Luxury Train tip: Also check Rovos Rail Durban to Pretoria departures (this return journey is usually immediately after the Pretoria to Durban leg).
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Eastbound Rovos Rail: Pretoria TO Durban Prices & Availability
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Availability last updated: 08-May-26
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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.
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Daytime sofa converts to bed
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.
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Permanent bed & private lounge area
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.
- Victorian bathtub & shower
- Unmatched space and premium privacy
The Durban Safari Itinerary (2 Nights)
This 3-day journey allows you to experience the splendour of KwaZulu-Natal. Stop and see the Siege Museum in Ladysmith, visit Lions River to see the Ardmore Ceramics, and travel through Pietermaritzburg before arriving at the warm Indian Ocean in Durban.
Check your actual final departure time when you book - it may differ from the above depending on the season.
Day 1: Departure & The Highveld
- 10:00 Depart from the private Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. Travel south through Heidelberg, the site of the first Rand gold strike.
- 13:00 Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train climbs to Majuba Hill, site of the decisive battle that ended the First Anglo Boer War.
- 19:30 Dinner is served en route to Elandslaagte. 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 en route to Estcourt. Dress: Formal.
Day 3: Ardmore Ceramics & Arrival
- 07:00 Breakfast is served as the train descends the escarpment to Lions River.
- 10:00 Disembark for a visit to the famous Ardmore Ceramics Gallery, known for its vibrant and unique African art.
- 13:00 Lunch is served as the train traverses the spectacular Valley of a Thousand Hills.
- 16:00 Arrive at journey's end: Durban Station.
Game Reserve Experience
Post-Trip: Keep Being Fancy in Durban
To keep the sense of occasion going when you disembark in Durban, we highly recommend dining at Grimaldi's Durban Country Club (phone 031 015 5895). Maybe even get in a round of golf at the country club while you are there.
If combining luxury rail with premier courses is your vibe, you should definitely check out availability on the Rovos Rail Golf Safari.
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