- Departure; Scheduled departure dates
- Duration; 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Lodging; Aboard Rovos Rail
- Group Size; Minimum 1
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Day 1: Pretoria to Ladysmith
- 10h00 The Pride Of Africa departs Rovos Rail's Station in Capital Park
- 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s
- 19h30 Dinner is served en route to Elandslaagte, near Ladysmith
Day 2: Ladysmith to Spionkop
- 06h00 Wake up call for early morning game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve
- 11h00 Brunch is served in the dining car/s as we travel towards Estcourt
- 14h30 Upon arrival there is a choice of excursions;
- Option 1 - Game drive in Spionkop Game Reserve
- Option 2 - Spionkop battlefields escorted tour
- 18h00 Sundowners overlooking the dam and a traditional braaivleis (barbeque) at Spionkop Lodge
Day 3: Safari Ends - Spionkop to Durban
- 07h00 Breakfast is served as the train descends the escarpment en route to Lions River station
- 10h00 Visit the famous Ardmore Ceramics gallery including a dressage display and tea overlooking the Lion river
- 12h00 The train departs for Pietermaritzburg
- 16h00 Arrive Durban
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITINERARY ALSO RUN IN REVERSE
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Rates from R18 950.00 pp sharing
- Per person sharing
- Rates are in South African Rands
- *Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- All local alcoholic and other beverages
- 24-hour full room service
- Bar facilities
- Limited laundry service
- Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable)
- Entrance fees to places of interest, per itinerary
- Government tax
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Flights (domestic and international)
- Staff gratuities
- French Champagne
- Memorabilia purchases
- Off train costs and purchases
- Fully comprehensive travel insurance
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