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PRIVATE RAIL AND AIR CHARTERS
Unique Train and Air Safaris in Southern Africa

Rovos Rail and Air is proud to present the ideal combination for group and incentive charters in Southern Africa. Catering to a maximum of 80 passengers in the comfort and luxury associated with our product we are able to construct exciting and practical itineraries to suit your available time and budget. There are many permutations combining Rovos Rail’s 44-bed train with our pressurised Convair 440 aircraft, historic DC 4 Skymaster and DC 3 “Delaney“.Discerning groups may choose two nights on the train with two or three nights in the Victoria Falls, Mfuwe in the Luangwa Valley, the Okavango Delta or Elephant Back Safaris in Hoedspruit. From our headquarters at Capital Park in Pretoria very successful overnight trips from one to ten days have been undertaken in the past with business incentive groups, historical tours, private family gatherings and bird shoots. Three to four-hour Lunch and Dinner excursions, entertaining a maximum of 80 guests, is another possibility. Within reason, and subject to availability, the chartered train can go anywhere there is a railway line on the sub continent of Africa.The train and the aircraft are also available independently for charter.

  
   


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LUNCH AND DINNER TRIPS
During the course of the year we have many 3 – 4 hour Lunch and Dinner excursions where we entertain a maximum of 72 guests.
The format of the day or evening would be as follows:
10h00 to 11h30:
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18h30 to 19h00:		 Guests arrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station. Champagne, orange juice and canapés are served on arrival. Musicians play light classical music in the background.
A Steam Locomotive will be parked on the platform adjoining the station lounge, allowing the guests numerous photographic opportunities.
11h30 to 11h45:
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19h30 to 19h45:		 The locomotive will move off the platform to fetch the train and bring it on to the platform. While all the participants are together and their attention is focused, this is an ideal time for speeches or presentations.
12h00 or 20h00:
 Departure for a circular panoramic tour around Pretoria
13h30 or 20h30: Drinks will be served in the Observation and Lounge cars on departure. Lunch or Dinner would be served. Our menus reflect an accent on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Our lunches and dinners offer a starter, a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dish followed by a tempting dessert. Fine wines from some of South Africa’s renowned cellars and estates complement the meals.
16h30 or 23h00: Arrive back at Capital Park Station.

The train will be made up as follows:
Generator Car / Sleeper Carriage with bathroom facilities / Dining Car - 42 seats
Kitchen Car / Dining Car - 42 seats / Sleeper Carriage with bathroom facilities
Lounge Car - non smoking / Observation Car
Smoking – smoking allowed in coach next to Observation Car and in privacy of suites

PRICE: R53 000: FOR 42 PASSENGERS OR LESS
R63 000: FOR 72 PASSENGERS OR LESS.
Prices valid 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009.
Lunch/Dinner Trip Terms and Conditions
50% Deposit on confirmation of the booking.
The balance is payable 14 days prior to departure.

 

FULL TRAIN CHARTER
Individually tailored private trips

Very successful overnight trips from one to ten days have been undertaken with special interest groups. Business incentive groups, historical tours, private parties and bird shoots are just a few of the special charters we have hosted during the past 11 years. Within reason, and subject to availability, the chartered train can go anywhere there is a railway line in the sub continent of Africa. The costing for these trips is based on distance, time, the number in the party and the number of coaches required to house the party. Rovos Rail is a private train company running on the rails of the National Railways and our tariff is determined by the number of coaches run at a given time and the distance covered: added to which are the costs of locomotive crews, train inspections and watering facilities. Therefore, each charter request has to be individually costed. The following itineraries and costs will illustrate a few options.

  
   
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FULL TRAIN CHARTER OPTIONS
ONE NIGHT

An early evening departure from Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
Dinner and overnight on board. The train will stop at about midnight for ± 6 hours.
Return to Capital Park after a leisurely breakfast.

PRICE R 260 000 (1 OCT 2008– 30 SEP 2009)
Prices valid 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009.

UP TO 42 PASSENGERS IN 21 SUITES
TWO NIGHTS

Day 1:
An early evening departure from Capital Park Station, Pretoria
Dinner and overnight on the train
Day 2:
After breakfast disembark for a day of activities off the train
Return to the train late afternoon for dinner and overnight on the train
Day 3:
Disembark at Capital Park Station, Pretoria after breakfast

 

 

Destination
Sun City Golf, Leisure and Gaming Resort
Distance in kilometres
181
Number of Suites
21
Highlight of destinations
 Golf, Game Viewing

 

PRICE R375 000
Prices valid 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009.

Destination
Dullstroom in the highlands of Mpumulanga
Distance in kilometres
251
Number of Suites
21
Highlight of destinations
 Trout Fishing, Walking

PRICE R435 000
Prices valid 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009.

Destination
Malelane on the border of the Kruger National Park
Distance in kilometres
463
Number of Suites
21
Highlight of destinations
 Game Viewing

PRICE R625 000
Prices valid 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009.

CHARTER TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please note the above prices are approximate and are valid until
the 30th September 2009.

20% refundable deposit to confirm booking
- this becomes non-refundable 6 months prior to departure.
20% deposit 4 months prior to departure non refundable
Balance is due 8 weeks prior to departure non refundable

 

Contact Peter Winterbottom: peter@rovos.co.za tel:+27 - 12 - 315  8388 © ROVOS RAIL

 

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