Day 1: Luxury 5*Boutique Hotel
Welcome to Johannesburg, the powerhouse of South Africa. A city steeped in a rich cultural and political history, which attracts both business and leisure travellers. And for good reason. The Gauteng region, of which the city of Johannesburg is part, enjoys excellent weather with moderate winters and abundant, year-round sunshine.
On arrival your driver will be waiting to whisk you off to the northern suburbs of the city, to your luxe hotel, where your Qui Vado host will meet with you and take you through your adventures planned for the next nine days.
One night is spent in Johannesburg with a private afternoon tour to the Apartheid Museum and a walk down the lively Vilakazi street, the most famous street in Soweto and the only street in the world to have had two noble prize winners as its residents - Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Nelson Mandela’s house has become a museum and the Tutu’s house is still used as a normal home by the Tutu family.
Day 2 - 3: Rovos Rail Journey
After breakfast you will be transferred Pretoria ~ the Jacaranda city ~ to the train station where the Rovos Rail departs. The drive will take approximately 1 hour. Prior to boarding the luxury train, canapés and bubbly are served in the exclusive Rovos lounge.
| Day1 | 15h00 | Depart from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria |
| Dinner and overnight on the train. | ||
| Day2 | 10h00 | The train arrives in Kimberley. Passengers visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum. |
| 12h30 | Depart Kimberley and proceed overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West to Matjiesfontein. | |
| Day3 | 08h15 | Enjoy a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. |
| 10h30 | The train departs for Cape Town via Touws River and Worcester. | |
| 18h00 | Arrive at Cape Town Station’s Platform 24 | |
The Rovos includes all meals with breakfast served from 07h00-10h00
A three-course luncheon is served at 13h00, followed by afternoon tea at 16h30.
Dinner is a formal affair with Aperitifs enjoyed in the bar before making your way to the dining carriage for a gourmet 4 course dinner at 19h30.
Day 4 - 6: 5*Luxury Hotel
On arrival in Cape Town, three-nights accommodation have been reserved at a lovely contemporary hotel located in the V&A Waterfront. First day on arrival is at leisure to explore your new surroundings and home for the next few days.
The following morning, your private tour includes a short walk through the historic Bo Kaap with its colourful houses and amazing views of our famous Mountain…. We then drive along the Atlantic coast line and pass through the trendy suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay to Chapmans Peak. A stop for the best calamari and prawns pan in the Cape is a must before heading off to Cape Point. If time allows, we can squeeze in a visit to Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguin colony and afternoon tea & scones at Kirstenbosch Gardens (B + L)
On day three, we go for an early morning Table Mountain excursion by cable car or you have the option to hike up Lions Head or go paragliding off Signal Hill… there are choices followed by coffee & pastries at a local coffee bar. Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the sun rays on the beach, or stroll through the V&A Waterfront and visit the Silo District.
For dinner, we have reservations at a good city Bistro where you dine under the moonlight shadow of Table Mountain (B+D).
Day 7 - 9:
Days are spent lazing away in the Cape winelands of Franschhoek, with centuries-old vineyards and Cape Dutch architecture. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and neighbouring monument honour the area’s French settlers, who arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
With Franschhoek being a foodie destination, one whiles away the day, wine tasting and exploring different estates before heading off to enjoy gourmet picnics under the oak trees with views overlooking sprawling vineyards.
Your stay in Franschhoek is in a lovely boutique hotel overlooking the valley, if you can drag yourself away, dinner is arranged in the village for your first evening, (D).
The next morning, is a tour through the winelands visiting some historic wine estates where you can enjoy wine and canapé pairings. En route back to the hotel, we stop off at the Chocolate kitchen for a delicious home-made gelato to cool down the hot summer days and in winter, a warm comforting hot chocolate, (B + Pairings).
Your last day in the winelands, lets you spend time lounging by the pool, or strolling through the village of Franschhoek which is jammed fill with boutiques, craft shops and eateries (B).
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Rates are Per Person, based on two adults sharing throughout.
Starting From: USD6695.00
Subject to availability
50% single supplement applies
Year round (excluding 15 Dec – 15 Jan)
INCLUSIONS
- One nights in a deluxe boutique hotel Johannesburg
- Two nights in a Pullman suite on the Rovos Rail
- Three nights in a Luxury hotel in Cape town
- One dinner in the city at a top local Bistro
- Three nights in a luxury boutique hotel in Franschhoek
- Full English Breakfast daily
- All meals and refreshments whilst the Rovos Rail, including all excursions
- Private transfers throughout
- Private Tours as indicated including entrance fees
PLEASE NOTE
- To upgrade on the Rovos rail to a Deluxe Suite, it will be an additional USD700.00 per person
- The Rovos Rail has journeys to Namibia, Dar Es Salaam and Victoria Falls – for more information please contact us
**We are happy to assist with special requests, adjustments or add-ons to this tailor-made tour, please chat to us**
ROVOS RAIL PULLMAN SUITE
ROVOS RAIL DELUXE SUITE (larger suite)
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