10 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa
Madikwe Game Reserve, Rovos Rail and Cape Town Tour
On this exclusive tour of South Africa you will not only get to know the unique fauna of Africa, but also travel with the most luxurious train in the world - the Rovos Rail - from Johannesburg to Cape Town and embark on a journey back in time to a bygone era. Pass unique landscapes, witness fascinat... Read More
By Laura
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Johannesburg
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Meet local people
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Madikwe Game Reserve
Rovos Rail
Cape Town and Surrounds
Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch
Madikwe Game Reserve
Rovos Rail
Cape Town and Surrounds
Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch
Itinerary
Premium accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival Day - Madikwe Private Game Reserve
Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport, you will meet your guide who will drive you to your first destination, Madikwe Private Game Reserve. The Madikwe Game Reserve opened in 1991 and is one of the "younger" parks in South Africa. The malaria-free reserve is adjacent Botswana and offers unique game viewing opportunities. In addition to the "Big Five" lions, Leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalos you also have the chance to see the "Super Seven" - so also cheetahs and wild dogs. With 130 species of mammals and 300 species of birds, there is quite a bit of wildlife here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: aha Thakadu River Camp
Day 2
A day in Madikwe Game reserve
Today is spent doing game drives with your vehicle and guide.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: aha Thakadu River Camp
Day 3
A night in Pretoria
Here you can end the day in the Castello Di Monte. It is located in the exclusive suburb Waterkloof and with its only seven rooms is a small and cozy place to stay, all of which have amenities. Overnight in Pretoria.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: Castello Di Monte
Day 4
Start of Rovos Rail
DAY 1: PRETORIA 11:00 - Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Travel across the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travelers in the lounge car and observation car. 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. 19:30 - Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Kingswood. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: Rovos Rail
Day 5
Rovos Rail - Kimberly
DAY 2: KIMBERLEY 07:00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Enjoy a tour of Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds that led to its establishment in 1871. 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. Travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system. 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. 19:30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Gemsbok. Overnight on board. Dress: Formal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: Rovos Rail
Day 6
Rovos Rail - Matjiesfontein
DAY 3: MATJIESFONTEIN 07:00 - Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. During breakfast, there is a chance for guests to disembark the train at Whitehill Siding and walk the 5km into Matjiesfontein. A member of staff will accompany the group. Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel. About an hour after Matjiesfontein, the train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The first tunnel is 13.5km long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights. 13:00 - Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train climbs ±750m down the escarpment through the Hex River Valley. 16:30 - Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. 18:00 - The train arrives at journey’s end at Cape Town Station.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: African Elite Properties Waterfront
Day 7
A day at leisure in Cape Town
Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Tow, go shopping or wine tasting!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: African Elite Properties Waterfront
Day 8
Tafelberg
Use this day to optionally visit the famous Tafelberg and surrounding areas.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: African Elite Properties Waterfront
Day 9
Last day to see Cape Town
Spend your last day in Cape Town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Premium accommodation: African Elite Properties Waterfront
Day 10
Goodbye Africa!
Today you receive a transfer to the airport. We wish you safe travels!
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- aha Thakadu River Camp
- Rovos Rail
- African Elite Properties Waterfront
- Castello Di Monte
Meals
- Breakfast (10)
- Lunch (5)
- Dinner (4)
About Laura
TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
I am Laura and committed to providing you with an experience that goes far beyond your typical Online Travel Agency. With 10 years of experience in the tourism industry, I am able to plan a seamless journey to any Southern African country for you.
Travel that Makes a Difference
By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.
Let’s regenerate the planet together
We overcompensate your entire journey’s carbon footprint including flights - for free.
Ask for Quote