This 1 600-kilometre train journey perfectly shows how South Africa is a world in one country. You will travel through the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the barrenness of the Great Karoo; you'll admire spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. The tour includes a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, a perfectly preserved Victorian Village founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, which also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. Another stop is made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole. The tour also operates in reverse, from Cape Town to Pretoria.

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Pretoria
  • End Cape Town
  • Countries
    • South Africa
  • City
    • Kimberley
    • Matjiesfontein
    • Cape Town
  • Theme Train
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Pretoria - Kimberley
    Day 1

    You'll depart at 3 pm from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and embark on a journey towards Kimberley, your first stop. Dinner and overnight on the train.

    Visited places:
    • Pretoria
    • Kimberley
  • 2
    Kimberley - Matjiesfontein
    Day 2

    At 10 the train arrives in Kimberley. Here you will visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum. At 12.30 am you'll depart Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein.

    Visited places:
    • Kimberley
    • Matjiesfontein
  • 3
    Matjiesfontein - Cape Town
    Day 3

    In the morning you'll enjoy a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. The train departs for Cape Town at 10.30 am via Touws River and Worcester. You'll arrive at Cape Town Station’s Platform 24 at 6 pm.

    Visited places:
    • Matjiesfontein
    • Cape Town

Photogallery

  • Departure from Rovos Rail Station
  • Rovos rail train
  • Rovos rail train
  • Rovos rail train
  • Rovos rail train
  • Rovos rail train
  • Travelling through the Hex River Valley
  • Travelling through the Hex River Valley
  • Table Mountain
  • Table Mountain

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Accommodation
    • Meals
    • Excursions
    • All beverages, incl.  alcohol, while on board
       
    Price does not include
    • Tips and personal expenses
    • International flights
    • Single supplement +50% on all suites