21 reasons to joint

1. The Pride of Africa has its exclusive train station to ensure rapid, secure and comprehensive services for its guests.
 
2. Prior to the train's departure, passengers will be greeted with a VIP reception at the Rovos Rail's exclusive platform with a live performance of elegant classical music. Passengers will be ushered onboard the train by the designated coach attendants. 

3. The suites on the Pride of Africa are unparalleled in terms of their roominess. The Pride of Africa is simply the most spacious cruise train in the world. Though the length of each train is 22 meter, each carriage may only house three Deluxe Suites or two Royal Suites. The Deluxe Suite occupies an area of 11 square meters while the Royal Suite is as big as 16 square meters. The extent of extravagance and luxury of Pride of Africa is even more apparent when compared to other trains. 

 

 4. Facilities and amenities in the Deluxe Suite are fitted in full compliance to the standards required for five-star hotels. Special attention has gone towards the arrangement of beds; passengers can choose between double beds or twin beds according to their personal preferences and needs without the hassle of folding beds and their storage that are offered on other cruise trains. The suites on Pride of Africa have been carefully designed to allow passengers to fully enjoy their trip of on the moving hotel. 

 5. All suites are equipped with writing surface and two chairs to cater to passengers whom may have to take care of matters related to business. The full-sized windows in the suites can be opened at any time so that passengers may enjoy the refreshing air of Africa at their leisure or appreciate the breathtaking view of Africa as the train heads for its destination.

6. All suites come with a mini bar that offers a selection of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks - all complimentary. Passengers on board can also enjoy tempting breakfasts, exquisite full set meals and specialty food produced in Africa. All prices are included in the ticket. The Pride of Africa also has a mini library and a mailbox. Passengers may head to the Lounge car to enjoy afternoon tea. 

7. All suites have self-service brewing appliances for passengers to enjoy their favorite tea or coffee at any time. Room services are available around the clock and each suite has a telephone that can be used to call other suites or the attendant.

8. In order to fully comply with passengers' personal needs, an electronic safe can be found in the suite's cupboard on top of other travel necessities such as power adaptor and so forth. Not only that, a pair of goggles is prepared in every suite so that passengers will be able to enjoy the views beyond the window without having to worry about the draft.

9. The wardrobe in each suite is spacious enough to accommodate up to seven pieces of luggage. Passengers on the Pride of Africa enjoy more than 1.25 times of permitted luggage weight that is allowed on other luxury trains. 
 
10. The ornaments and decorations on the train are authentic, Edwardian styled antiques (especially the ceiling decors). Other luxury trains simply pales in comparison to the Pride of Africa in terms of luxury and passengers will feel as if they have traveled back in time to the colonial period a hundred years ago while traveling onboard. 
 
11. Every suite is fitted with independent air conditioning that passengers can adjust to their own preferences. Such arrangement is superior to having a central air conditioning that ventilates all suites as passengers would not be able to adjust room temperatures themselves. Floor heaters are installed in all carriages of the train. 
 
12. Every window on the train can be freely opened by the passengers who wish to enjoy the refreshing air and feel closer to the nature. The train stops at night to ensure that passengers enjoy adequate rest without the slightest disruption. More importantly, passengers do not have to worry about missing any beautiful views whilst they rest. 
 
13. Every suite has independent bathroom, which is at least 25% wider compared to that of any other luxury train in the world. In addition, hot waters are available 24 hours a day. 
 
14. The Royal Suite has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. It is incredibly spacious and passengers can enjoy the unique experience of sitting in the bathtub on a speeding train while enjoying the gorgeous views of sunset. 

15. The toilet bowl in the bathroom is also full-sized, instead of the minimized version that one would expect on conventional trains due to limited space. Furthermore, every bathroom is also fitted with windows that may be freely opened. 

16. The dining cars of the train offer ample seats to accommodate all passengers on board to dine together, which means you will never have to wait for a table. 

17. As you would expect from the most luxurious cruise train in the world, the cuisine on board the train is something that you can look forward to. The Dining Car serves a full English breakfast, buffet lunch and formal dinners (passengers may choose their main course). The gents can also socialize in the Club Lounge after dinner. 
 
 

18. Passengers will be delighted with the attention that has gone toward the perfection of services on board the train. Room services are available 24 hours a day, complete with free pressing service and limited laundry. 
 
19. The Observation Car at the end of the train has enlarged windows and open-air balconies to offer full view of Africa's natural and primitive beauty. As the train moves at a moderate speed, the view from the balcony is even more majestic. Wildlife such as gazelle and ostrich can often be spotted in the open fields by the track. At night, the Observation Car will be the perfect spot to see the starry skies of Africa. 

20. The Pride of Africa generally moves at a speed of 60 km/h so that passengers onboard will have ample time to appreciate the breathtaking views of Africa along the journey while following the trails of adventure left by early explorers on the classic train.

21. Rohan Vos - founder and owner of Rovos Rail, personally welcomes every guest at the platform prior to departure. Each passenger will receive a special certificate personally signed by Rohan Vos as a testimony that he has rode on the world's most luxurious train. 

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