Rovos Rail

Southern Cross

A grand Southern African rail journey linking dramatic landscapes, wildlife, historic places and Rovos Rail’s signature slow luxury.

Journey Overview

A sweeping rail journey across Southern Africa

Southern Cross is one of Rovos Rail’s longer, more immersive journeys, designed for travellers who want a deeper experience of Southern Africa from the comfort of a luxury train.

The journey blends changing landscapes, elegant onboard service and carefully planned excursions, creating a rich sense of place without sacrificing comfort.

Duration

11 nights / 12 days

Route

Pretoria to Victoria Falls

Style

Grand rail expedition

Rovos Rail observation car at sunset

The Experience

Slow travel with serious atmosphere

Days unfold through fine dining, private suites, lounge-car conversations and observation-car views. It is a journey built for travellers who want time to settle into the rhythm of the train.

Highlights

Big landscapes, wildlife and classic Rovos service

Southern Africa

Travel through a changing mix of landscapes, cultures and historic destinations.

Wildlife experiences

Add a safari feel to the rail journey with excursions that bring Africa’s wilderness into focus.

Luxury onboard life

Refined dining, polished service and private suites make the train itself a major part of the experience.

Rovos Rail locomotive

Route Map

Southern Cross Route

Rovos Rail Southern Cross route map

Financial Protection

Travel Trust Association

Book with confidence through Outsyda Rail, an independent travel agent affiliated with the Travel Trust Association.