Rovos Rail offers journeys originating in Cape Town, Namibia, and Pretoria. Cities on the tour include Cairo, Malelane, Swaziland and Dar es Salaam. All cabins are equipped with a desk, safe, stocked mini-fridge as well as in-room bathrooms. Room service is available 24 hours. There are three types of cabins available, the Pullman, the basic model with a convertible sofa bed; the Deluxe, which is spacious and accommodates two passengers; and the Royal Suite featuring a Victorian bathtub and a private lounge. All cabins have the original fittings updated to conform with modern needs.
Made famous by the Agatha Christie novel by the same name, the Orient Express boasts restored 1920s cars and takes passengers from London to Venice and back with a transfer to a British Pullman stopping in Florence along the way. On board in your comfortable double compartment, the maitre 'd takes your reservations for meals in the authentic dining cars. You'll enjoy the scenery of the Alps and European landscape while relaxing in the lounge car listening to the on-board pianist. Afternoon tea is served on the British Pullman on the transfer to London. The Orient Express does not have showers on board and bathrooms are shared with other guests.
The Royal Scotsman, with room for 36 passengers, offers a more intimate travel experience. Its polished, Edwardian appointments are the perfect setting for five-star gourmet dining, wine tasting and superior service. All the train cars are from the 1960s except for the 1928 diner. Each cabin comes with a private shower, sink and toilet and is equipped with dressing tables and full length wardrobes. The lounge has an observation car at the end with an open air platform to take in the Scottish scenery. The Royal Scotsman takes passengers through England, Scotland and Wales.
The Deccan Odessey travels from Mumbai to Calcutta, through Southern India and Delhi. There are 11 air-conditioned sleeper cars with ensuite shower, sink and toilet. Each sleeper car has a lounge area. Indian and European cusine is offered and served in two dining cars. This luxury train has a bar-car, conference car with a plasma-screen TV, a library and business car, a spa-car, beauty parlor and workout room.
The cars of the Royal Canadian Pacific were built between 1917 and 1931. There is room for 32 passengers and the train offers five-star dining, open-platform observation, salons, and large cabins with private showers, sinks and toilets. The same floor plan used for the Royal Scotsman was also used for for the Royal Canadian. You'll enjoy the sights of the Canadian Rockies while taking a la carte breakfast, in your room or the lounge. An elegant sit-down dinner is offered at tables for six or eight in the dining car. The Royal Canadian travels through Canadian cities like Vancouver, Calgary and Banff.
