For a “once in a lifetime” experience – travel on one of Southern Africa’s famous luxury train. This way of travelling is a unique opportunity of absorbing the ever-changing countryside in Southern Africa in the most luxurious and comfortable way.
ROVOS RAIL
Experience the extravageant elegance of rail travel on the most luxurious train in the world. The journey from Pretoria to Cape Town is 48 hours long. Travel through the heart of South Afica with glamour in the style of golden age of train travel in the beautifully rebuilt pre-war trains. You stop at Kimberley where you visit the Open Mine Museum and have a tour of the mine. The train also stops at the Victorian town of Matjiesfontein, where guests can visit the famous Lord Milner Hotel and the old car museum. Routes are: Pretoria – Cape Town, Pretoria – Durban Safari, Pretoria – Victoria Falls, Cape Town – George. A few times a year a special Rovos Golf Safari takes place. Prices from ZAR8570/person all inclusive in Pullman Suite per person sharing Cape Town to Pretoria. Click here for the Rovos Rail website.
BLUE TRAIN
The Blue Train combines all the luxury of a five star hotel with an unforgettable journey through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world! The journey between Pretoria and Cape Town is 27 hours long and has a stopover in Kimberley where guests get to visit the Open Mine Museum and a tour of the mine. Other routes available are Cape Town - Port Elisabeth (Garden Route), Pretoria - Victoria Falls, Pretoria – Kruger. Price from ZAR8215/person sharing deluxe cabin all inclusive. Click here for the Blue Train website.
PREMIER CLASSE
The Premier Classe offers an affordable experience but with all the attention to your comfort and needs. This is a public train that travels on a direct route from Cape Town to Johannesburg and visa versa. There are stops along the way but guests do not get off the train to visit any tourist attractions. The journey takes 25 hours. Guests can leisurely reflect on holiday adventures, indulge in a book or just spend quality time with friends or family. End your trip with high-tea before saying farewell to your fellow passengers. Price from ZAR1260/person sharing cabin one way. Click here for the Premier Classe website
ILLYRIA HOUSE - PRETORIA
The Perfect Pretoria Overnight: Start or end your journey with a stay at Illyria House in Pretoria. This luxurious accommodation offers the guest a timeless experience of old world hospitality. Stunning tapestries grace the walls, bedrooms are steeped with graceful charm. Guests can enjoy the spa facilities during their stay. There are many historical places to visit which are a short distance from the Guest House. Illyria costs from ZAR1450/person per night in a double room incl breakfast. Click here for the Illyria House website
