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DURBAN SAFARI
In the heart of the African Bush
This special three-day safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves. The train departs in the morning from Rovos Rail's Station in Pretoria and slowly meanders eastwards through the grasslands of the Highveld. It then descends the escarpment between Belfast and Waterval Onder, taking the train through what is surely the most spectacular sundowner scenery in South Africa. Awake in Malelane for breakfast as the train travels along the boundary of the world-famous Kruger Park. The safari continues south towards Swaziland for an afternoon game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Travel overnight to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in Zululand, sanctuary of the endangered Black and White Rhino. Enjoy an early morning game drive during which a large variety of game can be seen. The train departs mid morning and winds its way through the lush cane fields and rolling hills of KwaZulu Natal, to arrive in Durban by late afternoon where this scenic safari ends. "The Pride Of Africa" On Safari Kruger Park Game Reserve - Mkhaya Game Reserve in Swaziland - Hluhluwe Game Reserve 1 October 2005 - 30 September 2006 An Unforgettable Journey Into The Heart Of The African Bush This three-day safari on the most luxurious train in the world includes game drives in two varied and unique game reserves. Experience the diversity of the Kruger Park, or Mkhaya in Swaziland, or Hluhluwe Nature Reserve in Zululand and wind your way from Pretoria to Durban through some of the most spectacular scenery South Africa has to offer. Pretoria - Durban Friday 10h00 The Pride Of Africa departs Rovos Rail's Station in Capital Park 18h30 After descending the spectacular Drakensberg Escarpment the train arrives in Waterval Onder Saturday 07h00 Breakfast is served as the train departs Malelane travelling along the border of the Kruger Park 12h30 Lunch is served as we pass through the Swaziland border en route to Mpaka station 15h00 Arrive Mkhaya Reserve for an afternoon game drive 18h15 The train departs for the overnight journey to Hluhluwe in Zululand Sunday 05h00 Wake up call for an early morning game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home of the black and white rhino 09h30 Depart for Durban 11h00 Brunch is served in the Dining Car 18h00 Arrive Durban Durban - Pretoria Monday 10h00 The Pride Of Africa departs from Durban Station 13h00 Lunch is served as the train passes through the rolling hills and cane-fields of Kwazulu Natal 20h00 Dinner is served in the Dining Car as we pass through the Swaziland border Tuesday 05h00 Wake up call for an early game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve 09h30 The train departs for Komatipoort 11h00 Brunch is served in the Dining Car 15h15 Arrive Malelane for game drive in the Kruger Park followed by a Boma dinner. Wednesday 07h00 Breakfast is served as the train begins the ascent from Waterval Onder (4300') and climbs this most attractive escarpment route up to Belfast at 6463'. 12h30 Lunch is served as the train departs Witbank and heads for Rayton where a steam engine will haul the train into Pretoria. 15h00 Arrive Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria RACK RATE ONE WAY per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train: Pullman Suite R 8495 Deluxe Suite R12 750 Royal Suite R16 995 Single Supplement +50% on all suites Visas to be purchased and paid for prior to departure for Africa. Visas are available through booking agents; please check with the relevant embassies for visa requirements. Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions as might be prescribed Trip insurance is strongly advised |
