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3 NIGHTS • 1600km
This meander is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Travel the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo; trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. Highlights of the north- and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, an authentically preserved Victorian Village founded as a refreshment stop in 1890, which also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. Enjoy a stop in Kimberley to visit the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole. Available in reverse.

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We are adjusting the Cape Town journey to new running times in 2026 and begin the transition in 2025:
2025 Certain dates# will carry the new departure and arrival times; the rest remain the same (current times).
2026 All dates will carry the new departure and arrival times.

Current Times 2025
PRY-CPT > Depart 10:00 – Arrive 10:00
CPT-PRY > Depart 16:00 – Arrive 10:00
New Times 2025# + New 2026
PRY-CPT > Depart 10:00 – Arrive 15:00
CPT-PRY > Depart 11:00 – Arrive 16:00

#PRY-CPT 2025: 17 Jan, 18 Feb, 28 Feb, 30 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 23 Dec
#CPT-PRY 2025: 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 4 Mar, 27 Mar, 15 Apr, 9 May, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 28 Oct, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 27 Dec

Please refer to our schedules for key information:
Rates & Dates 2024-2025
Rates & Dates 2025-2026

REMINDER about the line closure into our station in Pretoria and the alternative arrival point at Meyerton.

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We wish to bring to your attention that Rovos Rail is solely reliant on the traction and railway services provided by the countries through which we travel. Our hands are regrettably tied when these services fail be they due to locomotives, signals, overhead power-cable damage and/or theft, vandalism, electricity outages, railway tracks or issues with drivers etc. Delays can occur due to our reliance on these national organisations. Rovos Rail is not responsible and cannot be held liable for any delays or changes in tour arrangements that may be caused by natural or other factors beyond our control. Rovos Rail reserves the right to cancel or amend our routing, any excursions and the tour departure dates provided we can offer clients alternative excursions or departure dates. Rovos Rail cannot guarantee excursions or departure and arrival times. Our obligation to transport guests from departure to arrival points on schedule will override any commitment to excursions although we will endeavour to carry out all the off-train experiences. It is very important that we have your arrival and departure details. We strongly caution against same-day air travel on departure/arrival days due to possible delays with flights or the train.