I’ve done a bit of world travel and seen all kinds of places people and natural wonders. I took a Rovos trip from Pretoria to Victoria Falls a few years ago and it was, without a doubt, the most incredible travel experience my wife and I have ever had. The country side and wild life are spectacular but what really stood out was the exemplary people, food and facilities Rovos has managed to put together. This company is truly well ran, it shows in the attention to detail from all their employees and translates into fabulous experience for everyone on board. We will rerun 😊
I doubt you will ever return there. Not with this black communist government ruining the whole country! Re the food, I am a European, I found the menus a tad strange combinations.
We took this train 20 years ago and we can confirm the outstanding quality of accommodation, food and sightseeing on the the two night trip. It was beyond "First Class". Pampered from the moment we arrived at the train station in Pretoria to the moment we arrived in Cape Town. After dinner having a coffee and sipping frangelico in the viewing car as we travelled through the star filled night in the Karoo was a memorable experience.
This video warms my heart. I love Cape Town. I am South African and made the move from Gauteng to Cape Town twenty six years ago. Traveled by car, but wish we could have done it this way. Thank you for uploading this beautiful video.
Tyvm.I was a UN Chief Operations Officer from Malaysia in Angola.R&R in South Africa in 1997/1998 Pretoria.Use to travel by train from Pretoria to Cape Town and also by bus.Very beautiful country side.and scenic panaromic.Thank you South Africaand UN.
Beautiful British heritage, nice wood interior of these trains, historic buildings, furniture and a touch of 'Good day mate'. Yes, good day to you all, from Melbourne, Australia.
I was fortunate enough as a young man to take this wonderful train from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. The marvellous suites (wing chairs) each carriage with its own service attendant. understated class is unbeatable. The 1920s dining car. Wonderful food. The thing that sticks in my memory was asking the barman if he had any single malt whisky. "Yes sir" he replied "We have 27"!
Each and every time I have travelled to RSA, I found new wonders and amazing landscapes. I have always said, when our creator was done, he threw everything he had left over onto the horn of Africa. Wonderful, scenic ride on the RR, thank you.
It has been said that every type of landscape and climate in the world can by found in South Africa. Snow, ocean, desert, forest, mountains, flat plains you name it, we have it.
I am so glad you are finally featuring my country! Especially the Cape! I was born there, but I still stand in aw of those mountains! Thank you so much! Must be one of your best videos ever!
In today's fast life world, it is really nice to see such videos. It shows how lot of good things in life we are missing. Sometimes, just being laid back does wonders. Very nice vid. And please do visit India. The Deccan Odyssey, Palace on Wheels, Golden Chariot etc. are some of the world's most luxurious trains.
I am from India, living in USA from many years now. This is too much luxurious for me... I still enjoy Indian trains, where I can talk, observe and know my train neighbors. It’s a fun and memorable experience. 🙏💐🌻
This is just a luxury train, man... Like our Maharaja's Express Or Deccan Queen... There are many like such in India as well... So I think you have made an odd comparison... But it's great that you still love India and Indian Railways 😁... Great to know that...
In the present Corona days it's not possible to travel, leave alone international travel but not even within your own country. So, it's a best and wonderful solution is to travel virtually. Nice train, nice video. Enjoyed the journey with you. Just because of you, at least I came to know of such a lavish train. Thanks for that.
Lord, the scenery of the Mountain when the train arrived in Cape Town literally took my breath away and I started crying. I was so moved by the Beauty of it all. I have to go, I MUST GO!
Such a beautiful train, I've not really thought about travelling by train before I watched this. Now, for sure, I will take a journey. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I am a black south african , our country is beautiful and rich, and currently to save and experience this Journey from Pretoria to Cape town via this train.
but why dont you tell us how crime ridden the country is,, how all the power lines and rails are stolen, Johannesburg is rated as one of th highest crime cities in the world,, before 1994 yes it was so clean and save,, but from 1994 its become a dirty country
Thank you for your wonderful and most informative video tour of this fabulous train and the Journey from Pretoria to Capetown. i love trains and travel and it has been my dream to to do a trip on The Blue Train at some point.
The tail end of the train is where I would be... the sunny lounge at the end, sitting on the hard bench with rolling tracks and scenery and a a favourite drink in hand.
South Africa my beloved country. Rovos rail is an extraordinary train experience that takes an epic journey from Pretoria to Cape Town or Pretoria to Zimbabwe. This train is Edwardian style decor and is Highly recommended.
I was wondering why it took 3 days to get to Cape Town until you revealed it stops for the evening sleep time. I personally would like to sleep while its moving. A big part of enjoying a train ride.
@@doris_s_atlantica Yeah, I guess so. I guess if want to enjoy sleeping on a train, I should take Amtrak from New York to California! Not an expensive African safari train. :)
Fascinating trip I would imagine. I really enjoyed this video. Have never been (yet) to South Africa, hopefully one day. Thank you and kind regards from Ireland.
'The train station has a small gift shop, the historic building also 'boats' an interesting railway museum?' Beautiful interior of the colonial style cars. Was surprised that it catered to only 72 passengers with 20 cars in tow. I remember in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) travelling in similar beautiful cabins in the 50's and 60's overnight to the hill country, so I could relate to it. It was great to view Mr. Rohan Vos's dream , attention to detail and luxury sets this adventure apart. It definitely is a labor of love and passion. One question is, how safe is the journey knowing the country's troubled past and living conditions?.
I was really mesmerized with this virtual travel. The views are breathtaking complementing the luxury and affluence from food to the train amenities . I really enjoyed it.
In total, pride of the world, not only Africa. Thanks & lots of love for the producer.It (this travel) would not happen in my life inspite I tasted this much.
I loved my trip with them in March 2018 and would like to do another one...sometime. Unfortunately, I am not very mobile and struggle to walk on my own. Their trip was well organised and the food was divine.
Really beautiful and loved the stop in Kimberley one place I never have been to even after living in South Africa for over 30 years ! I love the Blue train lol
but why dont you tell us all how dangerous the country is, rape mugging killings in broad daylight, all the white farm killings,, this videos is a false reflection of real day to day life in SA,, crime crime stay far away ,,
I dont like thst the train stands still during the night. Its the charm of sleeping in a riding train. Love looking out the window at the scenery while lying in bed.
Excellent VLOG once again, thanks for sharing, i would highly recommend the other ultra-lux train, the BLUE TRAIN if you have the opportunity to visit SA again.
beautifull train , good food , yes ive been on this trip , im old as well , so yes , i worked very hard for my money and are going to use it to travel and as ive never been able to do so because of work, its become my time , Rovos will see me again thats for sure
How Wonderful! What a beautiful video diary of your trip - felt like I was accompanying you. Going to put Rovos Rail on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing
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I love that there's a dress code. It brings a special element of elegance that is sorely missing today.
I agree
I’ve done a bit of world travel and seen all kinds of places people and natural wonders. I took a Rovos trip from Pretoria to Victoria Falls a few years ago and it was, without a doubt, the most incredible travel experience my wife and I have ever had. The country side and wild life are spectacular but what really stood out was the exemplary people, food and facilities Rovos has managed to put together. This company is truly well ran, it shows in the attention to detail from all their employees and translates into fabulous experience for everyone on board. We will rerun 😊
I doubt you will ever return there. Not with this black communist government ruining the whole country! Re the food, I am a European, I found the menus a tad strange combinations.
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Can't argue w Cape Town being on of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Thanks; I loved it.
We took this train 20 years ago and we can confirm the outstanding quality of accommodation, food and sightseeing on the the two night trip. It was beyond "First Class". Pampered from the moment we arrived at the train station in Pretoria to the moment we arrived in Cape Town. After dinner having a coffee and sipping frangelico in the viewing car as we travelled through the star filled night in the Karoo was a memorable experience.
My son and his family did this trip a month ago.They loved every minute of it and he said they'll do it again in a couple of years.
There is just something exciting about traveling. It doesn't matter where you are.
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This video warms my heart. I love Cape Town. I am South African and made the move from Gauteng to Cape Town twenty six years ago. Traveled by car, but wish we could have done it this way. Thank you for uploading this beautiful video.
Wow...the decor, the. Ambiance, the total feel of it all around you, just lavish.. what you'd always wish for on a specialty trip
Tyvm.I was a UN Chief Operations Officer from Malaysia in Angola.R&R in South Africa in 1997/1998 Pretoria.Use to travel by train from Pretoria to Cape Town and also by bus.Very beautiful country side.and scenic panaromic.Thank you South Africaand UN.
I m from Argentina. I went to South Africa when I was 11 , I loved the country, the people and the food. Great memories! Thank you!
I am from India 😀😀😀
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It's not the same anymore. You are in great danger if you come to South Africa.
You welcome 😚
I'm from South Africa. It's not safe here. Especially if you're white. Stay away rather!
As it's doubtful I will ever get to experience that ride, I thank you for taking me along on yours. Great detail, and a very nice video.
Beautiful British heritage, nice wood interior of these trains, historic buildings, furniture and a touch of 'Good day mate'. Yes, good day to you all, from Melbourne, Australia.
No ‘good day mate’ here! This is elegance and luxury with loads of etiquette. This is good morning Sir and good day Ma’am.
I was fortunate enough as a young man to take this wonderful train from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg. The marvellous suites (wing chairs) each carriage with its own service attendant. understated class is unbeatable. The 1920s dining car. Wonderful food. The thing that sticks in my memory was asking the barman if he had any single malt whisky. "Yes sir" he replied "We have 27"!
Each and every time I have travelled to RSA, I found new wonders and amazing landscapes. I have always said, when our creator was done, he threw everything he had left over onto the horn of Africa. Wonderful, scenic ride on the RR, thank you.
It has been said that every type of landscape and climate in the world can by found in South Africa. Snow, ocean, desert, forest, mountains, flat plains you name it, we have it.
Is this a white only tr
Sorry, I had to giggle! No dear, it's not a whites only train. No train is. On long distances you have 2 classes - 1st & 2nd class.
I am so glad you are finally featuring my country! Especially the Cape! I was born there, but I still stand in aw of those mountains! Thank you so much! Must be one of your best videos ever!
As a ex train engineer I suggest Rovos should acknowledge the train crew that made
Their business successful and invite free trips to them in honour.
I've always dreamed of traveling the world, so I do it by watching your videos. Thank You so much.
Virginia lohrey same but being in sevent
It's the only thing you do when all you can afford is a package holiday to Spain or Greece. And now you can't do even that thanks to COVID-19.
Likewise.
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You should go travel after watch the videos
Absolutely stunning trainnwith unbeatable features and luxuries. Well done to the owners and operators of this wonderful train service company!!!
In today's fast life world, it is really nice to see such videos. It shows how lot of good things in life we are missing. Sometimes, just being laid back does wonders. Very nice vid.
And please do visit India. The Deccan Odyssey, Palace on Wheels, Golden Chariot etc. are some of the world's most luxurious trains.
I am from India, living in USA from many years now. This is too much luxurious for me... I still enjoy Indian trains, where I can talk, observe and know my train neighbors. It’s a fun and memorable experience. 🙏💐🌻
This is just a luxury train, man... Like our Maharaja's Express Or Deccan Queen... There are many like such in India as well... So I think you have made an odd comparison...
But it's great that you still love India and Indian Railways 😁... Great to know that...
Oh, just amazing! Can't explain as to how I felt? Seems like I was physically travelling in the train. Wonderful!
Money's worth. All well researched, good photographs. I enjoyed the ride without paying anything. Thank you.
Free lunch can't be.
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Nowhere do I see what it costs.....
In the present Corona days it's not possible to travel, leave alone international travel but not even within your own country. So, it's a best and wonderful solution is to travel virtually. Nice train, nice video. Enjoyed the journey with you. Just because of you, at least I came to know of such a lavish train. Thanks for that.
I love watching these videos, too, hopefully Corona will end someday and we all can enjoy a train trip for real!!
kevin eich I don’t think any trains are running now...just like cruise industry
I did not know that such an excellent train ride existed yet in Africa. Thank-you, your video was well done!
Lol, Africa has a lot of amazing things. Western Media just purposely show the ugly side.
@@eclatinternational.875 First sentence: I agree totally.
Second sentence: Not so much.
@@hassanalihusseini1717 Well then you have been living under a rock.
@@eclatinternational.875 No, I think even the opposite is true. There are too many reports how Africa is progressing, ignoring the ugly sides.
@@hassanalihusseini1717 not true
I gained 5 pounds just looking at those desserts. What an incredible, relaxing trip.
Lord, the scenery of the Mountain when the train arrived in Cape Town literally took my breath away and I started crying. I was so moved by the Beauty of it all. I have to go, I MUST GO!
Come darling.
Kay Hale you must and if you only can visit one city please make it Cape Town. I was born there and it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world
Yes.l also intend to go there and experience the train travel.
An extremely well documented programme. Yes South Africa is a beautiful country. Thanks for show casing.
Wow, that train is great! Cape Town is wonderful also, South Africa is a great place to visit!
Lucky to find this it is so realistic as if I was there myself.
my favorite part in on this train is the shower, bed and the outdoor bench at the end of the train! quiet and relaxing spot!
This is one of my biggest dreams...a ride on luxurious train....one day I will board that train 😍
It does look very charming and every step was done with the utmost in care and perfection of service.
Thank you for this , from those of us that will never get to experience a wonderful trip like this .
The contrast between the poverty of the countryside is apparent. It is a well done video, thank you. Nice music!
Such a beautiful train, I've not really thought about travelling by train before I watched this. Now, for sure, I will take a journey. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I am a black south african , our country is beautiful and rich, and currently to save and experience this Journey from Pretoria to Cape town via this train.
Yeah me too!!!
let PRASA clean up the stations and surrounding areas,,,,,if the station is still there!
but why dont you tell us how crime ridden the country is,, how all the power lines and rails are stolen, Johannesburg is rated as one of th highest crime cities in the world,, before 1994 yes it was so clean and save,, but from 1994 its become a dirty country
@@Palmstreet-u7x cut the gas and dont go there , go on one of the European train trips.
@@edwardlowe7260 thy dont have the money to do it, the country is bankrupt,
Thank you for your wonderful and most informative video tour of this fabulous train and the Journey from Pretoria to Capetown. i love trains and travel and it has been my dream to to do a trip on The Blue Train at some point.
I like the subtle humour used within the facilities and services brochure. Especially the bit about wakening the staff at 4am!
The tail end of the train is where I would be... the sunny lounge at the end, sitting on the hard bench with rolling tracks and scenery and a a favourite drink in hand.
that is now in my top 2 favorite luxury trains as a piano guy myself nice touch i highly recommend taking a trip on this train
I always see this train, when I am using metro train......thanks for sharing,
dzeep ndlovu dude why the hell did I just read your comment in an African accent 🤣
Yeah it does pass paarden island
VIELEN LIEBEN DANK...FRIEDEN und FREIHEIT...
Best Rovos Rail trip report I have watched. Well done
What a stunningly gorgeous train! Never heard of it before, but it's now a serious fave. Thanks for posting your experience!
Yessssss please do much more train videos! There is not enough and I love them
lukia 10 please no rain. I like the sun 😂
Stephan Hoffmann 😂😂😂😂 just realized, I prefer the sun aswell
South Africa my beloved country. Rovos rail is an extraordinary train experience that takes an epic journey from Pretoria to Cape Town or Pretoria to Zimbabwe. This train is Edwardian style decor and is Highly recommended.
The Luxury train is quite a family experience to enjoy, Manuel
Looks devine.
The inside of the train is awesomely beautiful. Even Gods would envy the train !
This is the best train trip video I have ever seen...details exquisite, good pacing, no chattering promos. Superb job!
Thanks for letting me ride in Rovosrail ...i enjoyed the trip vicariosly 👍❤
What a truly pleasant recording. Thank you for the experience
Wow, I'm definitely coming on board. My son will definitely love this, outstanding, truly Pride of Africa
Thank you Luxury Travel Expert for this virtual amazing n beautiful trip.
I'm not a train person but it sure does exude old world luxury
Old world luxury = apartheid.
This is my favourite ever travel vlog
Glad you like it :-)
I was wondering why it took 3 days to get to Cape Town until you revealed it stops for the evening sleep time. I personally would like to sleep while its moving. A big part of enjoying a train ride.
But you would miss out on all that beautiful scenery if the train travelled at night.
@@doris_s_atlantica Yeah, I guess so. I guess if want to enjoy sleeping on a train, I should take Amtrak from New York to California! Not an expensive African safari train. :)
same!! i saw that and immediately got so mad lol, sleeping on the train is one of the hugest draws for me!
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@@cherishiskisa with the state of SA railways, sleeping would not be easy. The tracks down here feel like riding on a rutted dirt road
This makes me happy. Proud South African here. 🇿🇦
Absolutely stunning ...the beauty is beyond anything I have ever seen..thank you for sharing these videos.
Looks interesting! May do this just for the experience. Took a train ride from LA to Seattle in US and loved it.
Fascinating trip I would imagine. I really enjoyed this video. Have never been (yet) to South Africa, hopefully one day. Thank you and kind regards from Ireland.
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'The train station has a small gift shop, the historic building also 'boats' an interesting railway museum?' Beautiful interior of the colonial style cars. Was surprised that it catered to only 72 passengers with 20 cars in tow. I remember in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) travelling in similar beautiful cabins in the 50's and 60's overnight to the hill country, so I could relate to it. It was great to view Mr. Rohan Vos's dream , attention to detail and luxury sets this adventure apart. It definitely is a labor of love and passion. One question is, how safe is the journey knowing the country's troubled past and living conditions?.
WOW..Makes me so homesick for Cape Town! Thank you for this beautiful clip.
I was really mesmerized with this virtual travel. The views are breathtaking complementing the luxury and affluence from food to the train amenities . I really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for your beautiful tour ,I really enjoyed,,I loved hotel,God bless and peace grace 🙏🦋🌸
I love this video it brings a nice change to the usual luxury hotel although it may just be a hotel on the rails
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Thank you for this amazing video of my beautiful country, The Karoo is so beautiful, and the food! I am drooling for Melktert!
In total, pride of the world, not only Africa. Thanks & lots of love for the producer.It (this travel) would not happen in my life inspite I tasted this much.
Thank you for giving me some lovely memories! Breathtaking!
I've always dreamed of traveling the world! That pretty nice!
My heart stopped a little when you drove past the Medical Faculty at Tygerberg Hospital :D Just started medicine there this year.
Good luck with your studies! I had the best time of my life at Tygerberg, even I was only there for 1/2 year.
So how's it going?
I loved my trip with them in March 2018 and would like to do another one...sometime. Unfortunately, I am not very mobile and struggle to walk on my own. Their trip was well organised and the food was divine.
I visited Cape Town several years ago, and it really is a breathtaking place, table mountain is stunning 😊
The amenity kit alone would send me to heaven! wonderful video, thank you! That is the most luxurious train I have ever seen!
Thank you so much for this wonderful journey!!!
Felt like I was there!
Now looking forward to go there with a nice companion 👍🏻
Really beautiful and loved the stop in Kimberley one place I never have been to even after living in South Africa for over 30 years ! I love the Blue train lol
but why dont you tell us all how dangerous the country is, rape mugging killings in broad daylight, all the white farm killings,, this videos is a false reflection of real day to day life in SA,, crime crime stay far away ,,
That was a stunning tour video! What a treat it must have been to have experienced that!
Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊👋
I have taken this trip and it is truly marvelous, well worth the high price!
I dont like thst the train stands still during the night.
Its the charm of sleeping in a riding train. Love looking out the window at the scenery while lying in bed.
Therefore bed need to be above window height ofc.
anfr we experienced several delays on our journey so the train kept riding all night long to make up some of the lost time
It's a luxury train. You want to sleep in silence. And enjoy the view and company during the day.
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I love trains. Any kind of train. I’d sleep in a boxcar. So I know I would LOVE to travel on this train one day. Love the cabins.
Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊
Most Excellent Trip, I love Trains, and this one is Gorgeous!
An amazing experience superb trip 👌 👏 another great South African experience 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
what a beautiful trip report. I had no idea that south Africa has such beautiful spots. Loooooove the food!!!
Thank u, i enjoyed every bit of it. Loved it!!
Very illustrative. Thank you. It is much appreciated.
Excellent VLOG once again, thanks for sharing, i would highly recommend the other ultra-lux train, the BLUE TRAIN if you have the opportunity to visit SA again.
My father who traveled by the Orient Express and the transsibérien would have loved that train too for sure.
Seems beautiful old world travel. I imagined myself traveling in this video. Thank you for the ride🇺🇸
Time travel is real!!! Beautiful video, well done.
Straight away, I am really surprised there are no crew to help people board the train. Shabby for such a fine train.
That was surprising, especially given the age group of the average passenger!!
An amazing film. I would like to go on this train trip. Curiously, the landscape looks rather like Australia.
Thank you for the video.
My thoughts were that the Karoo looked a lot like the country near Whyalla in South Australia.
Yes very much the same, that's why Safe feel at home in Oz..😂
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Oh..I love This goodie box.. definitely mean on the contents 😁😁😁😁
Definitely NOT Mean...
What a great way to travel from Pretoria to Cape Town. I had better start saving as I would love to experience this incredible journey
I hope you have another opportunity to travel by train again. This is such a lovely way to experience our world.
beautifull train , good food , yes ive been on this trip , im old as well , so yes , i worked very hard for my money and are going to use it to travel and as ive never been able to do so because of work, its become my time , Rovos will see me again thats for sure
Well deserved. I will take this trip next year.
This is amazing. I would love to travel on the Rovos
Beautifully presented . Would love to travel to SA and go on this train once this pandemic finishes. Greetings from Sunny QLD,Australia
Thank you for taking us along
I'll stay in the room and not going out at all and just enjoy the views and the luxurious service no doubt every passenger will get in this train
I imagine the average person couldn't afford this luxury. A rather bleak contrast seeing that train and the shanty towns it passed along the way.
Yup South Africans cannot afford this at all lol. At least the majority cant. Most unequal country in the world.
@@jozigalm8159 Tell me of half douse countries which are not unequivocal ??.
@@ssimba2785 China...the communist utopia....they have more equality...everyone has an equal chance of being under surveillance of the state
@@mayanktripathi8726 Good one.
The best train video I have seen
So much detail
Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊😊👋
How Wonderful! What a beautiful video diary of your trip - felt like I was accompanying you. Going to put Rovos Rail on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing