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Classic Rail Across Africa

11 Days from £2463 (excludes flights)

Cape Town (3 nights), Rovos Rail (2 nights), Pretoria (1 night), Rovos Rail (2 nights), Victoria Falls (2 nights)

Travel in style and experience the vast landscape of Southern Africa whilst enjoying superb cuisine and fine wines. A train journey is a relaxing and pleasurable way to see the country as you soak up the atmosphere of a bygone era aboard Rovos Rail. This 11 day luxury package also takes in the fabulous Cape Town and the mighty Victoria Falls. This journey can also be done in reverse, please ask for details.

Highlights include:
• Cape Town’s unquestionable appeal
• Experience the luxury and Service of Rovos Rail
• Gameviewing near the Kruger
• Enjoy the birdseye views as you fly Rovos Air
• Experience the awe inspiring might of the Victoria Falls

Departures:
2007: Jan 12, 26. Feb 9, 23. Mar 9, 23. Apr 6, 20. May 4, 18. Jul 27. Aug 10, 24. Sep 7, 21.

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town:
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel in Cape Town, where you will stay for 3 nights.
Accommodation: Superior: Cape Cadogan, Deluxe: Cape Grace
Days 2 & 3: Cape Town:
For the next two days we suggest you make the most of Cape Town and its surrounds. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for the spectacular views, relax on the elegant beaches at Camps Bay and Clifton, spend a day exploring the V&A Waterfront, enjoy the Winelands and learn about South Africa’s past on a walk to freedom tour. (B)

Day 4 & 5: Rovos Rail:
This morning, you will be transferred to Cape Town Station to join one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Over the next 48 hours experience the adventure and romance of a bygone era from the elegance and privacy of a Deluxe Suite. Sumptuous breakfasts, lunches and fine dinners are served in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining car and an observation car is the ideal place to meet other guests and to watch the dramatic changes in scenery as the train crosses South Africa. (BLD)
Accommodation: Superior: Deluxe Suite, Deluxe: Deluxe Suite

Day 6: Pretoria:
Arrive at midday into Pretoria’s Capital Park Station pulled by a vintage steam locomotive for the last leg of the journey. You will be transferred to your accommodation, where you will stay for one night. An air of history pervades much of central Pretoria with its impressive government buildings. Enjoy Pretoria’s sedate pace and colourful gardens. (B)
Accommodation: Superior: Court Classique, Deluxe: Illyria House

Day 7 & 8: Rovos Rail:
This two-night adventure slowly meanders its way north, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and up into baobab country. This evocative and beautiful landscape comes into its own when the sun sets and silhouettes of these great trees dominate the landscape. After border formalities at Messina the journey continues through Zimbabwe to Bulawayo, where an excursion to the Museum of Natural History awaits. (BLD)
Accommodation: Superior: Deluxe Suite, Deluxe: Deluxe Suite

Day 9 & 10: Victoria Falls:
This morning the train will continue its journey, passing through the great wilderness of Hwange National Park before journey’s end at the incomparable Victoria Falls, on the mighty Zambezi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will stay for the next two nights. Explore the might of the falls on foot and join one of the many excursions (payable locally) that include the Flight of the Angels or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi. (B)
Accommodation: Superior: Zambezi Sun, Deluxe: Royal Livingstone

Day 11: Depart Victoria Falls:
This morning, you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport to join your onward or homeward flight. (B)

Prices Include:
• Private transfers from Cape Town International Airport.
• Accommodation at your chosen hotels.
• Deluxe Suite accommodation aboard Rovos Rail.
• Rovos Air from Pietersburg to Livingstone.
• Meals as specified: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.

Prices Exclude:
• All airfares, meals, other than those mentioned in the itinerary, drinks, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
• All sightseeing ideas are suggestions only and are not included in the price.