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Fly overnight from London to Cape Town. (N)
Day 2: Cape TownArrive and take a short orientation tour of Cape Town, including a cable car ascent up Table Mountain (weather permitting). Transfer to the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel for 4 nights. Afternoon at leisure. (D)
Day 3: Cape TownFull-day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Visit the pretty seaside suburbs of Camps Bay and Hout Bay and travel out to Cape Point. Return via the penguin colony at the old British Naval Base in Simon’s Town and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. (B)
Day 4: WinelandsFull-day tour of the wine-growing region, an area of rolling hills and fertile valleys. Visits include Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. There will be two wine tastings, a cellar tour and lunch at a wine estate. (B, L)
Day 5: Cape TownDay at leisure or take an optional excursion. (B)
Day 6: Board Rovos RailTransfer to Cape Town Station and board Rovos Rail for the 2-night journey from Cape Town to Pretoria. The train will make a stop in the historic town of Matjiesfontein in the early evening (B, L, D)
Day 7: KimberleyArrive in Kimberley, the diamond-rush city. Take a tour of the ‘Big Hole’ and Mine Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 8: JohannesburgArrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station in Pretoria at midday. Transfer to 54 on Bath hotel in Johannesburg for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. (B)
Day 9: Fly to Victoria Falls*Fly to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side. Stay 2 nights at The Victoria Falls Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Days 10: Victoria FallsAt leisure or optional excursions. (B)
Days 11-12: Fly home(B) (N)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important Information *Alternative routesIt is also possible to travel from Pretoria to Victoria Falls on Rovos Rail. Please speak to a travel consultant for details.
Luxury tourFeaturing some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard category, unless indicated otherwise.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travelFor a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
The historic Edwardian-style Victoria Falls Hotel is located amongst lush tropical gardens inside the Victoria Falls National Park, just a ten minute walk away from the Unesco World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Established in 1904, this original railway hotel is full of nostalgia of a bygone colonial era and is noted for the splendid views across the manicured gardens to the Victoria Falls Bridge. There are 161 en suite rooms, comprising 37 standard rooms, 58 traditional rooms, 48 de luxe rooms, seven junior suites, four honeymoon suites, six executive suites and the royal suite. The latter was occupied by Queen Elizabeth during a royal visit in 1947. The corridors to the rooms are lined with historical artefacts, with particular reference to the building of the railway from Cape Town to what is now Zambia. Inside, the rooms retain their old world charm, but are now fitted with modern conveniences, including air ...
Since its establishment 30 years ago, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences, recreating the romance of the golden age of luxury train travel. Their trains feature beautiful wood-panelled heritage coaches, which have been carefully rebuilt and are drawn by steam, diesel and electric locomotives. The carriages have been collected from all over South Africa; a few of the carriages date back to 1911. Top-class craftsmanship has ensured an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur with the use of traditional furnishings and period decor.The spacious Royal, Deluxe and Pullman suites combine the opulence of a bygone era with subtle modern innovations. Each train has one or two lounge cars, the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely drink. Watch the passing scenery from the observation car with its open balcony and dine on exquisite South African cuisine in the historic dining cars. In the spirit of travel of ...
More than 100 years old and one of South Africa's most famous hotels, the Nellie is set in four hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens at the foot of Table Mountain. Managed by Belmond, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers individually furnished rooms, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a health club and beauty salon. There is a choice of restaurants and the food is outstanding - take afternoon tea in the Conservatory and, in the evening, enjoy the renowned cuisine of the Planet Restaurant & Bar.
Previously known as The Grace, 54 on Bath is located in the heart of the desirable Rosebank area of Johannesburg. The emphasis here is on personalised service, attention to detail and overall elegance. Cool greys and whites give the rooms a stylish contemporary feel, as does the abundant artwork found in the corridors, public areas and guestrooms. A sophisticated bar and restaurant, a rooftop swimming pool and a direct bridge link from the hotel into Rosebank Mall add to the appeal of this charming hotel.
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Low season from £4495 per person
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