Beautifully appointed carriages - simple but elegant cuisine

An aspect that sets Rovos Rail apart is the superb collection of rebuilt coaches that offer world class comfort and style.

Rovos Rail boasts a superb collection of rebuilt coaches that contain the most spacious train suites in the world , offering every modern convenience in world-class comfort and style. 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.

The Royal Suites
The spacious and elegant Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage measure 16 square metres in size (172 square feet) with its own private lounge area and full en- suite bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower, combining original fittings with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Deluxe Suites
The Deluxe Suites (11 square metres/118 square feet), restored with the same care as the Royal suites, also accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

Deluxe Twin Suite    Deluxe Double Suite
The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing desk and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages or the passenger's choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.

Superb Cuisine, Simple and Elegant
When you are catering for a full complement of 72 guests within the limited space of a train kitchen car, achieving a standard that rivals that of a top class restaurant is a serious challenge. An enthusiastic team of chefs is responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests every need is catered for, while considerable thought and meticulous planning goes into making up the menus. Unlike many great trains of the world, travellers are on aboard the Pride of Africa for several days at a time, requiring a much wider selection of meals.

There is an accent on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a speciality. Every morning there's a full breakfast with dishes cooked to order. A selelcton of cold meats, croissants, pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals and preserves make up a tempting breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner include a starter and a choice fo fish, meat or vegetarian dishes followed by a tempting dessert, and are complemented by a selection of excellent South African wines.