Luxury Train tip: Also check Rovos Rail Pretoria to Durban departures (this southbound journey is usually immediately before the Durban to Pretoria leg).
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Rovos Rail Durban to Pretoria Prices
Experience the splendour of KwaZulu-Natal from the comfort of a luxury train. The longer you take to book, the greater the chance of train fares changing.
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Choose Your Suite
Rovos Rail offers three superb suite types. All suites are air-conditioned, feature en-suite bathrooms, and are serviced daily.
Pullman Suite
Size: 7 sq metres (76 sq ft)
Designed for optimal use of space. During the day, it features a comfortable sofa which is converted into a double bed (or twin beds) for the evening.
Deluxe Suite
Size: 10 sq metres (108 sq ft)
The most popular option. Provides a permanent bed alongside a dedicated lounge area and a larger en-suite bathroom.
Royal Suite
Size: 16 sq metres (172 sq ft)
Taking up half a carriage, this is the ultimate luxury. Features a private lounge area and a full en-suite bathroom with a Victorian bathtub.
The Durban to Pretoria Itinerary (2 Nights)
This northbound 3-day journey allows you to experience the splendour of KwaZulu-Natal. Stop and visit the Ardmore Ceramics gallery, see the battlefields in Ladysmith, and travel through the Highveld before arriving in Pretoria.
Check your actual Durban to Pretoria departure time on your booking form, as it may differ from the above depending on the season.
Day 1: Departure & Ardmore Ceramics
- 10:00 Depart from Durban Station. The train travels inland through the spectacular Valley of a Thousand Hills.
- 13:00 Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 15:00 Disembark for a visit to the famous Ardmore Ceramics Gallery, known for its vibrant and unique African art.
- 19:30 Dinner is served en route to Ladysmith. Dress: Formal.
Day 2: Game Drives & Battlefields
- 05:30 Early wake-up with continental breakfast.
- 06:00 Disembark for a thrilling morning game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve.
- 11:00 Brunch is served back on board.
- 14:00 Disembark for an afternoon excursion. Choose between a guided tour of the Spionkop battlefields or a game drive at Spionkop Lodge.
- 19:30 Dinner is served as the train climbs the escarpment towards the Highveld. Dress: Formal.
Day 3: The Highveld & Arrival in Pretoria
- 07:00 Breakfast is served as the train travels across the Highveld.
- 13:00 Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 16:00 Arrive at journey's end: the private Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
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