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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA CAPE TOWN TO GEORGE GEORGE TO CAPE TOWN PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA PRETORIA TO DURBAN DURBAN TO PRETORIA SPECIAL TRIPS INCLUDE: PRIDE OF AFRICA IN NAMIBIA JOURNEY PRETORIA TO SWAKOPMUND SWAKOPMUND TO PRETORIA PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA CAPE TOWN TO DAR ES SALAAM DAR ES SALAAM TO CAPE TOWN PRETORIA, MALELANE, SWAZILAND, DURBAN, LADYSMITH, SUNCITY, PRETORIA SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF EACH JOURNEY BELOW. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO INQUIRE ABOUT SPECIFIC DATES DISCOVER INFINITE VARIETY FROM THE MOUNTAINS, BUSHVELD AND GRASSLAND PLAINS TO THE BUSTLING URBAN HEART OF SOUTH AFRICA'S CITIES For many visitors to South Africa, there's no finer way to see the country than on the popular weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. One of the world's top destinations, Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, mountain splendour and scenic winelands. The twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg in Gauteng form South Africa's economic heartland and the ideal departure point for the Lowveld's world-famous game reserves. From the coast, the 1600 kilometre route follows an old pioneering trail carved out of the African bushveld, passing through the winelands and climbing up to the interior through the Hex River Valley. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include visits to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, a 100-year-old refreshment stop in the arid Karoo, and Kimberley (city of De Beers), the diamond boom-town that's home to the Big Hole, the world's largest man-made excavation. A CHARMING JOURNEY THROUGH THE GARDEN ROUTE TO GEORGE The 550-kilometre rail journey between Cape Town and George, and then on to Knysna, a coastal jewel in the heart of the famous Garden Route, is rated one of the most beautiful in the world. From the Mother City, the Pride of Africa travels through the mountains before passing alongside vineyards, rolling wheatfields and racehorse stud farms in the Robertson Valley. There's a stop to sample the famous wines of the district. Then it's on to the coast and the picturesque town of George, where Rovos Rail guests have the option of boarding the museum's Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe for a spectacular 67-kilometre journey along the coast through South Africa's own lake district to Knysna. This nature-lovers' paradise is a mecca for visitors drawn to the town for its natural beauty, abundant bird life and numerous sporting and recreational activities. RELIVE THE ROMANCE OF A BYGONE AFRICA ON A NOSTALGIC EXPEDITION TO VICTORIA FALLS BY LUXURY TRAIN AND CLASSIC AIRCRAFT Experience
a three-day journey through one of the most scenic areas of South
Africa as Rovos Rail's luxurious train meanders down the escarpment
and through the lush bushveld region of Mpumulanga. At Pietersburg
board the company's Convair 440 for an interesting flight to the
spectacular Victoria Falls. The Pride of Africa retraces his route towards Mozambique, reaching its highest point at Belfast (1970ms/6463ft) before descending the breathtaking Drakensberg Escarpment. The descent between the quaint towns of Waterval Boven and Waterval Onder is one of the most challenging in the world as the train winds through many switchbacks and tunnels. Journey on in comfort through the lush, sub-tropical Mpumulanga bushveld, through country that inspired Henry Rider Haggard's yarns of African adventure, to Nelspruit and the Crocodile River valley. Follow the border of the world-famous Kruger Park towards Hazyview and Hoedspruit the heart of South Africa's celebrated game-viewing paradise.
Ascend the Highveld through the tangled indigenous forests of Magoebaskloof, with its deep gorges and ancient cliffs where "living fossil" cycads flourish, before arriving in the high-lying land of the primeval Baobab tree. Travel past tea estates, trout streams, natural woodlands and then through some of South Africa's vast citrus estates.
At Pietersburg board a classic aircraft for the two - hour flight to journeys end, the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. AN UNFORGETTABLE TRAIN JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF THE AFRICAN BUSHVELD INCLUDING GAME DRIVES IN THE TWO VARIED AND UNIQUE GAME RESERVES OF SWAZILAND AND ZULULAND OR SWAZILAND AND KRUGER Experience the diversity of the Kruger Park, Mkhaya in Swaziland and Hluhluwe Nature Reserve in Zululand and wind your way from Pretoria to Durban through some of the most spectacular scenery South Africa has to offer. Your special journey begins as soon as you board The Pride Of Africa at the gracious Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. This charming train departs in the morning and slowly meanders through the majesty of Mpumulanga with a short stop in Witbank. It then descends the escarpment between Belfast and Waterval Onder, taking you through the Drakensberg and what is surely the most spectacular sundowner scenery in South Africa.
The following morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the train meanders along the border of the world-famous Kruger Park. Lunch is served in the Dining car as the safari continues south towards Swaziland for an afternoon game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve followed by a memorable candlelit dinner in the pristine riverine setting of Stone Camp.
After dinner the train will travel south to the village of Hluhluwe in Zululand. Starting early once again, you are assured of seeing a wide variety of game on a morning game drive through the scenic Hluhluwe Nature Reserve. The Pride of Africa then departs mid morning and winds its way through the lush cane fields and rolling hills of KwaZulu Natal, to arrive in Durban by late afternoon where this scenic safari ends. PRIDE OF AFRICA IN NAMIBIA JOURNEY A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY FROM THE SAVANNAHS OF THE HIGHVELD TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN REUNITING BY RAIL THE REPUBLICS OF SOUTH AFRICA AND NAMIBIA From it's new home at Capital Park, Pretoria; Rovos Rail invites you on a journey of discovery through some of the most historic and scenic areas of Southern Africa. For seven days and six nights the train will carry you in world-class style and comfort from the savannahs of the Highveld to the Atlantic Ocean, reuniting by rail the republics of South Africa and Namibia, formerly South West Africa.
The 3400 kilometre journey takes the train from Pretoria to Kimberley, centre of one of the world's most famous diamond rushes, where there's an opportunity to visit the Big Hole and experience the atmosphere of the 1870's while wandering through the quaint museum village.
Then it's on through the stark vistas of the Northern Cape into Namibia at Ariamsvlei. There is an excursion to the spectacular Fish River Canyon - second only in size to the Grand Canyon - and then across the Kalahari Desert to Windhoek, a lively cosmopolitan city with a strong German flavour. After a city tour and an afternoon game drive with a lion feed, the train continues overnight to Tsumeb and the game rich Etosha National Park. We spend the night at Mokuti Game Lodge on the eastern edge of the Park and then continue on to Swakopmund, a perfectly preserved 19thcentury German Hansa town set between the dunes of the Namib Desert and the roaring Atlantic Ocean. It's an unforgettable end to a remarkable journey.
A RICH TAPESTRY OF LANDSCAPE, GAME, HISTORY AND CULTURE INCLUDING THE DRAKENSBERG, SWAZILAND, HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE IN ZULULAND, DURBAN, PORT ELIZABETH, OUDTSHOORN, GEORGE, KNYSNA, THE WINELANDS OF THE GARDEN ROUTE AND CAPE TOWN This perfect nine-day South African sojourn commences at the gracious Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. The first leg of the journey passes through Witbank and Middleburg and then traverses the majestic Drakensberg escarpment en route to Mpumalanga and Malelane in the Kruger Park.
After an early morning game drive through the famous Kruger Park the train winds its way southwards to Swaziland in time for an afternoon game drive and candlelit bush dinner in the Mkhaya Reserve. The train continues south to the village of Hluhluwe in Zululand where a wide variety of game can be seen on a morning game drive through the scenic Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
The journey continues south through KwaZulu Natal and, after an evening in Durban, steadily ascends the scenic escarpment through Pietermaritzburg and The Valley of a Thousand Hills en route to Ladysmith and Bethlehem. This route takes the train past Lesotho and the highest mountains in the Drakensberg range at 3,482 metres (11 425 feet). During the night we continue onto Bloemfontein, the Free State capital with a morning tour of the city. The journey continues southwards overnight to the coastal capital of the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, where will enjoy a morning visit to the Addo Elephant Park.
An early morning departure from Willowmore takes the Pride of Africa into Oudtshoorn for a visit to the Highgate Ostrich farm followed by another spectacular rail descent down the Outeniqua pass into George. A morning visit to Knysna and the surrounding attractions will complete the visit to this natural paradise.
The train sets off at midday from George travelling along the scenic Garden Route through Mossel Bay and Riversdale. The next morning, after a short visit to the KWV Brandy Distillery in Worcester, the Pride of Africa ends its magnificent collage in the Mother City of Cape Town. ROVOS RAIL'S ANNUAL TRANS AFRICAN SAFARI CARRIES ITS EXCLUSIVE BAND OF INTREPID TRAVELLERS THROUGH THE HEARTLANDS OF SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA AND TANZANIA ON WHAT IS DESTINED TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS TRAIN JOURNEYS IN THE WORLD TODAY The most luxurious train in the world, Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, will depart from Cape Town on this epic safari through Africa travelling a distance of 6 100 kilometres. Guests will board the beautifully rebuilt Edwardian Train and travel in the footsteps of such illustrious adventurers as Livingstone, Speke, Stanley, Burton, Selous. Lord Delamere, Blixen and Finch-Hatten. Rovos Rail has designed this safari for travellers who wish to re-live true adventure in complete luxury, comfort and security. This unique experience will not only enthral train enthusiasts but also provide guests with an incomparable way of travelling through the beauty of Africa. This magnificent safari will take you through South Africa with short tours of the diamond town of Kimberley and the capital city of Pretoria. Then we visit the famous Kruger Park Game Reserve, before crossing into Zimbabwe, with another overnight stop at the Victoria Falls Hotel. The next day we cross the Victoria Falls into Zambia, Lusaka, the Luangwa valley and on to the incredible Tazara Railway line before arriving at Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.
A SELECTION OF THE FINEST COURSES IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER IN A KALEIDOSCOPE OF GOLF AND SCENIC BEAUTY This elegant nine-day 2 400 km Golf Safari travels from Pretoria to Malelane in Mpumulanga, Manzini in Swaziland, Durban in Natal, Ladysmith in the Drakensberg and Sun City in the Northern Province. Rovos Rail has designed this journey to entertain the most discerning player, and at all venues there are optional intriguing excursions for the entertainment of non-playing guests.
Departing from Rovos Rail's private station in Pretoria on Saturday morning, lunch is served as the Pride of Africa winds its way towards the spectacular Drakensberg escarpment en route to Nelspruit. On Sunday play at Leopard's Creek or enjoy a game drive in the world famous Kruger Park followed by shopping and lunch at Casterbridge near White River.
On Monday, the Royal Swazi Golf Club, near Manzini in Swaziland has been reserved. For non-golfers there is an optional visit to the Ngwenya Glass Factory, Houses of Parliament and the Mkhaya Game Reserve. The train then departs overnight for Hluhluwe, where on Tuesday the day is spent game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the St. Lucia Estuary.
On Wednesday, golfers tee-off at the Durban Country Club, ranked as one of the best in South Africa. The non-playing guests enjoy a city tour of Durban followed by a visit to The Valley of a Thousand Hills. Thursday includes 18-holes at the Champagne Sports Resort which nestles in the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains.
A guided tour of the Battlefields will be a further highlight for non-golfers. Relax the following day as the train travels north towards the magnificent resort of Sun City in the Pilanesberg Mountains where a full day is enjoyed in this magnificent resort with its outstanding facilities. Following a leisurely farewell dinner that evening the Pride of Africa arrives on Sunday morning at Capital Park Station in Pretoria where this memorable journey ends. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO INQUIRE ABOUT SPECIFIC DATES
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