Incredible South Africa with Rovos Luxury Train
Johannesburg, 4 safaris in a Private Game Reserve, Pretoria, 3 nights aboard Rovos Luxury Train & Cape Town.
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | August 2025 – September 2026 | Group Size | 6 travelers max |
| Themes | Grand Tours, Nature & Wildlife, Rail Journeys | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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From Johannesburg’s metropolis and a safari in a private game reserve to old-style charm on board the Rovos Rail luxury train and the mother city of Cape Town, this South African experience is perfect for those seeking a truly upscale travel adventure. Enjoy the excitement of dawn and dusk game drives in search of the Big Five, and enjoy a break for morning coffee or an afternoon sundowner drink in the bush. Relax as your train journeys through the beautiful countryside heading south, stopping at Kimberly to visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum. In Cape Town, beauty is all around dominated by the majestic Table Mountain, where you can sample great food and some of the best wine in the world. All the while, travel in a small group of no more than 6, and stay in 5-star, luxury hotels and game lodges. Treat yourself to South Africa in style!
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Package includes
- Flights
- Train
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights New York including taxes & fees
- All intra-flights & ground transportation
- 12 nights in deluxe hotels and deluxe suite on board Rovos Rail
- 27 meals: 12 lavish breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Wine with Welcome and Farewell dinners, sundowner local drinks on game safari, all drinks on board Rovos Rail
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Half day Cape Winelands tour
Why you'll love it
- Get up close and personal with African wildlife on 4 game drives at a private game reserve.
- Journey luxuriously through South Africa’s stunning countryside aboard Rovos Rail, among the world’s most deluxe rail experiences.
- Enjoy a Panorama Route Tour with views of the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls and God’s Window.
- Learn about the history of South African diamond mining with stops at the Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole.
- Ascend by cable car to the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town's most striking landmark.
- Travel through the South African winelands and learn about the wine-making process while enjoying tastings and cellar tours.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Johannesburg
- 3 Johannesburg
- 4 Private Game Reserve
- 5 Private Game Reserve
- Optional Excursion: AM Bush Walk
- 6 Panorama Route to White River
- 7 White River & Pretoria
- 8 Rovos Rail
- 9 Rovos Rail
- 10 Rovos Rail
- 11 Cape Town (2025)
- 11 Cape Town (2026)
- 12 Cape Town (2025)
- 12 Cape Town (2026)
- Optional Excursion: Half-Day Cape Wineland's Tour , $150
- 13 Cape Town (2025)
- 13 Cape Town (2026)
- 14 Depart Cape Town
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart New York on your overnight flight to Johannesburg
Day 2 Arrive Johannesburg
- Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure
- Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers
54 on Bath or similarDinner
Day 3 Johannesburg
- Enjoy a full-day Johannesburg Journey to Freedom tour
- Spend the evening at leisure
54 on Bath or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Private Game Reserve
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to the South African bush
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive
Kapama River Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy a morning game drive
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure
- Embark on an exciting afternoon game drive
Kapama River Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Panorama Route to White River
- Enjoy a morning game drive
- Embark on a Panorama Route Tour with views of the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and God’s Window
Oliver's Restaurant & Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 White River & Pretoria
- Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Johannesburg
- Transfer to your hotel near Pretoria
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 8 Rovos Rail
- Transfer to Rovos Rail station in Pretoria for a champagne reception and board Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail Luxury Train or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Rovos Rail
- Arrive in Kimberley and enjoy sightseeing of The Big Hole
- Visit the Diamond Mine Museum
Rovos Rail Luxury Train or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Rovos Rail
- Join an optional 5km walk from Whitehill Siding into Matjiesfontein
- Visit the historical village of Matjiesfontein
Rovos Rail Luxury Train or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Cape Town (2025)
- Arrive to Cape Town
- Enjoy a tour of Cape Town, including Table Mountain
- Visit a diamond-cutting factory and learn about the history of diamonds and gold
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Cape Town (2026)
- Arrive to Cape Town
- Transfer to hotel
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 12 Cape Town (2025)
- Enjoy a full-day Cape Point tour
- Visit Boulders Beach, home to the famous penguin colony
- Stop at a local winery and indulge in a wine tasting
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 12 Cape Town (2026)
- Tour Cape Town, including Table Mountain
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 13 Cape Town (2025)
- Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Town, or join an optional tour to the Cape Winelands
- This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers
Queen Victoria Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 13 Cape Town (2026)
- Enjoy a full-day Cape Point tour
- Visit Boulders Beach, home to the famous penguin colony
- Stop at a local winery and indulge in a wine tasting
- Indulge in a farewell dinner
Queen Victoria Hotel Breakfast & dinner
Day 14 Depart Cape Town
- Transfer to the airport for your flight home
- Your memorable South African adventure ends as you touch down tomorrow morning in New York
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Hotels
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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