Best Winter Sun Destinations
11/09/2024 · By Sam Preece
Discover the best winter sun destinations with Great Rail Journeys. Escape the cold with our top picks for sunny getaways in stunning locations.
Read moreKimberley is the capital of South Africa's Northern Cape, and has enjoyed a prosperous past thanks to the discovery of diamonds in the area. In 1866, Erasmus Jacobs uncovered what was later found to be a diamond on the banks of the Orange River. This was followed by a few further discoveries in the same locality, and by the early 1870s there was a massive rush as people from all over the country flocked to try and find their fortune. The rush was such that by 1873, Kimberley was the second-largest town in South Africa - but the region did not have a proper name until the rush. It was decided that the settlement should be named Kimberley after Lord Kimberley, the British minister for the Colonies, because it was a name he could "both spell and pronounce".
Discover the highlights of South Africa as we journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Beginning in Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay, and sample wines amid the scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. This spectacular holiday includes two nights on the elegant...
Experience rail travel from a bygone era when you ride the Rovos Rail in absolute luxury. This once-in-a-lifetime journey begins in Walvis Bay and travels to Pretoria, taking in the rolling landscapes of the region and includes a trip to a cheetah conservation project, the fish river canyon, desert adventures and game drives. This epic adventure...
Take the journey of a lifetime and experience the golden age of travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains, on this Rovos Rail tour from Cape Town to Pretoria. Explore stunning Cape Town, including Table Mountain, before boarding the opulent Rovos Rail for a journey of the finer things in life while you travel through breath taking scenery...
Experience the golden age of travel aboard Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, on this once-in-a-lifetime, epic journey. Beginning in Dar Es Salaam, you'll travel through the incredible landscapes of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Pretoria, and Cape Town, where you'll visit the iconic Table Mountain. Experience game drives and...
Take the journey of a lifetime aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail and experience the golden age of travel on this indulgent train. Beginning in Pretoria, you'll travel in style to Zimbabwe, where you'll visit the epic Victoria Falls and have the chance to stay in a nature lodge or on the banks of the Zambezi River. Your journey takes you on to Cape...