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Cape Town Pretoria Train SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:» The Cape Town Pretoria train safari an Classic Africa rail tour by Rovos Rail, for many visitors to South Africa, there's 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' Departure: Tuesdays and Friday's from Pretoria and Monday's from Cape Town (on specified dates) Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights Price: From R8 570.00 (01 Oct 07 - 30 Sept 08) Currency Converter CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA: DAY 1 (MONDAY): CAPE TOWN - MATJIESFONTEIN » 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 DAY 2 (TUESDAY): MATJIESFONTEIN - KIMBERLEY » 13:00 Upon arrival in 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 » 17:00 Depart Kimberley DAY 3 (WEDNESDAY): KIMBERLEY - PRETORIA » 12:00 Arrive Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria » Guests can then continue through to the Victoria Falls. PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN: DAY 1 (TUESDAY OR FRIDAY): PRETORIA - KIMBERLEY » 16:20 Depart Pretoria aboard the Pride of Africa DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY): KIMBERLEY - MATJIESFONTEIN » 10:00 Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the diamond museum and take a tram ride » 13:00 Depart Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein DAY 3 (THURSDAY OR SUNDAY): MATJIESFONTEIN - CAPE TOWN » 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 The above Cape Town Pretoria Train Safari rates are inclusive of: -» Accommodation » Meals and excursions during the train journey » Alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train Excludes » Visas (A multiple entry visa should be purchased for South Africa, as international passengers will be entering SA a second time on exiting Swaziland), items of a personal nature, return flights (domestic and international) » All guests must be covered by a fully comprehensive travel insurance policy valid from the date that they confirm the itinerary with Uyaphi.com » Booking Conditions |
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