Once aboard the Rovos Rail, you soon realise why people call this the most luxurious train in the world. A maximum of 72 passengers get to enjoy the traditional furnishings and period Edwardian décor – fine wood panelling and teak-pillared dining cars where fine china, crisp linen and silver service prevail. Rovos Rail journeys can last from 24 hours to two weeks, linking Cape Town to Tanzania.

The Rovos Rail experience begins on the platform with a glass of sparkling South African wine to the accompaniment of a string quartet, while porters in smart livery carry your luggage to your quarters. This is a luxury hotel experience – only a moving one.