The Pride of Africa is a luxury train which is run by Rovos Rail. It is billed as the "World's Most Luxurious Train".[ citation needed ] It travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania.
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Rovos Rail was established in 1989.
The Pride of Africa is a luxury train which is run by Rovos Rail. It is billed as the "World's Most Luxurious Train".[ citation needed ] It travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania.
Rovos Rail was established in 1989.
Following is a list of the locations of the traditional route the Pride of Africa follows. However, as of 2010 there are variations to this route, e.g. a Botswana branch.
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