DURBAN TRAIN SAFARI
An Unforgettable Journey Into The Heart of KwaZulu Natal
Join this three-day safari on the most luxurious train in the world and experience the splendour of KwaZulu Natal. Take in the Big Five, a battlefields tour with a world class historian and unusual African ceramics. Experience the diversity of the Nambiti Conservancy, a Big Five private bush retreat set on 20 000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in KwaZulu Natal. It has an incredible biodiversity including savannah, grasslands, thornveld and tall acacia trees. The Sundays River flows through the reserve and has two 40 metre waterfalls with magnificent ravine bush, home to several rare bird species. Situated on an expansive game farm, SpionKop Lodge which adjoins a 11 000 acre nature reserve, is the perfect base for exploring the berg, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. The turn of the century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in Natal colonial style and the converted barn now forms a magnificent dining room that boasts spectacular views. Ardmore Ceramic Art is a story about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance and song, as well as the spirit of the African imagination, is exerting its influence on the other continents of the world. Word of Ardmore has spread far and wide and those who believe they have the talent arrive at the Ardmore studios either in the rolling hills of Caversham in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Many have little knowledge of sculpture and painting and mostly no experience of ceramic art. They learn quickly however and within a short time develop their own particular style of sculpting and painting.
PRETORIA TO DURBAN ITINERARY
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| PRETORIA TO DURBAN Friday 10h00 The train departs Rovos Rail’s Station in Capital Park. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car/s. 19h30 Dinner is served en route to Elandslaagte, near Ladysmith. Saturday 05h00 Wake up call for early morning game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve. 11h00 Brunch is served in the dining car/s as we travel towards Estcourt. 14h30 Upon arrival there is a choice of excursions : Option 1 – Game drive in Spionkop Game Reserve. Option 2 – Spionkop battlefields escorted tour. 18h00 Sundowners overlooking the dam and a traditional braaivleis (barbeque) at Spionkop Lodge. Sunday 07h00 Breakfast is served as the train descends the escarpment en route to Lions River station. 10h00 Visit to the famous Ardmore Ceramics gallery including a dressage display and tea overlooking the Lion river. 12h00 The train departs for Pietermaritzburg. 16h00 Arrive Durban. Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guanteed. |
DURBAN TO PRETORIA Monday 10h00 The train departs Durban Station.
15h00 Excursion to the famous Ardmore Ceramics gallery including a dressage display and tea. |
Please Note:
- Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved
- Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed
- Day trips and accommodation can be arranged for you form Pretoria, Johannesberg and Durban
- Road Transfer rates to and from the station can also be arranged (see road transfer rates)
RATES ONE WAY per person sharing includes accommodation on board train, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train:
| PULLMAN SUITE R12 000 – DELUXE SUITE R18 000- ROYAL SUITE R24 000 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT +50% ON ALL SUITES |
Road transfer rates:
To/From Pretoria City:
| 1 – 3pax | 4 – 7pax | 8 – 13pax |
| R275pv | R550pv | R850pv |
To/From OT Tambo International and Johannesberg
| 1 – 3pax | 4 – 7pax | 8 – 13pax |
| R350pv | R850pv | R1050pv |
To/From Sun City
| 1 – 3pax | 4 – 7pax | 8 – 13pax |
| R1250pv | R1650pv | R2100pv |
To/From Durban Airport and Durban Hotels
| 1 – 3pax | 4 – 7pax | 8 – 13pax |
| R450pv | R950pv | R1150pv |