Old Karoo Pioneering Trail by Train (3 days)

Classic Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town

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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. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the grasslands of the gold rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo. Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape.

Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s 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 platform.

A stop is also made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.

Journey also operates in reverse from Cape Town to Pretoria departing every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Itinerary

Day	Itinerary	Night stop
1	Journey starts in Pretoria	Rovos Rail Luxury Train
	15h00 Depart Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa.
	Accommodation: Rovos Rail Luxury Train
	Included Meals: Dinner
2	Visit Kimberley Diamond Museum	Rovos Rail Luxury Train
	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.
	Accommodation: Rovos Rail Luxury Train
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
3	Visit Matjiesfontein, tour ends in Cape Town
	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.
	Included Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Prices

Dates	Travellers	Departs	Ccy	Adult	Child	Notes
01 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09	1 - 72	Tu, We, Fr	ZAR	9860.00	N/A
01 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09	1 - 72	Tu, We, Fr	ZAR	14720.00	N/A
01 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09	1 - 72	Tu, We, Fr	ZAR	19490.00	N/A

Prices Include:

Per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train.

Prices Exclude:

International flights, gratuities and items of a personal nature.

All prices indicated are per person, are for guidance only, and are subject to final confirmation at the time of booking with the Travel Specialist who provides the service. For any holidays displayed without an indication of price, a quotation can be obtained from the Travel Specialist through our enquiry system.

Essential Info

Accommodation

Please refer to Rovos Rail travel partner page for further information.

Transport

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Meals

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Group Size

72

Other Information

Journey also operates in reverse from Cape Town to Pretoria departing every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
 

Operator Remarks

1. Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa.
2. Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.
3. Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed.
4. Trip insurance is strongly advised.

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