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Rovos Rail:Cape Town to Pretoria or vice versa |
ROVOS RAIL
STEP ABOARD THE PRIDE OF AFRICA -THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN
Since its establishment more than 10 years ago, 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 enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.
In a series of journeys lasting from 24 hours to a fortnight, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa's greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes of Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush canefields of KwaZulu-Natal and the magnificent Garden Route along the Cape South Coast
CAPE TOWN TO 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.
Pretoria • Kimberley • Matjiesfontein • Worcester • Cape Town |
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA DISCOVER INFINITE VARIETY FROM THE MOUNTAINS, BUSHVELD AND GRASSLAND PLAINS TO THE BUSTLING URBAN HEART OF SOUTH AFRICA'S CITIES 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. | |
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA ITINERARY |
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
TUESDAY OR FRIDAY
15:30 Depart Pretoria aboard the Pride of Africa.
WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY
09:40 Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the diamond museum and take a tram ride.
13:00 Depart Modder River Station near Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein.
THURSDAY OR SUNDAY
08:15 Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein.
10:30 Depart Matjiesfontein and proceed via Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester to Cape Town.
18:00 Arrive at Cape Town station, platform 24.
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MONDAY
11:00 Depart from platform 23 at Cape Town station and proceed inland via Worcester.
18:00 Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein guests tour this quaint village.
19:00 Depart Matjiesfontein.
TUESDAY
12:00 Upon arrival at Modder River Station near Kimberley we transfer to the historic Kimberley Club for lunch and then take the electric tram from the City centre for a tour of the Big Hole and museum. 16:00 Depart Kimberley.
WEDNESDAY
12:00 Arrive Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Guests can then continue through to the Victoria Falls. |
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