For many visitors to South Africa, there's 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. Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands 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 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 Station platform.
A stop is also made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the 'Big Hole'.
CAPE TOWN · MATJIESFONTEIN · KIMBERLEY · PRETORIA
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA |
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Monday/ Saturday/Tuesday |
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| 11:00 | Depart from Cape Town Station, Platform 23 and proceed inland to Worcester. |
| 18:00 | Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein guests may visit this quaint, historical village. |
| 19:00 | Depart Matjiesfontain. |
Tuesday/Sunday/Wednesday |
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| 14:30 | Upon arrival in Kimberely take the electric tram from the City centre for a tour of the Big Hole and museum. |
| 16:00 | Rejoin the train at Kimberley Station |
Wednesday/Monday/Thursday |
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| 12:00 | Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria. |
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN |
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Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday |
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| 15:30 | Depart Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa. |
Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday |
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| 10:00 | Arrive in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the Diamond Museum and take a tram ride. |
| 12:30 | Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontain. |
Thursday/Friday/Sunday |
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| 08:15 | Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontain. |
| 10:30 | Depart Matjiesfontain and proceed via Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester to Cape Town. |
| 18:00 | Arrive Cape Town Station, Platform 24. |
Departures Pretoria to Cape Town 2008:
| January 4, 11, 18, 23, 25, 29, 30. | July 4, 18. |
| February 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 26. | August 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 29. |
| March 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28. | September 3, 5, 12, 17, 26. |
| April 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 25. | October 1, 3, 7, 15, 17, 24, 29, 31. |
| May 2, 9, 16, 23. | November 4, 12, 14, 21, 26. |
| June 6, 13, 20, 25. | December 5, 12, 19, 26. |
Departures Pretoria to Cape Town 2009:
| January 2, 9, 16, 21, 23. | March 3, 4, 13, 18, 20, 27. |
| February 3, 4, 13, 18, 20. |
Departures Cape Town to Pretoria 2008:
| January 7, 14, 21, 26, 28. | July 7, 21, 28. |
| February 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25. | August 4, 9, 11, 18, 25. |
| March 3, 4, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24, 31. | September 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 29. |
| April 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28. | October 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 27. |
| May 5, 12, 19, 26, 31. | November 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 29. |
| June 9, 16, 23. | December 8, 15, 22, 29. |
Departures Cape Town to Pretoria 2009:
| January 5, 12, 19, 24, 26. | March 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30. |
| February 7, 9, 16, 21, 23. |
Prices 2008/9 :
| Pretoria to Cape Town or v.v. | |||
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| Date of Travel | Pullman Suite | Deluxe Suite | Royal Suite |
| Jan - Sep 08 | £599 | £894 | £1184 |
| Oct 08 - Mar 09 | £659 | £984 | £1303 |
Prices include :
- Accommodation on board the train.
- Three superb meals and 24 hour room service.
- All alcoholic and other beverages.
- Sightseeing excursions and entrance fees.
Off train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will be undertaken only if time permits.
Departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that all prices shown are intended as a guide only, as rates can vary depending on currency fluctuations etc. The correct prices will be quoted at the time of booking.
