Rovos Rail - Durban
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THE TRAIN
Step aboard the Pride of Africa
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.The trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and newly rebuilt Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and new headquarters of this private railway company.
THE SUITES
World Class Comfort and Style
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 panelling 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. The Deluxe suites (+/-11 sq metres/+/-118 sq feet) also accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower. A third level of accommodation, the Pullman suite is +/-7 square metres (+/-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.
THE COACHES
A Superb Collection of Restored Coaches
Rovos Rail operates two classic 20-coach, 72 berth trains as well as a third 13-coach, 42-berth Edwardian train which is available year round for charter. Each one of these carriages, from kitchen cars to sleeper coaches and guards vans, has its own story. A few dating back to 1911 were constructed in Europe and shipped to South Africa in the first half of the last century. Some carriages have carried royalty, while others have ended up serving as restaurants or lying derelict and forgotten on sidings for decades. These coaches have been collected from the far corners of the country and are now cherished members of the Rovos fleet of 75 carriages. The coaches have been painstakingly rebuilt and the use fine wood panelling, traditional furnishings and period dcor has ensured an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur. Exquisite pillared dining cars are a signature of the Rovos Rail trains. Each one has a proud history and has been meticulously restored from a derelict state. For example Dining Car No 195 Shangani , which was built in 1924, was found parked in a siding in Alberton near Johannesburg before its acquisition by Rohan Vos in 1986. Three of the magnificent teak pillars had been removed and these were faithfully crafted, restoring the Victorian atmosphere. Each of the trains has two 42-seater dining cars to accommodate the maximum complement of 72 passengers in total comfort at one sitting. Each train has a non-smoking Observation Car at the rear of the train, while the coach next to it contains a small smoking lounge. A unique feature of the Observation Cars is the enlarged windows and open-air balconies. At the centre of the train we have, when numbers dictate, a non-smoking Lounge Car, which houses the Gift Shop.
CUISINE & SERVICE
Simple Elegant & Entertaining
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RATES AND REGULAR SCHEDULES
1 OCTOBER 2008 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
DAY ITINERARY DEPART/ARRIVE PULLMAN DELUXE ROYAL
NORTHBOUND
N1 Day 1* Cape Town D:11h00 R9 860 R14 720 R19 490
Day 1 Matjiesfontein - Village Visit A:18h00 D:19h00
Day 2 Kimberley - 'Big Hole' Tour A:14h30 D:16h00
Day 3 Pretoria A:12h00
N2 J'burg & Pretoria City Tour & Accommodation. Available on Request SQ
N3 Day 1* Pretoria D:10h00 R10 950 R16 590 R21 900
Day 2 Day on board
Day 3 Victoria Falls A: 17h00
SOUTHBOUND
S1 Day 1* Victoria Falls D:10h00 R10 950 R16 590 R21 900
Day 2 Day on board
Day 3 Pretoria A:17h00
S2 J'burg & Pretoria City Tour & Accommodation. Available on Request SQ
S3 Day 1* Pretoria D:15h00 R9 860 R14 720 R19 490
Day 2 Kimberley - 'Big Hole' Tour A:10h00 D:12h30
Day 3 Matjiesfontein - Village Visit A:08h15 D:10h30
Day 3 Cape Town A:18h00
S4 Day 1* Cape Town - off train excursion to Zandvliet for wine tasting at 15h30 D:09h20 R5 250 R7 800 R10 300
Day 2 George
A:09h00
S5 Day 1* George D:13h30 R5 250 R7 800 R10 300
Day 2 Cape Town - off train excursion to KWV Brandy Museum at 11h00
A:17h00
EASTBOUND
E1 Day 1* Pretoria D:10h00 R10 950 R16 590 R21 900
Day 2 Komatipoort D:10h30
Day 2 Mkhaya Reserve in Swaziland - game drive A:15h00 D:18h00
Day 3 Hluhluwe Reserve. Game Drive A:06h00 D:09h30
Day 3
Durban A:18h00
WESTBOUND
W1 Day 1* Durban D:10h00 R10 950 R16 590 R21 900
Day 2 Mkhaya Reserve in Swaziland - game drive D:06h00 D:09h30
Day 2 Komatipoort D:14h00
Day 2 Malelane - Kruger Park game drive & boma dinner A:15h15 D:21h00
Day 3 Pretoria A:15h00
Above Journeys Single Supplement 50%
RATES AND ANNUAL SCHEDULES
OCTOBER 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 2009
Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
14 day 04-17 July 2009
15-28 Aug 2009
26 Sep-9 Oct 2009
20 July-02 Aug 2009
31 Aug-13 Sept 2009
12-15 Oct 2009
US$ 7 800 Pullman
US$ 10 800 Deluxe
US$13 950 Royal US$2 730 Pullman only
US$3 780 Deluxe only
Namibia
Pretoria to Swakopmund Namibia
Swakopmund Namibia to Pretoria 7 day 06-12 May 2009
13-19 May 2009 R25 800 Pullman
R38 750 Deluxe
R52 200 Royal +50% all suites
African Collage
Pretoria to Cape Town via
Malelane/ Durban/ Bloemfontein/
Port Elizabeth/ George 9 day 21-29 May 2009 R30 700 Pullman
R45 900 Deluxe
R62 500 Royal +50% all suites
Golf Safari
Pretoria/Phalaborwa/Hluhluwe/
Durban/Ladysmith/Sun City/Pretoria 9 day 08-16 April 2009
16-24 Sept 2009
02-10 Dec 2009 R28 900 Pullman
R42 500 Deluxe
R56 000 Royal +40% all suites
Southern Africa Air Safari
Pre Air Tour
Air Tour
4 day
13 day
7 Mar, 31 Oct 2009
11 March, 5 Nov 2009
R19 750
R89 500
R8 400 Deluxe
R15 400
DAY, ITINERARY, DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL TIMES
DATES ARE SPECIFIC - PLEASE CHECK DATES TABLE
Prices in South African Rand Prices Per Person Sharing
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