Front Engine Sand Rail

Next year, 2009 sees the twentieth anniversary of a man's dream, a dream based on irrepressible passion to create what has become the experience of the most luxurious steam train in the World. Rohan Vos has done exactly that and we found it not only created for himself but for his dedicated team and support as well.

Back in 1986, Rohan with his friend Phil Acutt attended an auction of railway cars. The seed was planted in the minds of Rohan, it would be accompanied by Phil restore and rebuild these guardians of a magnificent era in authentic replicas of steam travel in Africa. The lofty ideals without doubt, but that's where the experience and knowledge of Geoff Pethick, came to the party. As a team, a growing team of enthusiasts, avid fans, family and admirers, fabric steam Springbok Safaris, the name of a veto by the authorities, has emerged as Rovos Rail.

Romantic, friendly, historic, authentic without a shadow of a doubt, but with these superlatives came a fair share of challenges. The cost of the restoration, not only coaches, but the steam engines, the high standard set by Rohan itself often requires human vision to seek advice and support ever-growing team of supporters initiative often despised. Very well conducted guest is one of the key aspects found in Rovos Rail.

What do you feel like a guest aboard the Rovos Rail? Well, for an investment of U.S. $ 28K you and your partner will witness and participate in their annual report in Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam Grand Tour. Fourteen days after sight unique and extremely diverse, crossing four countries in the unbridled luxury of the essence of Africa literally unfolds before your eyes. Attention to detail is part of the standard, your management team will instinctively Rovos Rail your internal clock, your need for privacy mingled with the need to be social. Off train excursions are designed to expand on your knowledge and experience in a number of different ways. Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the universe and a World Heritage site awaits you, history and culture as old as the sands of time are in fact alive. Africa you wow!

Rohan and his team have developed an inimitable creator very special visit to celebrate the final journey, from Cape to Cairo in 2010. This time in the life expectancy of an opportunity to time the length of Africa. Beginning in January 2010 here in Cape Town, including both rail and vintage aircraft, Rovos, the largest part of one month duration will host special in eight countries, between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. This trip is designed for the traveler who a''fait''tout else and now wants to experience a stay in the depth of world class properties Safari absorb the magnanimity of the African deserts where the spectrum of colors repainted every day, the places where history and culture has shrugged off the cloak of dogma within West to settle permanently refreshed every guest in one of the most populous cities in Africa, Cairo. Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities waiting. The 28 days of travel could be considered unique, but it would be an understatement desperate reality. This is an opportunity to understand how a man of unparalleled vision seeks to convey his passion for superlatives Travel in Africa with others. For the privileged few who take the time to do so, it will enhance the grandeur of life in our Africa.