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Rovos Rail
Step aboard the Pride of Africa the most luxurious train in the world and recapture the romance and adventure of a bygone era. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an enviable reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences on journeys throughout Southern Africa. Discover the magic of the continent in a relaxed and elegant fashion as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds outside your window.
Journeys
Pretoria to Cape Town A classic 48-hour, 1600km journey that follows an old pioneering trail, passing through the economic heartland of South Africa, the diamond rush town of Kimberley, the Karoo and the scenic Winelands. The journey includes a tour of Kimberley and a short stop in the historic village of Matjiesfontein. 2008: Jan 4, 11, 18, 23, 25, 29. Feb 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 26. Mar 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28. Apr 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23. Jun 6, 13, 20, 25. Jul 4. 18. Aug 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 29. Sep 3, 5, 12, 17, 26. Oct 1, 3, 7, 15, 17, 24, 29, 31. Nov 4, 12, 14, 21, 26. Dec 5, 12, 19, 26. Cape Town to Pretoria 2008: Jan 7, 14, 21, 26, 28. Feb 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25. Mar 3, 4, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24, 31 Apr 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 28. May 5, 12, 19, 26, 31. Jun 9, 16, 23. Jul 7, 21, 28. Aug 4, 9, 11, 18, 25. Sep 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 29. Oct 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 27. Nov 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 29. Dec 8, 15, 22, 29. Cape Town to George (or v.v.) A 24-hour, 550km journey along the spectacular Garden Route between Cape T own and George, with a Winelands excursion. For passengers who might like to continue the 72km, 2.5 hour trip to Knysna on the famous Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, a complimentary ticket is available. (Please request when booking.) 2008: Feb 1, 29 (2). Mar (1). Oct 10 (11). Nov 7 (8). Dates in brackets: George to Cape Town Route.
Luxury Accommodation
Rovos Rail offers the most spacious train suites in the world, combining the opulence of pre-war travel with subtle modern innovations. The Pullman Suite (7sqm.) has a fold away bed and a private en-suite bathroom. Each of the tastefully-appointed, air-conditioned Deluxe (11sqm.) or Royal (16sqm.) Suites have a twin or double bed, a lounge area and a private en-suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and shaver points.
Pretoria to Victoria Falls (or v.v.) This two-night adventure slowly meanders its way north, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and up into baobab country. This evocative and beautiful landscape comes into its own when the sun sets and silhouettes of these great trees dominate the landscape. After border formalities at Messina the journey continues through Zimbabwe and up into the great wilderness of Hwange National Park before journey's end at the incomparable Victoria Falls, on the mighty Zambezi. 2008: Jan 17, 31 (20). Feb 14, 28 (3, 17). Mar 13, 27 (2, 16, 30) Apr 10*, 24 (13*, 27). May 8, 22 (11, 25). July 31. Aug 14, 28 (3, 17, 31). Sep 11*, 25 (14*, 28). Oct 9, 23 (12, 26). Nov 6, 20 (9, 23). Dec 25 (28). Dates in brackets: Victoria Falls to Pretoria route.
* These itineraries will follow a plane and train itinerary please call for details.
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA & VICTORIA FALLS
Mon/Sat/Tue Cape Town Matjiesfontein - Village Visit Tue/Sun/Wed Kimberley - "Big Hole" Tour Wed/Mon/Thu Pretoria Thu Pretoria Sat Hwange National Park Victoria Falls D: 11.00 A: 18.00 D: 19.00 A: 13.00 D: 16.00 A: 12.00 D: 10.00 A: 06.00 D: 11.00 A: 17.00
Elegant Ambience & Cuisine
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served (one sitting only) in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the Dining Car meals, carefully prepared by two world-class chefs, are complemented by excellent South African wines. The Observation Car, seating 32 passengers, occupies the rear end carriage. At the centre of the train there is a Lounge Car (non-smoking) seating 26 passengers, where you can sip cocktails before dinner. In maintaining the spirit of travel in days gone by, there are no radios or television sets onboard and a cellular phone is available for emergencies only.
VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA, CAPE TOWN & GEORGE
Sun Mon Tue Tues/Wed/Fri Wed/Thu/Sat Thu/Fri/Sun Fri Sat Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun Victoria Falls Hwange National Park Cross in South Africa Pretoria Pretoria Kimberley "Big Hole" Tour Matjiesfontein - Village Visit Cape Town Cape Town George George Cape Town Pretoria Mkhaya Game Reserve Hluhluwe Game Reserve Durban Durban Mkhaya Game Reserve Kruger Game Drive Pretoria D: 10.00 A: 17.00 D: 20.00 A: 17.00 D: 15.30 A: 10.00 D: 13.00 A: 08.15 D: 10.30 A: 18.00 D: 09.20 A: 09.00 D: 13.30 A: 17.00 D: 10.00 A: 15.00 D: 18.00 A: 05.00 D: 11.00 A: 18.00 D: 10.00 A: 05.00 D: 09.30 A: 15.15 D: 21.00 A: 15.00
Pretoria to Swaziland and Durban (or v.v.) This special 3 day journey combines the most luxurious train in the world with bush dining under the stars and thrilling open vehicle game drives. The game drives take place in two unique game reserves Mkhaya, Swaziland & Hluhluwe in Zululand on the Pretoria-Durban route and Mkhaya and the Kruger National Park on the DurbanPretoria route. This is a safari to beat all safaris! 2008: Jan 18 (28). Mar 14 (17). Apr 4 (7). Oct 3, 24 (6, 27). Nov 7 (10). Dates in brackets: Durban to Pretoria Route.
Tour Prices
Price per person, sharing a twin /double suite one way in £'s from
Cape Town to George 01Jan08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Pretoria to Cape Town 01Jan08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Pretoria to Durban 01Jan08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Pretoria to Victoria Falls 01Jan08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09
Pullman Suite
311 342 599 659 699 740 699 740
Deluxe Suite
474 522 894 984 1010 1111 1010 1111
Royal Suite
629 691 1184 1303 1399 1480 1399 1480
Locomotion
Use of steam has become increasingly difficult over the past few years but a vintage steam locomotive will draw the trains on arrival or departure at Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
PRETORIA TO SWAZILAND & DURBAN
Important Note
· Excursions & activities are not guaranteed as these depend entirely on the train's progress. · Arrival & departure times cannot be guaranteed.
DURBAN TO SWAZILAND & PRETORIA
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