Being given the opportunity to see the African continent's splendid natural wealth of animal and floral diversity in the comfort of luxury train travel is surely the ultimate holiday experience. Traversing Southern Africa aboard this five star hotel on wheels one is transformed to an era when gracious living was the norm and holidays started when a person boarded a train.
No travelling at speed by car with scenery flashing by or high above the skies enveloped by clouds. This well-appointed mobile hotel has been reconstructed with an attention to detail and unsurpassed passenger comfort. It is known world-wide for its restored Victorian elegance and coaches appointed with all the latest conveniences a modern day passenger may require.
Attention to detail has been carried through to the friendly personnel caring for passengers. Each train can accommodate 72 travelers at a time. They have a choice of three types of accommodation to choose from. All the compartments are en suite and offer 24 hour room service.
The company has its own station based outside Pretoria, South Africa from which these two trains depart to all compass points of interest in Southern Africa. Their third train is available for chartering and one day private trips.
One-day excursions consist of a circular route through the countryside around Pretoria. These charters are ideal for company end of year functions, weddings and other special occasions. Some of the coaches were in use as early as 1911 and are steeped in history. They have carried the famous and infamous and experienced many happenings and events. If they could talk what wonderful tales they would tell.
Over-night or trips lasting up to 14 days are offered. Passengers are transported to and from their train in luxury coaches when game viewing or visiting other places of interest. After a day of sight-seeing they are returned to their train for gourmet dinners. The dinning coaches have been restored with meticulous care to detail. Tables are set with silver cutlery, crystal glasses and fine china on crisp white tablecloths.
On-board luxury train travel chefs create food masterpieces to tempt the fussiest eater. The best South African wines are to be found on the wine list. After diner coffee and liqueurs can be taken in one of the lounges on in the observation coach. When travelers retire to their compartments they can enjoy a good night's sleep in luxurious surrounds as they are carried through African landscapes dappled in starlight.
No travelling at speed by car with scenery flashing by or high above the skies enveloped by clouds. This well-appointed mobile hotel has been reconstructed with an attention to detail and unsurpassed passenger comfort. It is known world-wide for its restored Victorian elegance and coaches appointed with all the latest conveniences a modern day passenger may require.
Attention to detail has been carried through to the friendly personnel caring for passengers. Each train can accommodate 72 travelers at a time. They have a choice of three types of accommodation to choose from. All the compartments are en suite and offer 24 hour room service.
The company has its own station based outside Pretoria, South Africa from which these two trains depart to all compass points of interest in Southern Africa. Their third train is available for chartering and one day private trips.
One-day excursions consist of a circular route through the countryside around Pretoria. These charters are ideal for company end of year functions, weddings and other special occasions. Some of the coaches were in use as early as 1911 and are steeped in history. They have carried the famous and infamous and experienced many happenings and events. If they could talk what wonderful tales they would tell.
Over-night or trips lasting up to 14 days are offered. Passengers are transported to and from their train in luxury coaches when game viewing or visiting other places of interest. After a day of sight-seeing they are returned to their train for gourmet dinners. The dinning coaches have been restored with meticulous care to detail. Tables are set with silver cutlery, crystal glasses and fine china on crisp white tablecloths.
On-board luxury train travel chefs create food masterpieces to tempt the fussiest eater. The best South African wines are to be found on the wine list. After diner coffee and liqueurs can be taken in one of the lounges on in the observation coach. When travelers retire to their compartments they can enjoy a good night's sleep in luxurious surrounds as they are carried through African landscapes dappled in starlight.
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