Joan and I are off next week for a month in Africa. Most of our time will be spent in Botswana, but have booked a Royal Suite on Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town at the conclusion of the safari. We had done the Blue Train on a previous trip, so wanted to try RR. My recollection is that assessments were mixed and would like to hear about reactions to the experience - too late to change plans, but you know how important expectations are! Also, any comments on tipping practice on the train would be helpful.

Thanks

Ted