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Rovos Rail Journeys
Cape Town / Pretoria

For many visitors to South Africa, there's no finer way to see the country than on the popular weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. One of the world's top destinations, Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, mountain splendour and scenic winelands. The twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg in Gauteng form South Africa's economic heartland and the ideal departure point for the Lowveld's world-famous game reserves. From the coast, the 1600 kilometre route follows an old pioneering trail carved out of the African bushveld, passing through the winelands and climbing up to the interior through the Hex River Valley. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include visits to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, a 100-year-old refreshment stop in the arid Karoo, and Kimberley (city of De Beers), the diamond boom-town that's home to the Big Hole, the world's largest man-made excavation.

 ITINERARY
   

PRETORIA TO 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 and take a tram ride.
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.

 

  CAPE TOWN TO 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.
  Tuesday/Sunday/Wednesday
14h30 Upon arrival in Kimberley take the electric tram from the City
centre for a tour of the Big Hole
and museum
.
  Wednesday/Monday/Thursday
12h00 Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria.

 

RACK RATE ONE WAY per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions
during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train:

PULLMAN SUITE ZAR9,860 - DELUXE SUITE ZAR14,720 - ROYAL SUITE ZAR19,490
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT +50% ON ALL SUITES


Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa.
Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.
Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed
Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised.

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