Rovos Rail: Pretoria – Cape Town

Rovos Rail: Pretoria – Cape Town

Pret - CPT - PT

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. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the 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 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.

 

Journey: PRETORIA – CAPE TOWN     and   CAPE TOWN  – PRETORIA

CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA ITINERARY
PRETORIA · KIMBERLEY · MATJIESFONTEIN · CAPE TOWN
 
  PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN

DAY 1

Friday/Wednesday
15h00 Depart Rovos Rail’s private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa.

DAY 2

Saturday/Thursday
10h00 Arrive in Kimberley.Passengers visit the Big Hole, the Diamond Museum.
12h30 Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein.

DAY 3

Sunday/Friday
08h15 Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein.
10h30 Depart Matjiesfontein and proceed via Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester to Cape Town.
18h00 Arrive Cape Town Station,
Platform 24.
 
  CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA

DAY 1

Monday/Saturday/Wednesday
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.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car/s.

DAY 2

Tuesday/Sunday/Thursday
14h30 Upon arrival in Kimberley board the bus for a tour of the Big Hole
and museum.

DAY 3

Wednesday/Monday/Friday
12h00 Arrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
 
Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved
Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed

 


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