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Luxury Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town with Kruger National Park

Johannesburg, Kruger safari, and Rovos Rail to Cape Town

Luxury Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Cape Town with Kruger National Park is a 14-day, 13-night independent rail package from Railbookers. According to the operator, the trip commences in Johannesburg with two nights there, followed by a three-night stay in Kruger National Park, where travellers have the chance to see the Big Five and other African wildlife. From there, the trip continues aboard Rovos Rail, which Railbookers describes as a luxury train, before culminating in Cape Town. The package is named for a route from Pretoria, though the operator's own description says it starts in Johannesburg, so it is worth confirming the exact start point with Railbookers. Because this is an independent package rather than a fully escorted tour, travellers have some flexibility around their time in each place. It suits travellers who want to combine a South African wildlife safari with a luxury rail journey. Prices start at $8,299 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact route, hotels, and night-by-night details with Railbookers before booking.
  • The package is named for a route from Pretoria, but the operator's own description says the trip commences in Johannesburg; confirm with Railbookers which city the trip begins in.

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include Rovos Rail?
Yes, Rovos Rail is named in the trip title, though the description does not state exactly how many nights are spent aboard the train.
What happens in Kruger National Park?
A three-night stay with the chance to see the Big Five and other African wildlife.
What happens in Johannesburg?
Two nights at the start of the trip.
Is this an escorted tour or an independent trip?
Railbookers sells it as an independent rail package.
How much does the trip cost?
Prices start at $8,299 per person (USD).

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