Rovos Rail – Cape Town to Pretoria

3 days, 2 nights

+- Overview

Nothing is more leisurely than boarding Rovos Rail’s luxurious ‘Pride of Africa’ and travelling through scenic countryside as you travel across South Africa. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, magnificent mountains and superlative wine lands, while the twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg form the economic heartland of South Africa and the ideal departure point for Mpumulanga’s world-famous Game Reserves. There are interesting stops en route to visit historic sites, in particular the great diamond mine at Kimberley.  Comfortable accommodation and fine dining along with some of South Africa’s best wines makes this 2-day journey a highlight of any trip.

Route Details

+- Daily Itinerary
+ - Day 1 Cape Town Matjesfontein
Arrival

This morning board the Rovos Rail train and depart Cape Town on a journey to Pretoria.  Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery as you pass through South Africa’s premier wine-growing region and over the Hex River Pass via a series of dramatic tunnels.  Late in the afternoon there will be a stop at Matjiesfontein where there will be time of a stroll through this quaint and historic village.

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 2 Kimberley

Spend a relaxing morning travelling across the Great Karoo before arriving in Kimberley just after lunch. On arrival, you will disembark to be taken on a tour of the town and to see the ‘Big Hole’, where diamonds were first discovered in 1871.  You will also visit the fascinating Mine Museum, and time and weather permitting take a ride through the town on an historic tram.  Re-board the train in the afternoon.  Just a few minutes beyond the town, keep an eye out for a small lake where you may see upwards of 23,000 flamingos!
The balance of the day is spent traveling through the open plains of the Orange Free State.

Overnight Accommodations

Pullman Suite – Pullman Suite
Deluxe Suite Rovos – Deluxe Suite
Royal Suite

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 3 Pretoria

This morning is the final leg of this memorable journey, passing through Krugersdorp, Johannesburg and Germiston.  Arrive at noon in Pretoria and disembark.

Departure

Included Meals

Breakfast

+- Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by your selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

+-Pullman Suite
+ - Pullman Suite

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Pullman suite is +/-7 square meters (+/-76 sq ft) in size and while it includes the identical bathroom to that of the deluxe suites, the bedroom is smaller with a one up one down bunk for twin requirements or a double bed for couples. During the day this can be converted into a comfortable couch.

+-Deluxe Suite
+ - Deluxe Suite Rovos

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Deluxe suites (+/-11 sq metres/+/-118 sq feet) and accommodates two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

+-Royal Suite
+ - Royal Suite

The rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world, offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day. In the en suite bathrooms original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant, measuring +/-16 sq metres in size (+/-172 sq ft). Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower.

+- Inclusions

Features & Services

Included

  • 2 Nights Accommodations

    We provide you with overnight accommodations for 2 nights on board the train with private en-suite facilities, as described in your selected itinerary.

  • Included Meals

    We provide you with all meals on board the train. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Included Drinks

    We provide you with all alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages on board the train.

  • Daily Transfers

    We cover your transportation by air-conditioned vehicles each day during off-rail excursions.

  • Driver & Guides

    Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.

  • Local Fees & Taxes

    We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.

  • Air conditioning

    Included in your rooms and transportation. Carrying plenty of drinking water is recommended.

Not Included

  • International & Domestic Airfare, Airport Taxes & Fees

    Our price are inclusive of land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare. Airport taxes and security related fees are subject to change with or without notice.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be at awarded your discretion.

  • Hotel & Room Services

    We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary.

  • Personal Items & Services

    Items or services of a personal nature, such as gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Optional tours or excursions

    Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

+- Booking

Dates & Pricing

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

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+-Pullman Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.
+-Deluxe Suite

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Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.
+-Royal Suite

For Travel Dates Between:

Price:

Single Room Supplement:

 
Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.

Booking Details

Departures

Join in Cape Town on selected depature dates listed below
This 2-night rail journey can also be taken in reverse from Pretoria to Cape Town, please contact us for departure dates

Departure 2012

January 2, 9, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 15, 20, 27
March 5, 10, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24