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Windhoek to Cape Town Luxury Rail Journey - 7 Days

7 days
From Windhoek to Cape Town
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Windhoek

    Windhoek
    Start point
    Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Airport to Hotel )
    Meals
    Lunch (Late lunch in elegant dining cars as train departs), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board luxury train at Windhoek Railway Station
    • Relax in lounge or observation car
    Landmarks
    Hosea Kutako International Airport
    Windhoek Railway Station
    Auas Mountains
    Eros Mountains
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  3. Day 2

    Kalahari Region

    Kalahari Region
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Observe Kalahari landscapes from lounge or observation car
    • Learn about regional wildlife and San rock art heritage
    Landmarks
    Kalahari
  4. Day 3

    Fish River Canyon

    Fish River Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard the train), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fish River Canyon viewpoint
    • Border crossing assistance at Namibia-South Africa border
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
  5. Day 4

    Augrabies Falls

    Augrabies Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard the train), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Augrabies Falls National Park
    • Explore waterfalls and learn about natural and cultural heritage
    Landmarks
    Augrabies Falls National Park
    Orange River
  6. Day 5

    Great Karoo

    Great Karoo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Observe Great Karoo landscapes from observation car
    • Relax aboard train
    Landmarks
    Great Karoo
  7. Day 6

    Matjiesfontein

    Matjiesfontein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final formal dinner aboard the train)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic village of Matjiesfontein
    • Visit museum on railway platform
    • Explore historic vehicles and railway carriages
    • Optional guided walk from Whitehill Siding to Matjiesfontein (approximately 5 kilometres)
    Landmarks
    Matjiesfontein
    Lord Milner Hotel
  8. Day 7

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    End point
    Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Hotel to Airport )
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Observe Western Cape winelands from train
    Landmarks
    Cape Town Station
    Western Cape winelands

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Response time
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Response rate
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