Rovos Rail - Pride of Africa. From Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2013
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Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. Enjoy this specially for Lernidee Erlebnisreisen (www.lernidee.de) alternated itinerary with more stops along the way and relaxed on-board atmosphere.
Director: Michael Altenhenne
Africa is a Golden Continent
From Somalia One Africa
Bro, I appreciate your sentiments for a united Africa being "One".
But Africa is far too diverse with too many different languages, culture, history, ideals and aspirations.
Take Somalia for instance ; it must be the the most divided country in the world, fighting each other tooth and nail. By all standards, it is regarded as a "failed state".
Just how do you propose to unite an entire continent if you can't even unite and reconcile one country?
Let's be realistic before being idealistic.
Africa's potential is largely underutilized and unrealized. Each country must first realize it's own potential, utilize it's own resources, develop it's own people and infrastructure and succeed on it's own without aid from abroad.
And then, through co-operation with their neighbors, develop a sub-region before tackling the continent as a whole.
If not, then one strong nation will over power another and exploit the weaker one.
An artificially united Africa will quickly be subject to immense power struggles and it will quickly be "hijacked" by unscrupulous, power hungry individuals that will dump the entire continent into crisis.
Uniting Africa through sentiment alone will make it weaker, not stronger and will tear itself apart.
Been on Trains all over the World since the 1960s This is Best I have ever been ON
For the last 42 minutes...I was in a magical place
Yes ..this is a great Journey ...True . I hope for one day I will come there .
No matter what,Africa is heaven on Earth.
True 👍
Seeing the real people of Africa, notice the man with one leg riding the bike, made me pause and realize this train trip though lovely, has nothing really to do with life in Africa, it glides above the Living.
Yes, especially taking into consideration that the cheapest ticket for this trip is more than 3 times the annual income of a minimum wage worker.
Most trips do, even for the regular guy's vacation.....
I saw that one too
God bless and keep you !!!
Perhaps one day the indigenous people of Africa may reclaim their continent. Or never.
Proud to be from Victoria falls zimbabwe
I'm from Kenya. Love everything about the continent. Truly the pride of Africa!!!
Fahari ya Afrika...
7juu7 thjujmnmjmjk8v
That rail Safari should have been extended to Kenya, not ending in Tanzania as it does.
In the 50's I was in Dar Es Salaam on a Royal war ship then down to Durban for a Royal visit before moving onto Port Elizabeth,a visit to see the elephants organisd by the local branch of the Royal Naval association befor we moved onto the Cape, here we celibrated South Africa's independence. We were treated to a feast ,local & South African families looked after us..Mr.& Mrs Hart,if any one of your family or decendants ever read this blog..I still recall your hospitaly, thank you. I am now 85 years old.
In Durban I had a visit to the Mayville Hotel..again thanks for the hospitality, I still have the set of wine glasses you gave.
me and the memories.
Great memories.
@@pavankarunarathna7549 I am a Nigerian..lived in Mwanza Tanzania.Had the privilege driving from Zambia to Dar-es-Salaam in very early seventies during construction of Tarazar Rd and Rail and will like to know the total cost in Rovos train from Cape Town to Dar-es-Salaam.
Drinking wine from my Rovos Rail wine glass from our wonderful trip on the Brenda in 2000. Beautiful video!
So Beautiful
Totally Intoxicating 42 minutes..... 💓
Africa is Crown 👑 of this Planet Earth...
Love you All from Pakistan 🇵🇰.
and they say money cant buy happiness? It can buy a real nice trip on a train thats for sure.
Can you be happy realizing you spent on this trip a sum which is equivalent of 5 to 10 years of a big family income in Tanzanian town? And when you visit to town the same way as you visited to the game park?
@zmalol m Yes I can be happy. Or am I not supposed to enjoy life because i work hard and earn a lot of money because there might be some poor people in that area or the average person there makes less than I do. Should the train not go through there even though it might create jobs or maybe revenue for the locals? What am I allowed to actually do if I cant go on this nice train? Let me know or would you vote to shut down the train all together because not everyone can afford to ride it.
@@TheRedDevil_NC I am a traveler, so I can afford what poor people can't. But I try to make it in "a sustainable" way using local transport and eating in popular eateries. I try to mingle with locals but of course I know there always will be a contrast and as you pointed out the local's income from my travels are no the same as from these rich people. Well, answering your question, I vote to lower the standard and the price of the train trip letting the rich passengers to donate the remaining amount to communities on the way they are passing through. Mr RoVos could be this way a more serious guy I think.
@@zmalol I would love that idea, but I can't see Rovos give up their high-end luxury status.
Bringing time and patience to travel by local ordinary trains sound a lot more appealing to me (if there are any other passenger trains there)
I Agree Completely
I had no idea such a train existed. The beauty and luxury is impressive. I will go on this train ride in the near future.
It does. So exciting.
I’m obsessed with rails & orient express & long luxury rail journeys,,,
Not fully accomplished yet,,,,
Africa is beautiful and I'm proud to be African one love to all Africans
Brother how many days travel time it's.
@@Abhishekyadav-st2no two weeks
@@misransiano6265 This trip looks so awesome between the sights & the luxurious train. But in your onion, as a black woman, would I be safe? Would I feel ostracized?
You will be very well taken care of and made very welcome wherever you are on our wonderful continent 🇿🇦
@@carlolinks4931 Really shows the effect of apartheid on South Africa and the wealth divide between races.
Epic journey. On day, just one day, I will take this trip.
Its so expensive lol almost 30k
@@ajvaani593 I would still do it!
I too dream of this trip..
Thank you so very much. Great gift.
Africa open your eyes
One day I will be a passenger of this luxurious train.....
I travelled from Pretoria to Cape town for my 50th wedding anniversary in 2006 when it was a fairly new project . We had the royal suite carriage to ourselves . It was a most wonderful experience.The report has brought tears to my eyes remembering it as my dear husband is no longer with me, I hope to return to repeat the journey in the not too distant future . Well done Rovos Rail
A beautifully narrated journey. I am a proud child of Africa. Born and raised in Zambia ( then Northern Rhodesia ) I attended high school as a border in Bulawayo Zimbabwe ( Rhodesia ) and I now live in South Africa since 1981. I have seen Victoria Falls a few times and I have visited many beautiful Game Reserves. This video takes its viewers on a wonderful African journey 👍
Magnificent journey I could also enjoy viewing on my cellphone.
time ò7
laa jawaab
without compare
Love from Russia
Me born in.NYASALAND and raised until 11 then imprisoned in a **** UK school. Never forgave my parents!
BTW my Aunt was Chief Education Officer in Zambia
South Africa is a beautiful place indeed, we must be proud as south African to have this beautiful place
No more
Talk about a bucket-list item!
I've was in Zimbabwe in 1990 (before it was ruined by Mugabe) and Ghana in 1974 for the Peace Corps and have always wanted to go back for more, because Africa is a truly magical place that transported me back to humanity's original homeland. I swear that the landscapes and animals stirred some ancient memories locked in my DNA, as close to a religious experience as anyone can get, including us skeptics.
Everyone who's been there will know what I mean!
Mugabe learnt from the masters!
More of the positive stuff about Africa. It is an amazing place to be. Thank you so much Lernidee. African people are peaceful,calm and welcoming. One world one people.
"African people are peaceful, calm and welcoming" Umm, sorry, would that be the same Africa of the Hutu's and Tutsi's?
S. Scirocco - You read my mind.
Really, I know of some very unhappy and fearful natives of Africa who fear the white man will try to take over just like they did to North America. The rich white man will buy up your land and enslave you soon enough. Good Luck. Who ever pays you is your master.
Gary Brunecz - Sorry you’re unemployed, hope you find a job someday! Good luck!
@@s.scirocco4411 The English apostrophe is never used to denote plurality; only possession or elision.
The narrator's deep smooth voice , the soothing music and the enchanting landscape make for one of the best documentaries I ever saw. This truly is the pride of Africa.
It's a commercial!
@@nonenoneonenonenone Im sold either way!
rubbish, the man has obviously never been there, why do you lie?
It is not a documentary sir, it is a 'commercial'. A long commercial, but a commercial none the less. AND it is definitely NOT the pride of Africa. It is the reenactment of a fallen king's nostalgia.
@@oldmanofsacramento you are right. All the passengers are white. Ive been a tourist in areas of great piverty
Africa is beautiful, so beautiful and whoever record this video made an amazing job
Greetings from Capetown SA. Watching during 2020 lockdown Covid. Thank you.
Beautiful Africa love from India ...a thanks to channel owner love it
Is there a 'love from India' comment on every damn video on UA-cam? Keep it to yourself pajeet
I am a photographer this is a dream
I love You Africa, One day will definitely meet. 😍😍
Please come
Capetown, Livingstone, dares Salam, really I miss it.
Africa is beautiful, having travelled over 90 times, no other place is as rich experience due to its great local people.
Wonderful done movie
Hi. I would like to know, how much cost this trip from cape town to Dar es Salaam? tksss a lot
❤️🙏
@@Indiaworldpower436 What is the cost of this trip?
The continent of Africa is a breath taking country 🇺🇸
So, what is it...a continent or a country?
Australia is both a continent and a country but africa is a continent comprising about 54 independent countries each with unique culture and indigenous languages.
Welcome
@@AlvinSeville1 A Continent with over 60 countries.
Actually it is a continent with 54 countries, with thousands of languages and cultures.❤❤❤
This is amazing. Will be on this train journey soon
Mama Africa! . . . . . . . . . .👍🏾
It is amazing to things or pleasures money can buy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.....for the others who can’t afford....thanks to makers of such videos 🙏🏻
Thank you for taking me on this trip at the comfort of my home. It is indeed a DREAM trip. When this pandemic is over, I wish to experience the same - first hand.
What a beautiful Visio,I filled my own glass of wine and enjoyed the train ride and the African landscape ,,,,just beautiful thank you for this wonderful trip
Visio? What in the world is a visio?
@Alvin we all don't survive on english
Remember crossing that bridge as a kid & train passengers waving at us ... on our way to RSA ... 1961... Zambia was exquisite ... halcyon childhood in Southern & Northern Rhodesia... Africa adieu....
Travelled with the voice of the narrator. The royal finnese, the luxury and the scenery are all a dream come true journey..... Breathtaking!
your mistake is the voice, dear
Took this train from Victoria Falls to Capetown about 25 years ago. The route was curtailed because of civil disturbances. Great food. Wonderful experience.
This is the one that inspires me. I have always wanted to go to Africa.
Please come.
Proud of South Africa and Rovos Rail❤️🌍😃
This use to be my home , l was a 🍺 bartender for 8;years lt was the best job l ever had , l would like to thank the Rovos Rail owner who trusted us with his master piece that he started with his family , we all became one family at rovos lm now based in the republic of Ireland and l still say when ever you get a chance in life , visit south Africa and take a trip from Capetown to Darasalaam you will thank me laiter
One of the most fascinating videos, I have ever seen, wish I could afford to fly to Africa, let alone go on this trip STUNNING, FASCINATING, BEAUTIFUL! If there were a contest to win this trip, I would enter a 1000 times! The view of Victoria Falls was a surprise to me, I had no idea it was on a narrow gorge and was so incredibly wide! It is like going to Trevi Fountain in Rome, I had no idea it was in such a small square!
thank you so so much.. ..it's well documented... i live in Dar es Salaam... the first time i encounter Rovos train in TAZARA(tanzania zambia railway) here in Dar was i guess in August 2020..it was epic... welcome again to Tanzania... Africa most friendliest country.
Wow would love it if Mr Vos could send me and my husband an invitation to experience this journey Gail from South Africa you never know if you could be blessed .
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hey am from Dar es Salaam but never heard or saw this Train tbh
Wow, I enjoyed this Adventure very much. Saw things of great beauty and remembered a journey from Capetown to Daresalam although along the Coast; working on a Cargo Ship from the German East Afrika Line back in the middle of the 1970ties as Able-bodied Seaman, 20 years old. Thank you for bringing that back to me.
The most beautiful of south Africa I ever seen.
Simply beautiful, one day we will take this trip.
What a beautiful train journey ! O God give me chance to do this train journey. !
Granted
No God shall come, you'll have to get there own your own and get a chance
Good to see during this period of lockdown
Wonderful film to watch. Nice landscapes.
... am watching this beautiful journey in Singapore under partial restrictions on 6 June 2021... pray for the world...
This work is a piece of art.
I don't see a picture of it.
Wonderful train staff
Excellent, these are once in a lifetime journey's remembered in generations...
My next target in winning in my Ultra Lotto!!!
stunning documentary of a dream holiday
unforgettable journey with the Elite Rovos Pride of Africa. Truly breathtaking experience. Grazie.
I love trains and train journeys. The Earth is still an în incredibly beautiful place. Let's hope it is not beyond redemption.
Amazing documentary.Well narrated.Videography also more beautiful
truly amazing video . nice to see Africa from a different perspective . other than war and politics .
What type of security do they have. ? Rich target in a lawless land.
War and politics is predominant in west and central Africa only. Am from west Africa
@@davidedwards3465 hate hate hate is all you eat drink and breath in.
@@davidedwards3465 you're entitled to your ignorance..won't be surprised if u r from USA
@@davidedwards3465 A continent of 54 countries described as one land, no matter the negative news you portray Africa, it does not change us, we are the happy people and we don't measure our life by western standards. You must be a grumpy old and fat person.
super film from michael altenhenne. best video and best sound. narration fantastic ilove rovos rail and thanks to the founder.
Train of life .just arosed my vision arround train's tracks❤
❤❤❤ Thank you for taking me on this video trip... spectacular
Great experience watching the Rovos train from Dar es Salaam to Cape town. A video experience
Very beautiful video. Fully enjoyed the trip in mobile. Thanks for the video.
This the most beautiful journey ever. You extend the journey to Uganda
A great but dream journey ever seen in UA-cam as well as the narrator !
Nothing to beat that! How I'd love that! Certainly a spectacular experience, one would never forget! The views, the people, congrats to the hardworking staff!
I love Africa. From Greece with love!
Dear god please bless me the privilege to take this trip
*Lernidee Erlebnisreisen GmbH:* Thank you SO much for the beautiful video! Such gorgeous scenery - I will never get to see it in person, but your video makes it seem like I'm right there! Thanks again!!
I will see your beautiful country this coming July and I am very excited.
i dunno why i’m teary eyed when the video comes to an end 😜👄🥃 watching from Manila, july 14, 2021
We love to see more of South Africa, Cape Coast and Namibia last year was🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾During this Pandamic we enjoy this train Journey. Thxxxx for sharing
Africa I am coming home,I have to do the Rovos Rail ♥️
We will be on a 30 day cruise on the Viking Sun this April from Mumbai through the Meditteranian passage ; we would very much like to do a train journey next year..how do we contact Rovos Rail?
@@blessingjohnchelliah4317 - google its website! Basic!
absolutely breathtaking trip, well-narrated and beautiful sound, thank you, Lernidee
Thanks for the great African journey enjoyed a lot
A bathtub on a train - heaven!
The most noblest art is that of making others happy and Rovos Rail has done exactly that !
Not only the train but the railroad itself seems to be in really good condition. As they crossed bridges, I saw no rust. The stations seemed clean, the safari jeeps new, and the streets peaceful. Amazing, really. I have to wonder how much tickets cost. Must be a small fortune.
US $ 18000.
Yea do u know Y take a guess! Have u seen the other trains in africa .
@WalterRamjet HeroOfOurNation I would not have been surprised if it was closer to twenty Grand. In American currency is actually doable
WalterRamjet HeroOfOurNation l
if you have to ask, you cant afford it lol
A train journey of a lifetime through a part of a continent with so much history, incredible scenery & wildlife! God bless Africa!
Quando as pessoas querem fazer algo de bom para a população e incrível, muito bom!.
We met Rohan Vos in 1998 in the early days of Rico’s Rail. Had a wonderful trip from Pretoria to Cape Town. Truely a luxurious and memorable trip
Rovos Rail ! A captivating experience. Had a chance to drive on one of her runs through my country , Zambia. A scintillating feeling ! Keep it up Rovos Rail, we are indeed proud of you !
please keep posting new destinations videos
This is exactly what i need right now!
Me too man,
This is refreshing
A land so rich and beautiful, yet, the home of unspeakable poverty and suffering. Indeed a land of contrasts.
Continent...
The incredible music selection adds to the perfection of the Video 10/10
thanks producer for this wonderful video.Its like a dream come true for me..It was filmed such a way that I am seeing it originally by my naked eye..once again thanks producer..
simply superb and awesome
incredibly decent narration & an wonderful jounney
I am watching and comes to my mind of the decadence of it all 😐.
Thank you for helping us visualize this amazing journey/Safari!
@WalterRamjet HeroOfOurNation - it is not the same as actually being there in person.
The beautiful landscapes of a eastern African railway journey is a fascinating documentary video which have never been broadcasted ever before. The live safari shows us many wild animals such as a elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, deer,lions ,crocodiles.the helicopter travel provides us the views of victoria falls,never ending horizon by bird's eye. 6000km trip ! Thanks for your posting. 🍀🍀
Its true - African sunsets are the best and no other sunset anywhere in the world can beat it - esp when out in the bush and its all yellows, oranges and reds...
Such a rich guy owns a railway!!quite awesome 😎
A Very Well Done Documentary. In A Very Simple Words, Also Short Sentences With Heart And Mind Piercing Beautiful Musical Voice In A Very Moderate Decibels, What Modern Film Or Movie Producers Can Learn From. Thank You Very Much.
Agreed but why start each word with a capital?
Thanks for amazing trip
Beautiful scenery. My guess is that this railroad was part of Cecil Rhodes' vision of a Capetown to Cairo railroad.
Read"Dark Star Safari",Paul Theroux's trip from Cairo to Capetown.
Africa continent is so magical.. ..
The best travel blog. Wow. A very very beautiful journey and adventure i jave had here
Wooooow that's gorgeous I'm from L.A. that will be my next trip Africa is beautiful
Dream Girl i hope you made your trip 😊
I hope so too
Being from Maine, USA, I'd LOVE to do that your by rail. AMAZING 😀
The best video of South African Train journey, with best narration, scenes of jungle safary, local sites and enjoyable background music. Thanks a lot.