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. 2017 - SEP. 2018*
Pullman Suites: R 18 950 Deluxe Suites: R 28 650 Royal Suites: R 38 150 RATES OCT. 2018 - SEP. 2019* Pullman Suites: R 20 600 Deluxe Suites: R 31 100 Royal Suites: R 41 400 * Single supplement: +50% on all suites INCLUDED Tour price per person sharing includes:
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Day 1 Friday / Wednesday You depart the Rovos Rail Station at Capital Park at 15h00. 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 12h00 in plenty of time for your onward arrangements. |
ADD-ON SPECIALS & PACKAGES
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
$6'800 pps
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ROVOS RAIL & THE BLUE TRAIN
Free Night at a Luxury Hotel 
1 Night FREE
Book any regular Rovos Rail or Blue Train journey (excl. packages and specials) and get one night free at one of the following hotels
Castello Di Monte - Pretoria Sheraton Hotel - Pretoria Taj Hotel - Cape Town The Westin - Cape Town Restrictions and Validity
• The package is available until December 2018 and is subject to availability, this special may be withdrawn at any time without any notice. • This special is not available to travel agents |
CAPE TOWN
The Table Bay Hotel - 4 Night Special 
from R8'950 pps
Includes: 4 Nights in a luxury room, breakfast, Complimentary wi-fi, Access to pool and gym facilities, complimentary shuttle within 5km
1 Apr. - 30 Sep. 2018: R8'950 p.p. sharing; R16'250 single 1 Oct. - 30 Nov. 2018: R10'725 p.p. sharing; R19'825 single Restrictions and Validity Not available to SADC residents |
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DEPARTURE DATES 2017-2018
Pretoria to Cape Town
Oct 2017: 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Nov 2017: 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24 Dec 2017: 1, 8, 15, 22, 27, 29 Jan 2018: 5, 10, 12, 19, 26 Feb 2018: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 Mar 2018: 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30 Apr 2018: 6, 13, 20, 27 May 2018: 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun 2018: 1, 8, 15, 22, 27, 29 Jul 2018: 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 2018: 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 29, 31 Sep 2018: 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28 DEPARTURE DATES 2018-2019
Pretoria to Cape Town
Oct 2018: 5, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Nov 2018: 2, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30 Dec 2018: 7, 14, 21, 26, 27 Jan 2019: 2, 11, 18, 23, 25 Feb 2019: 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 Mar 2019: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29 Apr 2019: 5, 12, 19, 26 May 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jun 2019: 7, 14, 21, 26, 28 Jul 2019: 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2019: 2, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30 Sep 2019: 6, 11, 13, 20, 25, 27 |
DEPARTURE DATES 2017-2018
Cape Town to Pretoria
Oct 2017: 2, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Nov 2017: 1, 6, 11, 13, 20, 25, 27 Dec 2017: 4, 11, 18, 25, 30 Jan 2018: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 2018: 5, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 26 Mar 2018: 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 28 Apr 2018: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 2018: 7, 14, 21, 26, 28 Jun 2018: 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul 2018: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 2018: 1, 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep 2018: 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 19, 24 DEPARTURE DATES 2018-2019
Cape Town to Pretoria
Oct 2018: 1, 8, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 31 Nov 2018: 5, 12, 19, 24, 26 Dec 2018: 3, 10, 17, 24, 29, 31 Jan 2019: 14, 21, 26, 28 Feb 2019: 24, 9, 11, 16, 18, 25 Mar 2019: 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 27 Apr 2019: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 2019: 6, 13, 20, 25, 27 Jun 2019: 3, 10, 17, 24 Jul 2019: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 2019: 5, 12, 19, 26, 31 Sep 2019: 2, 4, 9, 14, 16, 23, 30 |
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