11 Nights Cape Town, Rovos Rail & Safari

After checking out of your hotel, you'll enjoy a private road transfer to the Cape Town train station to board the luxurious Rovos Rail for your four-day journey through the heart of South Africa.

Rovos Rail's traditional train carriages are all 1920s originals, rekindling the nostalgia of a bygone era in African exploration. While onboard, you'll be able to indulge in sumptuous meals and excellent fine wines while enjoying the charming décor, and make use of the train's comfortable lounge and observation deck.

The 1 600-kilometre route is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo; trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Highlights of the route include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein; this authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village – founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890 – 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.

After departing Cape Town at approximately 16:00, the train will trundle through the picturesque winelands of the Western Cape towards Worcester while tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. Later, dinner will be served in the dining cars as the train climbs 750 metres up the face of a dramatic escarpment that offers sensational views across the surrounding landscapes.


Accommodation: Rovos Rail.

Breakfast will be served in the dining cars between 06:00 and 08:30, following which you'll disembark to enjoy a guided tour of Kimberley's Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole.

Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. After the tour, you'll return to the train to enjoy lunch on board while Rovos Rail travels northeast towards the broad grassland plains of the Highveld.

Tea will be served in the lounge and observation cars at 16:30, with dinner commencing at 19:30.


Accommodation: Rovos Rail.

After checking out of your hotel, you'll be transferred in a private car to O.R. Tambo International airport, where you will board your scheduled flight to the Sabi Sabi Airstrip.

From here you'll travel by shared vehicle to your luxurious safari lodge located in the wildlife-rich Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park.


Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Selati Camp (or alternative hotel of equal standard).

After checking out of your accommodation, you'll travel back to the Sabi Sabi Airstrip with a shared road transfer. From here you'll fly back to O.R. Tambo International Airport, where you'll continue your onward journey.