LUXURY TRAIN SAFARIS - CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA WITH ROVOS RAIL
For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Cape Town and Pretoria. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as 'a world in one country'.
Travel the grasslands of the gold rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo. Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape. Journey's start (or end when doing the vice versa route) is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil's Peak and Lions Head.
Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village, which was founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Mine Museum and the world's largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.
| PRICE PER PERSON SHARING | ||||
| Dates | Pullman | Deluxe | Royal | Single |
| 01/10/2009 - 30/09/2010 | ZAR 11 000 | ZAR 16 500 | ZAR 22 000 | +50% |
| 01/10/2010 - 30/09/2011 | ZAR 12 000 | ZAR 18 000 | ZAR 24 000 | +50% |
| * Inclusive of accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train. | ||||
| CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA ITINERARY | |
| Cape Town · Matjiesfontein · Kimberley · Pretoria | |
| Monday/Saturday/Tuesday | |
| 11h00 | Depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station and proceed inland to Worcester. |
| 18h00 | Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein guests may visit this quaint, historical village. |
| 19h00 | Depart Matjiesfontein. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served in the dining car/s. |
| Tuesday/Sunday/Wednesday | |
| 14h30 | Upon arrival in Kimberley board the bus for a tour of the Big Hole and museum. |
| Wednesday/Monday/Thursday | |
| 12h00 | Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria. |
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| PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN ITINERARY | |
| Pretoria · Kimberley · Matjiesfontein · Cape Town | |
| Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday | |
| 15h00 | Depart Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa. |
| Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday | |
| 10h00 | Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the Diamond Museum. |
| 12h30 | Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein. |
| Thursday/Friday/Sunday | |
| 08h15 | Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein. |
| 10h30 | Depart Matjiesfontein and proceed via Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester to Cape Town. |
| 18h00 | Arrive Cape Town Station, Platform 24. |
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