Western Cape & Wilderness by Luxury Rail (Rovos Rail)
South Africa
17 days / 16 nights
Rail
Guide Price £12,799 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Rail
Duration: 17 days/16 nights
From the beautiful city of Cape Town to a world-class safari in the Greater Kruger area via the luxury of the legendary Rovos Rail, this epic rail journey promises a South African adventure like no other.
- Marvel at mighty Table Mountain
- Embark on a luxury journey on board Rovos Rail
- Stay in the incredible
- Sabi Sand Game Reserve
from £12,799
per person (based on 2 adults sharing) Plus ZAR 250pp payable locally.
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from £15,749
per person (based on 2 adults sharing) Plus ZAR 250pp payable locally.
Interested in this holiday? Call and speak to one of our travel experts.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Cape Town
Day 2 Cape Town to Franschhoek
Upon arrival, transfer from Cape Town airport straight to the Cape Winelands.
Days 3-4 Franschhoek
Situated right in the hub of quaint Franschhoek village, your boutique hotel offers modern sophistication and charm. Spend your days here sampling what this renowned wine region is most famous for, indulging in fine dining and soaking up the gorgeous scenery.
Day 5 Franschhoek to Cape Town
This morning, transfer back to the Mother City. With the iconic Table Mountain, pleasant V&A Waterfront and stylish Camps Bay, there is plenty to explore.
Days 6-7 Cape Town
Today, take a private transfer and enjoy a thrilling whale watching tour (Jul - Nov) for the chance to see these majestic creatures as they spend the winter months on the sheltered shores of this exceptional coastline. The following day, be sure to sample Cape Town’s diverse food scene and the many attractions of the V&A Waterfront.
Days 8-10 Rovos Rail
Board your train for an incredible trip across South Africa’s wild heart. Leaving Cape Town behind, meander through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands towards historic Matjiesfontein. Continue on through Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. The next day enjoy a leisurely morning before an off train excursion at Kimberley, the diamond capital of Africa. Reboard the train for an elegant evening meal as the sun sets across the African wilderness.
Day 11 Johannesburg
Admire the views from the Observation Car as the train continues through the Free State before arriving into Rovos Rail Station, just south of Johannesburg, on arrival you will be transferred onwards to your hotel.
Day 12 Johannesburg to Sabi Sand GR
Today, it’s time to head to the Greater Kruger area for your safari experience. Take a light aircraft direct to Sabi Sabi’s airstrip, set within the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Days 13-15 Sabi Sand GR
With twice daily game drives, your expert rangers will impart knowledge about the fascinating animal kingdom of the bush. Back at camp, relax in your luxurious surrounds and swap safari stories with your fellow guests over candlelit dinners.
Days 16-17 Transfer to Johannesburg and fly home
*Subject to change due to ongoing maintenance work around Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Additional Options: Enhance your holiday and discover the very best of the wine region on the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Hop between the beautiful estates by tram and trolley bus, sampling fine wines while also admiring the stunning Franschhoek Valley.
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Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 11 nights 5★ hotels
- Whale Watch Tour from Cape Town
- 3 nights on board Rovos Rail in a Pullman Suite incl selected alcoholic drinks
- Shared game drives
- Selected alcoholic drinks on days 12-15
- 27 meals
- Transfers
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