Itinerary
15:00 Depart from Rail Station in Pretoria. Dinner and overnight on the train. (Breakfast 07:00-10:00, Lunch 13:00, Tea 16:30, Dinner 19:30)
10:00 The train arrives in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum. 12:30 Depart Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein.
08:15 Enjoy a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. 10:30 The train departs for Cape Town via Touws River and Worcester. 18:00 Arrive at Cape Town Station’s Platform 24.
About
Explore Africa in 3 days and travel 1,600 kilometres from the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo; trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands. A perfect illustration of South Africa as a whole world in one country. Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. The same route is available in reverse, starting from Pretoria.
Rates
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Rates Include
- Three meals daily and all alcoholic and other beverages
- Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide
- Entrance fees to places of interest
- 24-hour full room service and bar facilities
- Limited laundry service
- Government tax
- Accommodation
- Meals at the lodges, hotels, clubs or resorts
- Water and limited wine selection at certain establishments
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Rates do not Include
- Staff gratuities, French Champagne, Off-train beverages, Off-train beverages (dependent), Off-train laundry, Telephone calls, Memorabilia purchases
Activities
PHOTOGRAPHY
For true lovers of wildlife who enjoy capturing scenic environments, Africa is the place for keen photographers! Needless to say, Africa is very well known for its spectacular locations, varied landscapes, geological features and of course… for its wildlife.