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12 NIGHTS 2023 – 12 NIGHTS 2024 • 3700km
This panoramic sojourn winds its way from Pretoria to Cape Town and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. After a game drive in Kruger Park* guests travel through eSwatini to Hluhluwe for game viewing and along the coast to Durban* for a city tour. Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop Lodge*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Continue to Port Elizabeth* for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park then on to the natural paradise of Knysna for an overnight stay at Fancourt*. ~Transfer through the Outeniqua Mountains to the impressive Cango Caves and an ostrich farm for a visit. Traverse the Karoo and the spectacular winelands and Cape mountains before this magnificent expedition ends in Cape Town. Available in reverse. See exciting new 2024 itineraries below.
*Courses dependent on availability and direction: White River/Mbombela/Leopard Creek (on request), Nkonyeni/Royal Swazi, Durban Country Club/Beachwood, Champagne Sports Resort, Humewood, Fancourt and Pezula/Simola.
~Parts of the railway line between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town have sadly been damaged and washed away due to fire and flooding. Repairs are underway with estimated completion to be confirmed. We have altered the routing between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town but have pleasingly retained the excursions and departure/arrival points.
Special offer on the below departures – contact reservations@rovos.co.za
Pretoria-Cape Town: 18-30 October 2024 • 25 April-7 May 2025
Cape Town-Pretoria: 31 October-12 November 2024
PRETORIA-CAPE TOWN ITINERARY 2023: 10 nights >
CAPE TOWN-PRETORIA ITINERARY 2023: 11 nights >
- Addo Elephant Park game drive
- Cape Town
- Journey through the Cape Winelands
- Clarens Town Visit
- Play the African Collage courses
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Durban tour
- Durban Botanic Gardens tour
- Travel along the Garden Route
- Golden Gate National Park Drive
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park game drive
- Traverse the Karoo
- Boat cruise on the Knysna lagoon
- Kruger Park game drive
- Mantenga Cultural Village visit
- Oudtshoorn ostrich farm tour
- Traverse the Outeniqua Mountains
- Outeniqua Transport Museum (optional)
- Port Elizabeth tour (northbound only)
- Pretoria
- Sandstone Estate Heritage Trust
- Hear the historic tale of Spionkop
- Spionkop Reserve game drive
- Traverse eSwatini
- Swazi Candles visit
- Trundle through the Valley of a 1000 Hills
As of 2024, the African Collage and Good Hope will merge to become 12 NIGHTS. The running times have been tweaked with the addition of visits to the Kingdom of eSwatini, Golden Gate National Park, the picturesque town of Clarens and Bloemfontein, the city of roses. The itineraries also allow for the railway line closure between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
PRETORIA-CAPE TOWN ITINERARY 2024: 12 nights >
CAPE TOWN-PRETORIA ITINERARY 2024: 12 nights >
See the Golf Safari
Royal
ROYAL SUITES ±16m2 • ±172ft2
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Royals each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.
SUITE FACILITIES
- Double or twin beds
- En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin
- Small lounge area
- Writing desk
- Luggage shelf
- Cupboards
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Fridge
- Tea facilities
- Bespoke amenities
- Robes and slippers
- Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
- Shaver plugs (2-pin)
- USB ports
- Safety glasses
- Emergency torch
- Fire extinguisher
- Laundry bag
- Shoe bag
- Internal telephone system
- Room service
Deluxe
DELUXE SUITES ±10m2 • ±108ft2
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Deluxes accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds and have their own lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.
SUITE FACILITIES
- Double or twin beds
- En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
- Small lounge area
- Writing desk
- Luggage shelf
- Cupboards
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Fridge
- Tea facilities
- Bespoke amenities
- Robes and slippers
- Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
- Shaver plugs (2-pin)
- USB ports
- Safety glasses
- Emergency torch
- Fire extinguisher
- Laundry bag
- Shoe bag
- Internal telephone system
- Room service
Pullman Gold
PULLMAN GOLD SUITES ±7m2 • ±76ft2
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Pullman Golds, used on our long journeys, accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites are setup with split twin beds configured as sofa-seats (optional) with a conversion to split twin or double beds for the evening. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.
SUITE FACILITIES
- Double or twin beds
- Daytime sofa setting
- En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
- Fold-up writing desk
- Luggage shelf
- Cupboards
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Tea facilities
- Bespoke amenities
- Robes and slippers
- Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
- Shaver plugs (2-pin)
- USB ports
- Safety glasses
- Emergency torch
- Fire extinguisher
- Laundry bag
- Shoe bag
- Internal telephone system
RATES 2024 RATES 2025
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Royal R 210 000 Single Occupancy POR |
Deluxe R 192 000 Single Occupancy R 288 000 |
Pullman Gold R 138 500 Single Occupancy R 207 000 |
Rates one way per person sharing include: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; green fees, carts and halfway house meals, water and tea/coffee; government tax. Rates exclude: All other off-train beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers. See info below for more details
