Train: The Pride of Africa (Rovos Rail)

Tour: The African Collage (Nine Days) 

Itinerary: Rovos' most varied and visually striking: through game reserves, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the Garden Route on the Indian Ocean, Cape Town.

Activities: Three game drives, where cheetah, lion, leopard, rhino, water buffalo, hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra and many other mammals may be spotted, as well as a multitude of birds 

More Activities: Visit to Addo Elephant Park (over 450 elephants), ostrich farm, brandy distillery, battle sites from the Boer War, famed ceramics gallery, and, for those so inclined, golf 

Life aboard the train: 21 cars in typical consist; includes two diners, two lounges (one with open-air rear platform), hair salon and laundry service (both included in fare), two wine cellars and gift shop     

Cost: Starting at about $5,250 per person, double (increasing to about $5,500 in 2013)

Dates: Nov. 8-16, Nov. 16-27, 2012; May 16-24, Oct. 31-Nov. 8, Nov. 11-19, 2013 

More Info: Call (800) 478-4881 within U.S. and Canada; (502) 454-0277 elsewhere. Click here to request more information. To book now, please click here.

Photos from our 2011 Cape Town - Dar es Salaam trip: Please click here. 

Yours sincerely,

Eleanor Flagler Hardy, President 

P.S. Combining the African Collage with Namibia on Rovos is simple in May, 2013. Book both, and we will extend a complimentary hotel night. Here is the Namibia journey link.