This three-day safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves.
The train departs in the morning from Rovos Rail’s Station in Pretoria and slowly meanders eastwards through the grasslands of the Highveld. It then descends the escarpment between Belfast and Waterval Onder, taking the train through what is surely the most spectacular sundowner scenery in South Africa.
Awake in Malelane for breakfast as the train travels along the boundary of the world-famous Kruger Park. 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.
Travel overnight to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand, sanctuary of the endangered Black and White Rhino. Enjoy an early morning game drive during which a large variety of game can be seen. The train 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.
PRETORIA - KRUGER PARK GAME RESERVE - MKHAYA GAME RESERVE IN SWAZILAND
- HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE
- DURBAN
PRETORIA TO DURBAN |
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Friday |
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| 10:00 | The Pride of Africa departs Rovos Rail's Station in Capital Park. |
| 18:30 | After descending the spectacular Drakensberg Escarpment the train arrives in Waterval Onder. |
Saturday |
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| 07:00 | Breakfast is served as the train departs Malelane travelling along the border of the Kruger Park. |
| 12:30 | Lunch is served as you pass through the Swaziland border en route to Mpaka station. |
| 15:00 | Arrive Mkhaya reserve for an afternoon game drive. |
| 18:15 | The train departs for the overnight journey to Hluhluwe in Zululand. |
Sunday |
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| 05:00 | Wake up call for an early morning game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home of the black and white rhino. |
| 09:30 | Depart for Durban. |
| 11:00 | Brunch is served in the Dining Car. |
| 18:00 | Arrive Durban. |
DURBAN TO PRETORIA |
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Monday |
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| 10:00 | The Pride of Africa departs from Durban Station. |
| 13:00 | Lunch is served as the train passes through the rolling hills and cane-fields of Kwazulu Natal. |
| 20:00 | Dinner is served in the Dining Car as you pass through the Swaziland border. |
Tuesday |
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| 05:00 | Wake up call for an early game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. |
| 09:30 | The train departs for Komatipoort. |
| 11:00 | Brunch is served in the Dining Car. |
| 15:15 | Arrive Malelane for game drive in the Kruger Park followed by a Boma dinner. |
Wednesday |
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| 07:00 | Breakfast is served as the train begins the ascent from Waterval Onder (4300') and climbs this most attractive escarpment route up to Belfast at 6463'. |
| 12:30 | Lunch is served as the train departs Witbank and heads for Rayton where a steam engine will haul the train to Pretoria. |
| 15:00 | Arrive Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria. |
Departures Pretoria to Durban and Durban to Pretoria 2008/9:
Pretoria to Durban |
Durban to Pretoria |
|---|---|
2008 |
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January 18. |
January 21. |
March 14. |
March 17. |
April 4. |
April 7. |
October 3, 24. |
October 6, 27. |
November 7. |
November 10. |
2009 |
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January 16, 30. |
January 19. |
February13. |
February 2, 16. |
March 13. |
March 16. |
Prices 2008/9 :
| Pretoria to Durban or v.v. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Travel | Pullman Suite | Deluxe Suite | Royal Suite |
| Jan - Sep 08 | £699 | £1010 | £1399 |
| Oct 08 - Mar 09 | £740 | £1111 | £1480 |
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.
