Pretoria

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Known as the Jacaranda City, the administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria is a year-round destination. Its attractions include the Union Buildings, a crescent shaped sandstone complex, and well known as the site of Nelson Mandela’s inauguration, the Zoological Gardens set in 600ha of parkland, with an impressive collection of wildlife, the Voortrekker Monument, the University of South Africa, stately buildings, monuments, and museums tracing South Africa’s social and political history, natural history, culture, science, technology and the arts.

Rovos Rail - Cape Town to Dar es Salaam (vv)

This 14-day journey is one of the most famous train trips in the world taking you through South Africa with stops in Kimberley, Pretoria and the Kruger National Park, and on to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. After crossing the Zambezi River you will travel north eastwards through Zambia and continue the climb towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border, almost the midpoint between Africa’s two Great Rift Valley lakes. On the last day the train passes through Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania), the largest in Africa before arriving in the bustle of Dar es Salaam.

Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Victoria Falls (vv)

This special 3-day adventure begins at Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Pretoria, departing in the morning and slowly meandering westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana. Travelling across the border into Zimbabwe, the train continues in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo and heading towards Hwange Game Reserve. Your journey’s end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.

Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Cape Town (vv)

Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic wine lands 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 Lions Head. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This authentic perfectly preserved Victorian Village, which was founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a city tour and a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the world's largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole.

The Blue Train - Pretoria to Cape Town (vv)

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent rolling five-star hotel and the name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury train travel. Travelling between Pretoria and Cape Town on a 27 hour journey, you experience a world of grace, elegance and romance. The magnificent suites, each with the finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms, have a personal butler on call to attend to every need. Journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the world.

Pretoria

Rovos Rail - Cape Town to Dar es Salaam (vv)

Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Victoria Falls (vv)

Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Cape Town (vv)

The Blue Train - Pretoria to Cape Town (vv)

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