Rovos Rail has a style all its own with train tours that have a blend of earthy African safari and traditional luxury – except that a divine soak in a full-sized bath in a train was always rare, even on Royal trains!
The Pride of Africa trains from Rovos Rail provide very much more than mere rail transportation – from these transports of delight one can experience the richness of southern Africa, with north and southbound routes between Pretoria and Cape Town as well as a range of spectacular journeys to the east and west. Trains combine the golden age of rail travel with modern conveniences, creating an unforgettable extravagant elegance of a bygone era.
From the start of your journey (if you leave from Pretoria, you experience the fabulous Edwardian-styled station) to the memorable time spent on the opulent Rovos Pride of Africa, this is an experience not to be missed.
Travel the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo; trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape; arrive in Cape Town, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein; this authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village, which was founded as a refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive museum on the platform.
Another stop is made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour with a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.
2024: Pretoria to Cape Town. May 10,24. June 7,24. July 5,19. August 2,16,27. September 13,20,27
2024: Cape Town to Pretoria. May 7,13,25,27. June 10. July 8,22. August 5,19. September 2,4,16,23,30
| Royal Suite | R66,200 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R49,700 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R34,500 pp |
2024: Pretoria to Cape Town. October 4,25. November 1,8,14,22. December 6,20. 2025: January 6,10,17,31. February 18, 21,28. March 4,21. April 4,18. May 2,16. June 13,27,30. July 11,25. August 1,8,22. September 5,19,26
2024: Cape Town to Pretoria. October 7,25,28. November 4,11,25. December 9,14,23. 2025: January 23. February 3,13,17,24. March 4,17,24,27. April 7,15,21. May 5,9,19. June 16,30. July 14,29. August 4,11,26. September 8,12,15,29
| Royal Suite | R72,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R54,000 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R37,500 pp |
Experience this journey through diverse and truly African scenery as Rovos Rail meanders in a northerly direction towards the border at Beitbridge, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. Continuing in a northwesterly direction, the train passes Bulawayo heading towards Thompson’s Junction and Hwange Game Reserve where animals can be spotted from the train. The Falls and the elegant colonial-style Victoria Falls Hotel form an ideal destination. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, white-water rafting on the Zambezi River as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris.
NOTE when viewing the map above: The Rovos Rail Victoria Falls Journey does not travel via Botswana. It uses the BBR line (Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway (PVT) Limited). The visit to Hwange National Park is as scheduled.
NOTE: Guests have the option of choosing the 3-night journey or the new 4-night journey, which includes an excursion to Polokwane Nature Reserve. Please ask for full itinerary.
2024: Pretoria to Victoria Falls. 4 nights. May 15,29. June 12. July 10,17,24,31. August 7,14,28. September 4,11. 3 nights. March 14. September 19,26.
2024: Victoria Falls to Pretoria. 4 nights. July 28. August 18. September 8,15,22,29. 3 nights. March 3,10,17,24. April 7. July 28. August 18. September 8,15,27,29
| Royal Suite | R86,600 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R66,000 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R44,300 pp |
2024/2025: Pretoria to Victoria Falls. 4 nights. 2024: October 2,23. November 6,13,20,27. December 23. 2025: January 8,15. February 12. March 5,19,26. April 9,16,23,30. May 14,28. June 11,27. July 9,16,23,30. August 6,13,20. September 3,10
2024/2025: Pretoria to Victoria Falls. 3 nights. 2024: October 10,17,31. 2025: January 23. February 6,20,27. March 13. April 3. August 28. September 18,25
2024/2025: Victoria Falls to Pretoria. 4 nights. 2024: November 10,14,24. December 1,27. 2025: January 12,23,26. March 30. April 13,20,27. May 4,18. June 1,15. July 13,20,23,27. August 10,17,24. September 25
2024/2025: Victoria Falls to Pretoria. 3 nights. 2024: October 6,13,20,27. November 3. 2025: January 19. February 9,16,23. March 2,9,16,23,25. April 6,22. June 17. July 1. August 3,31. September 7,14,16,21,28
| Royal Suite | R94,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R72,000 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R48,000 pp |
This 3 day/2 night safari allows you to experience the splendour of KwaZulu-Natal. Take in the Big Five, a battlefields tour with a world-class historian and unusual African ceramics. Experience the Nambiti Conservancy – a Big Five private bush retreat of malaria-free bushveld in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Sundays River flows through the reserve and has two 40-metre waterfalls with magnificent ravine bush, home to several rare bird species. Situated on an expansive game farm, Spionkop Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region.
Ardmore Ceramics is a story about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance and song, as well as the spirit of the African imagination, is exerting its influence on the other continents of the world. Pay a morning visit to this charming centre in the rolling hills of the Midlands before the Rovos train makes its way to Durban.
Pretoria to Durban. 2024: September 6
Durban to Pretoria. 2024: September 9
| Royal Suite | R63,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R46,500 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R31,200 pp |
Pretoria to Durban. 2024: October 4. November 15. 2025: January 24. February 14. March 7. April 11. August 15. September 19
Durban to Pretoria. 2024: October 7. November 18. 2025: January 27. February 17. March 10. April 14. August 18. September 22
| Royal Suite | R68,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R50,500 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R34,200 pp |
10 days/9 nights. Rovos Rail has designed two* excellent nine-day safaris to entertain the most discerning player with optional excursions for non-playing guests.
The Golf Safari begins in Pretoria and travels west to Sun City in the hills of the Pilanesberg for a day at this renowned facility, including a game drive for non-golfers. In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, 18 holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort, with a guided tour of the battlefields a further highlight for non-golfers. Enjoy a game at Durban Country Club or tour the city.
Then on to Zululand for game viewing at Hluhluwe before heading to Swaziland. Tee off at Royal Swazi or enjoy a game drive at Mkhaya and a visit to Ngwenya Glass and Guava Gallery. Golfers then play the challenging Leopard Creek course while non-golfers enjoy a game drive in the world-famous Kruger Park, after which this memorable journey ends in Pretoria.
GOLF COURSES: Leopard Creek, Royal Swazi, Durban Country Club, Champagne Sports Resort and Sun City Lost City. For more details on the courses, please contact us.
TOURS for NON-GOLFERS: Battlefields tour, Drakensberg Mountain Range, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Guava Gallery, Ngwenya Glass Factory, Kruger Park game drive train makes its way to Durban.
2024: September 11. October 21
| Royal Suite | R181,800 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R138,500 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R91,200 pp |
2025: January 6. February 24. September 10. October 20
| Royal Suite | R198,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R150,000 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R99,000 pp |
This epic 15-day Rovos Cape Town Dar es Salaam journey travels across the vast continent, starting from South Africa on the Atlantic Ocean, traversing Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and arriving in Tanzania on the Indian Ocean.
Cape Town to Dar es Salaam. 2024: June 28–July 13. September 13-28 2024 WAITLIST ONLY
Dar es Salaam to Cape Town. 2024: October 1–16 2024 WAITLIST LONLY
| Royal Suite | US$ 23,600 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | US$ 17,995 pp |
| Pullman Suite | US$ 13,600 pp |
Cape Town to Dar es Salaam. 2025: July 04-19. September 23-October 08
Dar es Salaam to Cape Town. 2025: January 28-February 12. October 11-26
| Royal Suite | US$ 25,950 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | US$ 19,800 pp |
| Pullman Suite | US$ 14,950 pp |
Cape Town to Dar es Salaam. 2026: July 02-18. October 06-22.
Dar es Salaam to Cape Town. 2026: January 28-February 13. July 21 – August 06. October 25-November 10
| Royal Suite | ASK TO JOIN PRIORITY LIST |
| Deluxe Suite | ASK TO JOIN PRIORITY LIST |
| Pullman Suite |
2026 Departures*
Dar-Cape: Jan. 28-Feb. 13; July 21-Aug. 6; Oct. 25-Nov. 10
Cape-Dar: July 2-18; Oct. 6-22
We are not exaggerating when we say that you must plan ahead to take this particular journey! Contact us now to book for 2025 — or get on the ‘first notice’ list for 2026 departures*, which will be available to book by early June. 2024 is completely sold out.
This impressive 12-day Southern Cross Southbound journey on the Shongololo Express between Victoria Falls and Pretoria stops at carefully selected locations in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa.
Starting in the Victoria Falls, guests enjoy a walking tour of the village and the falls, departing in the afternoon for Hwange.
After game-viewing activities, guests continue to Matobo National Park, site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave, Antelope Park and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
The train then traverses Zimbabwe as guests enjoy a day at leisure on board. Day seven includes a game drive at the famous wildlife reserve of Kapama before guests continue on to explore the Kingdom of Swaziland.
This magnificent sojourn spends the last few days taking guests through the Drakensberg Mountains to the Kruger Park for game viewing and the historical areas of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. The final day has the train pulling into Rovos Rail Station where guests continue on a tour of Pretoria or Johannesburg and Soweto.
08h00 Check-in at Victoria Falls Hotel (luggage stored here).
09h00 Walking tour of the village and Victoria Falls.
16h00 Reception at the Victoria Falls Hotel.
17h00 Train departs for Thompson’s Junction.
The Victoria Falls
Forming the largest single curtain of falling water on earth (on average the curtain is 92m deep), the Victoria Falls’ 500m plume of spray can be seen from as far as 70km away. The sound of the water can also be heard from kilometres away and up close this muted ‘thunder’ becomes a roar. In full flood, over 550 million litres of water per minute cascade over the brink. The vast width of the Falls, extending 1 708m, allow for many safe vantage points from where you will be able to get different views of the roiling water as it crashes into the gorge and whose constant spray maintains the rain forest. The forest is an attraction on its own with many of the trees marked to help identification. These include fig, mahogany, date palm, milkwood and ebony. The bird life is prolific and species that may be seen include the colourful sunbird and large trumpeter hornbill. Craft and curio shops abound with enough variety for everyone to find something to take home as a souvenir.
06h30 Full-day game viewing in Hwange Game Reserve.
18h00 Depart for Bulawayo.
Hwange National Park
Situated in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park is the nation’s largest wildlife area and contains a variety of animals and bird species, but is most well known for its prolific lion population. Covering 1 462 000 hectares, Hwange is roughly the same size as Belgium.
09h00 Full-day tour of Matobo National Park.
Visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes as well as bushmen caves.
18h00 Depart Bulawayo for Somabhula.
Matobo National Park
“Matobo” means ‘bald headed ones’ and aptly describes the dramatic hills and granite rocks of this area. Highlights include a visit to the burial place of Cecil John Rhodes, who gave Zimbabwe its previous name of Rhodesia. Afterwards, we will go and visit one of the more accessible bushman caves, of which there are many hidden amongst the hills.
09h00 Full day at Antelope Park.
Optional extras include canoeing, game drive, horseback game viewing, elephant-back riding and a bird-watching cruise.
17h30 Return to the train and depart for Bannockburn.
Antelope Park
Wildlife abound in Antelope Park.
09h00 Board vehicles and drive to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
17h00 Rejoin train in Rutenga.
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Largest monument in Africa south of the Pyramids Great Zimbabwe, a hugely impressive monument situated on the south-eastern edge of the central plateau is the largest pre-colonial monument south of the Egyptian pyramids and is a celebrated achievement of the African people. Magical fables such as the story of King Solomon’s Mines find their origins here amongst the ruins of an ancient city built by the Rozwi people. Discover how these ancient people lived and mined gold and silver, which were ultimately taken out of Africa by Arabic and Portuguese traders. The tour is followed by lunch at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel (guests’ own account), after which we travel through attractive granite hill country to Rutenga.
Day on board the train travelling to Klaserie in South Africa. Clear customs and immigration at Beitbridge.
07h00 Morning game drive in Kapama Game Reserve followed by visit to the Wild Dog and Cheetah Project.
13h00 Return to the train for lunch. Depart for Kaapmuiden.
08h30 Depart in vehicles from Mpaka. Visit Ngwenya Glass, Mbabane and Manzini.
18h45 After border formalities at Mpaka, depart for Maputo in Mozambique.
Swaziland
The tiny Kingdom of Swaziland covers only 17 000 square kilometres, making it the second smallest country in Africa. Travel to Manzini enjoying amazing views of the Ezulwini Valley and the Komati River en route. This excursion into Swaziland will introduce you to everyday life in Africa’s smallest kingdom. The Swazi Market is a bustling hive of activity and displays a wide variety of skilfully crafted woodcarvings, colourful textiles and superb basketwork for which Swazis are renowned.
09h00 City tour of Maputo, Mozambique.
15h30 Return to the train for afternoon tea.
18h00 After border formalities the train heads for Malelane in South Africa.
Maputo
Maputo, the capital of Mozambique is a city of contrasts and offers an exciting mix of cultures. The city swings along to a beat like no other in Africa offering true African hospitality. Its architecture is a blend of African, Portuguese and early Colonial traditions with old Catholic churches side-by-side with mosques, fortresses, Victorian mansions and other buildings from a bygone era. Along the colourful beachfront there are many cafés and restaurants that specialise in Indian Ocean cuisine with its emphasis on the freshest seafood dishes prepared in traditional African-Portuguese ways.
08h00 Full-day game viewing in the Kruger Park.
18h00 Return to the train in Malelane and depart for Nelspruit.
Kruger National Park
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience second to none. Its 2 million hectares are unrivalled in diversity of life forms and the park is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques. The park is home to an impressive number of species: about 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 species of mammals. Game drives are conducted in our air-conditioned vehicles; open-air vehicles optional.
09h00 Full-day panorama tour of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window.
17h00 Rejoin train in Nelspruit and depart for Witbank.
Panorama Route
In 1873, gold was discovered in the area around the quaint town of Pilgrim’s Rest, now a living museum and national monument. The find attracted 1500 diggers and today, many of the restored miners’ houses serve as shops. Further along the escarpment we find the great Blyde River Canyon, a gorge 26km in length and 800m deep, carved into the face of the escarpment. The Three Rondavels, three huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the canyon and resembling African huts, present an unforgettable sight. Bourke’s Luck Potholes are strange deep cylindrical cavities formed by river erosion and floodwater. From the vantage point of God’s Window we gaze across the sweeping landscape of the Lowveld, where subtle fragrances of the lower region rise to merge with the crisp winds of the Highveld.
08h30 Arrive at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. Check out of train. Luggage stored at the station.
09h00 Tour of Pretoria and Soweto.
17h00 Return to Rovos Rail Station. Tour ends.
Gauteng is the economic power house of the Southern African region and home to some of Africa’s greatest cities. The name of the province is a Sotho word meaning “Place of Gold”, which is very suitable since much of the wealth of Gauteng has derived from this precious metal.
Pretoria
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. We visit the Union Buildings designed by the famous colonial English architect, Sir Herbert Baker. Completed in 1913, it now houses the offices of the President and Ministers. The buildings overlook the city towards the once fortified hills to the south. A grand bronze statue of “Oom Paul (Kruger)”, the patriarch president of the ZAR or old Transvaal Republic, surrounded by his Boer fighters, dominates Church Square, at the centre of the city. Before leaving the capital behind, we visit the Voortrekker Monument, which commemorates the Great Trek of the 1830s.
Soweto
Comprising one million people, Soweto was made famous by the laws of Apartheid. We pass the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (the largest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere) and also drive past the only street in Africa that once housed two Nobel Peace Laureates – Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. We visit the Hector Petersen Memorial, named after the first student to lose his life in the 1976 uprising against the Apartheid government.
2024: Pretoria to Victoria. June 6. September 5. November 1
2024: Victoria Falls to Pretoria. August 22. September 19
| Pullman | R135,000 per person |
| Deluxe | R186,000 per person |
2025: Pretoria to Victoria. January 9. March 13. April 10. June 5. September 4. November 4
2025: Victoria Falls to Pretoria. August 21
| Pullman | R146,500 per person |
| Deluxe | R202,000 per person |
This 13 night 3,400-kilometre annual journey takes the train from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic in the west. Departing from Pretoria, the first stop is Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s famous diamond rushes where there is an opportunity to savour the 1870’s atmosphere of the mine museum village.
The Rovos train traverses the stark vistas of the Northern Cape to the Fish River Canyon – second in size to the Grand Canyon and truly a spectacular sight. Guests continue across the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to Namibia’s capital for a tour; Windhoek is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour.
Then a short flight to the renowned Sossusvlei, a stunning pan in the Namib Desert, for an overnight stay followed by a night in the game-rich Etosha National Park.
On the last morning, the Rovos train travels the Namib to the perfectly preserved 19th-century German Hansa town of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay – an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey. Available in reverse.
2024: Walvis Bay to Pretoria. May 17. November 15
2024: Pretoria to Walvis Bay. April 2,30
| Royal Suite | R258,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R210,000 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R165,000 pp |
2025: Walvis Bay to Pretoria. May 12. November 14
2025: Pretoria to Walvis Bay. N/A
| Royal Suite | R280,000 per person |
| Deluxe Suite | R228,000 pp |
| Pullman Suite | R179,000 pp |
Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola or reverse
Rovos Trail of two Oceans Angola Tanzania – In July 2019, Rovos began a new 15-day expedition crossing Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola – the Rovos Trail Of Two Oceans Angola Tanzania. This is the first passenger train to travel the famous copper trail on this route.
It includes the Selous Reserve, a fly-in two-night safari in the South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) and tour of Lubumbashi (DRC). The Rovos train then joins the Benguela line before arriving in Lobito. (Or reverse).
2024: Dar es Salaam to Lobito. July 15
2024: Lobito to Dar es Salaam. August 2
Royal Suite – US$ 23,600 pp (single supplement US$ 47,200)
Deluxe Suite – US$ 17,995 pp (single supplement US$ 25,820)
Pullman Suite – US$ 13,600 pp (single supplement US$ 19,960)
2025: Dar es Salaam to Lobito. July 22
2025: Lobito to Dar es Salaam. August 9
Royal Suite – US$ 25,950 pp (single occupancy poa)
Deluxe Suite – US$ 19,800 pp (single occupancy US$ 28,400)
Pullman Suite – US$ 14,950 pp (single occupancy US$ 21,600)
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola
Travel across the mighty Zambezi from the incomparable Victoria Falls towards Kafue River for a sunset cruise.
After a visit to Lusaka’s elephant orphanage where teams rescue and rehabilitate orphaned elephants, fly into South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) for a three-night safari. With its western and northwestern edge bounded by the Muchinga Escarpment and the southern border lined with the meandering Luangwa River, there is no shortage of dramatic and fascinating topography in this beautiful game-rich park.
Enjoy a tour of Lubumbashi (DRC) then join the historical copper trail for short walking tours detailing Angola’s recent history with journey’s end in Lobito.
Available in reverse.
2025: Victoria Falls to Lobito. N/A
2025: Lobito to Victoria Falls. N/A
Royal Suite – US$ 25,950 pp (single occupancy poa)
Deluxe Suite – US$ 19,800 pp (single occupancy US$ 28,400)
Pullman Suite – US$ 14,950 pp (single occupancy US$ 21,600)
Pretoria, Drakensberg Mountains, Kruger Park, Swaziland, Hluhluwe, Durban, Valley of 1000 Hills, Kimberley, Karo, Upington, Fish River Canyuon, Keetmanshoop, Kalahari Desert, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Part, Windhoek, Namib Desert, Cheetah Conservation Project, Etosha, Walvis Bay
This panoramic 15-day sojourn winds its way across Southern Africa from the Indian Ocean in the east to the Atlantic coast in the west. Starting in Pretoria, descend the spectacular escarpment to the world-famous Kruger Park for a game drive.
Explore the Kingdom of eSwatini followed by a game drive in Hluhluwe wildlife reserve and a tour of Durban and its botanical gardens.
Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills and the imposing Drakensberg Mountains to visit the 1870s mining village of Kimberley, centre of one of the world’s notorious diamond rushes.
Continue through the semi-desert region of the Karoo to Upington and the Fish River Canyon, second in size to the Grand Canyon.
Cross the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert to see the Quiver trees at Garas Park, home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy.
Take a short flight to Sossusvlei for a lodge stay surrounded by the dramatic dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park.
Enjoy desert drives, a bush dinner and breakfast near Deadvlei where camel-thorn trees contrast against the white-clay pan floor.
Visit Namibia’s lively capital, Windhoek, and a cheetah conservation project before overnighting in the game-rich Etosha National Park.
Leave the vast stillness of the Namib Desert for the wild Atlantic coast and journey’s end, Walvis Bay.
Pretoria to Walvis Bay 2024: October 3
| Pullman | R206,000 per person |
| Deluxe | R270,000 per person |
Pretoria to Walvis Bay 2025: February 5. October 1
| Pullman | R224,000 per person |
| Deluxe | R293,000 per person |
Single supplement available.
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Pretoria to Cape Town | 10,24 | 7,24 | 5,19 | 2,16,27 | 13,20,27 | 4,25 | 1,8,14,22 | 6,20 |
Cape Town to Pretoria | 7,13,25,27 | 10 | 8,22 | 5,19 | 2,4,16,23,30 | 7,25,28 | 4,11,25 | 9,14,23 |
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SEASON PRICES 7d/6n | 2024 |
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Grand Class Suite Twin Beds per person, before discount | €5,600 |
Grand Class Suite Single, before discount | €9,500 |
Deluxe Suite Double Bed per person, before discount | €6,700 |
Deluxe Suite Single before discount | €11,700 |
Rovos dining cars feature a Victorian setting with crisp linen, sparkling glass, and silverware, offering local delicacies such as game and fresh, seasonal ingredients, complemented by South African wines. Meals are prepared by talented chefs in galley kitchens, maintaining high culinary standards.
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| 179-120 days | 50% | |
| 119-90 days | 80% | |
| 89 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
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| 119-90 days | 50% | |
| 89-30 days | 70% | |
| 29 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
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| 55-21 days | 30% | |
| 20-3 days | 70% | |
| 2 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
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Date Change
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| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris Journeys on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | 180 days or more | 35% |
| 179-120 days | 50% | |
| 119-90 days | 80% | |
| 89 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Les Bateaux Belmond | 120 days or more | 25% |
| 119-90 days | 50% | |
| 89-30 days | 70% | |
| 29 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| All other Specified Products and Specified Arrangements | 56 days or more | 15% |
| 55-21 days | 30% | |
| 20-3 days | 70% | |
| 2 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
Name Changes
You may change the name on a booking by providing us with at least seven days’ written notice prior to the scheduled departure of the booking. We may charge an administration fee.
Other Changes
We will consider any other amendments (other than as set out above) at our sole discretion and may charge an administration fee.
Note: Certain bookings (e.g. for flights) may not be amended after we have issued a confirmation invoice and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge below.
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