Best price at the moment is R25k pps on the Pretoria-Durban route (see below). All the Pullman suites going for R24k pps on the Vic Falls - Pretoria route are now unfortunately sold out; but there are still Deluxe suites going for R36k pps (a very good price, these will be next to go). These Rovos specials are for SA residents. Scroll down to book or email Rovos Rob.

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"INCLUDES Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry; guided excursions; preselected local wines, beers and soft drinks on excursions; entrance fees; government tax.

EXCLUDES All other beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour transfers, accommodation and flights. Single supplement +50%.T&C apply. Countries: South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Booking requires presentation of SA ID/passport. Short-term residency, diplomatic residency or work permits will not be accepted.

Scroll further down to see Rovos Rail Club specials. Also see Blue Train specials.

Exclusive Golf Safari incentives

To add some fun to the golfing, SA Travel Online will give you R100 in travel vouchers for each par or better you score on a Rovos Rail golf safari booking with us. To find out more about this special email "Rovos Rob" at rob@southafrica.to; or  WhatsApp Rob directly.

 

Click here to see the detailed itinerary for a Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria trip; fill in your details on the last page and then email to rob@southafrica.to

Rovos Rail booking made via SA Travel Online qualify to take part in our exclusive travel vouchers for reviews program. After your trip booked with us, send us a writeup and photos and we'll send you travel vouchers to discount the cost of your next one.

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Exclusive Rovos Rail Club Specials

The Rovos Rail Club offers the opportunity for "repeat offenders" (club members) to get discounted train trips with Rovos. When you are on your second trip with Rovos, you can apply to join the club, and so on your third trip you'll finally start getting club discounts. The club was previously known as the Rovos Shongololo Club.

Discounts for club members

• 1 completed trip (maximum 48 months prior to registration) : zero discount
• 2 completed trips : you are now allowed to register for the club (in fact it's compulsory if you want to claim club discounts).
• 3 completed trips : 10% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 12% discount on a LONG train trip
• 4 completed trips : 15% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 14% discount on a LONG train trip
• 5 completed trips : 20% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 16% discount on a LONG train trip
• 6 completed trips : 25% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 18% discount on a LONG train trip
• 7 completed trips : 1 complimentary Deluxe suite on a SHORT train trip OR 20% discount on a LONG train trip
• 8 completed trips : 15% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 20% discount on a LONG train trip
• 9 completed trips : 20% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 20% discount on a LONG train trip
• 10 completed trips : 25% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 20% discount on a LONG train trip
• 11 completed trips : 30% discount on a SHORT train trip OR 20% discount on a LONG train trip
• 12 completed trips : 1 complimentary Deluxe suite on a SHORT train trip OR 20% discount on a LONG train trip
• More than 12 :
  • An automatic 20% discount on all SHORT train trips OR 20% discount on all LONG train trips
  • 1 complimentary Deluxe suite on a SHORT train trip every 5th trip, e.g. number 17, 22, 27, 32 etc.

Restrictions on discounts

• "Subject to availability", so you may be told, when booking, that the discount is not available on the travel date of your choice.
• Not available when booking train specials, charters or events
• Only available for "Collections" if booked directly with Rovos Rail.
• Available for Combinations if booked with tavel agents or directly with Rovos Rail.
• Credit for journeys travelled towards club discounts must be claimed within 2 years of the departure date.
• When you register for the club, you can only claim credit for train trips you've been on within 2 years before registration date.
  

Short train trips

• Cape Town Escape: 3 nights • Pretoria to Cape Town • Approximately 70 departures per year
• Durban Safari: 2 nights • Pretoria to Durban • Approximately 16 departures per year
• Victoria Falls Adventure: 3 or 4 nights • Pretoria to Victoria Falls • Approximately 90 departures per year

Long train trips

• Golf Safari: 9 nights • Pretoria to Pretoria • Approximately 4 departures per year
• Namibia Safari: 11 nights • Pretoria to Walvis Bay • Approximately 6 departures per year
• Southern Cross: 11 nights • Pretoria to Victoria Falls • Approximately 10 departures per year
• African Collage: 12 nights • Pretoria to Cape Town • Approximately 4 departures per year
• African Trilogy: 15 nights • Pretoria to Walvis Bay • Approximately 2 departures per year
• Copper Trail: 14 nights • Victoria Falls to Lobito • Approximately 2 departures per year
• Trail of Two Oceans: 15 nights • Dar es Salaam to Lobito • Approximately 2 departures per year
• Dar es Salaam Journey: 15 nights • Cape Town to Dar es Salaam • Approximately 8 departures per year

Accommodation discounts

Club members are eligible for a 10% discount on accommodation at St James Manor in Cape Town.

Register for club

Fill in registration form and email it to club@rovos.co.za (phone 012 315 8242 for assistance). The form requires you to submit the details of your previous Rovos Rail train trips (including trips on the former Shongololo Express); so that they have the history of your train trips (this determines the discounts you are eligible for - see below).

Referral program

Refer a friend from an eligible country, get a R500 luxury rail voucher to discount your trip, when they complete theirs

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