For
many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see
the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between
Pretoria and Cape Town. This 1600-kilometre journey 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 wine lands 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 Lions Head.
Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit
to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This authentic
perfectly preserved Victorian Village, which was founded by
Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive
museum on the platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley providing
an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Mine
Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big
Hole.
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Day 1
Depart Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station aboard
the Pride of Africa.
Day 2
Arrive in Kimberley.Passengers visit the Big Hole, the Diamond
Museum and take a tram ride. Depart from Kimberley and proceed
overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein.
Day 3
Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein. Depart Matjiesfontein
and proceed via Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester to Cape
Town.
Arrive Cape Town Station
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Day1
Depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station and proceed inland
to Worcester. Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein
guests may visit this quaint, historical village. Depart Matjiesfontein.
Day 2
Upon arrival in Kimberley take the electric tram from the City
centre for a tour of the Big Hole and museum.
Day 3
12h00 Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
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