


Join an African adventure of a lifetime: explore captivating Cape Town, experience the natural wonders of Victoria Falls, relish exciting Big Five game safaris, classic luxury rail journeys and sample fine estate wines.
Your incredible African adventure begins with an overnight stay in Johannesburg, a former gold mining settlement and vibrant metropolis.
Next, you’ll fly to Zambia where you’ll partake in an escorted walking tour around the spectacular Victoria Falls, a relaxing sunset boat cruise and an incredible ride through the Zambezi River Valley on board the locomotive, Royal Livingstone Express. You’ll then enjoy a thrilling stay at the secluded Bakubung lodge set amid breathtaking Pilanesberg National Park, experiencing adrenaline inducing game drives to track down Africa’s ‘Big Five’, before embarking the luxurious Rovos Rail.
Harking back to a more elegant era, the extraordinary scenic journey offered by the Rovos Rail will undoubtedly be a highlight of your holiday. During your fantastic four-day rail experience you’ll follow a passage from Pretoria to Cape Town, admiring the picturesque scenery of luscious green grass, rolling hills and soaring mountains.
Next, you’ll transfer to Stellenbosch and its stunning Winelands region for another three-night stay, where you can sample world-renowned wines on an exclusive wine tasting tour. Following you’re Winelands discovery, you’ll relish a three-night stay in quintessential Cape Town. During your stay, you’ll enjoy a marvellous escorted tour of Cape Town’s Peninsula, taking in dramatic views of the iconic Twelve Apostles and spotting resident Cape Fur Seals and endangered penguins.


Welcome aboard Rovos Rail
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world - class travel experiences. South Africa’s Rovos Rail travels between Cape Town and Pretoria, affording views of savannah grasslands and mountain vistas. Gourmet food complemented by fine South African wines, the bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa combining magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel.


Dining
All meals are served in one sitting in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the Dining Cars. Enjoy fine china, crisp linen and silver.

Suites
The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard.

Public Cars
With its open-air balcony, big picture windows, bar, sofas and booths, it has great mingling areas or quiet corners to while away the days.
Your 16 Night Holiday Includes
Day 1
31 March 2023
Embrace the vitality, the arts and diverse culture of Johannesburg
One of the youngest of the world’s major cities, Johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold and has since transformed to South Africa’s largest city. Nowadays, this ‘City of Gold’ emanates an electric energy, vibrant with new marketplaces, breweries and restaurants, jazz clubs and artistic enclaves. Sample the huge diversity of cuisines cultivated by the city’s mix of cultures at the Yeoville Food Market and learn about Johannesburg’s tumultuous history at one of its many fascinating museums.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Peermont D'oreale Grande
Days 2 - 4
1 - 3 April 2023
Enjoy an incredible Victoria Falls walk, sunset cruise and locomotive train ride
You’ll fly to Zambia and historic Livingstone, located near the Victoria Falls, one of the world's biggest waterfalls. During your three-night stay, you’ll take a guided walking tour around Victoria Falls, encountering increasingly spectacular views of the tumbling cascades crashing over the cliffs and plunging into whirlpools below. Later, you’ll embark the Lady Livingstone River Safari for a boat cruise along the Zambezi River, admiring the abundant wildlife and stunning sunset. You will also take an exciting ride through the Zambezi River Valley on board the Royal Livingstone Express, a restored locomotive, while enjoying dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa
Days 5 - 7
4 - 6 April 2023
Track down the ‘Big Five’ during your stay at Pilanesberg National Park
Your once-in-a-lifetime railway passage concludes as you roll into historic Pretoria, or ‘Jacaranda City,’ where you’ll disembark the Rovos Rail. However, more excitement awaits at Bakubung Bush Lodge, nestled within the Pilanesberg National Park, a place of breath-taking beauty and home to abundant wildlife and bird species. During your stay, you’ll join daily game drives in Pilanesberg National Park, a thrilling way to experience the incredible African wilderness and wildlife. Here, you’ll track down Africa’s ‘Big Five’– the elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and rhino – and may even spot them roaming near your lodge room!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Bakubung Bush Lodge
Days 8 - 10
7 - 9 April 2023
Embark Rovos Rail for an extraordinary train passage across South Africa
Today, climb on board one of the world’s most luxurious trains, the Rovos Rail, for an extraordinary three night journey from Cape Town to Pretoria – witnessing a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. You’ll trundle past the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld, the vast semi-desert region of the Great Karoo, spectacular mountain ranges and scenic Cape winelands. Off-train stops include Matjiesfontein, a well-preserved Victorian village with a platform museum and collection of historic cars and railway carriages and Kimberley, with its Diamond Mine Museum and world’s largest man-made ’Big Hole.’
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Rovos Rail
Days 11 - 13
10 - 12 April 2023
Sample the local wineries and world-renowned wines of historic Stellenbosch
You’ll next enjoy a three night stay in Stellenbosch, famed for its oak-lined avenues, Cape Dutch architecture and as the historic heart of South Africa’s Winelands region, world-renowned premium wines; Stellenbosch’s wine routes are the largest and oldest in the country. Discover this on an exclusive Winelands tour. You’ll explore Paarl, surrounded by mountains and vineyards and enjoy a wine tasting and cellar tour at a local estate, then continue on to Franschhoek, where you’ll savour a delicious lunch and another fantastic wine tasting. Finally, in Stellenbosch itself, enjoy more superb world-class wines and tastings.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Devon Valley Hotel
Days 14 - 16
13 - 15 April 2023
In captivating Cape Town, admire penguins, fur seals and dramatic ocean views
Arrive in Cape Town for a three-night stay, where you’ll relish the chance to explore this captivating city and embark on a Cape Peninsula tour. Drive along the wild Atlantic coast and admire spectacular views of the iconic Twelve Apostles before exploring Hout Bay and spotting resident Cape Fur Seals. Wildlife encounters await at the Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to baboons, rhebok, bontebok and the elusive eland. Returning to Cape Town, you’ll visit Boulders Beach, famed for its colony of waddling penguins, Fish Hoek fishing village and beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: The Portswood Hotel Cape Town
Day 17
16 April 2023
Bid farewell to Africa for your flight back home
Today your unforgettable African adventure comes to an end and it’s time to depart Livingstone and Zambia, transferring to the airport for your flight back home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel Stays
Peermont D'oreale Grande
★★★★★

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa
★★★★
Blending perfectly within the lush surroundings of the Zambezi River bank, the David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa offers five-star accommodation close to Victoria Falls, an impressive natural wonder of the world. Named after the first European explorer to see Victoria Falls, the hotel is in easy reach of all the activities associated with this glorious naturescape, from microlight tours to elephant-back safaris. The hotel boasts river-facing rooms, ensuring each guest enjoys the same views. Visit the spa to indulge in a wide selection of exquisite treatments, savour delicious dishes in The Kalai Restaurant, a traditionally styled eatery with buffet and a la carte options, and enjoy an array of South African and international wine in the bar.

Bakubung Bush Lodge
★★★★
Ideally located in the Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung Bush Lodge is set in the 57,000-hectare reserve where you can see the big five from your room, or on a game drive through the reserve. From prides of roaming lions to giraffes, Bakubung will bring you closer to the splendour and beauty of the African bush. Facilities include a stunning swimming pool, a Residents Lodge, a serene spa, Marula Grill Restaurant and a poolside Bar. There’s also a Wildlife Centre, gym, volleyball and tennis courts for those looking to stay active.

Devon Valley Hotel
★★★★
Just a 15-minute drive from Stellenbosch, Devon Valley Hotel is secluded away in the tranquil Winelands, surrounded by the property’s own vineyards. The hotel’s original timber-framed building was built in 1947 and today, is a much-loved Stellenbosch landmark. All 50 stylishly furnished guestrooms reflect the overall contemporary colonial feel and provide unobstructed views of the mountains, vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy authentic, contemporary Cape Cuisine at Signature restaurant ‘Flavours’ and al fresco dining with breathtaking views at the Vineyard Terrace.

The Portswood Hotel
★★★★
The Portswood Hotel offers the perfect opportunity from which to experience a piece of Cape Town’s rich history. Located at the entrance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the hotel’s lobby and restaurant are built around a 300-year-old well and the cells which held prisoners on their way to Robben Island. Unwind in the lavish surroundings of your comfortable room, sophisticated with its décor of neutrals, royal blue and dark woods. After a long day of exploring, settle into your hotel at the Quarter Kitchen restaurant that serves classic Cape Malay cuisine that spices up your senses, before you settle in the cocktail bar and drink to your African discovery.

Touring Experience
Victoria Falls
Heralded as one of the must-see attractions in Africa and indeed, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls is a true treasure of the Zambezi River. Spanning more than a kilometre long and at a height of more than one-hundred metres, it is considered the largest waterfall in the world. Walk amidst the lush rainforest, encountering increasingly spectacular views of the falls as it crashes over the cliff and plunges 108 metres into the whirlpool below – the relentless roar and the feeling of the spray on your face will stay with you forever.
Lady Livingstone River Safari
Embark on a relaxing sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, spotting hippos poking their heads above the water and the cry of fish eagles soaring above your head while you sit back, enjoying drinks and snacks as you drift along the river, taking in the spectacular scenery and viewing the incredible local wildlife. Listen out for the cry of a fish eagle, the snort of an elephant or the rush of water as a hippopotamus breaks the surface. It’s the perfect way to experience the heart of Africa.
Royal Livingstone Express
You’ll be met by the traditional Sunset Steam Train with a red-carpet entrance, as you take your places inside the lounge cars of the locomotive. Swish through the shimmering Zambian bushveld as the untamed wilderness and local villages stream leisurely past your window, on your way to a breathtaking view of the thundering falls, as you dine on a five-course meal in a setting of polished woods, sparkling crystal and 1920s glamour.
Pilanesberg National Park Game Drives
Your Holiday Summary
All-Inclusive Rail Journey
- 3 night all-inclusive luxury Rovos Rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town* with off train excursions
Fully Escorted Tours
- Full day Cape Peninsula tour
- Winelands tour in Stellenbosch
- Royal Livingstone Express train journey including a five-course dinner and drinks
- Pilanesberg National Park game drives
- Walking tour of Victoria Falls
- Lady Livingstone river safari
Hotel Stays
- 1 night five-star hotel stay in Johannesburg at the Peermont D'oreale Grande with breakfast
- 3 night four-star stay in Victoria Falls at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa with breakfast
- 3 night four-star full-board stay in Pilanesberg National Park at the Bakubung Bush Lodge
- 3 night four-star stay in Stellenbosch at the Devon Valley Hotel with breakfast
- 3 night four-star hotel stay at The Portswood Hotel Cape Town with breakfast
All flights, taxes and transfers
*Other departure dates operates a reverse itinerary from Cape Town to Pretoria. Savings based on 30 March 2023 departure
Prices
16 Nights | Departing March - November 2023
Departing
31 March 2023
Pullman Suite
$10,499pp
Deluxe Suite
$11,999pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Johannesburg, Livingstone, Pilanesberg National Park, Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Departing
28 August 2023
Pullman Suite
Sold Out
Deluxe Suite
$12,899pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
30 August 2023
Deluxe Suite
$12,899pp
Royal Suite
$14,299pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
17 October 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,199pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,599pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
21 November 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,299pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,699pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
31 March 2023
Pullman Suite
$10,599pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,099pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Johannesburg, Livingstone, Pilanesberg National Park, Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Departing
28 August 2023
Pullman Suite
Sold Out
Deluxe Suite
$13,299pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
30 August 2023
Deluxe Suite
$13,299pp
Royal Suite
$14,699pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
17 October 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,599pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,999pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
21 November 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,699pp
Deluxe Suite
$13,099pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
31 March 2023
Pullman Suite
$10,699pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,199pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Johannesburg, Livingstone, Pilanesberg National Park, Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Departing
28 August 2023
Pullman Suite
Sold Out
Deluxe Suite
$13,099pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
30 August 2023
Deluxe Suite
$12,999pp
Royal Suite
$14,399pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
17 October 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,299pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,699pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
21 November 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,399pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,799pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
31 March 2023
Pullman Suite
$10,699pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,199pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Johannesburg, Livingstone, Pilanesberg National Park, Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Departing
28 August 2023
Pullman Suite
Sold Out
Deluxe Suite
$13,199pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
30 August 2023
Deluxe Suite
$13,299pp
Royal Suite
$14,699pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
17 October 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,599pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,999pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
21 November 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,699pp
Deluxe Suite
$13,099pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
31 March 2023
Pullman Suite
$10,999pp
Deluxe Suite
$12,499pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Johannesburg, Livingstone, Pilanesberg National Park, Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Departing
28 August 2023
Pullman Suite
Sold Out
Deluxe Suite
$13,699pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
30 August 2023
Deluxe Suite
$13,599pp
Royal Suite
$14,999pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
17 October 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,899pp
Deluxe Suite
$13,299pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone
Departing
21 November 2023
Pullman Suite
$11,999pp
Deluxe Suite
$13,399pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary Includes: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pilanesberg National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone