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- Duration
- 1 day
- Trip type
- Luxury Trains
- Group size
- Private or small-group options available
Overview
Rovos Rail is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury train experiences, offering a graceful return to the golden age of rail travel through Southern Africa. Travellers are welcomed into an atmosphere of polished wood, elegant lounges, fine dining, and attentive service while the landscapes unfold slowly beyond the window.
Journey options range from shorter scenic rail escapes to grand expedition-style routes across deserts, wildlife regions, coastlines, and historic cities. Whether travelling toward Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Dar es Salaam, or across a broader African collage, Rovos Rail is designed for traveller's who want the journey itself to feel as memorable as the destination.
Exact inclusions and exclusions vary by train, route, cabin category, and departure date. Please request the full itinerary for confirmed journey details.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
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The itinerary
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Current journey options include:
Cape Town: 3-night Karoo trail journey
Victoria Falls: 3–4 nights to one of the world’s wonders
Namibia Safari: 11 nights exploring deserts and the Atlantic coast
Dar es Salaam: 15-night epic journey across Southern Africa
African Collage: 12-night journey through landscapes, wildlife, and culture
Luxury train schedules, cabin categories, departure dates, and availability vary by season. Please request the full itinerary and preferred departure month/year for current options.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Luxury train accommodation in the selected cabin category
- Meals served onboard as specified in the confirmed itinerary
- Scheduled onboard services and hospitality
- Selected sightseeing or off-train experiences, where specified
- Services of train staff and local guides, where applicable
Not included
- International and domestic airfare
- Pre- and post-journey accommodation and transfers unless specified
- Travel insurance, passports, and visa fees
- Personal expenses, laundry, spa treatments, and optional services
- Premium beverages unless specifically included
- Gratuities unless otherwise stated
- Optional excursions and cabin upgrades
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the confirmed itinerary
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.