Rovos Rail (5*)

Pretoria to Cape Town / Cape Town to Pretoria

This 1 600-kilometre meander 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 winelands of the Cape. Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head.

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DAY 1: Pretoria / Kimberley Area

Check-in is a minimum of one hour before departure. Should you wish to visit the museum or do a site tour at Rovos Rail Station, we suggest arriving two hours prior to departure.

15h00 - Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Travel south through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand.
19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Overnight on board the Rovos Rail (Pullman Suite) with lunch, dinner, breakfast & a selection of drinks included.
DAY 2: Kimberley / Matjiesfontein

07h00 - Breakfast is served until 09h45.
09h45 - Arrive at the atmospheric railway station of Kimberley. Disembark for a tour of the renowned city, the Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole.
12h30 - Depart and continue on overnight through the Karoo.
13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
16h30 - Tea in the lounge or observation car.
19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Overnight on board the Rovos Rail (Pullman Suite) with lunch, dinner, breakfast & a selection of drinks included.
DAY 3: En-route to Cape Town

07h00 - Breakfast is served until 10h00.
08h25 - Disembark at the quaint village of Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through this historic
settlement.
10h30 - Depart for the Hex River Pass.
13h00 - Lunch is served as the train climbs down the face of the escarpment and into the winelands to Worcester.
16h30 - Tea in the lounge or observation car.
18h00 - The train arrives at journey’s end, Platform 24 at Cape Town Station.
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Meet & greet at the Pretoria Rail station
2 Nights on board the Rovos Rail Train
Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Suite
Including: All meals and beverages on board
24-hour full room service and bar facilities
Limited laundry service
Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable)
Entrance fees to places of interest
Travel information pack

Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Meals and drinks not specified
International/French Champagne
Pre- and post-tour transfers
Flights
Staff gratuities R150 to R300 per person per night is suggested
All expenses of personal nature.

Dates & Prices

Dates:

Pretoria to Cape Town route:

05 – 07 March 2021

Cape Town to Pretoria route:

08 – 10 March 2021

Rates:

PULLMAN'S SUITE	DELUXE SUITE	ROYAL SUITE
R12,125 pp sharing	R18,250 pp sharing	R24,450 pp sharing
SAVE: R12,125 per person	SAVE: R18,250 per person	SAVE: R24,450 per person

Prices quoted are based in South African Rand (ZAR), but still subject to change without notice depending on exchange rate fluctuations.
Price quoted is based on cash (EFT) discounted price. For any other means of payment contact us for an updated price.
Price quoted is per person sharing

Rovos Rail Train

Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood-Panelled coaches – classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition – and sit back as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. With discreet and friendly service, five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. The epitome of luxury with attractive wood-panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people with the option of twin or double beds.

The Deluxe Suites (±10 sq metres) accommodate two passengers and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

The Pullman Suites (±7 sq metres) are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening and also have an en-suite bathroom with shower.

Maximum guest per train: 72 persons

DRESS CODE: For days on the train dress is smart casual. Evening attire is more formal: for the gentlemen, a jacket and tie are a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits.