Welcome to South Africa! You will be warmly welcomed at the airport and escorted to your luxury hotel in Johannesburg for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing at your leisure. (Overnight Johannesburg)
Discover the history of Johannesburg, the city of gold, and experience the vibrant neighborhood life of Soweto. Visit Constitution Hill, the Constitutional Court and site of Johannesburg's Old Fort Prison, Walter Sisulu Square - Kliptown Open Air Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. View the iconic Soweto Towers and experience the buzz of Vilikazi Street and an authentic street market. (Overnight Johannesburg)
Embark on the Rovos Rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town, starting with check-in and a welcome reception at the Rovos Rail station in Pretoria before boarding the train at Meyerton Station. Enjoy the luxury Pullman Suite and a scenic lunch through the Highveld's grassland plains. Relax in the lounge and observation cars, followed by a delightful dinner en route to Klerksdorp. (Overnight onboard Rovos Rail) breakfast lunch dinner
After breakfast, savor lunch onboard while heading to Kimberly, where you'll explore the Diamond Mine Museum and witness the astonishing Big Hole, a massive crater formed during the diamond search. Return to the train for a gourmet dinner and evening festivities. (Overnight onboard Rovos Rail) breakfast lunch dinner
As you enjoy breakfast, the train passes through Karoo, a vast semi-desert region once covered by an inland sea. Following lunch, disembark at Whitehill Siding for a guided walk into Matjiesfontein or explore the historic village. Rejoin the train as it traverses a 13.5km tunnel and enjoy dinner while descending the escarpment towards Worcester. Unwind with a nightcap in the lounge car. (Overnight onboard Rovos Rail)
Enjoy a final breakfast on the train before arriving at Cape Town station. Bid farewell to fellow passengers and transfer to the 5-star Queen Victoria Hotel for a four-night stay. (Overnight Cape Town)
Embark on a private half-day city tour, passing iconic landmarks and sites such as the Castle of Good Hope, St. George's Cathedral, the Company Gardens, and the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Optional activities include a tour of diamond cutting and jewelry manufacturing or ascending Table Mountain by cable car for panoramic views. (Overnight Cape Town)
Prepare for a full-day private tour of the Cape Peninsula and Kirstenbosch. Experience breathtaking views along the Atlantic coast, visit the picturesque Hout Bay, explore Cape Point Nature Reserve with its diverse wildlife, and stop at Simon's Town to see the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Immerse yourself in the beauty of False Bay and Fish Hoek fishing village. (Overnight Cape Town)
Begin the day with a tram ride to a local wine estate in Franschhoek, where you'll learn about the region's wine culture, taste unique flavors, and enjoy a three-course lunch at the estate restaurant. Continue to two other renowned wine estates for premium tastings, deepening your appreciation for Franschhoek's wines. (Overnight Cape Town)
You will head to the airport in time for your flight home.
