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Luxury Rovos Rail & Safari Experience

Discover South Africa in style aboard the luxury Rovos Railway and delight in the contrasts between city and safari. Spot wildlife in Kruger National Park and explore Pretoria. Embark on an elegant fully-inclusive 2-night journey on Rovos Rail and watch the captivating landscapes of South Africa unfold. Take a game drive in Nambiti Reserve and discover Durban before falling in love with Cape Town.

Saskatoon - From $8099 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

Edmonton -  From $7799 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

Toronto - From $7699 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

Calgary - From $9199 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

Vancouver - From $9699 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

Victoria - From $9799 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

Winnipeg - From $8599 CAD per person
March 16 - March 27, 2024

 

 

Trip Highlights

  • Cape Town

  • Durban

  • Johannesburg

  • Kruger National Park

  • Pretoria

  • Rovos Rail

Included

  • All flights

  • Accommodation

  • All transfers.

  • Activities

  • Some meals

Itinerary

  • 1st Day: Canada - Night on board
    Arrive at your Canadian departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Johannesburg.* Night on board.

  • 2nd Day: Johannesburg
    Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and it's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

  • 3rd Day: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger
    Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region.

  • 4th Day: Kruger National Park
    Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region.

  • 5th Day: Kruger National Park
    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region.

  • 6th Day: Kruger - Pretoria
    Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Pretoria, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings, the official headquarters of the South African government.* In the gardens, you'll find a statue of Nelson Mandela, inaugurated by President Jacob Zuma in 2013. Discover the significance of this site on South African history before transferring to the hotel and enjoying the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Pretoria.

  • 7th Day: Pretoria - Rovos Rail
    Breakfast at the hotel. Today is the day you begin your journey on the most luxurious railway in the world: the Rovos Rail! At the indicated time, transfer to the Rovos Rail Station and step aboard the vintage wood-panelled train, ready to discover the most captivating landscapes in the country. Once settled into your cabin, begin to enjoy the fantastic service, world-class dining and elegant interiors of the Rovos Rail as the train begins its journey south towards Durban. You can completely unwind and watch the unfolding landscapes on this fully inclusive experience, with all meals, drinks and fine South African wines included. Enjoy an evening of refined glamour as the Rovos Rail rumbles past historic Anglo Boer War battlefields and coalfields towards the wilds of Nambiti Reserve, your next stop. Overnight stay on board Rovos Rail. 

  • 8th Day: Rovos Rail
    Fully-inclusive. After an early start, set off on a game drive in the Nambiti Reserve, a private 20,000-acre 'Big Five' bush reserve, known for its incredible biodiversity and tall acacia trees. Look out for the iconic Big Five as you discover the picturesque landscapes. Return to the train for lunch before transferring to Spionkop Lodge, where you can indulge your interests with either a historic tour experience of the Battle of Spionkop or an afternoon game drive in the idyllic 11,000-acre reserve. Return to the Rovos Rail after an exciting day you relax and enjoy an evening of fine dining and spectacular sunset views. Overnight stay on board Rovos Rail.

  • 9th Day: Rovos Rail - Durban
    Breakfast on board as you watch the landscapes spring to life as the sun rises. Spend the day enjoying the fantastic amenities of Rovos Rail and admiring the enchanting landscapes as the train journeys towards Durban and the Indian Ocean coast. After lunch, the train journeys through the breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills before finally arriving at Durban. It's time to disembark the train after an unforgettable journey. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, enjoying the sea views and cosmopolitan atmosphere of multicultural Durban. Overnight stay in Durban. 

  • 10th Day: Durban - Cape Town
    Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, head to the airport for a short flight to Cape Town. Touch down in South Africa's 'Mother City', known for its towering Table Mountain, cosmopolitan culture and fabulous beaches. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day exploring the neighbourhoods and sights of Cape Town. Overnight stay in Cape Town. 

  • 11th Day: Cape Town
    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop-on hop-off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.

  • 12th Day: Cape Town
    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Or taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.

  • 13th Day: Cape Town - Canada (Night on board)
    Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your adventure through South Africa to a close. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Night on board.

Included and Optional Activities 

Blyde River Canyon Highlights - Included

On the way to Kruger, enjoy the most captivating natural sights of the Blyde River Canyon such as the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included).
 

Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park - Included

Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!

What's included: Tickets, guide, driver, transfers.
 

Union Buildings Visit in Pretoria  - Included

Stop at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of South African government.
 

Rovos Rail Journey - Included

Step aboard the most luxurious train in Africa, with fully-inclusive fine-dining and a selection of South African wines. Sit back and enjoy the journey as the captivating landscapes unfold before your eyes.
 

Game drive in the Nambiti Reserve - Included

Enjoy a game drive in the Nambiti Reserve, a private Big Five bush retreat set on 20,000 acres bushveld with incredible biodiversity including savannah, grasslands, thornveld, and tall acacia trees.
 

Spionkop Lodge: Game Drive or Battlefield Visit - Included

Disembark the train and head to Spionkop Lodge, where you can indulge your interests with either a historic tour experience of the Battle of Spionkop or an afternoon game drive in the idyllic 11,000-acre reserve.
 

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Table Mountain - Included

Enjoy the a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour ticket to discover most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway up to Table Mountain for unforgettable views across the city and beyond.

What's included: Tickets Hop on, Hop Off, Table Mountain Cable car tickets (afternoon tickets) Not included: Transfers or pick up (Hop on Hop off from bus station). Clients need to make their way to the closest pick up point and Hop onto the bus for their day journey.
 

Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions - Optional ($)

This package includes a Cape Winelands Excursion (day 7), a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront (day of your choice), a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour (day 8) and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant (day of your choice).

What's included: Cape Winelands Excursion, a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront, a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant. Not included: Transfers to/from Baii Seafood Restaurant. Transfers to/from Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour.
 

Adventure Package of 3 Excursions - Optional ($)

Experience unforgettable wildlife and landscapes with this package. It includes a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park (day 4), Shark Cage Diving experience (day 7) and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion from Cape Town (day 8).

What's included: Kruger National Park Drive, Shark Cage Diving experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion. Not included: Transfers to/from Atlantis Dunes
 

Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park - Optional ($)

Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!

What's included: transfers to and from the park, full day open 4x4 vehicle safari with ranger, packed breakfast, entry to the park. Not included: Lunch, refreshments & tipping
 

Cape Peninsula Full-Day Excursion - Optional ($)

Gaze in awe at this paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies as you become familiar with Cape Peninsula’s top sites, including Clifton, Camps Bay, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and more.

What's included: Transfers, tickets, guide.

Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day - Optional ($)

Experience the delicious taste of Stellencosch’s award winning selection of red and white wines as you sip them paired with a delectable variety of cheeses to complement before embarking on a cellar your of another wine estate.

What's included: 2 Wine tastings in 2 different wineries, transfers, guide.

 

Call us to book this luxurious trip!!
 

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