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Experience this fantastic 3-day luxury train journey from Pretoria to the vibrant coastal city of Cape Town.

This 1600km Rovos Rail luxury train tour wends through the diverse South African landscape: through the grasslands of the Highveld, the more arid Great Karoo, and ending in the Mother City of Cape Town.

Enjoy the opportunities to explore the small communities of Kimberley and Matjiesfontein along way.

  • Tour duration: 3 days
  • Start: Pretoria
  • End: Cape Town
  • Destinations:
    South Africa, Cape Town
  • Accommodation:
    2 nights at Rovos Rail
  • Comfort Level: Luxury
  • Type of Tour: Guided & Scheduled
  • Type of Accommodation: Accommodated

Itinerary Highlights

  • Enjoy timeless elegance aboard Rovos Rail
  • Indulge in pre-departure champagne & canapés
  • Watch the South Africa scenery as it goes by
  • Experience a tour of Kimberley & Matjiesfontein
  • Feast on a 3-course dinner in the formal dining car
  • Marvel at the jaw-dropping Kimberley Hole

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1

Set off from Pretoria

Upon arrival at Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station, enjoy a refreshing pre-departure glass of champagne. Depart in the afternoon and spend the evening at leisure aboard the luxury South African steam train - the Pride of Africa. Enjoy the passing scenery as you relax in the lounge car or your private suite.

Day 2

Visit Kimberley

Shortly after breakfast you arrive in the mining town of Kimberley where the train will stop briefly for the morning, giving you the time to visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Museum. Explore part of this quaint mining town which includes a trip on an old-fashioned tram. Return to the train to enjoy a delicious lunch as the steam train commences the last part of your South African train journey.

Day 3

Explore Cape Town

You’ll arrive in the historic town of Matjiesfontein where you’ll stop for a brief visit. Continue your journey through the picturesque Cape Winelands as you enjoy a delectable lunch in the dining car. The Pride of Africa train will reach South Africa's most beautiful city - Cape Town - in the early evening.

Inclusions

  • Visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum
  • 3 days on the Rovos Rail on fully inclusive basis
  • Visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Tour Rates

  • dates rates from
  • 01 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2013 $1475
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014 $1555

All rates are quoted per person sharing unless otherwise stipulated

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

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Carlien Parsons

Carlien Parsons

Product Manager

"One our most popular train journeys - relax & unwind on this luxurious train after a safari, heading towards Cape Town."

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