Also see the 12 night Pretoria to Cape Town Rovos Rail African Collage journey
from Pretoria to the Kruger Park, eSwatini, Hluhluwe, Durban, Spionkop, Golden Gate & Clarens, Kroonstad, Bloemfontein, PE, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, Matjiesfontein and Cape Town.
Availability last updated on 25 Mar 2026 for Rovos Rail; on 13 Feb 2026 for The Blue Train
Rovos Rail Availability & Rates (Pretoria to Cape Town)
Departure Details
Available Suites
03 Apr 2026 10:00 Pretoria to Cape Town (3 nights)
Deluxe
R32 400 pps Total for 2 guests: R64 800 SA Residents only
Sold Out
17 Apr 2026 10:00 Pretoria to Cape Town (3 nights)
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Rovos Rail Pretoria to Cape Town Prices
Luxury Train tip: Book for travel before 1 Oct 2026 when fares increase. There are no Rovos Rail Johannesburg to Cape Town journeys, as one embarks in Pretoria and not Johannesburg; however, SA Travel Online will give you a free transfer from Johannesburg to Pretoria.
The "iron horse" leaves Laingsburg and thunders over the bridge above the Buffels River.
Matjiesfontein
Enjoy an excursion at Matjiesfontein.
Hex River Valley
Fooding on a Rovos Rail PRY-CPT journey
Cape Town Villa by Rovos
Straddling Kalk Bay and St James in Cape Town are Rovos's seaside retreats which offer sweeping views across False Bay.
The Manor Guesthouse, freshly refurbished in 2024, exudes old-world charm and quiet grandeur. With 6 ensuite bedrooms—each named after notable historic figures from St James.
The Homestead Villa, now boasting a vibrant interior makeover, is available exclusively as a private villa rental. With six sea-facing ensuite bedrooms, it combines the romance of classic seaside tradition with colourful, contemporary flair.
Both properties provide an ideal seaside escape—particularly after concluding a Pretoria-to-Cape Town Rovos Rail journey, offering a graceful transition from the romance of the rails to the tranquillity of the ocean.
If you stay in the St James Manor Guesthouse, owned by Rovos Rail, there is a pleasant walk between 3 tidal pools:
