The Rovos Rail - Routes & Packages

Rovos Rail Winter Special
SADC Residents only

Rovos Rail is offering residents of South Africa and neighbouring countries a special 2-for-1 rate on board a two-night Cape Town journey between April and September 2019.

Rediscover the old pioneering trail of the Karoo as you travel from Pretoria to Cape Town or vice versa with stops at Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the quaint Victorian village of Matjiesfontein.

The 50% reduced rate of R15 550 per person sharing includes accommodation in a Deluxe Suite, all meals, all alcoholic and other beverages on board, off-train excursions, room service and limited laundry.

The offer is for a one-way journey only and does not include pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers, staff gratuities, international/ French Champagne or souvenirs. Single supplement fees apply. T&Cs apply.

Only available for certain dates.

Scheduled Rovos Tours

• The Cape Town Journey
• Victoria Falls Journey
• Durban safaris
• Namibia Safari
• Dar es Salaam
• Rates and dates

Rovos Rail - THE CAPE TOWN JOURNEY - 3 DAYS

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.( Available in reverse.)

This three-night adventure begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. It then winds its way north through Warmbaths, so named for its mineral waters, and Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town’s river happened to be north flowing. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. After formalities at Beitbridge the next morning, the train travels on the BBR line to Bulawayo, second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – before traversing Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary where animals can be spotted from the train and a game drive excursion is enjoyed. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Available in reverse. Depending upon railway capacity, this journey could be routed through Botswana.

THE DURBAN SAFARI - 3 DAYS

This three-day safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives, a battlefields tour with a world-class historian and a look at unusual African ceramics. Experience the Nambiti Conservancy – a Big Five private retreat set on 20 000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an incredible biodiversity including savannah, grasslands, thornveld and tall acacia trees. Situated on an expansive game farm, Spionkop Lodge – which adjoins an 11 000-acre nature reserve – is the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Ardmore Ceramics is a story about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance and song, as well as the spirit of the African imagination, is exerting its influence on the other continents of the world. Visit this charming centre in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands before travelling the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban. Available in reverse.

OTHER AMAZING JOURNEYS WITH ROVOS INCLUDE:

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Terms and Conditions:

The Rate (Per Person) Includes:

• Three superb meals daily

• all alcoholic and other beverages

• Sightseeing excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide

• Entrance fees to places of interest

• 24 hour full room service and bar facilities

• Government Tax

• Limited laundry service on board the train.

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