Few can resist the romance and opulence of a luxury train travel experience. It’s one of the world’s greatest travel experiences, with dozens of celebrities lining up to board the finest luxury trains. From Pharrell to the Beckhams, we look at five celebrities who have experienced the legendary luxury of train travel… And how you can walk in their footsteps on your next luxury train journey.

Luxurious suites decked out in vintage decor. First-class service and exquisite cuisine. Romantic mahogany carriages. The soothing rumbling across the tracks and the beautiful scenery rolling by. Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa train is a luxury train travel experience like none other in South Africa. It’s the stuff of Agatha Christie’s mystery dreams, immersing you in a bygone era of old-world glamour and charm. We hop on board and find out what it’s really like to travel on South Africa’s Rovos Rail – and how you can embark on your very own Rovos Rail adventure.