Sout Africa in Style

This relaxing, gently paced and very luxurious two-week South Africa holiday offers a varied trip, with wildlife, city, wine & cuisine and an unforgettable journey on the 'world's most lururious train'.

Begin with a 3 night luxury South African safari in the Big-5, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, with daily game drives and safari activities included.

From the thrill of the safari, board Rovos Rail for a journey aboard the world's most luxurious train from Pretoria to Cape Town.

In Cape Town enjoy 4 nights in a luxury boutique hotel, with ample time to explore Cape Town and surrounds.

End your South Africa journey in style with 2 nights in the Cape Winelands, a great chance to enjoy the finest South African vintages and some of the best cuisine in South Africa.

Either return to the UK or extend your trip with a beach extension in the Seychelles, Mozambique or Mauritius. Ask us about options for extending or tailoring this itinerary.

Day 1: Fly UK to South Africa

Overnight flight from the UK.

Day 2: Madikwe

On arrival at Johannesburg, transfer to a light aircraft for your safari flight to Madikwe Game Reserve.

Transfer to the Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge.

Settle in to your safari accommodation. In the late afternoon enjoy a game drive in the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Overnight Madikwe. All meals and Game Activities included.

Day 3 - 4: Madikwe

Enjoy two days in Madikwe, with daily game drives included.

Overnight Madikwe. All meals and Game Activities included.

Day 5: Rovos Rail

Fly from Madikwe back to Johannesburg and transfer to Pretoria to board Rovos Rail.

At 3 pm , depart the Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel southwards through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand.

Dinner is served in the dining car at 7:30 pm.

Overnight Rovos Rail. All meals included.

Day 6: Rovos Rail

Breakfast is served in the dining car from 7 until 9:45.

The train arrives  at the Kimberley Railway Station at 9:45. Disembark for a tour of the city, Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole.

At 12:30 the train departs and continues through the Great Karoo.

Lunch is served in the dining car at 1 pm, afternoon tea in the dining lounge or the Observation Car and dinner at 7:30 pm in the dining car.

Overnight Rovos Rail. All meals included.

Overview

Since its inception back in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned a justifiable international reputation for offering truly exceptional and world class luxury rail journeys.

A journey on any of its spectacular routes will take you back to an elegant era of grace and high romance tuned in with Africa exploration.

The trains which can be hauled by either diesel or electric locomotives can carry up to 72 guests in 32 superbly appointed suites on either 48 hour to 15 days especially tailored tours around Southern and Eastern Africa.

Life On Board

By travelling on Rovos Rail, you will be recapturing the romance and atmosphere of travel from a bygone era where you can experience the magic and mystery of travel through Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.

A team of highly skilled chefs will be responsible for overseeing the incredibly important task of ensuring its guests needs are catered for. Every morning there is a full breakfast with dishes cooked to order.

Lunch and dinner are complemented by a selection of South Africa’s finest wines. All meals are served in one sitting in the charming Victorian atmosphere of its dining cars. Guests can expect formal dining with fine china, crisp linen, silver and fine glassware.

During the day, the dress is more casual and cool, suitable for the days various off-train excursions. In the evening formal dining attire to suit the mood and bygone era of luxury rail travel is expected.

For gentlemen a jacket and tie is the minimum requirement, whilst for ladies we suggest a cocktail/ evening dresses or suits be worn.

At the rear of the train, you will find an Observation Car (seats 32 guests) and there is a non-smoking and separate smoking lounge car. You will also find a small and discreet Gift shop on the train.