4 days/3 nights
Rail
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Journey to a bygone era where rail travel ruled supreme aboard a fully restored train, truly worthy of a luxury billing.
- First-class service and exquisite cuisine
- Luxurious suites decked out in vintage decor
- Take in the beautiful rolling scenery
- Explore Matjiesfontein and Kimberley
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Itinerary
Day 1
Board your train ‘The Pride of Africa’ & depart Cape Town station (approx 4pm). Trundle through the winelands of the Western Cape towards Worcester, whilst enjoying Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Tonight, dinner is served in the dining cars.
Day 2
After breakfast, arrive in the quaint village of Matjiesfontein, restored to its Victorian glory and disembark for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Reboard the train as it continues its journey, through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Take in the scenery, whilst enjoying Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Tonight, dinner is served in the dining cars.
Day 3
After breakfast this morning, you will arrive into the diamond rush town of Kimberley. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871, learn more as you enjoy a tour of the Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Return to the train for lunch, as it journeys northeast towards the broad grassland plains of the Highveld. Tonight, dinner is served in the dining cars.
Day 4
Admire the views from the Observation Car as you enjoy a final breakfast onboard. This morning the train continues through the Free State and Gauteng before arriving into Kookrus Station, just south of Pretoria. From here you will be transferred onwards to Johannesburg or Petoria.*
*Please note day 4 is subject to change due to ongoing maintenance work around Pretoria.
*Please note for selected departures in 2025 day 1 will depart Cape Town in the morning and day 4 will arrive into Pretoria in the afternoon.
Additional Options: This journey also operates in reverse, ask your Trailfinders travel consultant for details.
Departs: Selected Mon, Wed & Sat
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Price & Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation as detailed
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
- All drinks on board (excluding champagne)
- Activities & entrance fees as indicated
- 24 hour room service & bar facilities
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 to 30/09/2026. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
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