The idea of luxury African rail travel conjures up romantic colonial-era visions of opulence and comfort while journeying through ancient lands.
Book Cape Town is proud to be associated with 'the most luxurious train in the world'.
We bring you the Cape Town to Pretoria Journey, which follows The Old Karoo Pioneering Trail as it travels from the fairest Cape through the semi-arid Great Karoo and up to Pretoria in Gauteng, linking South Africa's two capital cities.
The journey takes 48 hours and departs weekly, covering an astonishing 1 600 km of dramatic and diverse South African countryside. Crossing rich grassland and barren semi-desert, travelling over majestic mountain ranges and traversing scenic Winelands, this Cape Railway tour beautifully showcases the land that is known as the 'world in one country'.
Numerous highlights en route include visiting historic villages and mining towns where guests can disembark and experience some of the rich heritage sites through which the railway travels.
The service on board the train is 5-star. The meals are exquisitely prepared by top chefs who conjure up delicious gastronomic faire, based on fresh local produce and traditional South African recipes.
The sleeper coaches contain 3 types of suites, all of which have bar fridges, safes, hairdryers and 24-hour room service.
The Pullman Suites (7m²) have an en suite luxury bathroom with shower and a 'one up one down' bunk bed, or a standard double bed that can be folded into a couch in the daytime.
The Deluxe Suites (11m²) have wooden panelling and period furniture that harks back to Edwardian times, while the air-conditioning and other modern conveniences meet today's most discerning traveller's demands. Double and twin bed options are available with en suite bathrooms, with showers, that blend olde-world charm with modern technology.
For the ultimate in luxury train accommodation there are the Royal Suites which take up half an entire carriage each (172m²) and have a private, elegant lounge plus a full bathroom with Victorian bath and shower.
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Monday/Saturday/Tuesday
11h00 - Depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station and proceed inland to Worcester.
18h00 - Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein guests may visit this quaint, historical village.
19h00 - Depart Matjiesfontein
Tuesday/Sunday/Wednesday
14h30 - Upon arrival in Kimberley take the electric tram from the City centre for a tour of the Big Hole and museum.
Wednesday/Monday/Thursday
12h00 - Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
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Rates:
Pullman Suite - R8 160 per person sharing (one way)
Deluxe Suite - R12 195 per person sharing (one way)
Royal Suite - R16 200 per person sharing (one way)
Single Supplement - Plus 50% on all suites
Includes :
Accommodation; meals; excursions during the train journey; alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train.
Note:
Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa.
Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.
Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed
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