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. 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 in 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.
Inclusions and Limitations
RACK RATE ONE WAY per person sharing includes:
- accommodation
- meals
- excursions during the train journey
- alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train
Extra Information
Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised
Vaccinations:
Several vaccinations are required for Africa, and on some trips malaria prophylactics are advised. Visit www.netdoctor.co.uk and seek advice from your doctor or local travel clinic at least six weeks prior to departure.
Visa requirements:
Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. These
vary between nationalities and the individual countries through which we travel. Speak to our consultants about up to date visa requirements or visit www.projectvisa.com.Â
Itinerary
Pretoria-Kruger Park Game Reserve-Mkhaya Game Reserve (Swaziland)-Hluhluwe Game Reserve-Durban
1 October 2008 - 30 September 2009
PRETORIA TO DURBAN |
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Day 1 |
Friday |
| 10h00 | The Pride Of Africa departs Rovos Rail’s Station in Capital Park. |
| 18h30 | After descending the spectacular Drakensberg Escarpment the train arrives in Waterval Onder. |
Day 2 |
Saturday |
| 07h00 | Breakfast is served as the train departs Malelane traveling along the border of the Kruger Park. |
| 12h30 | Lunch is served as we pass through the Swaziland border en route to Mpaka station. |
| 15h00 | Arrive Mkhaya Reserve for an afternoon game drive. |
| 18h15 | The train departs for the overnight journey to Hluhluwe in Zululand. |
Day 3 |
Sunday |
| 05h00 | Wake up call for an early morning game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home of the black and white rhino. |
| 09h30 | Depart for Durban. |
| 11h00 | Brunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 18h00 | Arrive Durban. |
Durban-Hluhluwe Game Reserve-Mkhaya Game Reserve (Swaziland)-Kruger Park Game Reserve-Pretoria
1 October 2008 - 30 September 2009
DURBAN TO PRETORIA |
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Day 1 |
Monday |
| 10h00 | The Pride Of Africa departs from Durban Station. |
| 13h00 | Lunch is served as the train passes through the rolling hills and cane-fields of Kwazulu Natal. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served as we pass through the Swaziland border. |
Day 2 |
Tuesday |
| 05h00 | Wake up call for an early game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. |
| 09h30 | The train departs for Komatipoort. |
| 11h00 | Brunch is served in the dining car/s. |
| 15h15 | Arrive Malelane for game drive in the Kruger Park. |
| 19h30 | Dinner is served in the dining car/s. |
Day 3 |
Wednesday |
| 07h00 | 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’. |
| 12h30 | Lunch is served as the train departs Witbank and heads for Rayton where a steam engine will haul the train into Pretoria. |
| 15h00 | Arrive Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station, Pretoria. |
Excursions may be changed according to the journeys schedule. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.
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