Depart from Platform 23 at Cape Town Station. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travelers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train. Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train reaches Worcester in the Hex River Valley before climbing ±750m up the face of the escarpment. The train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The last tunnel is 13.5 kilometers long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights. Tea is served in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train. Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel. Depart Matjiesfontein. Continue overnight through the Karoo. Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Kimberley.
Overnight: Rovos Rail or similar
- Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. Please check with the Train Manager for any updates or changes to the itinerary. In your suite you will find the Journeys magazine that features articles of interest related to the route.
- Breakfast is available from 07:00 - 10:00, lunch is at 13:00 and a formal dinner is at 19h30. All meals are served in the dining cars in one sitting. Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars at 16h30 pm.
- Dress code is formal for dinner and smart casual during the day
11:00
Depart from Cape Town Station
13:00
Lunch à la carte in Dining Car
16:30
Tea in the lounge and observation cars
19:30
Dinner à la carte in the dining cars
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Lunch is served in the dining cars. Arrive Kimberley. Disembark for a tour of the city, Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Depart Kimberley. Ten minutes after leaving Kimberley, a shallow lake appears on the left-hand side of the train where, on most occasions, there are spectacular flocks of Lesser Flamingos (approximately 23 000). Tea is served in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train. Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Klerksdorp.
Overnight: Rovos Rail or similar
- Warm clothing,comfortable shoes, hats and sun protection are advised. Rain capes are available.
Breakfast à la carte in the dining cars
12:30
Lunch à la carte in the dining cars
16:30
Tea in the lounge and observation cars
19:30
Dinner à la carte in the dining cars
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Travel northeast through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. The train arrives at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria.
- Please ensure that your luggage is ready for collection at 16h45 pm.
13:00
Lunch à la carte in the dining cars
17:00
Arrive at Rovos Rail Station,Pretoria
Rovos Museum Tour
Rovos Rail Station Site Tour
