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Rovos Rail Extension: Pretoria to Cape Town
A Romantic Journey through the Heart of South Africa
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | TBA |
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| Length: | 3 days |
| Arrive: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Depart: | Cape Town, South Africa |
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Our Trips using this Extension
Day 1
Pretoria (Johannesburg) / Board the Pride of Africa
At 3:00pm, depart Rovos Rail’s private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa to start a 700-mile journey from the grasslands of the gold-rich highveld landscape to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo, then through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape to Cape Town, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain. Dinner and overnight aboard the train.
Day 2
Kimberley / Matjiesfontein village
Arrive in the mining city of Kimberley in the mid-morning. Our city tour includes a visit to the Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation, and the Diamond Museum. In the afternoon, we depart and continue overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West to the village of Matjiesfontein, founded as a refreshment stop in 1890 and featuring an impressive museum on the platform.
Day 3
Matjiesfontein / Cape Town
After a morning visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, we depart and continue via Touws River, De Doorns, and Worcester to Cape Town, arriving in the evening.
Extension Costs
Prices through September 2010
Pullman Suite: $1590 per personDeluxe Suite: $2290 per person
Royal Suite: $2990 per person
Single supplement: 50%
Rovos Rail
Our Trips using this Lodging:
Pretoria to Cape Town, South Africa
Rovos Rail recaptures the romance of a bygone era, when travelers could experience the magic and mystery of Africa in an elegant fashion. Guests travel in wood-paneled coaches with period Edwardian features—classics refurbished to mint condition—and enjoy fine cuisine in luxury as the scenery unfolds beyond the windows. The trains may be hauled by steam, diesel, or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey, and carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. All suites are air-conditioned and offer twin or spacious double beds and en suite bathrooms. There is also a bar-fridge and room service 24 hours a day.
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.