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Rail Journeys
Classic Africa by Rail
11 Days from £2372 (excludes flights)
Cape Town (3 nights), Rovos Rail (2 nights), Pretoria (1 night), Rovos Rail (2 nights), Victoria Falls (2 nights)
Travel in style and experience the vast landscape of Southern Africa whilst enjoying superb cuisine and fine wines. A train journey is a relaxing and pleasurable way to see the country as you soak up the atmosphere of a bygone era aboard Rovos Rail. This 11-day luxury package also takes in the fabulous Cape Town and the mighty Victoria Falls. This journey can also be done in reverse, please ask for details.
ANGOLA ZAMBIA
Livingstone Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE
Bulawayo
NAMIBIA BOTSWANA
Messina Warmbaths
Highlights Include · Cape Town's unquestionable appeal · Experience the luxury and service of Rovos Rail · The vast and ever-changing African landscapes · View the awe-inspiring might of Victoria Falls
Departures: 2008: Jan 28. Feb 11, 25. Mar 10, 24. Apr 7, 21. May 5, 19. Jul 28. Aug 11, 25. Sep 8, 22. Oct 6, 20. Nov 3, 17. Dec 22. Day 1: Arrive Cape Town On arrival you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel in Cape Town, where you will stay for three nights. Superior: Cape Cadogan (see page 39) Deluxe: Cape Grace (see page 37) Days 2 & 3: Cape Town For the next two days we suggest you make the most of Cape Town and its surrounds. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for the spectacular views; relax on the elegant beaches at Camps Bay and Clifton, spend a day exploring the V&A Waterfront, enjoy the Winelands and learn about South Africa's past on a Robben Island & Walk to Freedom tour (see page 33). (B) Days 4 & 5: Rovos Rail This morning, you will be transferred to Cape Town Station to join one of the most luxurious trains in the world - Rovos Rail (see opposite page). Over the next 48 hours experience the adventure and romance of a bygone era from the elegance and privacy of a Deluxe Suite. Sumptuous breakfasts, lunches and fine dinners are served in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining car and an observation car is the ideal place to meet other guests and to watch the dramatic changes in scenery as the train crosses South Africa. (BLD)
Kruger National Park
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Klerksdorp
Kimberley
SOUTH AFRICA
LESOTHO
De Aar
Paarl Cape Town
Victoria Falls
Matjiesfontein
Superior: Deluxe Suite Deluxe: Deluxe Suite Day 6: Pretoria Arrive at midday into Pretoria's Capital Park Station pulled by a vintage steam locomotive for the last leg of the journey. You will be transferred to your accommodation, where you will stay for one night. An air of history pervades much of central Pretoria with its impressive government buildings. Enjoy Pretoria's sedate pace and colourful gardens. (B) Superior: Court Classique (see page 63) Deluxe: Illyria House (see page 63) Days 7 & 8: Rovos Rail 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 to Bulawayo, where an excursion to the Museum of Natural History awaits. (BLD) Superior: Deluxe Suite Deluxe: Deluxe Suite Days 9 & 10: Victoria Falls This morning the train will continue its journey, passing through the great wilderness of Hwange National Park before journey's end at the incomparable Victoria Falls, on the mighty Zambezi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will stay for the next two nights. Explore the might of the Falls on foot and join one of the many excursions (payable locally) that include the Flight of the Angels or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi. (B) Superior: The Kingdom at Victoria Falls (see page 73) Deluxe: Victoria Falls Hotel (see page 73) Day 11: Depart Victoria Falls This morning, you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward or homeward flight. (B)
Prices Include
· Private transfers in Cape Town, Pretoria and Victoria Falls · Accommodation at your chosen hotels · Deluxe Suite accommodation aboard Rovos Rail · Meals as specified: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Prices Exclude
· Drinks (except on Rovos), gratuities and items of a personal nature · All sightseeing ideas are suggestions only and are not included in the price
Tour Prices
Price per person, sharing a twin/double suite, in £'s from
01Jan08-30Apr08 01May08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Dec08 01Jan09-31Mar09
Superior
Twin 2399 2372 2555 2519 Single 3717 3652 3949 3879
Deluxe
Twin 2939 2833 3233 3116 Single 4499 4445 5125 4890
Brochure prices may change, see booking conditions
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