Rovos Rail: Namibia Safari By World Journeys

A luxury rail journey

Journey from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes to savour the 1870s atmosphere of the mining village. The train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon and Garas Park with its quiver-tree forest. Continue across the beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital Windhoek a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour.

Then it’s a short flight to Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park, ending in Walvis Bay.

**The Train:** Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.

**Pullman/Pullman Gold Suite:** Pullman Suites are used on shorter journeys, while the slightly larger Pullman Gold Suites are used on longer journeys. These cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.

**Deluxe Suite:** Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.

**Royal Suite:** Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.

Rovos Rail: African Collage By World Journeys

Rovos Rail: African Collage By World Journeys

This luxury rail journey encompasses the best of South Africa in style. Golf enthusiasts will delight in playing at a selection of South Africa’s finest courses, while non-golfers opt to instead enjoy excursions exploring the landscapes, history and culture of this fascinating country.

**The Train:** Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.

**Pullman/Pullman Gold Suite:** Pullman Suites are used on shorter journeys, while the slightly larger Pullman Gold Suites are used on longer journeys. These cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.

**Deluxe Suite:** Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.

**Royal Suite:** Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.

Rovos Rail: African Trilogy By World Journeys

A rail journey through Southern Africa

Rovos Rail provides a high quality, yet affordable, rail safari experience for visitors to Southern Africa. This exciting panoramic 16-day sojourn winds its way across Southern Africa from the Indian Ocean in the east to the Atlantic coast in the west.

Starting in Pretoria, descend the escarpment to world-famous Kruger National Park for a game drive. Explore the Kingdom of eSwatini followed by a game drive in Hluhluwe wildlife reserve, and tour Durban and its botanical gardens. Continue through the semi-desert region of the Karoo to Upington and Fish River Canyon. Cross the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to the see the Quiver trees at Garas Park before taking a short flight to Sossusvlei for a lodge stay. Visit Namibia’s lively capital, Windhoek, and a cheetah conservation project before overnighting in game-rich Etosha National Park. Leave the stillness of the Namib Desert for the wild Atlantic coast and journeys end, Walvis Bay.

**The Train:** Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.

**Pullman/Pullman Gold Suite:** Pullman Suites are used on shorter journeys, while the slightly larger Pullman Gold Suites are used on longer journeys. These cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.

**Deluxe Suite:** Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.

**Royal Suite:** Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.

Rovos Rail: The Southern Cross By World Journeys

A luxury rail journey

A panoramic journey between Pretoria and Victoria Falls. Travel across the Drakensberg Mountains to join the Panorama Route with game viewing in Kruger. Tour Maputo, capital of Mozambique, before exploring the mountainous Kingdom of Eswatini. Enjoy a game drive at Kapama and a visit to the Great Zimbabwe Monument. Tour Antelope Park and Matopos, site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave. Continue to Hwange for game viewing before arriving in Victoria Falls for a walking tour of the village and the thunderous falls. End with a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi.

**The Train:** Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.

**Pullman/Pullman Gold Suite:** Pullman Suites are used on shorter journeys, while the slightly larger Pullman Gold Suites are used on longer journeys. These cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.

**Deluxe Suite:** Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.

**Royal Suite:** Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.

The Blue Train By World Journeys

A luxury rail journey

The journey between Pretoria and Cape Town promises some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery the sub-continent has to offer. You’ll travel around the awe-inspiring mountain ranges that dot the continent, through the apparently arid desert landscapes and over untamed savannah grasslands.

**The Train:** Follow in the footsteps of Kings and Presidents who have travelled on this magnificent, moving five-star “hotel-on-wheels”. Enjoy high tea or a pre dinner drink in the elegant lounge car with its large picture windows which flood the carriage with panoramic views of the passing countryside. Should you prefer a more relaxing ambiance, then the club car offers card tables, a small library and a fully-equipped bar – as well as a fine selection of Cuban cigars. The Blue Train serves up only the best of fine dining experiences complimented by a selection of superb South African wines.

Choose from the twin-bedded Deluxe with shower, the double-bedded Deluxe with bath; or the twin or double-bedded Luxury suites, both with baths. All of the suites are transformed from elegant, spacious lounges by day, into sanctuaries of comfort and slumber by night.

South Africa Spectacular By World Journeys

South Africa Spectacular By World Journeys

This stunning itinerary combines the very best of sophisticated Cape Town, with a spectacular safari in world renowned Kruger National Park. Stay four nights at a boutique hotel in Cape Town and then be immersed into the pristine wilderness of the Kruger National Park for four nights, twice-daily safaris, delicious cuisine, wines and sundowner cocktails.

Family South Africa By World Journeys

Family South Africa By World Journeys

This family friendly journey is designed to ensure families see the best of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and Winelands and enjoy a wonderful safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Starting off in Cape Town, widely described as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, you’ll enjoy the city’s picturesque Table Mountain and a combination of historical coastal charm and urbane sophistication. In the Cape Winelands, appreciate the many delightful towns and villages and get a taste of not only stunning wines but farm to table cuisine and rural hospitality at a working farm-hotel.

Finish with a stay at andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, home to all of the Big Five wildlife, but particularly known for its elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as its packs of African wild dog, leopard and cheetah. Tailored with families in mind, the accommodation is geared to family travel, large comfy vehicles on transfers, some family-focus on the sightseeing so that the kids are interested and learning at the same time!

Rovos Rail: Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam By World Journeys

A luxury rail journey

This epic journey is one of the most famous in the world. Beginning in Cape Town guests will visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein and the diamond town of Kimberley followed by two nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Continue through Botswana into Zimbabwe and overnight at the Victoria Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi River, the train joins the Tazara line in Zambia continuing to Chisimba Falls to enjoy a bush walk. The train climbs to the Tanzanian border then descends into the Great Rift Valley negotiating the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the spectacular escarpment. Climbing again, visit Nyerere National Park before arriving in Dar es Salaam.

**The Train:** Each train has accommodation carriages, dining cars, lounge car, small gift shop, smoking lounge and observation car with open-air balcony. Maintaining the spirit of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The three types of suites include a dedicated host available at all times and services the suites daily.

**Pullman/Pullman Gold Suite:** Pullman Suites are used on shorter journeys, while the slightly larger Pullman Gold Suites are used on longer journeys. These cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening.

**Deluxe Suite:** Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds with its own lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the guests choice.

**Royal Suite:** Takes up half a carriage with its own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. Accommodates one or two passengers in double or twin beds and includes a bar fridge filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers choice.

Best of Southern Africa By World Journeys

Best of Southern Africa By World Journeys

Experience four of the major highlights southern Africa has to offer. Explore Cape Town, the ‘Mother City’ and the world renowned Kruger National Park, home to Africa’s iconic safari species – elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, hippo and zebra. The diversity and sheer number of different animals is unparalleled. Explore one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the magnificent Victoria Falls, then safari in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famed for its vast elephant herds.

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