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Rovos Rail 'Pride of Africa' vs The Blue Train

Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.

Rovos Rail 'Pride of Africa'

railtour suisse

The Blue Train

Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys)

Duration20 days
From price$27,113
Price per day$1,356
Guiding3 German-speaking tour guides and a German-speaking doctor on board (exclusive charter departure); Rovos Rail's own departures run in English (enquire for 2026 English-language dates)24-hour steward service
CountriesTanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South AfricaSouth Africa
Named trainsRovos Rail 'Pride of Africa'The Blue Train
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