Cape, Rail & Safari: A South Africa Journey

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Explore Cape Town with guided city and Cape Peninsula touring.
  • Journey aboard Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Pretoria.
  • Enjoy luxury rail travel with fine dining and off-train excursions.
  • Experience a deluxe safari stay in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
  • Twice-daily game drives in search of the Big Five.

 

Trip Includes

  • Meet & greet on arrival in Cape Town
  • Private transfer from Cape Town airport to hotel
  • Private transfer from Cape Town hotel to train station
  • 3 nights' first-class accommodation in Cape Town
  • 3 nights' deluxe accommodation onboard Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Pretoria
  • 1 night deluxe accommodation in Pretoria
  • 3 nights' deluxe safari accommodation in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Half-Day Private Cape Town City Tour
  • Full-Day Private Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Private transfer from Pretoria Rovos Rail station to the hotel
  • Private transfer from Pretoria hotel to Johannesburg airport
  • Return road transfers between Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) and the safari lodge
  • Morning & afternoon game drives, local drinks, and a selection of wines, spirits, and soft drinks on safari
  • Selected local beverages, including wines, spirits, and soft drinks, and scheduled off-train excursions on Rovos Rail
  • Breakfast daily (except day 1), 6 lunches, 6 dinners

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Cape Town Airport to Cape Town - Bantry Bay, Camps Bay & Sea Point

 

Your Accommodation

The Commodore

Escapism is not only a state of mind; it's a place at the cosmopolitan Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. That place is The Commodore, a Legacy hotel, where stylish living, excellent service and a tranquil setting comes standard. Enjoy breathtaking views of the charming 'Mother City' from the upper floors of the hotel's superior rooms or treat yourself to cocktails on the terrace.

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

The Commodore

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day Cape Town City tour. No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Sense the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall, and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit to the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, we walk around the Grand Parade square, which has its own historical significance. We hear of the brief history of District Six en route to a visit to the Company Gardens, where we walk through the landscaped gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Follow the journey of a professional diamond cutter with a visit to a diamond cutting factory After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, we drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay as we make our way to Table Mountain where you have the option of either admiring the views from the lower cable station or purchasing a ticket (for own account) to reach the summit. After delighting in this photo opportunity, return to your hotel, or enjoy additional time on the mountain before making your own way back at your leisure.

Cruise along Millionaire's Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise. Wind along Chapman's Peak Drive with lunch (own account) at Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast, visiting Simon's Town and ending your day at the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach where you get to watch these entertaining, waddling characters. Your experience highlights: Seal Island Cruise (optional and for own account) - Chapman's Peak Drive - Cape Point - Simon's Town Penguin Colony at Boulder's Beach.

Depart from Cape Town Station. Trundle through the winelands of the Western Cape towards Worcester. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train climbs ±750m up the face of the escarpment. Around midnight, the train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The last tunnel is 13.5km long so guests are to be careful if walking through the train. Dress: Formal

 

Cape Town - City Centre to Cape Town Rail Station

 

Cape Town - City Centre to Cape Town Rail Station

Meal

Dinner

 

Cape Town

Your Accommodation

Rovos Rail

The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of the African bush. These beautifully restored trains consist of up to 20 coaches that can be drawn by steam, diesel or electric locomotives operating at various stages of the journey. The sleeping cars as well as the observation and dining cars have been splendidly refurbished in the style of the period but with an eye for modern comfort. The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers who are attended by highly motivated members of staff, and provides a cuisine of superb standard. Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.

Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. 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. 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. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Matjiesfontein

 

Your Accommodation

Rovos Rail

The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of the African bush. These beautifully restored trains consist of up to 20 coaches that can be drawn by steam, diesel or electric locomotives operating at various stages of the journey. The sleeping cars as well as the observation and dining cars have been splendidly refurbished in the style of the period but with an eye for modern comfort. The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers who are attended by highly motivated members of staff, and provides a cuisine of superb standard. Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.

Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 08:30. 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. Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels northeast towards the broad grassland plains of the Highveld. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Kimberley

 

Your Accommodation

Rovos Rail

The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of the African bush. These beautifully restored trains consist of up to 20 coaches that can be drawn by steam, diesel or electric locomotives operating at various stages of the journey. The sleeping cars as well as the observation and dining cars have been splendidly refurbished in the style of the period but with an eye for modern comfort. The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers who are attended by highly motivated members of staff, and provides a cuisine of superb standard. Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.

Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09:30. *Disembark at Meyerton Station (±100km south of Rovos Rail Station). An optional complimentary transfer (±90min) from Meyerton Station to Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria is available.

to Pretoria

Meal

Breakfast

 

Pretoria

 

Your Accommodation

Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel

Thank you for your interest in Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel. We endeavor to make your experience at Ivory Manor truly that of a home away from home. Be it in the relaxation of our spacious, individually decorated suites or lounges or in the tranquil escape found when wandering off to one of our many peaceful garden settings. From High Tea with the girls to a romantic fairy-lit dinner with a loved one. Remember to capture the moment with Lady Ivory on your wonderful journey. Ivory Manor is a family-owned boutique hotel that prides itself on rendering personalized service. Our team is committed to exuding genuine, caring generosity in the professional service provided and is committed to exceeding your expectations. Our goal is to tailor each event to your specific requirements, meeting your every need.

Duration

1 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel

Pretoria to OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport

 

Hoedspruit Airport to Karongwe Game Reserve

 

Your Accommodation

Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge

Becks Safari Lodge, combines luxe living and innovative design with a deep appreciation for the South African bushveld. Setting this new intimate and exclusive safari lodge aside is its owners' strong philosophies on community development and environmental sustainability, paired with a passionate and dedicated team of staff.

Duration

3 Night Stay

 

Meal Plan

Package - See notes for details

Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge

Days unfold beneath wide African skies, and nights whisper with the distant calls of the wild. Enjoy the facilities of the chosen camp and the activities available as you head out for memorable game-viewing experiences and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life, complemented by warm hospitality and delicious meals.

Days unfold beneath wide African skies, and nights whisper with the distant calls of the wild. Enjoy the facilities of the chosen camp and the activities available as you head out for memorable game-viewing experiences and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life, complemented by warm hospitality and delicious meals.

Karongwe Game Reserve to Hoedspruit Airport

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