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Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Cape Town

Travel this 1600-kilometre journey through South Africa on the most luxurious train in the world. From Cape Town to Pretoria or v.v. via the diamond mines in Kimberley and historic Matjiesfontein
Highlights : South Africa • travel from Pretoria to Cape Town (or vice versa) on the most luxurious train in the world. Your romantic vacation will begin or end at Pretoria. Rovos Rail offers two beautifully rebuilt Classic trains, each carrying a maximum of 72 passengers who are accommodated in the most spacious and luxurious train suites in the world. The use of traditional furnishings and period décor ensure an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur in the Dining, Lounge and Observation cars
Paw Rating :
5 Paw Rating - Classic Safaris
Duration :
2 nights
Priced from :
seasonal rates apply - please contact us per person, twin share
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Brief Itinerary Outline
Day Dates Itinerary in Brief
1 Tue, Wed, Fri Pretoria to Cape Town - 15h30 - Depart Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa.
2 Wed, Thu, Sat 10h00 - Arrive in Kimberley - visit the Big Hole, the Diamond Museum and take a tram ride. 12h30 - Depart Kimberley & proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein
3 Thu, Fri, Sun 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
4 This itinerary operates in reverse from Cape Town back to Pretoria
Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Cape Town
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Inclusions :
  • Accommodation & meals
  • excursions as per itinerary
  • alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train
Exclusions :
  • international, regional & domestic flights & all applicable taxes
  • visas (if required)
  • travel insurance & health requirements
  • any optional extra activities
  • drinks & meals (other than those specified)
  • laundry, gratuities & all personal purchases (curios, telephone calls etc.)
  • pre & post tours and additional accommodation
  • any items not specified


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