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Cape Town - The Old Karoo Pioneering Trail
For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. This 1600-kilometre journey 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 wine lands 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 Lions Head.
Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village, which was founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA ITINERARY |
PRETORIA · KIMBERLEY · MATJIESFONTEIN · CAPE TOWN |
1 October 2006 to 30 September 2007 |
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
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Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday |
15h30 |
Depart Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station aboard the Pride of Africa. |
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Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday |
10h00 |
Arrive in Kimberley.Passengers visit the Big Hole, the Diamond Museum and take a tram ride. |
12h30 |
Depart from Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West for Matjiesfontein. |
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Thursday/Friday/Sunday |
08h15 |
Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein. |
10h30 |
Depart Matjiesfontein and proceed via Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester to Cape Town. |
18h00 |
Arrive Cape Town Station,
Platform 24. |
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA |
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Monday/Saturday/Tuesday |
11h00 |
Depart from Platform 23 at
Cape Town Station and proceed inland to Worcester. |
18h00 |
Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein
guests may visit this quaint, historical village. |
19h00 |
Depart Matjiesfontein. |
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Tuesday/Sunday/Wednesday |
14h30 |
Upon arrival in Kimberley take the electric tram from the City
centre for a tour of the Big Hole
and museum. |
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Wednesday/Monday/Thursday |
12h00 |
Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria. |
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RATE ONE WAY per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions
during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train:
Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements.
Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised |
Reservations and Enquiries |
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