Special Packages

DURBAN TO VICTORIA FALLS including Fairmont Zimbali and the Victoria Falls Hotel – 10 days

Embark on this adventure with a two-night stay the Fairmont Zimbali, one of South Africa’s premier resorts on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast. Board the Pride of Africa in Durban then visit the famous Ardmore Ceramics Gallery and learn about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance and song manifests in a fascinating ceramic collection. Experience the expansive Spionkop Lodge, which adjoins an 11 000-acre nature reserve and is the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Nambiti Conservancy, a Big Five private bush retreat set on 20 000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in KwaZulu-Natal. Arrive in Pretoria the following afternoon for an introduction to our beautifully appointed station before spending the night at your hotel. The next day the train slowly meanders westwards in to Botswana then north, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone. After border formalities with Zimbabwe, the journey continues in a northwesterly direction passing Bulawayo and heads towards Hwange Game Reserve where animals can be spotted from the train. Arrive at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River and enjoy a two-night stay at the colonial-style Victoria Falls Hotel. Explore the surrounding areas that offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting and superb game viewing and photo safaris. * Please note that depending upon the railway’s capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.

CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA including our guesthouses in Cape Town and 131 on Herbert Baker in Pretoria – 7 days

For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on our popular journey between Cape Town and Pretoria. Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, magnificent mountains and superlative winelands, while the twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg form the economic heartland of the country and the ideal departure point for South Africa’s famous game reserves. Stay in Cape Town at St James Manor or St James Seaforth, our five-star seaside guesthouses that overlook the vibrant fishing village of Kalk Bay with majestic views across False Bay and the Indian Ocean. Historically known as ‘millionaire’s mile’, St James is making its comeback as one of the trendiest places to stay in Cape Town. The main road through to Kalk Bay Harbour is Mediterranean in style and a trove of novel antique shops, delis, sidewalk cafés, boutiques and art galleries. Fresh fish can be bought from the local fishermen and the harbour itself has charming restaurants offering home-style cuisine and fine-dining experiences. Perhaps the biggest attraction is the land-based whale watching; in season they appear literally metres from the shoreline and can be seen clearly from both properties. Board the Pride of Africa and travel through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo. Visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein and stop in Kimberley for a city tour and a visit to the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole, and its Diamond Mine Museum. Arrive in Pretoria for an introduction to our beautifully appointed station before transferring to the luxurious boutique hotel, 131 on Herbert Baker. Reflecting the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of chic and contemporary sophistication, 131 is located close to the city centre near business, commercial and shopping districts and overlooks the expansive city of Pretoria.

VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA including the Victoria Falls Hotel (South African and SADC residents only) – 5 days

Combining the magnificence of the Victoria Falls and the most luxurious train in the world, spend two nights in the colonial-style Victoria Falls Hotel situated in the National Park and a mere ten-minute walk from the Falls. Encounter a thrilling opportunity to roam free with unrestrained lions in the African bush on the banks of the Masuwe River. Board the Pride of Africa at Victoria Falls Station for a two-night, three-day sojourn to Pretoria in South Africa. Travelling in a southeasterly direction, the train passes the Hwange Game Reserve heading towards Bulawayo. Border formalities take place at Plumtree before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn in to Botswana. The journey continues through Gaborone and into South Africa, slowly meandering eastwards through Mafikeng and arriving at our beautifully appointed station in Pretoria. * Please note that depending upon the railway’s capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.