dramatically 8.7 miles down the Drakensberg escarpment through a series of switchbacks and tunnels.

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 2 Nambiti Game Reserve

An early morning wake-up call and set off on a game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve.  Set in 20,000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in Kwa Zulu Natal, the reserve has an incredible biodiversity. Return for a hearty brunch on board as the train travels towards Estcourt.  During the afternoon, enjoy the option of a game drive in Spionkop Game Reserve or embark on a Spionkop battlefield tour accompanied by a historian. Later ‘Sundowners’ overlooking the dam and a traditional braii dinner at Spionkop Lodge.

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 3 Zululand Durban

Breakfast is served as the train descends the escarpment en route to Lion River Station.  Here, you will visit the Ardmore Ceramics Gallery including a dressage display.  At noon the train departs for Pietermartizburg.  Spend the afternoon travelling through Zululand and the beautiful Valley of A Thousand Hills.  Arrive in the early evening in Durban and the termination of the rail journey.

Departure

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

+- Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by your selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

+-Pullman Suite
+ - Pullman Suite

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Pullman suite is +/-7 square meters (+/-76 sq ft) in size and while it includes the identical bathroom to that of the deluxe suites, the bedroom is smaller with a one up one down bunk for twin requirements or a double bed for couples. During the day this can be converted into a comfortable couch.

+-Deluxe Suite
+ - Deluxe Suite Rovos

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Deluxe suites (+/-11 sq metres/+/-118 sq feet) and accommodates two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

+-Royal Suite
+ - Royal Suite

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant, measuring +/-16 sq metres in size (+/-172 sq ft). Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower.

+- Inclusions

Features & Services

Included

  • 2 Nights Accommodations

    We provide you with overnight accommodations for 2 nights on board the train with private en-suite facilities, as described in your selected itinerary.

  • Included Meals

    We provide you with all meals on board the train. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Included Drinks

    We provide you with all alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages on board the train.

  • Daily Transfers

    We cover your transportation by air-conditioned vehicles each day during off-rail excursions.

  • Driver & Guides

    Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.

  • Local Fees & Taxes

    We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.

  • Air conditioning

    Included in your rooms and transportation. Carrying plenty of drinking water is recommended.

Not Included

  • International & Domestic Airfare, Airport Taxes & Fees

    Our price are inclusive of land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare. Airport taxes and security related fees are subject to change with or without notice.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be at awarded your discretion.

  • Hotel & Room Services

    We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary.

  • Personal Items & Services

    Items or services of a personal nature, such as gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Optional tours or excursions

    Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

+- Booking

Dates & Pricing

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

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+-Pullman Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.
+-Deluxe Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.
+-Royal Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.

Booking Details

Departures

Join in Pretoria on selected departure dates below
This 2-night rail journey can also be taken in reverse from Durban to Pretoria, please contact us for departure dates.

Departure 2012

January 27
February 10, 24
March 9, 23
April 6, 20
August 31
September 14, 28