South Africa's Cape Town & Rovos Rail

$5,540 - $6,425

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Overview

Enjoy a week-long scenic voyage through South Africa that includes stylish accommodation in Cape Town and Johannesburg as well as a fantastic rail journey aboard a luxury train.

Your cross-country experience begins in Africa’s favourite city – Cape Town – where you have the advantage of centrally located accommodation and an inclusive full-day Cape Point tour.

Then you travel across the wildly diverse landscapes of South Africa with Rovos Rail, the world’s most luxurious train. Enjoy the ever-changing views from the train window as the scenery rolls by on your way to Pretoria. You will then transfer to Johannesburg and spend a comfortable night in a fashionable neighbourhood of this famous city.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Travel between Cape Town & Johannesburg by train
  • Enjoy a full-day Cape Point tour
  • Enjoy the old-world luxury of Rovos Rail
  • View the ever-changing South African landscape
  • Shop at the V&A Waterfront & Melrose Arch
  • Stay at one of Cape Town's top luxury hotels
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Summary

Tour Duration: 8 days
Start: Cape Town Coast, South Africa
End: Johannesburg, South Africa

Destinations visited

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Cape Town
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South Africa

Accommodations visited

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Cape Town Coast, South Africa

Ellerman House
3 Nights
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Rovos Rail
3 Nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
1 Nights

Itinerary

Day to day
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  • Exterior of Ellerman House.
  • Ellerman art.
  • Ellerman House overlooks the coastline of Bantry Bay.
  • Ellerman bedroom.
  • Bedroom with a view.
  • Classic house bathroom.
  • Classic house bedroom.
  • Deluxe house bedroom.
  • Superior house bedroom.
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Robin Thompson
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Itinerary information

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you will be met and transferred in a private vehicle to the ultra-luxurious Ellerman House, a magnificent cliffside property that boasts spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.

After checking in and freshening up, spend the rest of the day exploring Cape Town’s many colourful shops, museums, galleries and boutiques. Ellerman House is also close to top beaches at Clifton and Camps Bay.

On day two, a driver will pick you up for a private full-day tour of Cape Point.  The tour takes you past the city’s famous Camps Bay and Clifton beaches, over Chapman’s Peak Drive, to the famed Cape Point famous for being the cause of many shipwrecks throughout history. After exploring Cape Point, see the penguin colonies of Boulders Beach in the seaside naval village of Simon’s Town.

Spend the rest of your time in Cape Town exploring the many sights including Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and the Constantia Wine Route.

Ellerman House information

  • Situated in exclusive Bantry Bay

  • Cape Town's first boutique hotel to go green

  • Renowned for its impeccable service

  • A historical mansion with classic architecture

  • A regular on Conde Nast's Gold List

  • Africa's largest private art collection

  • Fantastic cuisine & wines

Bed & Breakfast

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Robin Thompson

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  • Enjoy fine wines and dining aboard Rovos Rail.
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Mark van Weegen
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Itinerary information

Transfer to Cape Town Station and board Rovos Rail’s ‘Pride of Africa’ for your journey to Pretoria. Depart and spend the rest of the day at leisure aboard ‘The Pride’ – the South African steam train regarded as perhaps the most luxurious in the world. This is one of the most stylish and comfortable ways to view the ever-changing South African landscape – sit back and let the scenery unfold as you glide north.

You will Stop off in the quaint Karoo town of Matjiesfontein early on the first morning for a brief visit to this historical railway town before lunch in the dining car as you continue on through picturesque scenery.

Shortly after breakfast on the second morning you will arrive in the diamond town of Kimberley. Here you will spend the morning visiting the famous Big Hole and the Diamond Museum. You will also enjoy a trip on an old-fashioned tram.

Upon returning to the train, lunch will be served and you will spend one more night onboard until you arrive in Pretoria the next morning.

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  • Set in the leafy suburbs, on a sprawling green property, The Soxon Hotel exudes quiet luxury.
  • Swimming pool and exterior.
  • The elegant entrance and lolbby.
  • The Piano Lounge - one of the restaurants on site.
  • The Olive Bar.
  • relax on a lounger beside the heated pool.
  • The Fig Terrace - dining on the deck overlooking the swimming pool and koi pond.
  • Villa Presidential Suite bedroom.
  • The Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite.
  • The Soxin Sap has a range of treatments available as well as facilities such as a jacuzzi.
  • The Saxon auditorium.
"acceptable"
SS
Steve Shippee
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Once you have arrived in Pretoria and disembarked the train, you will be met and transferred to Johannesburg to check in at the Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa, whose grace and elegance match that found on the train.

The hotel has an award-winning spa where you can spend your afternoon enjoying a rejuvenating massage or treatment. Ensure to make a diner reservation at the on-site restaurant for a fine dining experience paired with the finest local wines.

 

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa information

  • High-speed Wi-Fi

  • Spa, wellness studio & fitness centre

  • Member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

  • State-of-the-art in-suite entertainment

  • International art collection

  • Excellent fine-dining options

  • 4ha of leafy gardens

  • Impeccable butler service & pillow menu

  • Private villas with plunge pools & reception areas

  • Nelson Mandela Presidential Suite

Bed & Breakfast

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Itinerary information

After breakfast you’ll have just enough time to enjoy some last-minute shopping before being transferred to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport to continue with your journey.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
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  • ZAR Rand

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

$5,645

1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

$5,755

1 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

$5,670

1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

$5,540

1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

$5,560

1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

$5,635

1 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

$5,540

1 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

$6,190

1 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

$6,425
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  • Single supplements may apply.
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Expert Opinion

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Anthea Hendricks

Anthea Hendricks

Africa Safari Expert

This unforgettable journey takes you from the scenic beauty of Cape Town's coastline to Johannesburg's luxury, with a remarkable Rovos Rail experience in between. Start with three nights at Ellerman House, where breathtaking views and exceptional art await. Then, embark on a three-night journey aboard Rovos Rail, offering a leisurely, scenic ride through South Africa's diverse landscapes. Finally, unwind at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, a sanctuary of luxury and relaxation.

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What’s Included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Ellerman House : Bed & Breakfast
  • Rovos Rail : Enquire for confirmation
  • Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa : Bed & Breakfast
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • Specified transfers
  • Full Day Cape Point Tour
  • All transfers during your itinerary
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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