10-Nights Cape, Rail & Safari: A South Africa Journey

Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town

Transfer: Cape Town Airportto Cape Town - Bantry Bay, Camps Bay & Sea Point

Hotel: President Hotel (4 Star Rating)

The President Hotel enjoys a scenic location in Bantry Bay, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lion’s Head and within easy reach of Cape Town’s popular attractions. Contemporary rooms, suites and apartments provide comfortable accommodation, while the hotel’s restaurants and bars offer relaxed indoor and outdoor dining. Guests can unwind beside the palm-fringed infinity pool, enjoying ocean and mountain views, making the hotel a convenient and welcoming base for exploring Cape Town.

Day 2: Half Day Private Authentic Cape Town City Tour

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day Cape Town City tour. No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Sense the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall, and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit to the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, we walk around the Grand Parade square, which has its own historical significance.

We hear of the brief history of District Six en route to a visit to the Company Gardens, where we walk through the landscaped gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes.

Follow the journey of a professional diamond cutter with a visit to a diamond cutting factory After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, we drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay as we make our way to Table Mountain where you have the option of either admiring the views from the lower cable station or purchasing a ticket (for own account) to reach the summit.

After delighting in this photo opportunity, return to your hotel, or enjoy additional time on the mountain before making your own way back at your leisure.

Day 3: Full Day Private Peninsula Tour

Cruise along Millionaire's Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise. Wind along Chapman's Peak Drive with lunch (own account) at Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast, visiting Simon's Town and ending your day at the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach where you get to watch these entertaining, waddling characters.

Your experience highlights: Seal Island Cruise (optional and for own account) - Chapman's Peak Drive - Cape Point - Simon's Town Penguin Colony at Boulder's Beach.

Day 4: Depart Cape Town on Rovos Rail

Depart from Cape Town Station. Trundle through the winelands of the Western Cape towards Worcester. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train climbs ±750m up the face of the escarpment. Around midnight, the train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The last tunnel is 13.5km long so guests are to be careful if walking through the train.

Dress: Formal

Meal(s): Dinner

Hotel: Rovos Rail (5 Star Rating)

The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of the African bush. These beautifully restored trains consist of up to 20 coaches that can be drawn by steam, diesel or electric locomotives operating at various stages of the journey. The sleeping cars as well as the observation and dining cars have been splendidly refurbished in the style of the period but with an eye for modern comfort. The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers who are attended by highly motivated members of staff, and provides a cuisine of superb standard. Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.

Transfer: Cape Town - Bantry Bay, Camps Bay & Sea Point to Cape Town Rail Station

Day 5: Matjiesfontein and the Karroo

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel. The train travels through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on board.

Dress: Formal

Hotel: Rovos Rail (5 Star Rating)

The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of the African bush. These beautifully restored trains consist of up to 20 coaches that can be drawn by steam, diesel or electric locomotives operating at various stages of the journey. The sleeping cars as well as the observation and dining cars have been splendidly refurbished in the style of the period but with an eye for modern comfort. The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers who are attended by highly motivated members of staff, and provides a cuisine of superb standard. Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 6: Kimberley and the Highveld

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 08:30. Enjoy a tour of Kimberley's Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels northeast towards the broad grassland plains of the Highveld. Tea in the lounge and observation cars. Dinner is served in the dining cars. Overnight on board.

Dress: Formal

Hotel: Rovos Rail (5 Star Rating)

The golden age of luxury train travel has been renewed in the heart of the African bush. These beautifully restored trains consist of up to 20 coaches that can be drawn by steam, diesel or electric locomotives operating at various stages of the journey. The sleeping cars as well as the observation and dining cars have been splendidly refurbished in the style of the period but with an eye for modern comfort. The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers who are attended by highly motivated members of staff, and provides a cuisine of superb standard. Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 7: Witswatersrand Goldfields and Pretoria

Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09:30.

*Disembark at Meyerton Station (±100km south of Rovos Rail Station). An optional complimentary transfer (±90min) from Meyerton Station to Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria is available.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Hotel: Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel (5 Star Rating)

Thank you for your interest in Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel. We endeavor to make your experience at Ivory Manor truly that of a home away from home. Be it in the relaxation of our spacious, individually decorated suites or lounges or in the tranquil escape found when wandering off to one of our many peaceful garden settings.

From High Tea with the girls to a romantic fairy-lit dinner with a loved one.

Remember to capture the moment with Lady Ivory on your wonderful journey. Ivory Manor is a family-owned boutique hotel that prides itself on rendering personalized service. Our team is committed to exuding genuine, caring generosity in the professional service provided and is committed to exceeding your expectations. Our goal is to tailor each event to your specific requirements, meeting your every need.

Day 8: Pretoria to Kruger Safari

Transfer: Pretoria to OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport

Transfer: Hoedspruit Airportto Karongwe Game Reserve

Hotel: Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge (5 Star Rating)

Becks Safari Lodge, combines luxe living and innovative design with a deep appreciation for the South African bushveld. Setting this new intimate and exclusive safari lodge aside is its owners' strong philosophies on community development and environmental sustainability, paired with a passionate and dedicated team of staff.

Day 9: On Safari

Days unfold beneath wide African skies, and nights whisper with the distant calls of the wild. Enjoy the facilities of the chosen camp and the activities available as you head out for memorable game-viewing experiences and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life, complemented by warm hospitality and delicious meals.

Day 10: On Safari

Days unfold beneath wide African skies, and nights whisper with the distant calls of the wild. Enjoy the facilities of the chosen camp and the activities available as you head out for memorable game-viewing experiences and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life, complemented by warm hospitality and delicious meals.

Day 11: Depart from Johannesburg

Transfer: Karongwe Game Reserve to Hoedspruit Airport