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South Africa's cultural capital is one of the most vibrant destinations in Africa. It is surrounded by stunning beaches, expansive vineyards, lush farmland and, of course, the iconic Table Mountain. Riding the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is, for many, the highlight of any South Africa holiday. Over the centuries, Table Mountain (1,086 metres or 3,563 feet) has become one of South Africa's most famous landmarks.

The steep cliffs and rocky outcrops of Table Mountain are home to a number of different animals and plants. Complementing the vast array of flora is a stunning range of fauna, some, like the Table Mountain Ghost Frog, found in no other place in the world. The oldest existing building in South Africa, Cape Town Castle, was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artefacts dating back to the 17th century, and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds.

Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library, and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the South African Cultural History Museum - also known as the Slave Lodge Museum - and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artefacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

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Cape Town, The Blue Train and Kruger National Park
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2025FebOctNov

Discover the highlights of South Africa as we journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay, and sample wines amid the stunningly scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. This spectacular holiday also includes a visit to Kimberley, South...

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Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Botswana Safari
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Join us on this incredible discovery tour of Southern Africa, from the glorious Victoria Falls to the dynamic city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, an elegant rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal metropolis of...

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Grand Tour of South Africa
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Embark on an incredible voyage of discovery, encountering the best of South Africa's amazing wildlife, aboard the Pride of Africa - one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes visits to three of South Africa's outstanding game reserves, with game drives into the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park in...

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Rovos Rail Cape Town to Pretoria

Take the journey of a lifetime and experience the golden age of travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains, on this Rovos Rail tour from Cape Town to Pretoria. Explore stunning Cape Town, including Table Mountain, before boarding the opulent Rovos Rail for a journey of the finer things in life while you travel through breath taking scenery...

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Rovos Rail - Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Experience the golden age of travel aboard Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, on this once-in-a-lifetime, epic journey. Beginning in Dar Es Salaam, you'll travel through the incredible landscapes of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Pretoria, and Cape Town, where you'll visit the iconic Table Mountain. Experience game drives and...

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South Africa's Blue Train & Cape Town

Take a very special journey aboard the world famous Blue Train, as you travel from Cape Town to Pretoria in the lap of luxury and in the style of the golden age of travel. Spend some time in Cape Town, discovering the majesty of Table Mountain in this, the 'mother city' surrounded by beauty and stunning landscapes. Then, take the Blue Train to...

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The Pride of Africa – Dar es Salaam to Cape Town

Join us on an unforgettable rail journey across five magnificent African countries, discovering the gems of Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On our epic journey aboard the luxurious 5-Star Pride of Africa train, we travel 5,500 kilometres of Africa's vast continent, passing sub-tropical mountain terrain, skimming the...

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Cape Town, The Blue Train and Kruger National Park
05 Dec 2024
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“Thoroughly enjoyable holiday only a snapshot of the country in the time available made us want to go back again.
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Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Botswana Safari
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Robert Ferris
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