ROVOS RAIL - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY
"For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town."
Even if you are not a Train enthusiast, one of the best - and certainly most luxurious - ways is to take the Rovos Rail trip between Pretoria and Cape Town. This gentle journey of some 1 600 kilometres is 48 hours long and takes you across the every changing South African landscape, with more variety that you might imagine! Your stately progress takes in the grasslands of the Highveld (home of South Africa’s gold riches), across the vast and seemingly barren Great Karoo, before entering the spectacular mountain scenery that heralds the start of the Cape’s famed Winelands. Your fascinating Train journey ends in Cape Town, affectionately known as the Mother City. Here you will find the unique Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head – the backdrop that makes Cape Town, arguably, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Highlights of your Luxury Train trip (whether on the South or North bound itinerary) include a stop at historic Matjiesfontein (a perfectly preserved and authentic Victorian Village). The village was founded by a certain Mr Logan in 1890 as a refreshment stop, and is also now home to a wonderful little museum set on the Platform at the station. You will also enjoy a stop in famous Kimberly, with time for a city tour, and a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum. This is finished off with the aptly named Big Hole – the biggest man-made excavation in the world.
Even if you are not a Train enthusiast, one of the best - and certainly most luxurious - ways is to take the Rovos Rail trip between Pretoria and Cape Town. This gentle journey of some 1 600 kilometres is 48 hours long and takes you across the every changing South African landscape, with more variety that you might imagine! Your stately progress takes in the grasslands of the Highveld (home of South Africa’s gold riches), across the vast and seemingly barren Great Karoo, before entering the spectacular mountain scenery that heralds the start of the Cape’s famed Winelands. Your fascinating Train journey ends in Cape Town, affectionately known as the Mother City. Here you will find the unique Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head – the backdrop that makes Cape Town, arguably, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Highlights of your Luxury Train trip (whether on the South or North bound itinerary) include a stop at historic Matjiesfontein (a perfectly preserved and authentic Victorian Village). The village was founded by a certain Mr Logan in 1890 as a refreshment stop, and is also now home to a wonderful little museum set on the Platform at the station. You will also enjoy a stop in famous Kimberly, with time for a city tour, and a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum. This is finished off with the aptly named Big Hole – the biggest man-made excavation in the world.
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ROVOS RAIL - CAPE TOWN ROUTE MAP
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RATES OCT. 2021 - SEP. 2022*
Pullman Suites: R 26 500 p.p. Deluxe Suites: R 39 500 p.p. Royal Suites: R 53 500 p.p. RATES OCT. 2022 - SEP. 2023* Pullman Suites: R 28 700 p.p. Deluxe Suites: R 42 800 p.p. Royal Suites: R 58 000 p.p. Rates are per person sharing one way * Single supplement: +50% on all suites INCLUDES Accommodation; all meals; all alcoholic and other beverages; 24 hour full room service and bar facilities; limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary and government tax. EXCLUDES gratuities; international/ French Champagne; souvenirs | ||
Free Hotel Night Promotion
Book any regular Rovos Rail Journey and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at one of the below listed hotels:
Cape Town Hotels: Protea Hotel Sea Point, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Holiday Inn Express, Inn on the Square, SunSquare Cape City Bowl
Upgrade Option: Add R700 per person and stay at the 5* Cape Town Taj
Pretoria Hotels: Mont d'Or Bohemian House Pretoria, Court Classique.
Upgrade Option: Add R400 per person and stay at the 5* Castello di Monte or the Sheraton Hotel.
Cape Town Hotels: Protea Hotel Sea Point, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Holiday Inn Express, Inn on the Square, SunSquare Cape City Bowl
Upgrade Option: Add R700 per person and stay at the 5* Cape Town Taj
Pretoria Hotels: Mont d'Or Bohemian House Pretoria, Court Classique.
Upgrade Option: Add R400 per person and stay at the 5* Castello di Monte or the Sheraton Hotel.
Important: This promotion can not be combined with a package or other special offer / promotion and is subject to terms and availability.
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Day 1 Friday / Wednesday You depart the Rovos Rail Station at Capital Park at 11h00. Enjoy a sumptuous Dinner, and overnight on the train. (Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • High Tea 16h30 • Dinner 19h30) Day 2 Saturday / Thursday The Rovos Rail train arrives at 10h00 in Kimberley Station. You will be collected at the station and taken your visit to the Town, Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum. The train departs Kimberley at 12h30 and you proceed on your overnight journey that runs via De Aar and Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein. Day 3 Sunday / Friday Early this morning (08h15) you will enjoy a visit to historic Matjiesfontein. Your train journey continues at 10h30 as you proceed via Touws River and Worcester to Cape Town. Your luxurious journey is completed at Platform 24 at 18h00 in Cape Town station, where you continue with your onward arrangements. |
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Day 1 Monday / Wednesday / Saturday This morning you depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station at 11h00. Your journey takes you towards the town of Worcester, and then onto the historic village of Matjiesfontein, with its Victorian era atmosphere. You arrive here at 18h00, and there is time for you to visit the area. Day 2 Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday The Train takes you further inland, to the famed town of Kimberley, where you arrive at 14h30. You are met by a bus which takes you on a fascinating tour of the Big Hole (the largest man-made excavation in the world) and the Diamond Mine Museum. Return to the train for the 16h00 departure. Enjoy some leisure time before getting ready for your sumptuous dinner at 19h30. Day 3 Wednesday / Friday / Monday Your tranquil journey continues to Pretoria, and Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, where you arrive at 17h00 in plenty of time for your onward arrangements. |
COMBINATION PACKAGE
ROVOS RAIL: 12 Day Combination Package
2 Nights Rovos Rail + 4 Nights Cape Town + 2 Nights Victoria Falls + 3 Nights Chobe
2 Nights Rovos Rail + 4 Nights Cape Town + 2 Nights Victoria Falls + 3 Nights Chobe
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Experience Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town followed by four nights in Cape Town with guided tours of the city, Cape Point and Cape Winelands. Next stop is Victoria Falls with activities including a Zambezi Sundowner Cruise, Cultural Dinner Experience and a guided tour of the falls. Your program ends with a three night stay in Chobe at the Ngoma Safari Lodge. Enjoy big five safari activities both on land and water.
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12 Days / 11 Nights
from $7'700 pps
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DEPARTURE DATES 2021/22
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DEPARTURE DATES 2022/23
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Pretoria to Cape Town
Oct 2021: 13 Nov 2021: 5, 26 Dec 2021: 17, 24, 31 Jan 2022: 5, 21 Feb 2022: 4, 11, 23 Mar 2022: 4, 25 Apr 2022: 15, 22, 29 May 2022: 13, 20 Jun 2022: 10, 24, 29 Jul 2022: 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 2022: 5, 19, 26 Sep 2022: 2, 9, 16, 21, 30 |
Cape Town to Pretoria
Oct 2021: 16, 27 Nov 2021: 8, 22, 29 Dec 2021: 20, 27 Jan 2022: 3, 17, 24 Feb 2022: 5, 7, 14, 16 Mar 2022: 7, 28, 30 Apr 2022: 18, 25 May 2022: 2, 16, 23, 30 Jun 2022: 13, 27 Jul 2022: 11, 18, 25 Aug 2022: 1, 8, 22, 29 Sep 2022: 5, 6, 12, 19 |
Pretoria to Cape Town
Oct 2022: 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 2022: 4, 11, 16, 25 Dec 2022: 2, 9, 16, 23 Jan 2023: 6, 11, 13*, 20, 27 Feb 2023: 3, 17, 22, 24 Mar 2023: 3, 10, 17, 31 Apr 2023: 7, 21, 28 May 2023: 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun 2023: 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30 Jul 2023: 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 2023: 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep 2023: 1, 13, 15, 22, 29 |
Cape Town to Pretoria
Oct 2022: 3, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 Nov 2022: 7, 14, 28 Dec 2022: 5, 12, 17, 19, 26 Jan 2023: 9, 23, 30 Feb 2023: 6, 11*, 15, 20, 27 Mar 2023: 6, 13, 20, 29 Apr 2023: 3, 10, 24 May 2023: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 2023: 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul 2023: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug 2023: 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep 2023: 4, 6, 18, 25 |
* Shongololo Express Train Set
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