5* Luxury Rovos Rail - Pretoria Package (4 Nights)

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R39332
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Gauteng
Book before: 2026-08-10
 Luxury Rovos Rail in South Africa / Gauteng, image_1
overview
Experience South Africa in all its breathtaking diversity on this unforgettable rail journey from Cape Town to Pretoria - a true journey through a country often described as a world in one. Departing Cape Town, the route winds through the rolling vineyards of the Western Cape, across dramatic mountain passes, and into the vast, ever-changing landscapes of the Great Karoo, before continuing through the sweeping grasslands of the Highveld to Pretoria. Along the way, enjoy curated off-train experiences that bring South Africa's history to life. Step into Matjiesfontein, a perfectly preserved Victorian village founded in 1890, complete with its historic railway museum. In Kimberley, explore the Diamond Mine Museum and the iconic Big Hole, the world's largest hand-dug excavation and a powerful symbol of the diamond rush era. This is more than a train journey - it is a slow, immersive passage through landscapes, history, and heritage. The experience concludes with a one-night stay at the elegant Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, a tranquil retreat offering refined comfort and the perfect place to unwind after an extraordinary journey from coast to capital.

includes:

3 Nights' onboard the 5* Rovos Rail in a Deluxe Suite from Cape Town to Pretoria
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner & Snacks
Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board the train
Guided excursions and entrance fees as per itinerary
Limited laundry service
One-way Transfer from Train Station to the 5* Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel
1 Night accommodation at the 5* Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel in a Deluxe Suite including breakfast
One-way Transfer from the 5* Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel to O.R. Tambo International Airport
One-way flight including airline levies from Johannesburg to Cape Town (incl. airline levies)

Valid for Selected Set Departures:
28 Jul '26
11 Aug '26

Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria Itinerary:

DAY 1: CAPE TOWN
Check-in at Rovos Rail Lounge, 1 Adderley Street, Cape Town, at least 90 minutes prior to departure.
Depart Cape Town Station and travel through the Western Cape winelands towards Worcester.
Lunch is served in the dining cars.
Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars as the train climbs the escarpment.
Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train passes through scenic tunnels, including a 13.5km tunnel. Please exercise caution when moving through the train. Dress: Formal.
Overnight on board.

DAY 2: MATJIESFONTEIN
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00.
Disembark at Matjiesfontein to explore the historic village, including the museum, vintage carriages, and Lord Milner Hotel surroundings.
The train continues through the Karoo semi-desert region.
Lunch is served in the dining cars.
Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars.
Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal.
Overnight on board.

DAY 3: KIMBERLEY
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 08:30.
Tour Kimberley's Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole, highlighting the city's diamond mining history since 1871.
Lunch is served in the dining cars.
Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars while crossing the Highveld plains.
Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal.
Overnight on board.

DAY 4: PRETORIA
Ensure luggage is ready 15 minutes prior to arrival and passport is on hand.
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00 while travelling through the Witwatersrand goldfields.
Lunch is served in the dining cars.
Arrive at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria and meet scheduled transfer to Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5: PRETORIA | DEPARTURE
Breakfast is served until 10:00. Check out and transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Cape Town, marking the end of a memorable rail journey.

excludes:

All Items of a personal nature
Meals not mentioned

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details:

  • prices from:
    R 39332 pps
  • travel from:
    Tue, Jun 2, 2026
  • to:
    Sat, Aug 15, 2026
  • book before:
    Mon, Aug 10, 2026

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about Gauteng

Gauteng is the smallest province by land area in South Africa, but home to more than a quarter of South Africa's population. The name Gauteng translates to “Place of Gold” from Sotho-Tswana. The busy capital city of Johannesburg is the nation's most populated city and a financial hub in South Africa. 

 

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