Rovos Rail 24hr Cape Town to George
The Scenic Beauty of The Garden Route
This spectacular 550-kilometre 24-hour trip runs between Cape Town and George during the summer months and is rated one of the most beautiful in the world. From the Mother City the train, with the Hex River Mountains as a backdrop, travels through the Tulbagh Valley towards Worcester. Grapes are grown in vast quantities in this area, and apart from several co-operative wine cellars, there are a number of brandy distilleries. The KWV Brandy Distillery is visited on the George to Cape Town leg.
The train continues along the Breë River Valley towards Robertson, home of the largest brandy distillery in Southern Africa, and then onto Ashton, largest producer in the southern hemisphere of canned fruit, jams and vegetables. On the Cape Town to George leg a stop is made to sample the wines of a local wine estate. Then it is on towards the coast passing through stations such as Merwepoort, and South Africa's third oldest town, Swellendam. Leaving the coast behind the train passes near Mossel Bay, a commercial seaport that enjoyed a boom in the 1990's due to the discovery of offshore oil. George is a quiet inland town, founded in 1811 and named after King George 111.
Cape Town to George
Friday
- 09h20 The train departs from Cape Town Train Station, Platform 23.
- Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway Lounge Car or Observation Carriage at the rear of the train.
- 13h00 Lunch is served as the train heads towards Worcester.
- 15h30 The train arrives at Ashton, time permitting, for a wine tasting excursion at Zandvliet Wine Estate.
- 17h20 The train departs Ashton en route to Voorbaai.
- 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
- 01h20 The train arrives in Voorbaai.
Saturday
- 07h00 – 08h30 Breakfast is served in the dining car/s.
- 09h00 The train arrives in George
George to Cape Town
Saturday
- 12h30 Board the Pride of Africa Train. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway Lounge car or Observation carriage at the rear of the train.
- 13h30 The train departs from George as lunch is served in the dining car/s
- 18h30 The train arrives at Riversdale where it will be stationary till 20h00. This is good opportunity to take a shower or bath before joining your fellow guests for the evening.
- 19h30 As the train departs from Riversdale dinner will be served in the dining dar/s.
- 24h00 The train arrives in Swellendam.
Sunday
- 07h00-10h00 Breakfast will be served in the dining car/s.
- 11h00 The train arrives at Worcester and if time permits we will disembark to visit the KWV Brandy Cellar, the largest of its kind in the world, with 120 copper pot stills under one roof.
- 12h20 The train departs for the final leg to Cape Town.
- 13h00 Lunch will be served in the dining car/s.
- 16h55 The train arrives on Platform 24, Cape Town Station.
Note:
Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed
Includes:
Accommodation on board train, Meals and excursions during the train journey, Alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train
Excludes:
International Flights, Visa fees, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Personal travel expenses
COSTS
- Pullman Suite £450 per person sharing
- Deluxe Suite £675 per person sharing
- Royal Suite £875 per person sharing
- Single Supplement +50% on all suites