The Cape, Rovos Rail & Victoria Falls

The historic Edwardian-style Victoria Falls Hotel is located amongst lush tropical gardens inside the Victoria Falls National Park, just a ten minute walk away from the Unesco World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Established in 1904, this original railway hotel is full of nostalgia of a bygone colonial era and is noted for the splendid views across the manicured gardens to the Victoria Falls Bridge. There are 161 en suite rooms, comprising 37 standard rooms, 58 traditional rooms, 48 de luxe rooms, seven junior suites, four honeymoon suites, six executive suites and the royal suite. The latter was occupied by Queen Elizabeth during a royal visit in 1947. The corridors to the rooms are lined with historical artefacts, with particular reference to the building of the railway from Cape Town to what is now Zambia. Inside, the rooms retain their old world charm, but are now fitted with modern conveniences, including air ...

Since its establishment 30 years ago, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences, recreating the romance of the golden age of luxury train travel. Their trains feature beautiful wood-panelled heritage coaches, which have been carefully rebuilt and are drawn by steam, diesel and electric locomotives. The carriages have been collected from all over South Africa; a few of the carriages date back to 1911. Top-class craftsmanship has ensured an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur with the use of traditional furnishings and period decor.

The spacious Royal, Deluxe and Pullman suites combine the opulence of a bygone era with subtle modern innovations. Each train has one or two lounge cars, the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely drink. Watch the passing scenery from the observation car with its open balcony and dine on exquisite South African cuisine in the historic dining cars. In the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or televisions on board and the use of mobile phones and laptops is confined to the privacy of suites only. Smoking is allowed in your suite and in the smoking Club Lounge.

Features: 36 cabins, 2 dining cars, observation car, 2 lounge cars. Pullman cabin amenities: Sofa/bed conversion, shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, bar/fridge, dressing gown & slippers, tea drawer Deluxe cabin amenities: Private lounge, shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, bar/fridge, dressing gown & slippers, tea drawer.
Royal cabin amenities: Private lounge, bath & shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, bar/fridge, dressing gown & slippers.

More than 100 years old and one of South Africa's most famous hotels, the Nellie is set in four hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens at the foot of Table Mountain. Managed by Belmond, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers individually furnished rooms, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a health club and beauty salon. There is a choice of restaurants and the food is outstanding - take afternoon tea in the Conservatory and, in the evening, enjoy the renowned cuisine of the Planet Restaurant & Bar.

Previously known as The Grace, 54 on Bath is located in the heart of the desirable Rosebank area of Johannesburg. The emphasis here is on personalised service, attention to detail and overall elegance. Cool greys and whites give the rooms a stylish contemporary feel, as does the abundant artwork found in the corridors, public areas and guestrooms. A sophisticated bar and restaurant, a rooftop swimming pool and a direct bridge link from the hotel into Rosebank Mall add to the appeal of this charming hotel.