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Download Itinerary and Departure Dates PRESENTS: CAPE TO CAIRO DAY 1. 24 SEPTEMBER 2020. ARRIVE CAPE TOWN – D Begin your Goway Holiday of a Lifetime in Cape Town, which is A Journey Of Aone ofLifetime the most diverse and breathtakingly scenic cities you’ll ever have the pleasure of visiting. Fondly known as the Mother City, Cape Town has everything for the curious Globetrotter who enjoys the good life in all its forms. From exquisite wine farms in magnifi- cent green settings to captivating architecture and a rich history, the city’s many attractions will leave little doubt in your mind as to why it has been voted one of the world’s top cities to visit. Upon arrival at the airport, a Goway representative will assist you with customs and transfer you by luxury vehicle to the Silo Hotel, which will be your accommodation for the next two nights. On ar- rival at the Silo, head up to the Silo Rooftop for cocktails and cana- pes and a briefing on your magnificent journey which is about to unfold. Enjoy the relaxed, al fresco experience with spectacular views of Cape Town from the tallest building on the Victoria & Al- fred Waterfront. The Silo is an extraordinary 5-star hotel on Cape Town’s V&A Water- front. It sets a new standard for luxury accommodations and has a magical atmosphere surrounded by the natural wonder of the Mother City. Your accommodation at The Silo is booked in the Silo Rooms, which have spectacular harbour views. After freshening up, it’s time for dinner. Transfer through Fresnaye, a suburb of Cape Town, for a home cooking dinner experience. You’ll learn how to prepare simple, delicious food from all around the world alongside like-minded people who share a passion for food and cooking, as well as a desire to learn new skills. Overnight: The Silo Hotel www.capetocairo.goway.com DAY 2. 25 SEPTEMBER 2020. CAPE TOWN AND SURROUNDS – BLD After breakfast, take a Scenic Helicopter experience to see Cape Town from a different vantage point. On your journey, you’ll fly over the City Bowl, Green Point Stadium, Clifton, Camps Bay, and the majestic Twelve Apostles. From here, your Cape Town tour begins heading out of Cape Town along the Atlantic Seaboard, through Hout Bay and over the scenic coastal avenue of Chapman’s Peak Drive. Pass through the quaint village of Noordhoek and continue your journey to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here, you’ll visit the Cape of Good Hope while on the lookout for wildlife that inhabits the area. Next, head out to Simon’s Town to learn about the naval town’s rich history at museums and monuments. Bring the town to life as you gain insight into the shark diving industry and hear stories of Just Nuisance, a Great Dane WWII mascot and the only dog ever enlisted in the Royal Navy. Continue to Noordhoek where you’ll have a private lunch at Crofter’s Kitchen in Chef Nicky Gibb’s pri- vate home. The remainder of your afternoon is spend at Kirstenbosch Bo- tanical Gardens, where you will head on a private tour through one the world’s most beautiful gardens. There will be time to freshen up at the hotel before a Gala din- ner at Gate Restaurant in Stellenbosch which is located in Quoin Rock Wine estate. Here, on the slopes of the majestic Simons- berg Mountain, you will enjoy a Gourmet Tasting menu with wine pairing. Overnight: The Silo Hotel DAY 3. 26 SEPTEMBER 2020. DEPART CAPE TOWN – BLD In the morning, bid farewell to Cape Town and transfer to the sta- tion. At the station, a Goway representative will meet you and help you check in for your luxury train journey aboard Rovos Rail. The Pride of Africa departs from Platform 23 of Cape Town Station at 11AM. Freshen up in your suite before joining other guests in the Midway Lounge or the Observation Carriage at the rear of the train. Lunch is served at 1PM in the dining cars. The train passes through Worcester on the way to the village of Matjiesfontein. At 3PM, you’ll reach the first of three tunnels that will take you through the Hex River Pass. Be careful when walking through as it passes through the third tunnel, which runs 13.5km long; if you’re in your suite, you may want to turn on a light. High tea is served in the Midway Lounge or Observation Carriage at the rear of the train. At 5:45PM, you can disembark in Matjiesfontein for a stroll through the quaint village. A 100 years ago, Laird Logan set up a small re- freshment hotel for the hungry and thirsty travellers of the Cape Government Railways (CGR). Of particular interest in Matjiesfon- tein is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the hotel. For refreshments, check out the pub in the Lord Milner Hotel. At 7PM, the train de- parts Matjiesfontein. Overnight through the Karoo via De Aar to- wards Kimberley. Dinner is served in the dining cars at 7:30PM. Overnight: On board the train www.capetocairo.goway.com DAY 4. 27 SEPTEMBER 2020. KIMBERLEY’S BIG HOLE AND DIA- MOND MINE MUSEUM TOUR – BLD Kimberley was the site of one of the largest diamond rushes in the world. The incredible story starts in 1866, when Erasmus Ja- cobs discovered a white pebble at the Orange River near Hope- town. However, the pebble was no ordinary stone, but, in fact, a rough diamond that measured in at an impressive 21.25ct. After the diamond was sent to London, two other were discovered in the region, prompting thousands of miners to arrive from all over the world. In 1871, a larger diamond was found at Colesberg Kopje at 83.50ct. The hill became the site of a massive mine as the townsfolk and diamond companies mined for more diamonds. The hill soon be- came a huge hole, later known as the Big Hole, as it’s still called today. Because of the Big Hole, a town formed around the mine as more people gravitated towards it in search of diamonds. The new town became Kimberley, named on 5 June 1873. The name Kimberley originated from where the diamonds formed: in kim- berlite pipes. During the exciting diamond rush, five enormous holes were dug along these pipes, the biggest of which was the Kimberley Mine. Today, the Big Hole has been transformed into a fun and interac- tive tourist experience. Learn all about the story of diamonds from the first one discovered, known as the Eureka, to the end of the rush in 1914. First, visitors to the Big Hole can travel underground in a recreation of a mine shaft. Watch a 15min film that explains the history of diamonds in Kimberley. After the film, you can peruse the museum artifacts, photographs, and archived material. The Tour of Kimberley’s Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum begins at 2PM. 10 minutes after departing Kimberley, you’ll spot a shallow lake on the left-hand side of the train where you can usu- ally see spectacular flocks of Lesser Flamingos (around 23,000 of them). From here, travel from the Karoo to the Highveld. Enjoy din- ner on board. Overnight: On board the train DAY 5. 28 SEPTEMBER 2010. PRETORIA CITY TOUR – BLD Breakfast is served in the dining cars between 7AM and 9:45AM. The train continues its journey towards Pretoria passing through Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, and Germiston. Arrive at 10AM at Ro- vos Rail’s private station in Capital Park, Pretoria. Enjoy a walking tour of the station and locomotive workshops (weather permit- ting) followed by lunch on the platform and a city tour of Preto- ria at 2:15PM. The train will depart Capital Park Station at 6PM for Zeerust in the Limpopo Province. At 7:30PM, enjoy dinner on the train while the Train Manager informs you about the game lodge visit planned for the following two days. Pretoria, known as the Jacaranda City due to the thousands of Jac- aranda trees that line the wide city streets, was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Wessels Pretorius, son of one of the original Voortrek- kers, Andries Pretorius. The city and its vicinity provide a solid frieze, marking the progress of the Afrikaner people and their interaction with other cultures. Two structures dominate the Pretoria skyline: the Union Buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker to serve as the government’s administration headquarters, and the Voortrekker Monument, a massive granite shrine commemorating the Voor- trekkers. Pretoria was named the capital of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek in 1860 and became the Administrative Capital of the Union of South Africa in 1920. It maintained this status when South Africa became a republic in 1961. Overnight: On board the train www.capetocairo.goway.com DAY 6. 29 SEPTEMBER 2020. MADIKWE RESERVE – BLD Note: Please pack a small overnight bag. Tog bags have been placed in your suite for your convenience to use for your 2-night stay at the game lodge. Comfortable clothes and shoes for hot days and cool evenings are essential. Sun tan lotion and hats are strongly recommended. It can get very cold during the game drives, so please wear warm clothing. Your belongings will be safe inside your suites under the guard of the train staff. Breakfast is served until 10AM in the dining car. Arrive at Zeerust at 11AM. Please exit the train carefully as there is no platform— steps are provided.
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