In a series of
journeys lasting from 24 hours to a fortnight,
the Pride of Africa links some of Africa's
greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip
of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania, from
scenic
splendours
as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to
the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes
of Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to
the lush cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal and the
magnificent Garden Route along the Cape South
Coast.
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For many visitors
to
South Africa,
there's no finer way to see the country than on
the popular weekly journeys between
Pretoria
and
Cape Town
. One of the world's top destinations,
Cape Town
offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life,
mountain splendour and scenic Winelands. The
twin cities of
Pretoria
and
Johannesburg
in
Gauteng
form
South Africa
's economic heartland and the
ideal departure point for the Lowveld's
world-famous game reserves. From the coast, the
1600 kilometre route follows an old pioneering
trail carved out of the African
bush veld, passing
through the Winelands and climbing up
to the
interior through the
Hex
River
Valley
. Highlights of the north and southbound routes
include visits to the historic village of
Matjiesfontein, a 100-year-old refreshment stop
in the arid Karoo, and Kimberley (city of De
Beers), the diamond boom-town that's home to the
Big Hole, the world's largest man-made
excavation.
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How can we help
you?
We build holiday
quotations including Rovos as an integral part
of the holiday, or simply as a once off stand
alone package. Let our consultants help you
aboard the most luxurious train in the world.
Pretoria
to
Cape Town
Routing
Tuesday or Friday
15:30 Depart
Pretoria
aboard the Pride of
Africa.
Wednesday or
Saturday
09:40 Arrive in
Kimberley
. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the
diamond museum and take a tram ride.
13:00 Depart
Modder River Station near
Kimberley
and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort
West for Matjiesfontein.
Thursday or
Sunday
08:15 Visit the
historic
village of
Matjiesfontein.
10:30 Depart
Matjiesfontein and proceed via
Touws
River, De
Doorns and
Worcester
to
Cape Town
.
18:00 Arrive at
Cape Town
station, platform 24.
Price from R9000 per person sharing
