Luxury Train Tour Packages in South Africa
We have put together some of our most popular, best-selling train tour itineraries on Africa’s leading luxury trains, Rovos Rail and The Blue Train. These packages include pre and post-train travel services with our preferred, hand-picked trade suppliers. You can save up to 20% by booking these pre and post-train travel services as part of a luxury train tour package through SA Rail.
Package Includes:
- Vehicle transfer to or from station
- Two nights on The Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
(Available in reverse)
**GET 5% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING A MINIMUM OF 2 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
2025 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R36’725.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R46’745.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R45’240.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R57’025.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
2026 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R41’500.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R52’800.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R51’100.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R64’450.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
Package Includes:
- Two nights at the 5*Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, Pretoria in a Deluxe Suite, including breakfast
- Vehicle transfer between the hotel and station
- Two nights on The Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
Available in reverse
2025 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R38’325.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R48’345.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R46’840.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R58’625.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
2026 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R45’900.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R58’050.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R56’200.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R70’350.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
Package Includes:
- One night at the 5*Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, Pretoria in a Deluxe Suite, including breakfast
- Vehicle transfer between the hotel and station
- Two nights on The Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
- Vehicle transfer between the station and hotel
- Two nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town in a Standard room, including breakfast
Available in reverse
2025 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R44’700.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R54’700.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R53’100.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R64’900.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
2026 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R53’650.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R61’800.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R63’700.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R77’800.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
Package Includes:
- Two nights on The Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
- Private transfer between the station and hotel
- Four nights at the 4*Portswood Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town in a Standard Queen room, including breakfast
Available in reverse
2025 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R42’400.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R52’500.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R50’900.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R62’700.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
2026 Rates
Low Season | Deluxe Suites: R50’900.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R63’000.00 per person sharing | |
High Season | Deluxe Suites: R61’000.00 per person sharing |
Luxury Suites: R75’250.00 per person sharing | |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Low Season: 01 January – 31 August & 16 November – 31 December
High Season: 01 September – 15 November
Package Includes:
- Vehicle transfer to or from station
- Three nights onboard Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
(Available in reverse)
**GET 5% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING A MINIMUM OF 2 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025
Pullman Suites | R37’800.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R54’300.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R72’300.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
Pullman Suites | R45’400.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R65’200.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R86’800.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Package Includes:
- One night at the 5*Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, Pretoria in a Deluxe Suite incl. breakfast
- Vehicle transfer from the hotel to the station
- Three nights onboard Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
- Vehicle transfer from the station to the hotel
- One night at the Winchester Boutique Hotel, Cape Town in a Standard room incl. breakfast
(Available in reverse)
01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025
Pullman Suites | R41’300.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R57’800.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R75’800.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
Pullman Suites | R49’250.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R69’050.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R90’650.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Package Includes:
- Three nights onboard Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town on an all inclusive basis
- Vehicle transfer between the station and hotel
- Three nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town in a Loft room, including breakfast
Available in reverse
01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025
Pullman Suites | R49’500.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R66’000.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R84’000.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
Pullman Suites | R57’000.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R76’800.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R98’400.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement Add 50% |
Package Includes:
- One night at the 5*Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, Pretoria in a Deluxe Suite incl. breakfast
- Vehicle transfer from the hotel to the station
- Three/Four nights onboard Rovos Rail between Pretoria to Victoria Falls on an all inclusive basis
- Two nights at the 5*Victoria Falls Hotel in a Classic room including breakfast
- Morning Tour of the Falls
- Sunset River Cruise on the Zambezi River incl. local snacks & drinks
- Shuttle transfer from the hotel to the airport
- Flight from Victoria Falls INT Airport to OR Tambo INT Airport (Flight is capped at R3’500 pp incl. taxes, fees & baggage)
Available in reverse
01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025
Pullman Suites | R67’300.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R91’300.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R113’300.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement on RQ |
01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026
Pullman Suites | R76’900.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R102’100.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R127’300.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement on RQ |
Package Includes:
- Domestic flight from Cape Town or Johannesburg to Durban (Flight is capped at R1’500 pp incl. taxes, fees & baggage)
- Vehicle transfer from the Airport to the Hotel
- Two nights at The Oyster Box Hotel & Spa, Umhlanga in a Classic Sea Facing room incl. breakfast
– Complimentary mineral water, tea and coffee-making facilities
– Complimentary WI-FI - Vehicle transfer from the Hotel to the Station
- Two nights onboard Rovos Rail from Durban to Pretoria in a Deluxe or Royal Suite on an all inclusive basis
– Off-the-train Excursions: Ardmore Ceramics Gallery, Battle of Spionkop or Game Drive & Nambiti Reserve Game Drive
31 July – 04 August 2025
Pullman Suites | N/A |
Deluxe Suites | R49’300.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R63’900.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement | 100% |
Package Includes:
- Flight from OR Tambo INT Airport to Walvisbay INT Airport (Flight is capped at R3’000 pp incl. taxes, fees & baggage)
- Vehicle transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Two nights at the Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund in a Standard room incl. breakfast
- Vehicle transfer from the hotel to the station
- Eleven nights onboard Rovos Rail between Walvisbay and Pretoria on an all inclusive basis
Available in reverse
01 January – 31 December 2025
Pullman Suites | R185’700.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R234’700.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R286’700.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement on RQ |
01 January – 31 December 2026
Pullman Suites | R221’700.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R279’700.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R342’700.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement on RQ |
Join the African Trilogy Tour for an unforgettable 15-night adventure that takes you from the majestic mountains of the east to the stunning deserts of the west. Take advantage of three nights of free accommodation in Pretoria and Swakopmund, along with exciting city and desert tours. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Package Includes:
- 03 February 2026: One night at The Capital Menlyn Maine, Pretoria in a Standard Room incl. breakfast
- 04 February 2026: Half-day Pretoria City Tour incl. lunch
- 04 February 2026: Vehicle transfer from the Hotel to the Station
- 04 February 2026: Fifteen nights on Rovos Rail on an all-inclusive basis from Pretoria to Walvisbay
– All applicable snacks, meals & drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
– Limited laundry service onboard Rovos Rail
– Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (weather & time permitting)
– Entrance fees to places of interest
– Off-train accommodation
– Meals at lodges, hotels, clubs or resorts
– Water and a limited wine selection at certain establishments
19 February 2026: Vehicle transfer from the Station to the Hotel at 12h00
19 February 2026: Two nights at the Strand Hotel, Swakopmund in a Luxury Sea Facing Room incl. breakfast & dinner
20 February 2026: Living Dessert Tour (weather dependent)
21 February 2026: Vehicle transfer from the Hotel to the Airport
21 February 2026: Airlink flight from Walvis Bay INT Airport to OR Tambo INT Airport (Flight is capped at R3500 per person incl. luggage & fees)
Package Excludes:
- French Champaign, caviar, memorabilia purchases, and gratuities whilst on board Rovos Rail
- Lunch at Hotel
- Services not mentioned
03 – 21 February 2026
Pullman Suites | R263’500.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R355’000.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | R433’750.00 per person sharing |
Single Supplement on RQ |
HIGHLIGHTS
Kruger, Kapama and Hwange game drives • Pilgrim’s Rest, a living gold-mine museum and National Monument • Bourke’s Luck Potholes, strange, deep cylindrical cavities • Blyde River Canyon’s spectacular viewpoint • Mozambique’s capital, Maputo • Eswatini cultural village • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre • Great Zimbabwe Monument, the largest precolonial monument south of the Egyptian pyramids • Antelope Park, home to a world-famous lion rehabilitation programme • World Heritage Site, Matobo, with bushmen caves and rock art • The Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world • Zambezi River sunset cruise • Helicopter flight over the falls • Al fresco dinner on the banks of the Zambezi • Stays at the Palm River Hotel and The Capital Menlyn Maine
LANDSCAPES
The imposing Drakensberg Mountains • The rolling grassland plains of the Highveld and subtropical valleys of the Lowveld • The mountainous Kingdom of Eswatini • Mopane woodlands dominated by huge baobab trees • Dramatic granite hills on the central plateau • The mighty Zambezi River plunging 108m over a series of gorges in basalt bedrock.
Package Includes:
- One night at the Capital Menlyn Maine, Pretoria in a Standard room incl. breakfast
- Vehicle transfer from the hotel to the station
- Eleven nights onboard Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Victoria Falls on an all inclusive basis
- Shuttle transfer from the station to the hotel
- Two nights at the Palm River Hotel, Victoria Falls in a Standard room incl. breakfast
- Helicopter Flight (12 Min)
- 1 Dinner at The Eatery
- Shuttle transfer from the hotel to the airport
- Flight from Victoria Falls INT Airport to either OR Tambo or Cape Town INT Airport
03 – 17 November 2025
Pullman Suites | R146’500.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R202’000.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | N/A |
45% Single Supplement |
08 – 22 April 2026 | 18 November – 02 December 2026
Pullman Suites | R165’000.00 per person sharing |
Deluxe Suites | R235’000.00 per person sharing |
Royal Suites | N/A |
45% Single Supplement |