Cape Town to Kruger with Rovos Rail 11 nights from £7,965 per person
ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
Begin your journey in Cape Town, where you’ll explore the region's iconic sights such as Table Mountain and Robben Island.
From Cape Town, step aboard the Rovos Rail, one of the world’s most luxurious trains, for a timeless journey to Pretoria.
From Pretoria, take a short flight into the heart of Kruger National Park or one of its exclusive private reserves, where your safari adventure begins.
Price Includes
International flights
Private transfers
Activities and tours as mentioned
All accommodation
Rovos Rail in a Pullman Cabin
24/7 support while you're away
UK airport transfers (conditions apply)
DAY 1-3
CAPE TOWN
On arrival in Cape Town, you will be transferred to the your first hotel of the trip, where you can settle in with the rest of the day at your leisure.
On day two, you'll get to experience the breath-taking beauty of the Cape Peninsula on a full-day private tour. Next, head to the charming naval town of Simon’s Town and visit the famous Boulders Beach, home to a thriving colony of endangered African penguins.
Continue your journey along the False Bay coastline, passing through quaint seaside villages and lush coastal scenery, before returning to Cape Town in the late afternoon.
In the morning on your third day, you'll embark on a captivating full-day private tour of Cape Town. Begin your day with a ferry ride to Robben Island, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
After returning to the mainland, continue your tour with a visit to the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. Before concluding your day with a breath-taking cable car ascent of Table Mountain.
Accommodation: Cape Grace
DAY 4-6
ROVOS RAIL
Today you will be transferred to the train station to begin your 3-night journey aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail train, headed for Pretoria.
What better way to see the winelands of the Cape, the grasslands of the Highveld, and the barrenness of the semi-desert region of the Great Karoo, that was once an enormous inland sea.
There will be stops along the journey for you to disembark:
Stroll through the historic village of Matjiesfontein. There is a museum on the station platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel.
Enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871.
Accommodation: The Rovos Rail
DAY 7
PRETORIA
Your train journey ends at the Rovos Rail station in Pretoria, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night.
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soak up the city's history and charm with its grand architecture. In the evening, head to Hatfield or Brooklyn where you can find lively bars and restaurants. Or simply relax back at your hotel and recharge for the rest of your trip.
Accommodation: Castello di Monte
DAY 8-12
SABI SAND NATURE RESERVE
You will be met and transferred to O.R Tambo airport for the short flight to Kruger National Park.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge where you wll spend the next 4 nights. During your stay in Sabi Sands, you'll embark on incredible game drives, morning, and afternoon, and relax by the pool.
At the end of tour stay, you'll be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Johannesburg for your onward flight.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
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