Pretoria to Cape Town: 2-Nights
$2329 $2199 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:
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This 1 600-kilometre meander 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 winelands 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 Lion’s Head. Highlights of the north- and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein; this authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village – founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890 – also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. Another stop is made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.
What’s Included: Accommodation; all meals; all alcoholic and other beverages; 24-hour full room service and bar facilities;
limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; government tax; on-board historian
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Departure Dates
*All Departure Dates shown below are $2199 CAD per person based on twin share in a Pullman Suite
January 7,12, 21,28
February 4,11,23,25
March 4,18,25
April 1,15,22,29
May 6,13,20
June 3,10,17,24,29
July 1,8,15,22,29
August 5,19,24,26
September 2,9,16,21,30
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Destination
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Arrival City
Pretoria, South Africa -
Departure City
Cape Town, South Africa -
Passenger Limit
N/A
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DAY 1: PRETORIA
- 15h00 - The Pride of Africa departs from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travels south via Johannesburg and Germiston towards the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on the train.
DAY 2: KIMBERLEY
- 07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h45.
- 09h30 - Ten minutes before arriving in Kimberley a shallow lake appears on the right-hand side of the train where, on most occasions, there are spectacular flocks of Lesser Flamingos (approximately 23 000).
- 09h45 - Arrive at the atmospheric railway station of Kimberley. Disembark and proceed via coach/combi for a tour of the renowned city, the Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole.
- 12h30 - Depart Kimberley and continue on overnight through the Karoo via Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
- 16h30 - Tea in the midway lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
- 19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on the train.
DAY 3: MATJIESFONTEIN
- 07h30 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00.
- 08h00 - There is a chance for guests to disembark the train at Whitehill Siding and walk the five kilometres into Matjiesfontein. A member of staff will accompany the group. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
- 08h25- Disembark at the quaint little village of Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through this historic settlement; of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of vintage cars and classic railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel.
- 10h30 - The Pride of Africa departs Matjiesfontein and passes through Tweedside and Touws River (959m/3146ft) before reaching the Hex River Pass.
- 12h00 - The train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The second tunnel is 13.5 kilometres long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights.
- 13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars as the train climbs down the face of the escarpment through the Hex River Valley and the town of Worcester (223m/732ft). The broad valley hosts hundreds of grape-producing farms – which yield most of South Africa’s export grape harvest – and accounts for a quarter of the national wine production with close to 20 wine cooperatives and several brandy distilleries.
- 16h30 - Tea in the midway lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.
- 18h00 - The train arrives at journey’s end: Platform 24 at Cape Town Station.
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Deluxe Suites - 10 Square Metres (3 Configurations) Bathroom with Shower, Air Conditioning, Luggage Shelf, Cupboards and Safe, Mini-Bar Facilities Crosswise DoubleL-Shaped Twin
Lengthways Double
Pullman Suites - 7 Square Metres (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
Royal Suite - 16 Square Metres Lounge Area and Mini-Bar Facilities, Air-Conditioning, Bathroom with Bath and Shower, Luggage Shelf, Cupboards and Safe, Double Bed or Twin Beds
