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2012:
- $1,700 per person in a Pullman Suite
- $2,600 per person in a Deluxe Suite
- $3,300 per person in a Royal Suite
- Single supplement charge, 50% of room rate |
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Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4. 11. 18, 23, 25, Mar 4. 11. 18, 23, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 117, 24, 29, Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, Aug 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, Sep 2, 7, 16, 21, 23
Note:This tour also runs in reverse, starting in Cape Town and ending in Pretoria |
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 Accommodations on a double/shared basis
All meals, drinks and alcoholic beverages, including selected South African wines, excluding premium liquors and champagnes
All excursions per itinerary during the train journey
Gratuities to train staff
All items of a personal nature
Transfers
Travel insurance
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Your train “The Pride of Africa” departs Rovos Rail’s Station in Capital Park at 3:00PM. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travelers in the midway Lounge car or Observation carriage at the rear of the train. Meals are served in the Victorian atmosphere dining car. Breakfast & lunch are smart casual and dinner is a dress-up affair. Enjoy a gourmet dinner with a fine selection of South African wines. Dinner is served at 7:30PM in one seating.
Breakfast is served in the dining car between 7:00am and 9:45am. Enjoy breakfast while the train travels to Kimberely. Ten minutes before arriving in Kimberley keep your eyes out for a shallow lake on the right hand side facing forward. On most occasions there are spectacular flocks of Flamingos (approx. 23 000).
The train will arrive at 8:00am into Whitehill, next to Matjiesfontein, an authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village. There is an extended breakfast this morning for those who would like to disembark and walk the 3 miles into Town. You will have a chance to stroll through this historic settlement. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Hotel. A Train Manager or a member of staff will accompany you. Comfortable walking or running shoes are essential. Return to the train and enjoy breakfast until 10:am.
Afterwards the train departs Matjiesfontein passing through Tweedside and Touws River. At noon you reach the first of four tunnels which take you through the Hex River Pass. The second tunnel is over 8 miles long.
The spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers' choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
