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South Africa train trip: Ravos Rail or Blue Train?
Posted on 1/10/21 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 1/10/21 at 3:03 pm
Has anyone done either of these? I see really mixed reviews. Lots of people complaining about the poor track conditions leading to delays. But if you're not really in a hurry, I'm not sure if that's a big deal.
Myself and two teenage daughters. Summer of 2022.
Thanks for any insight!
Myself and two teenage daughters. Summer of 2022.
Thanks for any insight!
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Posted on 1/10/21 at 3:09 pm to No Colors
Always wanted to do one of these.
Posted on 1/12/21 at 9:44 am to jkylejohnson
I've done both of them.
Took the Blue Train from Cape Town up to Jo-burg with a stop in wine country. Very luxurious as you would expect, with tons of attention to detail. The food and drink were excellent and we enjoyed meeting new people on the train.
That being said, Rovos Rail was a step above. We had a private train through Zambia (Lusaka to Vic Falls) and...it was insane. The luxury was that of the Blue Train, except more, and the fact that they used restored cars from the golden age of rail made it even more special.
Can't go wrong with either. Enjoy the trip.
Took the Blue Train from Cape Town up to Jo-burg with a stop in wine country. Very luxurious as you would expect, with tons of attention to detail. The food and drink were excellent and we enjoyed meeting new people on the train.
That being said, Rovos Rail was a step above. We had a private train through Zambia (Lusaka to Vic Falls) and...it was insane. The luxury was that of the Blue Train, except more, and the fact that they used restored cars from the golden age of rail made it even more special.
Can't go wrong with either. Enjoy the trip.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:11 am to No Colors
I’ve also done both.
Agree Rovos Rail is better. Only catch is they take longer. They stop for excursions in Kimberley and Majiesfontein.
Rovos had an open platform at the end of the train where you could sit in the open and watch Africa go by.
Departing from their Pretoria station is amazing. String quartet, canapés, sparkling wine and an introduction by Rohan Vos. Plus a tour of their museum. When I went, they did the first 30 miles under steam, although I think they had to stop due to lack of water and coal.
Agree Rovos Rail is better. Only catch is they take longer. They stop for excursions in Kimberley and Majiesfontein.
Rovos had an open platform at the end of the train where you could sit in the open and watch Africa go by.
Departing from their Pretoria station is amazing. String quartet, canapés, sparkling wine and an introduction by Rohan Vos. Plus a tour of their museum. When I went, they did the first 30 miles under steam, although I think they had to stop due to lack of water and coal.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 5:14 pm to No Colors
As a side note, how awesome is the travel board that you get two replies to such an pretty obscure question!
Posted on 1/19/21 at 11:40 am to SpringBokCock
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As a side note, how awesome is the travel board that you get two replies to such an pretty obscure question!
I know, right? This place is amazing!
Thanks for both replies. My outfitter also recommended Ravos Rail. So I guess that's where we're headed. Will report!
This post was edited on 1/19/21 at 11:42 am
Posted on 1/20/21 at 12:27 pm to No Colors
Can you tell me what your itinerary looks like?
I'm in very early planning stages for an Africa trip next year and I'm deciding between SA and Tanzania + Zanzibar.
I'm in very early planning stages for an Africa trip next year and I'm deciding between SA and Tanzania + Zanzibar.
Posted on 1/25/21 at 3:43 pm to HollierThanThou
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Can you tell me what your itinerary looks like?
I'm in very early planning stages for an Africa trip next year and I'm deciding between SA and Tanzania + Zanzibar.
I only really have two weeks. About 16 or 17 days. I'm going with a PH I've never met. But a buddy of mine and his wife took a six week !!!!! Honeymoon with this guy about 10 years ago. And they can't stop talking about what a great guy he is and how professional and top shelf it all was.
So all I know is that we are flying into Johannesburg. And then 3-4 days at one of his private hunting concessions (we aren't hunting this is photo only). And then 3-4 days with him in Kruger.
Then Ravos Rail to Cape Town. Which is like 3-4 days. Then about two days in Cape Town. Then fly back to Johannesburg and home.
That is a very rough itinerary at this point. As I firm things up I'll post more information.
Posted on 1/25/21 at 4:31 pm to No Colors
Two weeks is about what we will be doing.
Thanks
Thanks
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