Day 1 - SATURDAY/MONDAY

The train departs from Platform 23 Cape Town Station and guests have the luxury of freshening up in their suites before joining other guests in the midway Lounge car or the Observation carriage at the rear of the train.

The suites are the epitome of luxury cars with handsome wood paneling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard.

Lunch will be served in the dining car/s. For lunch and dinner there are starters and a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dishes followed by a delicious dessert, and meals are complemented by a selection of excellent South African wines. All meals are served in one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining cars. Many of the passengers aboard the 'Pride of Africa' enjoy the formality of fine china, crisp linen and silver, and dress accordingly.

Guests may disembark at Matjiesfontein for a stroll through this quaint and historic little village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Hotel.

Once you’ve depart Matjiesfontein, dinner will be served in the dining car/s. An enthusiastic team of chefs is responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests´ every need is catered for. There´s an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes, such as game, are a specialty.

Day 2 - SUNDAY/TUESDAY

Every morning there is a full breakfast until 10am, with dishes cooked to order as well as a tempting breakfast buffet.

After lunch the train arrives in Kimberley. In Kimberley, the ‘Pride of Africa’ enters one of the finest Victorian railway stations in Africa. A product of the railway heyday of the 1870s, the cast iron girders soar over the platforms and recall the intricate patterns of a bygone era.

Kimberley is one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets. Somewhat off the beaten track, towards the arid northwest of the country, it does not receive the high volume of tourist traffic, which its history and commercial importance would presume. The story of Kimberley is the story of diamonds. The romantic associations of diamonds, De Beers, Cecil John Rhodes and the Cape-to-Cairo railway are all centered on Kimberley.

Here we disembark and proceed by coach/minivan for a tour of the city, the “Big Hole” and the Mine Museum. We then rejoin the train at Kimberley station.

Dinner will be served in the dining car/s as we pass through Bloemhof and Leeudoringstad en route to Klerksdorp.

Day 3 - MONDAY/WEDNESDAY

The train continues the journey towards Pretoria passing through Krugersdorp, Johannesburg and Germiston. Arrive at Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park, Pretoria.