English
Français
DeutschRovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria 4 Days 3 Nights
Embrace the allure of South Africa's most luxurious train journey on Rovos Rail. Traveling from Cape Town to Pretoria, this enchanting 4-day adventure unveils stunning landscapes, captivating history, and unmatched elegance. Marvel at the Cape vineyards and traverse tunnels through granite mountains. Explore the historic village of Matjiesfontein and discover Kimberley's diamond legacy. Indulge in gourmet cuisine, relax in Deluxe Cabins, and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Rovos Rail. Unforgettable moments await on this unforgettable rail experience.
Our Rates Include
- 3 nights accommodation as per program
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Luggage porterage (except for self-catering accommodation and camp site)
- Train: Delux Cabin - Cape Town to Pretoria (3 Nights)
- Local taxes as VAT or bed levy are included at the rate applicable at the time the costing is done and can change without notice.
Our Rates Exclude
- International flights
- Tips and personal expenses
- Unless otherwise indicated, our rates do not include the entrance fees for parks or game reserves. They are to be settled by the clients directly at the entrance. Unless otherwise indicated, our rates do not include the meals.
Cape Town-Pretoria Train Journey Day 1
- Depart from Cape Town for an unforgettable journey on Rovos Rail.
- Lunch on board
- Leaving Cape Town, you will cross the exquisite Cape vineyards, dotted at the foot of imposing granite mountains and green hills.
After reaching Worcester in the Hex River Valley, the train ascends approximately 750 metres up the face of the escarpment and passes four tunnels through the mountain pass, the last of which is 13,5 km. Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village where time seems to have stood still. For the steam trains that ran between Cape Town and Johannesburg, this station was their last chance to fill up on water before crossing the barren Karoo. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel.
- Dinner on board: Rovos Rail
- Overnight on board : Rovos Rail - Delux Cabin - Cape Town to Pretoria
Cape Town-Pretoria Train Journey Day 2
- Breakfast
- Arrival at Kimberley Train Station and disembark for a tour of the historic town, the diamond mine museum and the ‘Big Hole’.
Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape province and well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. Stop to see various interesting artefacts at the museum, and a get bird’s eye views of the Big Hole, the largest hand-dug excavation on earth and where some of the world's first diamonds were found.
- Lunch
- Dinner on board: Rovos Rail
- Overnight on board : Rovos Rail - Delux Cabin - Cape Town to Pretoria
Cape Town-Pretoria Train Journey Day 3
- Breakfast
- Travel northeast through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Your train journey concludes at the Rovos Rail station in Pretoria, known for its striking jacaranda trees that paint the city purple during October and November.
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board: Rovos Rail
- Overnight on board : Rovos Rail - Delux Cabin - Cape Town to Pretoria
Cape Town-Pretoria Train Journey Day 4
- Breakfast
- Arrival at Pretoria station
- End of our services
Tour Reviews
Tour Reviews
There are no reviews yet.Leave a Review