Rail Journeys

Durban Safari

2 NIGHTS • 800km
This safari between Pretoria and Durban departs during the summer months and includes game drives, a battlefield tale with a world-class historian and a look at unusual African ceramics. Experience the Nambiti Conservancy – a Big Five private 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. Situated on an expansive game farm, Spionkop Lodge – which adjoins an 11 000-acre nature reserve – is the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Ardmore Ceramics 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. Visit this charming centre in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands before travelling the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban. Available in reverse.

  • Ardmore Ceramics Gallery visit
  • Drakensberg Mountains
  • Durban
  • Nambiti Reserve game drive
  • Pretoria
  • Hear the historic tale of Spionkop
  • Spionkop Reserve game drive
  • Trundle through the Valley of a 1000 Hills

Suites & Rates

ROYAL SUITES ±16m2 • ±172ft2

The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Royals each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.

SUITE FACILITIES
  • Double or twin beds
  • En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin
  • Small lounge area
  • Writing desk
  • Luggage shelf
  • Cupboards
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Tea facilities
  • Bespoke amenities
  • Robes and slippers
  • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
  • Shaver plugs (2-pin)
  • USB ports
  • Safety glasses
  • Emergency torch
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service
DELUXE SUITES ±10m2 • ±108ft2

The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Deluxes accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds and have their own lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see Suites

SUITE FACILITIES
  • Double or twin beds
  • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
  • Small lounge area
  • Writing desk
  • Luggage shelf
  • Cupboards
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Tea facilities
  • Bespoke amenities
  • Robes and slippers
  • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
  • Shaver plugs (2-pin)
  • USB ports
  • Safety glasses
  • Emergency torch
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service
PULLMAN SUITES ±7m2 • ±76ft2

The wood-panelled sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The Pullmans, used on our short journeys, accommodate one or two passengers and have an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. During the day, the suites have a comfortable sofa-seat with a conversion to double or twin beds (side-by-side or upper and lower bunks) for the evening. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. Suite configurations are subject to availability. Suite layouts may differ from images – see SUITES.

SUITE FACILITIES
  • Double or twin beds
  • Upper and/or lower bunk
  • Daytime sofa setting
  • En-suite with shower, toilet and basin
  • Fold-up writing desk
  • Luggage shelf
  • Cupboards
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea facilities
  • Bespoke amenities
  • Robes and slippers
  • Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in)
  • Shaver plugs (2-pin)
  • USB ports
  • Safety glasses
  • Emergency torch
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Laundry bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Internal telephone system
  • Room service

RATES 2023

  • Royal
    R58 000
  • Deluxe
    R42 800
  • Pullman
    R28 700
  • Single Supplement
    +50%

1 Oct 2022-30 Sep 2023 – rates one way per person sharing include: Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board; room service; limited laundry service; excursions accompanied by a qualified guide (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary; government tax. Rates exclude: Off-train beverages; international sparkling wine; gratuities; personal expenses; visas; travel insurance; pre- and post-tour accommodation, flights and transfers.

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