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Rovos Rail - Train Station

Rovos Rail: Pretoria to Cape Town – Royal Suite

  • 4 Days
    • South Africa
    • Tailormade Journey
    • Rail Journey
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Trip summary

Rating
Duration
Days 4 Days
Travel Style
Travel Style
  • Tailormade Journey
Destination
Destination
  • South Africa
Experience Type
Experience Type
  • Rail Journey
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This 1 600-kilometre meander 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 winelands 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 Lion’s Head. Highlights of the north- and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein; this authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village – founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890 – also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. Another stop is made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.

The Royal Cabin, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant measuring ±16 sq metres in size. Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The epitome of luxury with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of side-by-side twin or spacious double beds. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

The very spacious cabins offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.

Inclusions

  • All Drinks
  • All Meals
  • Excursions
  • Rovos Rail Journey

Trip itinerary

Day 1

10h00 - Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. (LD)
11h00 - Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Travel across the goldfields of the Witwatersrand and the broad grassland plains of the Highveld. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car and observation car.
13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
16h30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.
19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Klerksdorp. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal.

Accommodation: 3 nights on Rovos Rail – Royal Suite

During the day, the dress is smart casual. Attire that is more formal is worn in the evening on the Pride of Africa. A jacket and tie is a minimum requirement, please. Also include warm clothing for cold mornings and evenings.

The Royal Suites
Each of which takes up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant measuring ±16 sq metres in size. Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The epitome of luxury with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of side-by-side twin or spacious double beds. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.

The train making its way to Cape Town on the African Collage journey
African Collage
Deluxe suite lengthways
Departures lounge at Rovos Rail Station
Rovos Rail Station platform
Observation car with open-air balcony
Observation car
Club lounge
Lounge car
Boarding the train
Royal suite
Royal suite with wall
Royal suite twin with wall
Royal suite bathroom
Deluxe suite cross
Deluxe suite split twin
Deluxe suite L-twin
Deluxe suite bathroom
Pullman Gold double
Pullman Gold twin
Pullman suite
Pullman suite bathroom
Namibia Safari
Rovos Rail Station
Events Train bar
Events Train lounge
Rovos Rail Weddings
Founder and CEO, Rohan Vos, with his daughter and Rovos Rail's COO, Tiffany Vos-Thane
Cape Town journey
Day 2

07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00 en route to Kimberley. (BLD)
12h30 - Lunch is served in the dining cars.
Enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal.

Day 3

07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10h00. The train travels through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system. (BLD)
13h00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. After lunch, there is a chance for guests to disembark the train at Whitehill Siding and walk the 5kms into Matjiesfontein. A member of staff will accompany the group.
Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel.
16h30 - Tea in the lounge and observations cars.
About an hour after Matjiesfontein, the train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The first tunnel is 13.5km long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights.
19h30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars as the train descends +750m down the escarpment towards Worcester. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal.

Day 4

07h00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h30. The train travels through the Hex River Valley. (B)
10h00 - Arrive at journey’s end at Cape Town Station.

Trip Gallery

Rovos Rail - Royal Suite

Disclaimer: The images highlight both included activities and optional experiences, designed to inspire you to tailor your safari. For full details, please refer to the experience inclusions.

What our customers say

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Great experience with this Company. They looked after my travel plans and being a world traveller I would count this as one of my best travel experiences. The sarfari at the Black Rinho Lodge was just the amount of animal contact I wanted. The Rovos train from Pretoria to Cape Town was out of this world . While the accommodation I had in Cape Town was excellent. Karen McKilliam, the agent at Bench Africa locked into what I wanted to experience and her professionalism was excellent. Ask for Karen as she is outstanding in communicating and her travel plans for me was spot on. No worries in the whole of my trip. Would love to travel with this Company again

John Steele

I headed ott to travel via the Rovos train from Pretoria to Cape Town. A remarkable trip in itself but further enhanced with the help of Karin from Bench Africa. Karen organised all my internal travel by car and train within South Africa. When the schedule said car pick up , there was a car to pick me up. My ten day trip entailed a safari and train trip. All went so smoothly that as a world traveler I would consider this adventure as one of the best I've experienced. I organised my flights with frequent flyer points but everything else was done by Karen from Bench Africa Would recommend this company without hesitation. John

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Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.

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09 Aug 26 - 30 Sep 26 $7,866 $11,796
02 Oct 26 $9,464 $14,199
09 Oct 26 $9,464 $14,199
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30 Oct 26 $9,464 $14,199
13 Nov 26 $9,464 $14,199
27 Nov 26 $9,464 $14,199
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25 Dec 26 $9,464 $14,199
05 Jan 27 $9,464 $14,199
08 Jan 27 $9,464 $14,199
22 Jan 27 $9,464 $14,199
29 Jan 27 $9,464 $14,199
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23 Feb 27 $9,464 $14,199
05 Mar 27 $9,464 $14,199
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30 Apr 27 $9,464 $14,199
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28 May 27 $9,464 $14,199
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25 Jun 27 $9,464 $14,199
29 Jun 27 $9,464 $14,199
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23 Jul 27 $9,464 $14,199
06 Aug 27 $9,464 $14,199
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09 Aug 26 - 30 Sep 26 $8,652 $12,976
02 Oct 26 $10,411 $15,619
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16 Oct 26 $10,411 $15,619
30 Oct 26 $10,411 $15,619
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29 Jan 27 $10,411 $15,619
12 Feb 27 $10,411 $15,619
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30 Apr 27 $10,411 $15,619
14 May 27 $10,411 $15,619
28 May 27 $10,411 $15,619
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25 Jun 27 $10,411 $15,619
29 Jun 27 $10,411 $15,619
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06 Aug 27 $10,411 $15,619
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09 Aug 26 - 30 Sep 26 $5,349 $8,021
02 Oct 26 $6,436 $9,655
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16 Oct 26 $6,436 $9,655
30 Oct 26 $6,436 $9,655
13 Nov 26 $6,436 $9,655
27 Nov 26 $6,436 $9,655
11 Dec 26 $6,436 $9,655
25 Dec 26 $6,436 $9,655
05 Jan 27 $6,436 $9,655
08 Jan 27 $6,436 $9,655
22 Jan 27 $6,436 $9,655
29 Jan 27 $6,436 $9,655
12 Feb 27 $6,436 $9,655
23 Feb 27 $6,436 $9,655
05 Mar 27 $6,436 $9,655
12 Mar 27 $6,436 $9,655
02 Apr 27 $6,436 $9,655
16 Apr 27 $6,436 $9,655
30 Apr 27 $6,436 $9,655
14 May 27 $6,436 $9,655
28 May 27 $6,436 $9,655
11 Jun 27 $6,436 $9,655
25 Jun 27 $6,436 $9,655
29 Jun 27 $6,436 $9,655
09 Jul 27 $6,436 $9,655
23 Jul 27 $6,436 $9,655
06 Aug 27 $6,436 $9,655
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