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Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria (CPT-R1-PTAR)
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Depart from Cape Town station with Rovos Rail
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Catalogue Booking Code: 41013
Tour Duration: 3 days
Start: Cape Town
End: Pretoria
Discover the scenic splendours on route between Cape Town and Pretoria aboard The Pride of Africa, the world's most luxurious train.
Tour Type: Train
Regions covered:
Gauteng, Western Cape, South Africa
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| 2N DELUXE SUITE CAPE TOWN - PRETORIA | Double/Twin per person sharing | |
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| 2N ROYAL SUITE CAPE TOWN - PRETORIA | Double/Twin per person sharing | |
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Scheduled Tour - Departure Dates - Prices in USD(US$)
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Tour Details
Day 1:
11h00 The train departs from Platform 23 Cape Town Station.
Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining other guests in the midway Lounge car or the Observation carriage at the rear of the train.
13h00 Lunch will be served in the dining car/s.
15h00 We pass through Worcester on the way to the village of Matjiesfontein.
At 15h30 we reach the first of four tunnels which take us through the Hex River Pass. The third tunnel is 13.5kms long so please be careful if you are walking through the train. If you are in your suite you may wish to turn on a light.
17h45 Guests may disembark at Matjiesfontein for a stroll through this quaint and historic little village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Hotel. (For refreshments we recommend the pub in the Lord Milner Hotel).
19h00 We depart Matjiesfontein.
19h30 Dinner will be served in the dining car/s.
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Day 2:
07h00 Breakfast will be served in the dining car/s until 10h00.
12h30 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
14h30 The train arrives in Kimberley. Here we disembark and proceed by coach/combi for a tour of the city, the 'Big Hole' and the Mine Museum.
16h00 Rejoin the train at Kimberley station.
16h10 Ten minutes after departing Kimberley there is a shallow lake on the left hand side facing forward. On most occasions there are spectacular flocks of Flamingos.
19h30 Dinner will be served in the dining car/s as we pass through Bloemhof and Leeudoringstad en route to Klerksdorp.
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Day 3:
07h00 Breakfast will be served in the dining car/s until 10h00.
The train continues the journey towards Pretoria passing through Krugersdorp, Johannesburg and Germiston.
10h45 We arrive at Centurion where one or two of our Rovos locomotives will collect us for the final leg of our journey.
12h00 Arrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
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Visa Requirements
When visiting South Africa for a period of up to 90 days, travellers from Commonwealth countries, Japan, the USA and the European Union do not require a visa. Visitors who intend to work in South Africa must apply for a work permit abroad at the South African Consulate or Embassy. Before departing for South Africa, check with the nearest South African Consulate or Embassy for any possible changes regarding the visa requirements.
Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from South Africa. Note, Travellers should have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to enable the entry visa to be issued. If there is insufficient space in the passport entry will be denied.
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