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Rovos Rail - The Pride Of Africa


The most luxurious train in the world
Information & Reservations
Travel Packages & Tours
Durban Safari
3 days/ 2 nights in the heart of the African bush
Trip highlights and features
World Class Comfort and Style
Simple Elegance of cuisine and services
Exquisite pillared dining cars
Most meals included
Game drives in Mkhaya, Hluhluwe, & Kruger Park Game Reserves
Spectacular views travelling over the Drakensberg Escarpment
Personal room service and air conditioning available onboard in every suite
This special three-day safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves. The train departs in the morning from Rovos Rail's Station in Pretoria and slowly meanders eastwards through the
grasslands of the Highveld. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration It then descends the escarpment between Belfast and Waterval Onder, taking the train through what is surely the most spectacular sundowner scenery in South Africa. Awake Malelane for breakfast as the train travels along the boundary of the world-famous Kruger Park. The safari continues south towards Swaziland for an afternoon game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Travel overnight to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand, sanctuary of the endangered Black and White Rhino. Enjoy an early morning game drive during which a large variety of game can be seen. The train departs mid morning and winds its way through the lush cane fields and rolling hills of KwaZulu Natal, to arrive in Durban by late afternoon where this scenic safari ends.
Itinerary
January 1st, 2008 to December 31th, 2008
Pretoria to Durban
Kruger Park Game Reserve • Mkhaya Game Reserve in Swaziland • Hluhluwe Game Reserve
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Friday
10:00am The Pride of Africa departs Rovos Rail’s Station in Capital Park.
6:30pm After descending the spectacular Drakensberg Escarpment the train arrives in Waterval Onder.

Saturday
7:00am Breakfast is served as the train departs Malelane travelling along the border of the Kruger Park.
12:30pm Lunch is served as we pass through the Swaziland border en route to Mpaka station.
3:00pm Arrive Mkhaya Reserve for an afternoon game drive.
3:15pm The train departs for the overnight journey to Hluhluwe in Zululand.

Sunday
5:00am Wake up call for an early morning game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home of the black and white rhino.
9:30am Depart for Durban.
11:00am Brunch is served in the Dining Car.
5:00pm Arrive Durban.
Durban to Pretoria
Hluhluwe Game Reserve • Mkhaya Game Reserve in Swaziland • Kruger Park Game Reserve
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Monday
10:00am The Pride of Africa departs from Durban Station.
1:00pm Lunch is served as the train passes through the rolling hills and cane-fields of Kwazulu Natal
8:00pm Dinner is served in the Dining Car/s as we pass through the Swaziland border.

Tuesday
5:00am Wake up call for an early game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve.
9:30am The train departs for Komatipoort.
11:00am Brunch is served in the Dining Car/s.
3:15pm Arrive Malelane for game drive in the Kruger Park followed by a Boma dinner.

Wednesday
7:00am Breakfast is served as the train begins the ascent from Waterval Onder (4300’) and climbs this most attractive escarpment route up to Belfast at 6463’.
12:30pm Lunch is served as the train departs Witbank and heads for Rayton where a steam engine will haul the train into Pretoria.
3:00pm Arrive Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, Pretoria.
Schedule and Fares
January 1st, 2008 to December 31th, 2008
Pullman Suite
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1 Adult
R 14,453
R 21,675
R 28,875
2 Adults
R 9,635
R 14,450
R 19,250
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Note: Prices are per person in African Rand and include all taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change without notice. per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train:

Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. Please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements. Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised.
Information & Reservations
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Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail offers two beautifully rebuilt Classic trains, each carrying a maximum of 72 passengers who are accommodated in the most spacious and luxurious train suites in the world. The use of traditional furnishings and period décor ensure an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur in the Dining, Lounge and Observation cars.
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· Classes Of Service
· Main Route Map
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