T here are few journeys left that can still evoke a
real sense of occasion — a sense of arriving at some far off magical destination and fewer still I hat can provide it in some style and at an incredibly advantageous tariff as presented here. There are two main elements to the arrangement each providing some of the finest services in their different fields. Firstly there is the 'Pride of Africa' a 'train deluxe' billed as the most luxurious train in the world with a rake of 20 classical railway carriages carrying just 72 passengers that plies between Pretoria and Cape Town. The train was the brainchild of Rohan Vos, a South African businessman, who originally purchased a single vintage carriage for his personal use and ended up selling all his other enterprises in favour of assembling and operating his own 'train set'. The carriages themselves are decked out in traditional hardwoods and brass Fittings with each of the elegant spacious suites
taste Fully lurnished in Edwardian siyle with en suite WC, shower and lounge area. The suites are non\ [(Daily air-conditioned, A prticular delight is the lounge car. with its extended bar and comfortable seating area affording wonderful views, The train's two day progress through the 'big African landscape' is most interesting and made even more so by thoughtful stops. Arrive in Kimberley for a tour of the 'Big Hole' and diamond museum. The next day visit Nitalliesfontein, originally built as a watering stop on Cecil Rhodes's 'great iron way' and now converted to a most charming folly.
On arrival in Cape Town you are introduced to the second element of this magnificent journey — a sojourn of seven nights at the 5star deluxe Mount Nelson Hotel.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1 Depart London Heathrow by scheduled overnighi flight for Johannesburg.
Day 2 Arrive Johannesburg early morning and transfer to Pretoria for a one-night stay at the Court Classique Hotel. Optional tour of Pretoria.
Day 3 Board the 'Pride of Africa'. Travel overnight. Day 4 Arrive Kimberley for a tour of the 'Big Hole'. Travel overnight.
Days 5 11 Ar(ve Mathesfontein For visit. Arrive late afternoon in. Cape Town and transfer to the Mount Nelson Hotel for seven-night
stay, A variety of optional excursions are available. Day 12 Transfer to airport for a return overnight flight via Johannesburg.
Day 13 Arrive London Heathrow.
THE MOUNT NELSON HOTEL
The Mount Nelson Hotel is set in lovely secluded gardens with Flowering shrubs of every hue and within which can be found a magnificent swimming pool, all weather tennis courts, a gymnasium and a body care clinic. There are a number of lounges and bars all exquisitely designed and in sympathy with the architectural inheritance of the building, while in the splendid restaurant the bounty of local produce is turned into culinary delights by expert chefs. Each of the 145 bedrooms is tastefully furnished and come equipped with full air-conditioning, en suite facilities, telephone, hairdryers. robes, TV, mini bar and morning delivered newspapers.
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