View this 1600 kilometer stretch like never before, take in the kaleidoscoping landscape as you traverse the grasslands of the highveld, the barren Karoo and onto the and fynbos-rich valleys of the Western Cape.
Catch a glimpse into the rich history of the small towns of Kimberley and Matjiesfontein. Explore the authentically preserved architecture and take in the majestic scenery.
Your journey ends in the vibrant city of Cape Town where more adventure is bound to ensue.
Try this journey in reverse.
| Day 1 | |
| 15h00 | Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Travel south through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. |
| 19h00 | Dinner is served in the dining car/s. |
| Day 2 | |
| 7h00 | Breakfast is served until 09h45. |
| 9h45 | Arrive at the atmospheric railway station of Kimberley. Disembark for a tour of the renowned city, the Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole. |
| 12h30 | Depart and continue on overnight through the Karoo. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 16h30 | Tea is served in the lounge or observation car. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served in the dining car/s. |
| Day 3 | |
| 07h00 | Breakfast is served until 10h00. |
| 08h25 | Disembark at the quaint village of Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through this historic settlement. |
| 10h30 | Depart for the Hex River Pass. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served as the train climbs down the face of the escarpment and into the winelands to Worcester. |
| 16h30 | Tea is served in the lounge or observation car. |
| 18h00 | The train arrives at journey’s end: Platform 24 at Cape Town Station. |
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Optional journey combinations: |
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| Day 1 | |
| 11h00 | Depart Cape Town. |
| 18h00 | Arrive Matjiesfontein |
| 19h00 | Depart Matjiesfontein |
| Day 2 | |
| 14h30 | Arrive Kimberley |
| 16h00 | Depart Kimberley |
| Day 3 | |
| 12h00 | Arrive Pretoria |
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Optional journey combinations: |
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| PULLMAN SUITES | DELUXE SUITES | ROYAL SUITES |
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| 1 Oct 2014 – 30 Sep 2015 |
1 Oct 2015 – 30 Sep 2016 |
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| PULLMAN SUITES R15 200pps |
R16 230pps |
| DELUXE SUITES R22 900pps |
R24 460pps |
| ROYAL SUITES R30 500pps |
R32 570pps |
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Includes:
Accommodation, meals and excursions as well as all beverages, including alcohol, while on board. Single supplement +50% on all suites. |
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| August 2015 | 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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| September 2015 | 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 |
| October 2015 | 2, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30 |
| November 2015 | 4, 6, 11, 13, 20, 27 |
| December 2015 | 4, 11, 18, 25, 30 |
| January 2016 | 1, 8, 13, 15, 22, 29 |
| February 2016 | 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26 |
| March 2016 | 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 25 |
| April 2016 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| May 2016 | 6, 20, 27 |
| June 2016 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 29 |
| July 2016 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| August 2016 | 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26, 31 |
| September 2016 | 2, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 |
| August 2015 | 3, 5, 10, 17, 22, 24, 31 |
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| September 2015 | 7, 14, 16, 19, 21, 28 |
| October 2015 | 3, 5, 12, 19, 24, 26, 28 |
| November 2015 | 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 30 |
| December 2015 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| January 2016 | 2, 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| February 2016 | 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 22, 29 |
| March 2016 | 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28, 30 |
| April 2016 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| May 2016 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30 |
| June 2016 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| July 2016 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| August 2016 | 1, 3, 8, 15, 20, 22, 29 |
| September 2016 | 3, 5, 12, 14, 17, 19, 26 |
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