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Rovos Rail - The Pride of Africa (from Cape Town to Pretoria)

4 days
From Cape Town to Pretoria
3.9 (49 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea in the cozy lounge and observation car), Dinner (Dinner served on the train)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon tea in lounge and observation car
    Landmarks
    Rovos Rail Station
    Cape Town Winelands
  2. Day 2

    Karoo

    Karoo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast served on the train), Lunch (Lunch served on board), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea served on board), Dinner (Dinner served on board)

    Included Activities

    • Explore historic Matjiesfontein town center
    Landmarks
    Matjiesfontein
    Karoo Semi-Wilderness
  3. Day 3

    Kimberley

    Kimberley
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast served on the train), Lunch (Lunch on the train during the journey toward Klerksdorp), Dinner (Dinner served on board)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of former diamond mine
    • Visit Diamond Mining Museum
    • Visit the Big Hole open pit mine
    • Explore Kimberley town
    Landmarks
    Big Hole
    Diamond Mining Museum
    Kimberley
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  4. Day 4

    Pretoria

    Pretoria
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast served on the train)
    Landmarks
    Rovos Rail Capital Park Station
    Witwatersrand Goldfields

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  • Additional Services
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Rating
3.9 (49 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 282023

  • Currency
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    Rand
    South Africa
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, D, M, N. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, N.

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    Type D
    South Africa
    Type M
    South Africa
    Type N
    South Africa
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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2028

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