How to Book a Trip on South Africa's Rovos Rail Safaris

The Rovos Rail Safaris has provided luxury train travel from Cape Town to Pretoria, South Africa, for the last ten years. The Rovos Rail Safari allows travelers to see Africa's beauty and mystery from luxury suites. Book a unique South African experience.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport and proof of vaccinations
• Computer with Internet access

Book Train Travel on Rovos Rail Safaris

1. Calling Rovos Rail Safaris at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Choose from three different suite types. The Deluxe and Double Deluxe Suites offer passengers a lounge area and private bath for maximum comfort. The Royal Suite adds some elegant touches to the amenities of the Deluxe, including a Victorian bath and larger lounge area.

3. Customize your Rovos Rail Safaris trip with seasonal runs to Victoria Falls and Dar es Salaam. Advanced notice and additional fare are necessary for these trips but the scenery and experience make it worth the cost.

4. Prepare to spend a pretty penny. A 3-day, 2-night trip from Durban to Pretoria route costs $1,200 per person. The fare includes three daily meals and a comfortable Deluxe Suite.

5. Call Rovos Rail Safaris or a travel agent with experience in South African vacations to book train tickets. Travelers can use the Web site to make provisional bookings but should always call to confirm reservations.

Ride the Rails on Rovos Rail Safaris

6. Escape from the hurried lifestyle of the city. Passenger suites don't offer any televisions, radios or newspapers. Travelers can escape from the problems of the world aboard Rovos.

7. Adjust quickly to the luxurious accommodations of the Rovos Rail Safaris. With a 3-day trip between Pretoria and Capetown, passengers can take advantage of the train's comfortable lounge car and choose from a variety of dining delights.

Learn the Rules on Rovos Rail Safaris

8. Save money by solidifying your Rovos Rail Safari plans before booking. Travelers who change their reservations have to pay a $25 fee per adjustment.

9. Collect all of your travel documents before boarding the Rovos Rail Safari train. The train staff will check passengers for passports, visas and vaccination certificates.

10. Economize while packing for your Rovos Rail Safari trip. Passengers are limited to 12 kg of checked luggage.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, check which prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.