Pretoria to Durban Luxury Train Tour

Luxury Train Safari

Luxury Train Safari between Pretoria and Durban including game drives & battlefields tour with a world-class historian on-board the luxury Rovos Rail train in South Africa.

On the 3 Day Luxury Train Safari you will go in search of Big 5 wild animals in the Nambiti Conservancy – a Big Five private retreat on 20 000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in the KwaZulu-Natal region. The conservation has an incredible biodiversity including savannah, grasslands, thornveld and tall acacia trees. Visit the Spionkop Lodge in Ladysmith near Winterton – the perfect base for exploring the Drakensberg mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region.

Dwelve into the story of Ardmore Ceramics about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance, song and spirit of the African imagination, is exerting its influence on the other continents of the world. Travel through the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban in Kwazulu-Natal.

*Also available from Durban to Pretoria

Highlights of the Luxury Train Safari:

  • Pretoria – Jacaranda City.
  • Game Viewing in Nambiti Conservancy Game Reserve.
  • Battlefields tour at Spionkop.
  • Spionkop Game Reserve.
  • Valley of a Thousand Hills near Pietermaritzburg.
  • Ardmore Ceramics and equestrian display.
  • Zululand.
  • Durban.

What makes the Rovos Rail Train Journeys unique?

  • Most luxurious train in the world
  • Best way to tour Southern & Eastern Africa with ultimate luxury and privacy
  • All meals and drinks included on board (incl. alcoholic drinks)
  • Doctor & Hairdresser on board
  • Excursions included in your journey
  • 24-hour room service

See also our alternative train itineraries:

Summary

All Meals & Drinks on Board

3 Days / 2 Nights
Luxury Train

South Africa

Pretoria – Durban

DAY 1
10h00 - Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.
Lunch is served on-board as the Drakensberg Mountains come into view.
The train climbs to Majuba Hill in the afternoon (2146m/7040ft). Dinner is served en-route to Elandslaagte for overnight stop.

DAY 2
06h00 - Wake-up call. Tea, coffee, juices and pastries served before embarking on a game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve. Return for brunch at 11h00 before heading to Estcourt.
14h00 - Disembark for a 40-minute drive to Spionkop Lodge. A choice of 2 excursions: Escorted tour of the battlefields or game drive in the Spionkop Game Reserve. Return to the train for dinner.

DAY 3
Breakfast is served as the train descends the escarpment toward Lions River Station.
10h00 - Visit the famous Ardmore Ceramics Gallery including an equestrian display and tea.
12h00 - Depart for Durban. The train traverses the spectacular Valley of a Thousand Hills.
16h00 - Arrive at journey’s end in Durban.

*Trip is available in reverse

 

 

3-Day Luxury Train Safari

Rates In SA Rand
Adult Sharing Single Occupancy

Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (Both Directions)

Pullman Suite R 34,000 pp sharing R 51,000
Deluxe Suite R 50,500 pp sharing R 75,750
Royal Suite R 68,000 pp sharing R 102,000

Oct 2025 - Sep 2026 (Both directions)

Pullman Suite R 40,800 pp sharing R 61,200
Deluxe Suite R 63,000 pp sharing R 94,500
Royal Suite R 84,000 pp sharing R 126,000

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Included:

  • Accommodation in a luxurious suite on board the Rovos Rail
  • All Meals
  • All Beverages including alcoholic beverages while on-board
  • 24-hour full-room service and bar facilities
  • Limited laundry service
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary and government tax
  • Excursions as per itinerary

*MEALS ON BOARD (unless adjusted)
Breakfast 07:00-10:00 • Lunch 13:00 • Tea 16:30 • Dinner 19:30.

Excluded:

  • International and Domestic Flights
  • Visa fees
  • Pre/post-tour accommodation
  • Transfers
  • French Champagne; souvenirs
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of personal nature
Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency exchange, fluctuations and any unforeseen circumstances, without prior notice.

 

Departure Dates

Route 2025 Departures 2026 Departures
Southbound
Pretoria - Durban
24 Jan 2025
14 Feb 2025
7 Mar 2025
11 Apr 2025
9 May 2025
15 Aug 2025
19 Sep 2025
17 Oct 2025
14 Nov 2025
30 Jan 2026
06 Mar 2026
10 Apr 2026
18 Sep 2026
Northbound
Durban - Pretoria
27 Jan 2025
17 Feb 2025
10 Mar 2025
14 Apr 2025
18 Aug 2025
22 Sep 2025
20 Oct 2025
17 Nov 2025
02 Feb 2026
09 Mar 2026
13 Apr 2026
21 Sep 2026

 

All suites are spacious and offer travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface, personal safe & bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice.

Luxury Rovos Rail Train Journey

The Pullman Suite (±7 sq metres) Equipped with a comfortable sofa seat during the day with a conversion to double/twin beds for the evening. The suite features an en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

Luxury Rovos Rail Train Journey

The Deluxe Suites (±10 sq metres) Accommodates two passengers in twin/double beds with a lounge area & en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

Luxury Rovos Rail Train Journey

The Royal Suites (±16 sq metres) Each Royal Suite takes up half a carriage. These spacious suites each have its own private lounge area and full bathroom with a Victorian bath and separate shower, hair dryers and shaver plugs. Royal Suites can accommodate two people by either side-by-side twin or spacious double beds.

Facilities in Suites:

  • Bath* (Royal Suite only)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Basin
  • Air conditioner
  • Heated towel rail
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Safe
  • Luggage rack
  • Adaptors
  • Plug points/shaver plugs
  • Hair dryer
  • Fridge
  • Tea drawer
  • Amenities
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • Goggles
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Writing desk
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service
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