For many visitors to South Africa, there is no better way to get to know this country like a great train ride route Pretoria – Cape Town.

Cape Town is one of the most popular global destinations, a truly cosmopolitan city offering a blend of urban lifestyle, the mountain splendor and charm of the surrounding vineyards.

This twin for Pretoria and Johannesburg city is a great starting point to the world famous reserve the Lowveld’s. Stretching over 1,600 km. route runs from the coast, the old pioneer trail through the African bush and picturesque vineyards, then leading sharply into the mountain route to the Hex River Valley. The attractions of northern and southern routes include more than 100 years of settlement Matjiesfontain, Kimberly- city of diamonds and the Big Hole.

Train timetable:

From Cape Town to Pretoria

Day 1.
11:00 – train leaves from platform 23 at the railway station in Cape Town.
18:00 – after arriving in Matjiesfontain, travelers visit the this historic settlement.
19:00 – departure from Matjiesfontein.

Day 2.
12:00 – on arrival at the station Modder River near Kimberly, passengers will go to the historic Kimberley Club for lunch and then an electric tram will travel to the Big Hole and museum diamonds.
16:00 – departure from Kimberly.

Day 3.
12:00 – arrival of the train at the station Rovos Rail in Pretoria. Passengers have the option to continue the trip to Victoria Falls.

From Pretoria to Cape Town

Day 1.
15:30 – train “Pride of Africa” ​​departs from the station in Pretoria.

Day 2.
09:40 – arrival of the train to Kimberly. Passengers visit the Big Hole, the diamond museum and take a tram ride in the city.
13:00 – departure from the station Modder River near Kimberley and continuation of the journey by the Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein.

Day 3.
8:15 – Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein, built on the model of an English Victorian town.
10:30 – Departure from Matjiesfontein and drive through Touws River and Worcester to Cape Town
18:00 – entrance to the railway station in Cape Town, the platform 24.

Dates in 2017:
X – 2,9,16,21,23,28,30;
XI – 1,6,11,13,20,25,27;
XII – 4,11,18,25,30.

Dates in 2018:
I – 1,8,15,22,29;
II – 5,10,12,14,17,19,26;
III – 5,10,12,17,19,24,26,28;
IV – 2,9,16,23,30;
V – 7,14,21,28;
VI – 4,11,18,25;
VII – 2,9,16,23,30;
VIII – 1,6,13,20,27;
IX – 1,3,10,15,17,19,24.
X – 1,8,15,20,22,27,29,31;
XI – 5,12,19,24,26;
XII – 3,10,17,24,29,31.

Dates in 2019:
I – 7,14,21,26,28;
II -4,9,11,16,18,25;
III – 4,9,11,16,18,23,25,27;
IV – 1,8,15,22,29;
V – 6,13,20,25,27;
VI – 3,10,17,24;
VII – 1,8,15,22,29,31;
VIII – 5,12,19,26,31;
IX – 2,9,14,16,23,30.

Rovos Rail travel costs: 1300$ per person in a double Pullman compartment.
The price includes all meals, drinks alcohol and tours on the itinerary.