Rovos Rail Safari - 3 Day safari between Pretoria and Durban

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An Unforgettable Train Journey Into The Heart Of The African Bush

This three-day safari on the most luxurious train in the world includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves. Experience the diversity of the Kruger Park, or Mkhaya in Swaziland, or Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand and wind your way from Pretoria to Durban through some of the most spectacular scenery South Africa has to offer.

Pretoria – Durban

Friday

• 10h00 Depart from Rovos Rail’s station in Capital Park.
• 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
• 17h30 Dinner is served en route to Elandslaagte, near Ladysmith.

Saturday

• 05h00 Wake up call for early morning game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve.
• 11h00 Brunch is served in the dining car/s.
• 14h00 Disembark at Estcourt for a choice of excursions: Option 1 – Game drive in Spionkop Game Reserve. Option 2 – Spionkop battlefields escorted tour.
• 18h00 Sundowners overlooking the dam and dinner at Spionkop Lodge.

Sunday

• 07h00 Breakfast is served as the train descends the escarpment en route to Lions River station.
• 10h00 Visit to the famous Ardmore Ceramics gallery including an equestrian display and tea.
• 12h00 The train departs for Pietermaritzburg.
• 16h00 Arrive in Durban.

Durban to Pretoria

Monday

• 10h00 The train departs Durban station.
• 13h00 Lunch is served en route to Lions River station..
• 15h00 Excursion to the famous Ardmore Ceramics gallery including an equestrian display and tea.
• 19h30 Dinner is served as we climb the escarpment for an overnight stop at Ladysmith.

Tuesday

• 05h00 Wake up call for a choice of excursions: Option 1 - Game drive in Spionkop Game Reserve. Option 2 – Spionkop battlefields escorted tour.
• 11h00 Brunch is served in the dining car/s.
• 15h00 Disembark at Elandslaagte for a game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve.
• 15h15 Arrive Malelane for a game drive in the Kruger Park.
• 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car/s.

Wednesday

• 07h00 Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as the train traverses the Highveld.
• 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s.
• 16h00 Arrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, Pretoria.

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 £925 per person sharing
• Deluxe Suite £1,425 per person sharing
• Royal Suite £1,875 per person sharing
• Single Supplement +50% on all suites

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