For the epitome in luxury travel, why not consider taking a classic train journey across South Africa’s beautiful countryside as part of your holiday plans.

The combination of superb accommodation, fine dining, and outstanding service, not to mention the opportunity to relax and enjoy the splendid scenery as it rolls slowly past your window, will make this an unforgettable experience, and a memory to treasure for a lifetime. 

Take an overnight journey between Cape Town and Pretoria on the famous Blue Train, and enter into a world of grace and elegance.  Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving 5* hotel and its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. 

Or for the more romantic at heart, step into the bygone era aboard the Rovos Rail, and you will soon see why they have truly earned their international reputation as a world-class travel experience. 

 The beautiful wood panelling and period Edwardian features of your luxurious suite, the understated elegance of the Victorian dining cars, and the sumptuous cuisine all combine to create at atmosphere reminiscent of the golden age of rail travel. 

You can read more about the services and routes for each rail train on our Blue Train and Rovos Rail pages, or ask us to plan an itinerary for you including a journey on one of them as part of your trip to South Africa.