What is the most luxurious train in Africa?
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail is arguably the most luxurious train in the world, offering glamorous journeys throughout Southern Africa, as well as an annual 22-day voyage across Africa from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, stopping over at Madikwe Game Reserve, and the mighty Victoria Falls, among other destinations.
How long does a train take from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
approximately 26 hours
Trains from Johannesburg to Cape Town This train trip takes approximately 26 hours. The average ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town costs around 207 USD. The train stops 5 times on the whole trip.
Which is the world’s most luxurious train that runs between Pretoria and Cape Town in South Africa?
Blue Train (South Africa)
The Blue Train travels an approximately 1,600-kilometre (990 mi) journey in South Africa between Pretoria and Cape Town. It is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world.
What is the difference between Blue Train and Rovos Rail?
Blue Train offers Wi-Fi on board. The Blue Train has limited routes whereas Rovos rail also offers destinations that include the beautiful Namibian route to Swakopmund and Tanzania. Windows of the Blue Train are double-glazed and cannot be opened, but are slightly bigger than those of the Rovos Rail.
Does the Blue Train still exist?
THE BLUE TRAIN RESUMES ITS FULL SERVICE OFFERING The Blue Train has announced that it will be resuming its full operations after a temporary shutdown due to the COVID-19 second wave alert in December 2020, and a partial offering in January 2021 in light of the country’s COVID-19 risk adjusted strategy.
What time does the Premier Classe train leave from Cape Town?
The Premier Classe train departs from Cape Town at 9.05am on Tuesdays and arrives into Johannesburg at 11.03 on Wednesday. Or in reverse it departs Johannesburg at 10.30am on Thursdays and arrives into Cape Town at 12.40pm on Fridays.
How do I book a premier class train from Johannesburg?
Unfortuanately Premier Classe train reservations cannot be made online. Fill out the reservation form and send it to Premier Classe. The Premier Class train route between Johannesburg and Cape Town stops at Klerksdorp, Kimberley, De Aar, Beaufort West, Matjiesfontein and Worcester.
How much is the train ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
A ticket for the Premier Classe between Johannesburg and Cape Town costs SAR 3120 (around €185 with the current exchange rate). As a comparison, the Blue Train that runs between Pretoria and Cape Town starts at SAR 15.500. You can book your ticket up to a year in advance.
Is there a cheaper alternative to the Cape Town Blue Train?
The 26-hour Premier Classe train from Johannesburg to Cape Town is the budget alternative to the Blue Train and such an incredible experience.