What to Expect
Step into a world where luxury unfolds slowly, scenery drifts by like moving art, and every detail is curated for effortless indulgence.
This exclusive 11-day Southern African journey invites you to experience the romance of rail travel, the serenity of the Cape Winelands, and the majestic beauty of Victoria Falls - all wrapped in exceptional comfort and old-world charm.
Train Journey Highlights
- Overnight luxury stay in Pretoria
- The iconic Blue Train journey from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Fine dining, wines, high teas, and butler service onboard
- Three nights in the tranquil Cape Winelands
- Spa and leisure experiences in Franschhoek
- Flights and seamless private transfers included
- Three nights at the prestigious Victoria Falls Hotel
- Guided Victoria Falls experience
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
- Elegant dining and immersive cultural experiences throughout
Day 1: Pretoria
From the moment you arrive in Pretoria, your experience is designed to soothe, inspire, and captivate. Enjoy a night of refined tranquillity at the exquisite Castello Di Monte, a Tuscan-inspired sanctuary perched above the Jacaranda City, where gourmet cuisine, warm hospitality, and luxurious surroundings set the tone for the days ahead.
Try your hand at a game of rooftop chess or have a sundowner drink and admire the scenic views over Pretoria. The outdoor Roman styled swimming pool brings relief on a hot summer's day.
Stay in a spacious room with Tuscan inspired decor, en-suite bathroom, shower, air-conditioning, underfloor heating, safe, satellite television and Wi-Fi.
Day 2 - 3: Blue Train
Today you will board the legendary Blue Train - one of the world’s most iconic luxury rail journeys. As the landscapes of South Africa unfold beyond your suite window, surrender to an experience where time slows beautifully.
Elegant dining, attentive butler service, fine wines, afternoon teas, and sophisticated evenings transform the journey itself into the destination. Every moment onboard is crafted for comfort, romance, and understated glamour.
There is an off-train excursion to visit the Open Mine Museum and Kimberley Hole.
You will stay in a deluxe suite featuring twin or double bed with goose down duvets and pillows (100% percale cotton bedding), air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with luxurious bathtub and shower and private digital interactive entertainment system. You will enjoy use of the Blue Train luxury facilities including the Club Car and Lounge Car.
Day 4 - 7: Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
Arriving in Cape Town, your journey continues into the heart of the Cape Winelands. Nestled among vineyards and dramatic mountain backdrops, Franschhoek offers a slower rhythm of life, where long lunches, award-winning wines, spa indulgence, and crisp country air invite complete relaxation.
You will stay in a deluxe room featuring an modern en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning, a writing desk, satellite TV, and a safe.
You can enjoy delicious meals, relax in the sparkling swimming pool and stay active on the tennis court. Spend a morning being pampered with a treatment at the spa. Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa is the perfect base to explore the Franschhoek Valley and surrounding Winelands.
Day 8 - 10: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The final chapter of your escape takes you on a flight to the iconic Victoria Falls, where natural wonder meets colonial elegance. Staying at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel, you’ll experience sweeping views, timeless sophistication, and unforgettable sunsets over the Zambezi River.
Your Deluxe Suite has a spacious bathroom with a shower, king-size bed, TV, mini bar and private safe.
Guided tours of Victoria Falls, Zambezi River sunset cruises, and atmospheric dining experiences complete a journey designed to awaken the senses while allowing space to simply breathe, unwind, and absorb the beauty around you.
This curated experience is ideal for discerning travellers seeking more than a holiday - a journey rich in elegance, immersive scenery, exceptional hospitality, and the rare luxury of travelling without hurry.
