The Most Luxurious Train Journey in the World: Rovos Rail

There was a time when travel was an art, a deliberate, elegant affair, where the journey itself was as magnificent as the destination. The Rovos Rail, often called the most luxurious train in the world, brings this bygone era back to life.

Spanning from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, this golden-age locomotive is a sanctuary of refinement, transporting guests through some of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes at a leisurely pace.

Each suite is a study in old-world grandeur; mahogany paneling, handcrafted beds, and en-suite bathrooms fitted with brass fixtures reminiscent of the Orient Express. The dining car, with its gleaming silverware and white-gloved service, hosts multi-course meals paired with South Africa’s finest wines.

As the train winds through the Winelands, the vast Karoo desert, and the emerald savannas of Kruger, each day is punctuated with curated excursions – private game drives, vineyard tastings, and historic city walks.