Luxury Train Travel, from Rovos Rail and the Blue Train to the Desert Express and the Union Limited Golden Thread

From the luxury of a private lounge at the railway station, enter your carriage of rich gold, deep blues and warm wood panelling offset by detailed marquetry. Journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance where spectacular scenery stirs the imagination and luxurious comfort soothes body and soul. Your private suite is an elegant and relaxing haven, generous lounge chairs afford the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled views of Africa's panoramic and enigmatic sights. Considerate attention is paid to practical needs. There is a writing desk next to the window, individual air-conditioning controls, telephone and television. An on board laundry service and the discreet presence and courtesy of your own professional butler. The rooms have ensuite bathrooms with floors resplendent in gold, Italian marble. Plush white towels, cotton kimonos and an array of luxury oils and soaps making bath time an indulgent pleasure. Devotees of the 'old' Blue train claimed that it could never be bettered. The new Blue Train is the most luxury train in the world and the best way to travel. Imagine the comfort and luxury of a 5 Star hotel from which you can watch the moon rise over the Karoo and wake to find yourself surrounded by Vineyards. Bedrooms are completed in the finest and highest quality of cotton linen. Single or Double beds folded down and draped in soft eiderdown duvets. A 24-hour snack menu is served in the privacy of your own suite or dine in the exquisite dining room in luxury and treat yourself with our delicious cuisines. The finest and most fresh ingredients are used for preparing the meals where they are presented beautifully. A selection of South African great wines are there to complement your meal. Enjoy a comfortable seat in the lounge bar after a meal viewing the everlasting countryside with an accompanied cocktail, or laze around in the library with a light snack.

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Desert Express

Is it not time to give in to your inner voice calling you to the great open spaces of Africa? Here on board our luxurious train you can experience your own African dream as you travel in comfort and style through savannah, bushveld and desert. The Desert Express has been winding through the beautiful Namib Desert since April 1998. It was designed and built by Namibia's leading engineers and designers, using the most modern technology and equipment available. This train was truly born in Africa, and you will see the unique colours and textures of Africa reflected everywhere: the burnt amber leather upholstery, the rich golden and red woods, the silver lightness of glass. Animal motifs taken from the surroundings tastefully echo the landscape through which you travel. The staff on board the Desert Express are more than hospitality staff, they all share a deep and burning love for Africa and have an astonishing knowledge of her secrets. They will make your journey an unforgettable and will pamper you with their friendly Namibian hospitality and excellent service. En route you can enjoy breakfast and dinner that includes a three-course meal exquisitely prepared and presented in the Welwitschia Restaurant. The Spitzkoppe Lounge is fully air-conditioned and passengers can relax and enjoy a full bar service. There are 24 fully air conditioned sleeper compartments, each with its own ensuite facility. The compartments convert to a private lounge during the day and can accommodate one, two or three passengers. To sit back, relax and enjoy the elegance of yesteryear's travelling surrounded by unsurpassed beauty in today's convenience and style.

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Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail’s coaches are from the 1920's and 30's, the Pride of Africa, and are now owned by Mr Rohan Vos who has had them restored and refurnished with a touch of exquisite style and comfort. First class service is offered resulting in a 5 Star Hotel on rails. The use of the traditional furnishings and period décor, with top class craftsmanship evident in fine wood paneling, has ensured that the atmosphere of elegance and grandeur far exceeds the original. Each train has two lounge cars, one a unique glass ended observation car and two dining cars a 1920’s period piece with romantic teak pillars and a more modern 1936 model one with traditional picture windows offering guests a panoramic view of the passing African landscape. The sleeper coaches are the last word in luxury. Each suite accommodates two people with the option of twin or double beds, with a private lounge area. In the ensuite bathrooms original fittings are combined with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. The Royal Suites, each of which takes up half a carriage, are named after colourful characters of the Victorian era in South Africa, including Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato and Alfred Beit. Very spacious and elegant the Royal Suites measure 16sq ms in size and even come with a Victorian Claw foot bathtub. The Deluxe Suites restored with the same care as the Royal Suites, also accommodate two passengers in either double or twin beds, with ensuite bathrooms and a lounge area. Each Suite is 11sq ms. Traveling in comfort and luxury, combined with a world-class service makes a journey on the Pride of Africa an unforgettable experience.

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