African Collage by Luxury Rail

Day 1  Fly to Johannesburg  

Days 2-4  Johannesburg to eSwatini  
Arrive to Johannesburg and settle into your hotel for a day at leisure. The following day, transfer to Pretoria and board the Rovos Rail, trundling past rolling hills as you dine on delicious food on board.  

Day 5  Kruger NP    
Visit the famous Kruger National Park for an exciting game drive to spot a variety of wildlife before returning to the train.  

Day 6  eSwatini to Hluhluwe  
This morning, transfer to Swazi Candles and Mantenga Cultural Village, before an afternoon relaxing on board the train.  

Day 7  Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park  
Transfer to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park for a game drive in the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa. Return to the train for a lovely lunch and traverse along the coastline.

Day 8  Hluhluwe to Durban  
Enjoy a Durban city tour, a visit to the botanical gardens and lunch at Umhlanga’beachfront. After, travel through the Valley of a Thousand Hills.    

Day 9  Durban to Spionkop  
Transfer from Ladysmith station to Spionkop Lodge to hear historic tales of the Battle of Spionkop. This afternoon, choose between a nature drive or simply relaxing at the lodge. Return for an evening back on board.  

Day 10  Spionkop to Bloemfontein  
Experience a drive through Golden Gate Highlands National Park before a visit to the picturesque town of Clarens. In the afternoon, visit the Sandstone Heritage Trust before transferring to the train at Bethlehem to depart for Bloemfontein.  

Day 11  Bloemfontein to Addo Elephant NP  
This morning, take a tour of Bloemfontein including the Women’s Memorial and the Anglo Boer War Museum. Back on board, traverse the Karoo, a vast and beautiful semi-desert.  

Day 12  Addo Elephant NP to Port Elizabeth  
Embark on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park, home to one of the densest African Elephant populations on earth. Return to the train this afternoon.  

Day 13  Port Elizabeth to Fancourt  
Today, after a stop at Oudebosch, transfer to Knysna for a lagoon ferry ride. Later, arrive to Fancourt for an overnight stay at an estate.  

Days 14-15  Fancourt to Cape Town  
This morning, visit an ostrich farm before transferring to the fascinating Cango Caves. Afterwards, enjoy a final night on board this iconic train. The following day, admire views of spectacular mountain ranges and winelands of the Western Cape before disembarking and settling into your Cape Town hotel.  

Days 16-17  Cape Town  
The natural beauty of Cape Town is obvious but take a peek behind the scenes with a local guide and discover its complex history. Visit the historic Company’s Garden and City Hall before taking in the views from atop iconic Table Mountain. Take the revolving cable car (not included) up to the summit for stunning views across the city. The next day, travel through the Constantia Wine Valley by private jeep to reach beautiful spots for private tastings with a sommelier.  

Days 18-19  Fly home