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Rovos Rail Pretoria to Cape Town (Jun 12, 2026 to Aug 18, 2026) | XL Boland Travel
Starting price
ZAR 38,990.00
VAT not applicable
Description
The Rovos Rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town is renowned for its luxury and scenic beauty, offering a unique way to explore South Africa's diverse landscapes.
Here are some key points about this trip:
Duration: The trip typically lasts 3 days, covering about 1,600 kilometres.
Route: The journey starts in Pretoria, crossing through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand and the Highveld, moving southwards through the Great Karoo, a semi-desert region, and then through the Hex River Valley, finally ending in Cape Town.
Accommodation: The train includes different suite types like Pullman, Deluxe, and Royal Suites, each offering varying levels of luxury but all designed with an old-world charm combined with modern amenities.
Experience: Guests can enjoy gourmet meals, fine South African wines, and off-train excursions.
Notable stops include:
Matjiesfontein, a Victorian village where passengers can take a stroll and visit historical sites.
Kimberley, where there's an opportunity to visit the Diamond Mine Museum and see the Big Hole, one of the world's largest human-made excavations.
Highlights: The journey encapsulates the essence of South Africa, from grasslands to the stark beauty of the Karoo and the lush vineyards of the Cape. It's often described as a step back in time to the golden era of rail travel with its elegant dining, formal attire for dinner, and the absence of modern distractions like televisions.
12 Jun | 16 Jun | Deluxe Suite | Was R77 980 | NOW R38 990 pps |
26 Jun | 30 Jun | Deluxe Suite | Was R77 980 | NOW R38 990 pps |
10 Jul | 14 Jul | Deluxe Suite | Was R77 980 | NOW R38 990 pps |
24 Jul | 28 Jul | Deluxe Suite | Was R77 980 | NOW R38 990 pps |
14 Aug | 18 Aug | Deluxe Suite | Was R77 980 | NOW R38 990 pps |
Includes:
3 nights’ onboard Rovos Rail with all meals, high teas, selected drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Kimberley and Matjiesfontein excursions
Cape Town Train Station to Hotel transfer
1 nights’ accommodation at The Capital Mirage 5* with breakfast daily
Hotel to Cape Town Airport transfer
One-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Valid for SA Residents
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