
For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, magnificent mountains and superlative wine lands, while the twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg form the economic heartland of South Africa and the ideal departure point for Mpumulanga's world-famous Game Reserves. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the windswept grasslands of the gold rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo, the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape to the Mother City of South Africa, Cape Town, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devils’ Peak and Lions Head. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This authentic, perfectly preserved Victorian Village, which was founded by Mr. Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive museum on the Station platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley with an opportunity to enjoy a city tour, the Mine Museum and visit the world’s largest man-made excavation, the ‘Big Hole’. | Pretoria to Capetownt | Capetown to Pretoria | Pretoria to Cape Town Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 15h00 Depart Rovos Rail’s private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa. Wednesday/ Thursday/Saturday 10h00 Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the Diamond Museum and take a tram ride. 12h30 Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein. Thursday/Friday/Sunday 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, Platform 24.
| Cape Town to Pretoria Monday/Saturday/Tuesday 11h00 Depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station and proceed inland to Worcester. 18h00 Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein guests may visit this quaint, historical village. 19h00 Depart Matjiesfontein. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Tuesday/Sunday/Wednesday 14h30 Upon arrival in Kimberley take the electric tram from the City centre for a tour of the Big Hole and museum
Wednesday/Monday/Thursday 12h00 Arrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, Pretoria |
RACK RATE ONE WAY
Per Person
| October 2008 - September 2009
| Pullman Suite
| CHF 1380
| Deluxe Suite
| CHF 2060
| Royal Suite
| CHF 2720
| | Einzelzimmer Zuschlag | 50 % |
per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train:
Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements. Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed Trip insurance is strongly advised
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