A Luxury Rovos Rail Journey with Western Cape

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 – Arrive in Pretoria

  Arrive in Pretoria and transfer to the elegant Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel. Relax and unwind ahead of your luxury rail adventure.

• Day 2 – Board Rovos Rail

  Transfer to Rovos Rail Station and board one of the world's most luxurious trains. Settle into your suite as the journey begins through the rolling landscapes of South Africa's Highveld. Enjoy exceptional cuisine, fine wines and attentive service.

• Day 3 – Kimberley

  Arrive in Kimberley and visit the famous Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum, offering a fascinating insight into South Africa's diamond rush history. Return to the train and continue your journey south. Overnight: Rovos Rail

• Day 4 – Matjiesfontein & The Karoo

  Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Karoo before stopping in the beautifully preserved Victorian village of Matjiesfontein. Explore this historic settlement before continuing through spectacular mountain scenery towards the Cape. Overnight: Rovos Rail

• Day 5 – Arrive in Cape Town

  Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to the Queen Victoria Hotel, perfectly located within the V&A Waterfront. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town

• Day 6 – Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

  Discover some of the Cape's most iconic sights, including Camps Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Overnight: Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town

• Days 7 & 8 – Cape Town at Leisure

  Enjoy two days to explore Cape Town at your own pace. Visit Table Mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or simply enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the V&A Waterfront. Overnight: Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town

• Day 9 – Cape Town to Franschhoek

  Travel into the heart of the Cape Winelands and check in to The Last Word Franschhoek. Spend the afternoon exploring the charming village and surrounding vineyards. Overnight: The Last Word Franschhoek

• Days 10 & 11 – Franschhoek at Leisure

  Enjoy two days in South Africa's gourmet capital. Discover award-winning wineries, exceptional restaurants and breathtaking mountain scenery. Overnight: The Last Word Franschhoek

• Day 12 – Departure

  After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.