Rail Journeys

African Collage

9/10 NIGHTS • 3700km
This panoramic sojourn winds its way from Pretoria to Cape Town and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. After a game drive in Kruger Park* guests travel through eSwatini to Hluhluwe for game viewing and along the coast to Durban* for a city tour. Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop Lodge*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Continue to Port Elizabeth* for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park then on to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit followed by an impressive descent through the Outeniqua Mountains to George*. After visiting the natural paradise of Knysna*, the train traverses the spectacular Garden Route to the winelands and Cape mountains before this magnificent expedition ends in Cape Town. Available in reverse. See exciting new 11-night 2024 itineraries below. 

*Courses dependent on availability: Leopard Creek/White River/Mbombela, Nkonyeni, Durban Country Club/Beachwood/Zimbali, Champagne Sports Resort, Humewood, Fancourt and Ernie Els Oubaai.

  • Addo Elephant Park game drive
  • Cape Town
  • Journey through the Cape Winelands
  • Clarens Town Visit
  • Play the African Collage courses
  • Drakensberg Mountains
  • Durban tour
  • Durban Botanic Gardens tour
  • Travel along the Garden Route
  • Golden Gate National Park Drive
  • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park game drive
  • Traverse the Karoo
  • Boat cruise on the Knysna lagoon
  • Kruger Park game drive
  • Mantenga Cultural Village visit
  • Oudtshoorn ostrich farm tour
  • Traverse the Outeniqua Mountains
  • Outeniqua Transport Museum (optional)
  • Port Elizabeth tour (northbound only)
  • Pretoria
  • Sandstone Estate Heritage Trust
  • Hear the historic tale of Spionkop
  • Spionkop Reserve game drive
  • Traverse eSwatini
  • Swazi Candles visit
  • Trundle through the Valley of a 1000 Hills

As of 2024, the African Collage and Good Hope will merge to become 11 NIGHTS. The running times have been tweaked with the addition of visits to the Kingdom of eSwatini, Golden Gate National Park, the picturesque town of Clarens and Bloemfontein, the city of roses. 

Suites & Rates

ROYAL SUITES ±16m2 • ±172ft2

The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Royals each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.

SUITE FACILITIES
  • Air conditioning
  • Bespoke amenities
  • Cupboards
  • Double or twin beds
  • Emergency torch
  • En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
  • Internal telephone system
  • Laundry bag
  • Luggage shelf
  • Robes and slippers
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Safety glasses
  • Shaver plugs (2-pin)
  • Shoe bag
  • Small lounge area
  • Tea facilities
  • USB ports
  • Writing desk

DELUXE SUITES ±10m2 • ±108ft2

The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Deluxes accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds and have their own lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see Suites

SUITE FACILITIES
  • Air conditioning
  • Bespoke amenities
  • Cupboards
  • Double or twin beds
  • Emergency torch
  • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
  • Internal telephone system
  • Laundry bag
  • Luggage shelf
  • Robes and slippers
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Safety glasses
  • Shaver plugs (2-pin)
  • Shoe bag
  • Small lounge area
  • Tea facilities
  • USB ports
  • Writing desk

PULLMAN GOLD SUITES ±7m2 • ±76ft2

The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Pullman Golds, used on our long journeys, accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites are setup with split twin beds configured as sofa-seats (optional) with a conversion to split twin or double beds for the evening. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images.

SUITE FACILITIES
  • Air conditioning
  • Bespoke amenities
  • Cupboards
  • Daytime sofa setting
  • Double or twin beds
  • Emergency torch
  • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fold-up writing desk
  • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
  • Internal telephone system
  • Laundry bag
  • Luggage shelf
  • Robes and slippers
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Safety glasses
  • Shaver plugs (2-pin)
  • Shoe bag
  • Tea facilities
  • USB ports

RATES 2023

  • Royal
    R210 000
  • Deluxe
    R158 000
  • Pullman Gold
    R107 500
  • Single Supplement
    +50%

Rates one way per person sharing include: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; green fees, carts and halfway house meals, water and tea/coffee; government tax. Rates exclude: All other off-train beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers.

RATES 2024

  • Royal
    R248 000
  • Deluxe
    R192 000
  • Pullman Gold
    R138 000
  • Single Supplement
    +50%

Rates one way per person sharing include: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry service; guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; green fees, carts and halfway house meals, water and tea/coffee; government tax. Rates exclude: All other off-train beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers.

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