The Pride of Africa’s wood-paneled bar car boasts comfortable seating, a convivial atmosphere and – best of all – a large, rear outdoor deck, perfect for viewing the wild African landscape. Photo by Nels Freeman
Rovos Rail’s 15-day Cape Town – Dar es Salaam “luxury adventure” ranks among the top 5 rail trips for many IRT travelers.
“That’s probably still our favorite trip,” T. Hoberg of Cincinnati, who has booked 19 trips with IRT, told us today.
But for Alicia Taljaard, Rovos’ Sales and Marketing executive, her favorite is the shorter African Collage. (And it will be the IRT Society’s Owner’s Choice itinerary in 2019, departing Pretoria Oct. 30 — click here for more info.)
“It’s our most scenic trip,” says the 13-year Rovos Rail veteran, who’s a regular visitor to the IRT office.
“It’s perfect for the safari enthusiast, and the scenery on that trip is unbeatable.
South Africa’s Garden Route is unbeatable for its scenery, which ranges from towering mountains to dramatic seashores. IRT Photo by John Fiorilla
“You have the mountain passes and the Garden Route, a very lush, beautiful area along the coastline of the eastern to western Cape.
“Then there’s the vineyards and the ocean…” Continue reading
