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For many visitors to South Africa, there is 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 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'.    
The Route
Pretoria - Kimberley - Matjiesfontein - Cape Town Departures
Scheduled Departures from Pretoria every Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Friday
Scheduled Departures from Cape Town every Monday/ Saturday/ Tuesday Guests
Minimum 2 - Maximum 72
| Tour Cost | 01 Oct 2009- 30 Sep 2010 | 01 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011 | | Per Person Sharing - Pullman Suite | R11000 | R12000 | | Per Person Sharing - Deluxe Suite | R16500 | R18000 | | Per Person Sharing - Royal Suite | R22000 | R24000 | | Single Supplement on all Suites | 50% | 50% |
Day 1 of the tour
15:00 Depart Rovos Rail’s private Capital Park Station in Pretoria aboard the Pride of Africa.
Day 2 of the tour
10:00 Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.
12:30 Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein.
Day 3 of the tour
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 Cape Town Station, Platform 24.
This journey is also available in reverse from Cape Town to Pretoria with an optional link up to Victoria Falls.
Included
* 2 Nights Luxury Accommodation
* All meals while on the train
* All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while on the train
* All off train excursions during the train journey Excluded
* International & Domestic Flights
* Gratuities, Telephone calls etc.
* Travel Insurance Please Note
* This tour is operated as a Scheduled Tour. Please take note of the weekly Departure Days above.
* This tour can also operate in reverse from Cape Town to Pretoria with an optional link up to Victoria Falls.
* Please feel free to add on to this tour with any of the other possible tours we offer in the Cape Town region, on a guided or self-drive basis. If done in reverse (CT -Pretoria) there is also the option of add-on’s to see other regions in the north of the country.
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