Summary
Short description
Combine the elegance of a journey on Rovos Rail with a luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruise along the dramatic Southern African coast
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Highlights
- Experience the classic luxury of Rovos Rail along with a 5-star stay in Cape Town
- Explore the historic village of Matjiesfontein, a perfectly preserved Victorian Village, founded in 1890
- Discover colourful colonial architecture along the beautiful Atlantic coastline
- Indulge in white-gloved service and free-flowing champagne on your all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas cruise
In Brief
- 1 Night Pretoria
- 3 Nights Rovos Rail
- 2 Nights Cape Town
- 1 Night At Sea
- 2 Nights Walvis Bay
- 2 Nights At Sea
- 1 Night Port Elizabeth
- 2 Nights Durban
- 1 Night At Sea
- 1 Night Maputo
- 2 Nights Richards Bay
- 1 Night At Sea
- 1 Night Mossel Bay
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About
Recommended for:
December holidays | Ocean cruise | Rail journey
Enjoy rail travel at its most luxurious as you journey through the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld on Rovos Rail to the Great Karoo and onward, trundling through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Western Cape before starting your all -inclusive luxury Regent Seven Seas cruise. You'll then explore the scenic delights of South Africa's southern coast, taking in the sights of Durban, Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay on a return sailing from Cape Town aboard Seven Seas Voyager.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart the UK
Start your holiday in style as you enjoy included airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Johannesburg.
Day
2
Pretoria
Arrive in Johannesburg, where you'll be met by a Regent representative. A tour of Pretoria is included from the airport, including visits to Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Nelson Mandela Statue & Union buildings. Brunch is included at a local restaurant, until it’s time to transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay: Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria
Meals: L
Day
3
Pretoria and Rovos Rail
After breakfast, board Rovos Rail at its private station and settle in to your wood-panelled suite as you begin your journey to Cape Town through the grasslands of the Highveld and Great Karoo. Throughout your journey, you’ll have plenty of chances to relax in these spaces, surrounded by plush furnishings and classic décor as the African countryside passes you by. Race past spectacular mountain ranges and scenic vineyards before tucking into a gourmet lunch followed by afternoon tea and then a sumptuous multi-course dinner, complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. Finish the evening in the stylish lounge and be transported to a bygone era as you mingle with other guests before returning to your cabin.
Stay: Rovos Rail, South Africa (Deluxe)
Meals: B D
Day
4
Kimberley and Rovos Rail
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you watch the scenery from your window before stopping at Kimberley, known for its diamond-mining past. Head out on a guided tour of the Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole – a giant pit that claims to be the largest hole excavated by hand. After soaking up Kimberley's unique Victorian heritage and glittering gemstone history, you'll return to the train for afternoon tea as you glide past flocks of flamingos basking in the sun. Tonight, enjoy another delicious dinner in the opulent restaurant car before retiring to your cabin once more.
Stay: Rovos Rail, South Africa (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
5
Rovos Rail
After breakfast in the dining car, relax as the train travels through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Then, after lunch on board, you'll step off the train to visit the historic, preserved village of Matjiesfontein with its fascinating museum and white-washed Victorian-era houses. End the day back on board, first enjoying tea in the lounge as you race through tunnels up to 13.5 kilometres long, then with a final celebratory dinner as you edge ever closer to the coast and iconic sights of Cape Town.
Stay: Rovos Rail, South Africa (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
6
Cape Town
On arrival in Cape Town you'll enjoy a half-day tour of the city before transferring to the Cape Grace hotel for an overnight stay. Situated on a private quay between the bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina, it's the perfect base from which to enjoy Cape Town's many attractions. Indeed, the city has plenty to offer, from pearl-white beaches washed by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans to the colourful, old-style fishing boats of Kalk Bay and Greenmarket Square's famous flea market. The evening is free for you to make your own arrangements for dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants in the city.
Stay: Cape Grace V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (Deluxe)
Meals: B L
Day
7
Board Seven Seas Voyager
Enjoy breakfast and morning at leisure before transferring to Seven Seas Voyager to join your cruise. Your Regent representative will confirm the timings for baggage collection and departure time from the hotel.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B D
Day
8
At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as you make the most of your ship's luxurious facilities.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Days
9-10
Walvis Bay
Unspoiled Walvis Bay, a natural lagoon and the only deep-sea harbour on the Namibian coast, offers something for everyone, with spectacular bird-watching being a keynote, as thousands of migrating species make their way here annually to join the local flamingos and pelicans. “Dune 7,” at the outskirts of town, towers over the scenic bay, and offers excellent photo ops. The city is also a good starting point for a number of exciting day trips into the timeless beauty of the desert region, including off-road explorations, or fly-over dolphin and whale sighting.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Days
11-12
At Sea
Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard as you cruise to the Eastern Cape.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Day
13
Port Elizabeth
Located at the endpoint of South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed “The Friendly City.” While regarded as one of the country’s most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area’s beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Days
14-15
Durban
A bustling, subtropical city and Africa’s busiest port, Vasco da Gama is said to have sighted Durban Bay on Christmas Day, 1497, naming the land Natal as a mark of respect for the Nativity. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today , Durban delights the traveler with its colorful mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods and memorable excursions to game reserves and the traditional lifestyle of the Zulu people. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront and the scented Botanic Gardens and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Day
16
At Sea
Enjoy another relaxing day at sea en route to Mozambique's capital.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Day
17
Maputo
Discover the relaxed charm of Maputo with its wide, European style boulevards, lush with jacaranda, bougainvillea and other tropical foliage, where old colonial palaces are mixed in with modern high-rise buildings. Visit The Cathedral built in 1944 in the shape of a cross, then the lively Mercado Central. Enjoy a snack of freshly roasted cashews and a cold bottled drink. Stop by the National Museum of Art then stroll along the Avenida Julius Nyerere, browsing the boutiques, vendors, and restaurants. Look for African waxprint and woven fabrics, beautiful wooden boxes and picture frames. Seek out the surreal Pancho Guedes buildings, reminiscent of Gaudi. Visit the Praça de Trabalhadores designed by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century. Sip coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés as you watch the world go by in this vibrant seaside capital.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Days
18-19
Richards Bay
Richards Bay is one of South Africa’s largest harbours, and is the tourist’s gateway to Zululand, once the mightiest of the sub-Saharan African Kingdoms. Richards Bay began its life as a makeshift harbor, set up by Sir Fredererick Richards, after whom it is named, during the Anglo-Boer War of 1880-81. Richards Bay has some of the most spectacular wetland scenery and pristine beaches on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal. here you have options to explore the land of King Shaka, or embark on an unforgettable safari to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Day
20
At Sea
Spend the day relaxing on board.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Day
21
Mossel Bay
Situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay offers more than 37 miles of beaches and at least 300 days of sunshine a year. Known as the location where the first Europeans made landfall on South African soil in 1488, today’s Mossel Bay is one of the country’s most popular beach destinations, as well as a haven for outdoor adventurers.
Stay: Seven Seas Voyager
Meals: B L D
Days
22-23
Cape Town
Meals: B
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Pricing
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Prices
Accommodation rating:
23-day luxury rail & cruise holiday from £11,595 pp incl. flights
Departure: 30 November 2022
Last few places available
Includes pre-cruise
- Return scheduled flights from the UK to Johannesburg in economy class (upgrades available)
- Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria (Club Room) on a B&B basis
- 2 Nights Rovos Rail train (Deluxe Suite) on a Fully Inclusive basis (All Local Brands)
- 2 Overnights at Cape Grace Hotel (Table Mountain Luxury Room) on a B&B basis
- ½ Day Pretoria City Tour including brunch
- Full Day Cape Point Tour in Capetown including local lunch
- Transport & touring in a luxury air-conditioned coach with A/C
- English-speaking driver & guide to accompany during touring
- Porterage for 2 pieces of luggage per person
- Meals as per itinerary
Includes on board
- 15-night all inclusive cruise aboard Seven Seas Voyager
- Unlimited shore excursions - your choice from up to 20 included tours
- All beverages including fine wines and premium spirits
- Speciality restaurants
- Pre-paid gratuities
- Unlimited WiFi throughout the ship
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