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African Collage | Cape Town to Pretoria: 10-Nights

Price $8739 $8299 11 Days/10 Nights
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African Collage | Cape Town to Pretoria: 10-Nights

$8739 $8299 per person

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*prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing in a Pullman Suite; Single Supplement +50% on all Suites 

Upgrades for 2022 Departures:

Deluxe: +$3600 pp

Royal: +$7399 pp

 

This panoramic 10-night sojourn winds its way from Cape Town to Pretoria to and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. After a game drive in Kruger Park* guests travel through Swaziland to Hluhluwe for game viewing and along the coast to Durban* for a city tour. Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop Lodge*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region.Continue to Port Elizabeth* for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park then on to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit followed by an impressive descent through the Outeniqua Mountains to George*. After visiting the natural paradise of Knysna*, the train traverses the spectacular Garden Route to the winelands and Cape mountains before this magnificent expedition ends in Cape Town. *Available in reverse.

What’s Included: Three meals daily and all alcoholic and other beverages • Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide • Entrance fees as per itinerary • 24-hour full room service and bar facilities • Limited laundry service • Government tax

MEMBER BENEFIT: 5% Savings Off All Published Rates. Discounted rate showing includes the 5% Member Benefit savings.  

Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext 0
Mention Promo Code for Savings: rvrtrip

Departure Dates

*Departure Date shown below is $8,299 CAD per person based on twin share in a Pullman Suite
November 7 to 17
  • Destination
  • Arrival City
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Departure City
    Pretoria, South Africa
  • Activity Level
    Leisure (Golf option available)
  • Passenger Limit
    N/A
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Cape Town
Be transferred to Cape Town Rovos Rail Station to begin your luxury rail experience of South Africa. Be prepared for a trip of a lifetime.
  • 09:30 -  Depart from Platform 23 Cape Town Station. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge or observation car at the rear of the train.
  • 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels to the Tulbagh Valley through the Matroosberg and Langeberg Mountains. 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars.en route to Voorbaai. Dress: Formal
 
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Knysna

  • 06:00 - Breakfast is served until departure.
  • 08:00 - Disembark in George for the scenic drive (75 min) to Knysna. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lagoon.
  • 10:30 - Enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Knysna OR a guided walk (45 min) on Leisure Island.
  • 12:00 - Transfer (45 min) to Salinas Restaurant for lunch.
  • 15:30 - Arrive George. Shuttle to mall OR railway museum.
  • 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
  • 18:15 - Disembark for Fancourt dinner. Dress: Smart Casual
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Oudtshoorn

  • 06:00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.
  • 10:00 - Transfer (30 min) to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit.
  • 12:00 - Return to the train.
  • 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
  • 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal
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Addo

  • 06:00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.
  • 10:00 - Disembark for a city tour of Port Elizabeth.
  • 12:30 - Return to train. Depart for Coerney.
  • 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
  • 14:30 - Disembark for a game drive at Addo.
  • 17:30 - Return to the train.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal
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Bloemfontein and Bethlehem en route to Ladysmith
  • 07:00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.
  • 13:00 - Lunch as the train travels through Bloemfontein and Bethlehem en route to Ladysmith.
  • 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “African” Theme or Smart Casual
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Spionkop

  • 06:00 - Breakfast is served until departure.
  • 09:00 - Transfer (30 min) to Spionkop Lodge. Enjoy light refreshments and the historic tale of Spionkop.
  • 12:45 - Return to the lodge for lunch.
  • 14:00 - Afternoon game drive.
  • 16:00 - Return to the train. Depart for Estcourt.
  • 16:30 - Tea in the lounge car and observation car.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal
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Durban

  • 06:00 - Breakfast is served until departure.
  • 09:00 - Enjoy a tour of Durban and the botanical gardens.
  • 12:30 - Transfer (30 min) to Umhlanga for lunch.
  • 14:30 - Return (15 min) to train. Depart for Hluhluwe.
  • 16:30 - Tea in the lounge car and observation car.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal
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Swaziland

  • 05:00 - Continental breakfast is served until departure.
  • 06:00 - Disembark for a game drive at Hluhluwe.
  • 11:00 - Brunch as the train travels towards Swaziland.
  • 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served en route to Malelane. Dress: Formal
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Swaziland
  • 07:00 - Breakfast served in the dining cars until departure.
  • 08:30 - Depart in vehicles for Swazi Candles (90 minutes) and visit Mantenga Cultural Village.
  • 16:30 - Return to the train.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal
10
Kruger Park

Please ensure you have your passport for the Kruger Park entrance formalities.
  • 05:30 - Breakfast is served until departure.
  • 07:00 - Game drive in the Kruger Park with tea and lunch.
  • 15:00 - Rejoin the train at Malelane.
  • 16:30 - Tea is served en route to Waterval Boven.
  • 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual
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Depart for Home - Pretoria to Johannesburg
  • 07:00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00 as the train climbs the spectacular escarpment.
  • 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
  • 16:30 - Tea in the lounge car and observation car.
  • 17:00 - Arrive at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria
After disembarking your Rovos Rail experience you will be transferred to Johannesburg Airport or ask us about extending your journey.
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Deluxe Suites - 10 Square Meters (3 Configurations)
Bathroom with Shower, Air Conditioning, Luggage Shelf, 
Cupboards and Safe,Mini-Bar Facilities 

Crosswise Double 


L-Shaped Twin


Lengthways Double


Pullman Suites - 7 Square Meters (3 Configurations)
Bathroom with Shower, Air Conditioning, Luggage Shelf, Cupboards
and Safe,Mini-Bar Facilities

Daytime Sofa Couch

Night-time Upper and/or Lower Bed

Night-time Double Bed

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Lounge area and Mini-Bar Facilities, Air Conditioning, Bathroom
with Bath and Shower, Luggage Shelf, Cupboads and Safe, Double Bed
or Twin Beds