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Rovos Pride of Africa

Luxury vintage train across southern Africa from Pretoria to Cape Town

Illustration of Rovos Pride of Africa

Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa is a luxury train journey operated by Fred. Holidays that carries passengers aboard meticulously restored 1920s Pullman carriages across southern Africa. The flagship route runs from Pretoria to Cape Town, passing through the winelands of the Cape and stopping for escorted visits to the Kimberley Diamond Mine and the perfectly-preserved Victorian village of Matjiesfontein. Travellers sleep and dine aboard the train; all meals, drinks and excursions are included in the fare. The fleet is one of the world's largest private collections of vintage coaches, with wood-panelled interiors and an open-air Observation Car at the rear where guests can watch the landscape unfold. Fred. Holidays offers three cabin comfort levels: Pullman, Deluxe and Royal Suite. Beyond the flagship Pretoria-Cape Town route, Rovos Rail operates various journeys across nine African countries, featuring safaris, golf excursions and visits to destinations such as Victoria Falls. This journey suits luxury-seekers, history enthusiasts drawn to the 1920s-era restored carriages and the museum at Rovos Rail's Pretoria station, and repeat rail travellers looking for a distinct African rail experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the journey duration, precise departure dates and routing (whether you travel the full Pretoria to Cape Town route or a different routing) with Fred. Holidays before booking.

Included

  • All meals, drinks and excursions
  • Escorted visit to Kimberley Diamond Mine
  • Escorted visit to Matjiesfontein
  • Reception with refreshments and sparkling wine before departure
  • Selection of toiletries in cabin, including SPF 30 suncream
  • Choice of minibar contents in cabin

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. All meals, drinks and escorted excursions are included in the fare. Accommodation is in one of three cabin types aboard the train: Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Suite.
What train is used?
Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, consisting of restored original 1920s Pullman carriages. The train features an open-air Observation Car at the rear.
What is included?
All meals, drinks and excursions; cabin toiletries including SPF 30 suncream; minibar contents in your cabin; a reception with refreshments and sparkling wine before departure; and escorted visits to the Kimberley Diamond Mine and the Victorian village of Matjiesfontein.
Does this train operate only between Pretoria and Cape Town?
The flagship route runs from Pretoria to Cape Town, but Rovos Rail operates multiple different journeys across nine African countries, including routes featuring safaris, golf, and visits to Victoria Falls.
Is this tour escorted or independent?
It is escorted. Fred. Holidays includes guided visits to the Kimberley Diamond Mine and Matjiesfontein during the journey.

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