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1. Rovos Rail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 625 reviews
Reviewed By statutory - Weybridge, United Kingdom
A great trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, You are taken back in time to the days of luxury train travel , The small Pullman rooms have just room for a double bed bot it is comfotable and clean , The resaurant is of the highest quality and the service first class and the views were great
2. Albert Falls Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
3. Rovos Rail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. With discreet and friendly service, five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. In a series of journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 days, Rovos Rail links some of the sub-continent’s greatest destinations.
Reviewed By davagib - Carlisle, United Kingdom
This was an amazing 12 day trip from Pretoria to Victoria Falls on a lovingly restored antique train with great food and attentive staff. There were 5 game drives each one quite different in character and interesting excursions on every other day bar one full day of travelling. As a sign that the gods were looking favourably on this trip, a leopard strode nonchalantly into view on our first game drive in the Kruger national park to complete a sighting of the big 5 before lunch!. There were many other dramatic encounters with animals including a close encounter with 3 Rhinos (exact spot censored for their security) in the company of a Ranger who had devoted his life to their survival. As a light sleeper I had been somewhat apprehensive beforehand as to how I would manage. The general aim of the trip was to lay up in a siding about midnight until 6 the following morning. This was not always achieved, on one occasion we were unable to take on water at as siding because of the rolling power cuts in that area and had to find a remote alternative with the result that it was 4.10am before we arrived at Bulawayo. However I did sleep while the train was in motion and generally, perhaps aided by the fact that beers and wines were very reasonably priced making a double nightcap especially attractive. Unlike the Orient Express or the special Trans-Siberian every compartment has at least a WC and a shower with good water pressure. My compartment was not large but comfortable and any reading and writing was done in either the bar or the saloon car. The food was of a uniformly high standard with impeccable service despite the odd bumps from the track. Speaking to Chef Anton I discovered that he had trained in several well-known establishments in the UK and his capability and experience shone throughout. The wine waiters were knowledgeable and operated a retained bottle system so that I always had a white or a red on hand to choose as appropriate to each course. Finally on the 12th day we arrived in Victoria Falls to find them in full majestic spate. A truly memorable trip!
4. SA-Rail - Luxury Train Travel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Book your ticket for the most luxurious train travel experience you can get in South Africa. With SA Rail services you can book your luxury ticket for The Blue Train, Rovos Rail, Premier Classe and Shongololo Express. We specialize in ensuring classic luxury train travel packages in South Africa.
5. Friends of the Rail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By r0uxw - Pretoria, South Africa
We went as a family group to Cullinan, we enjoyed the train trip, one in Cullinan we went on a open mine tour, and had lunch then it was time to travel back. What a lovely experience
6. Ceres Railway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
7. Shosholoza Meyl Train
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Magotan - Hong Kong, China
- Booking - Booking was easy with travel agent - Joburg Park Station - A safe walking distance from Gautrain Park Station to the Premier Classe waiting room - Boarding - no lift/escalators/wheelchair unfriendly - Sleeping compartment - Clean, spacious, with power supply - Food and service - Excellent Food. Well fed. Great service staff - Sleeping quality - I guess I am used to train travel and has no issue on falling to sleep. - on board shower - working, with adequate hot water - Disembark - Cape Town Station staff helped passengers with taxis. However, the taxi driver charged me double what the Uber quoted. Beware. - Tips - Expect delays. Mine was 10 hours. Lucky we made all the way to the end.
