ROVOS RAIL HUNTING SAFARI 2013

8 days ● 31 May-7 June ● 17-24 September

GAMEBIRDS AND PLAINS GAME HUNTING WITH A NON-HUNTERS ITINERARY ● Mareetsane ● Kameel ● Warrenton ● Kimberley ● ● Pretoria

This panoramic eight-day sojourn commences in Pretoria and winds its way to the western reaches of South Africa and includes a hunting and non-hunting itinerary. Upon arrival on day two in Mareetsane – an area of the North West Province characterised by dense, uncultivated bushveld – the gamebirds and plains game guns set off for a full day of shooting. The historian entertains the other guests with tales of the and Baden-Powell (founder of the scouting movement) with lunch and optional spa treatments available at Mmabatho Palms.

The train then continues in a southwesterley direction towards Kameel in the area where the guns enjoy a full day of shooting. The non-hunters venture into the countryside and learn of the past and the present with visits to the Tierkloof Missionary Station and the Old Prison Wall and Museum where bushmen engravings, recording life thousands of years ago, can be seen. Lunch is enjoyed in the field with the guns.

The train then travels south to the predominantly agricultural town of Warrenton where hunters revel in another full day out while the other guests explore Anglo Boer War sites followed by lunch at The Estate Hotel. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Timkulu Reserve or a visit to the William Humphreys Art Gallery, an important cultural oasis that houses a collection of traditional South African works including San rock art as well as the works of 16th- and 17th-century Flemish and Dutch Old Masters and English and French Masters.

Continuing in a southerley direction, the train arrives in Kimberley for a two-day stay. The city is the centre of one of the world’s most famous diamond rushes where there is an opportunity for all the guests to visit the Big Hole and savour the 1870s atmosphere of the Mine Museum and its surrounding village. After lunch at the Kimberley Club, guests can visit the fascintating McGregor Museum where there are displays on natural history, the environment and the origins of humankind and, later, a stop at the Sol Plaatje House where the library for African literature will bring to life the role of this journalist/politician’s involvement in the Anglo Boer War. A traditional barbeque dinner is enjoyed by all at a local estate.

On day six, the hunters set off for a full day in the field while the other guests learn of the where in 1899 the British forces, sent to relieve the Siege of Kimberley, were held back by the led by General de la Rey. After lunch guests can enjoy a game drive in the Wintershoek Reserve, which is 50 kilometres south of Kimberley.

The train then continues south to Bloemfontein, popularly known as the City of Roses. Day seven has the hunters busy in the Kloofeind area located in the middle of Motheo, a region of the Province. The other guests take a tour of the city visiting the Anglo Boer War Museum and battlefields, the Fourth Raadsaal and the Women’s Monument followed by lunch at the Emoya Hotel and Spa. Guests can visit the world-renowned cheetah breeding facility, indulge in an optional spa treatment or explore one of the youngest museums in the country in one of the most magnificent gardens in the city, the Oliewenhuis Art Museum.

After a memorable week in the bush enjoying all the opportunities the area has to offer, the train departs for journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.

Updated 1 November 2012

DAY 1 ALL GUESTS

10h00 The Pride of Africa departs from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travels west across the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway lounge car or rear observation car. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining car. 15h00 Hunters gather in the lounge car for a presentation of the rules and etiquette of hunting in South Africa, the activities that lie ahead and the estates that will be visited. 16h00 High tea is served in the lounge or observation car as the train traverses the Magaliesberg region. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car en route to Mareetsane for the overnight stop.

DAY 2 GAMEBIRDS PLAINS GAME NON-HUNTERS

06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining 06h00 Breakfast is served until 08h00. 07h00 Breakfast is served until 10h00. car until departure at 08h00. 08h00 Disembark for a full day of 10h00 Join storyteller extraordinaire, 08h00 Disembark for a full-day shoot in hunting in the Mareetsane area. Nicholas Schofield, on a tour of the the Mareetsane area. We will On arrival at the lodge, head out central region of the North West endeavour to achieve between on foot with your Professional Province. Relive the Siege of four and six drives before lunch. Hunter. All hunting is done in an Mafikeng (1899), which turned ethical walk-and-stalk manner. Robert Baden-Powell, founder of This is Guineafowl country, while the Scouting Movement, into a Swainson’s Francolin and Typical animals encountered are national hero. Listen to the Partridge might Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, memoires of Sol Plaatje who was also be seen. Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, a court interpreter at the time Red Hartebeest and Eland. and kept a diary during the war. 13h00 Lunch is enjoyed in the field *Big Five game is available on 13h00 Lunch at Mmabatho Palms. followed by one or two more specialist farms. Please advise in 15h00 Return to the train for high tea drives in the afternoon. advance desired trophy animals. OR enjoy a spa treatment (by 18h00 Return to the train. arrangement) and return to the 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car 13h00 Return to the lodge for lunch after train with a later shuttle. as the train continues in a which the quest continues. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car southwesterley direction towards 18h00 Return to the train. as the train travels southwest the next stop, Kameel. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car. towards Kameel.

DAY 3 GAMEBIRDS PLAINS GAME NON-HUNTERS

06h00 Breakfast is served until 08h00. 06h00 Breakfast is served until 08h00. 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining 08h00 Disembark for a full day of 08h00 Disembark for a day of hunting in car until departure at 10h00. shooting in the Kameel area the western region of the North 10h00 The historian takes guests into the located in the western region of West Province, the Kameel area. countryside for an overview of past the North West Provice. and present with visits to the sites Typical animals encountered are of the Tierkloof Missionary Station Typical birds are Guineafowl, Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, and a stop at the Old Prison Wall Francolin and Partridge. Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, and Museum where bushmen Red Hartebeest and Eland. * engravings can be seen. 12h30 Lunch is enjoyed in the field 12h30 Lunch with the guns in the field. followed by one or two more 12h30 Lunch is enjoyed in the field Hear about more tales of the area drives before returning to the before continuing in the afternoon. upon returning to the train. train at 18h00. 18h00 Return to the train. 16h00 High tea in the lounge cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car 19h30 Dinner is served as the train as the train travels to Warrenton. as the train travels to Warrenton. travels south to Warrenton.

DAY 4 GAMEBIRDS PLAINS GAME NON-HUNTERS

07h00 Breakfast is served until 09h30. 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining 07h00 Breakfast is served until 10h00. 09h30 Disembark for a full-day shoot in car until departure at 08h00. 10h00 Disembark with a local historian the Warrenton area. 08h00 Disembark for a full day of visiting places of interest covering hunting in the Warrenton area. the Anglo Boer War. On the first drives expect to see Located 61 kilometres north of 13h00 Lunch is served at Butlers Rock Pigeon, Laughing Turtle Kimberley in the diamond fields Restaurant at The Estate Hotel. and Red-eyed Dove. region of the Northern Cape, Enjoy a visit to one of the most Warrenton is predominantly an important galleries and a cultural 12h30 Packed lunches are provided while agricultural town. oasis, the William Humphreys Art on the shoot. Gallery, which houses a collection Typical animals encountered are of traditional South African works The afternoon brings ideal Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, including San rock art as well as conditions for Egyptian and Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, works of 16th- and 17th-century Spur-winged Geese, South Red Hartebeest and Eland. * Flemish and Dutch Old Masters African Shelduck, White-faced and English and French Masters. and Yellow-billed Duck as well 12h30 Lunch is enjoyed in the field 15h00 An optional game drive is available as Red-billed Teal. before another afternoon session. at the Timkulu Reserve, (a 30- 18h00 Return to the train. minute drive from the train). 18h00 Return to the train. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car 18h00 Rejoin the train. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car. as the train departs for Kimberley. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car.

GAMEBIRDS: Please note that unseasonal weather can affect bird numbers. PLAINS GAME: Typical animals in field: Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, Red Hartebeest, Eland. *Big Five game is available on specialist farms. Please advise us well in advance of your desired trophy animals.

The hunters’ itinerary is prebooked. No additional guns without sufficient notice. Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. Please check with the Train Manager or [email protected] for any updates or changes to the itinerary. In the suites is a Journeys magazine that features articles of interest related to the route.

Updated 1 November 2012 DAY 5 ALL GUESTS

07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining car until 10h00. 10h00 Disembark at the atmospheric railway station of Kimberley for a tour of the city, the Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole. 13h00 Enjoy lunch at the renowned Kimberley Club. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure OR visit the fascinating McGregor Museum with displays on natural history, the environment and the origins of humankind and, later, a visit to the Sol Plaatje House where the library for African literature will bring to life the role of this journalist/politician’s involvement in the Anglo Boer War. 18h00 Rejoin the train. 19h30 Enjoy a traditional barbeque dinner at a local estate. Overnight in Kimberley.

DAY 6 GAMEBIRDS PLAINS GAME NON-HUNTERS

07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining 06h00 Breakfast is served until 08h00. 07h00 Breakfast is served until 10h00. car until departure at 09h30. 08h00 Disembark for a full day of 10h00 Join the local guide on a visit to 09h30 Disembark for a full day of hunting in the Kimberley area. the Battle of Magersfontein where shooting in the Kimberley area. in 1899 the British forces, sent to Typical animals encountered are relieve the Siege of Kimberley, Typical birds are Rock Pigeon Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, were held back by the Boers. and Dove. Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, 13h00 After lunch, enjoy the afternoon at Red Hartebeest and Eland. * leisure or continue exploring 12h30 Packed lunches are provided. Kimberley before returning to the 12h30 Lunch is enjoyed in the field. train for a 17h30 departure. Hunting Duck and Goose on the 17h30 Rejoin the train. 15h00 An optional game drive is available . 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car at the Wintershoek Reserve as the train travels eastwards (50kms south of Kimberley). 17h30 Rejoin the train. towards Bloemfontein, popularly 17h30 Rejoin the train. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car. known as the City of Roses. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car.

DAY 7 GAMEBIRDS PLAINS GAME NON-HUNTERS

06h00 Breakfast is served until 08h00. 06h00 Breakfast is served until 08h00. 07h00 Breakfast is served until 10h00. 08h00 Disembark for full day of shooting 08h00 Disembark for full day of hunting 10h00 Disembark for a city tour of in the Kloofeind are located in the in the Kloofeind area located in Bloemfontein with visits to the middle of the Motheo region of the the middle of the Motheo region of Anglo Boer War Museum and Free State Province. the Free State Province. battlefields, the Fourth Raadsaal and the Women’s Monument. Typical birds are Rock Pigeon Typical animals encountered are 13h00 Enjoy lunch at the Emoya Hotel and Dove. Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, and Spa. Experience their cheetah Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, breeding facility OR a spa 12h30 Lunch is enjoyed in the field. Red Hartebeest and Eland. * treatment (by arrangement) OR 18h00 Return to the train. visit the Oliewenhuis Art Museum 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car 12h30 Lunch is enjoyed in the field. located in a magnificent garden. as the train travels northwards 18h00 Return to the train. 18h00 Rejoin the train. towards Pretoria. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining car.

DAY 8 ALL GUESTS

07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining car until 10h00. 11h00 The Pride of Africa arrives at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria.

GAMEBIRDS: Please note that unseasonal weather can affect bird numbers. PLAINS GAME: Typical animals in field: Springbok, Blesbok, Impala, Warthog, Wildebeest, Kudu, Red Hartebeest, Eland. *Big Five game is available on specialist farms. Please advise us well in advance of your desired trophy animals.

The hunters’ itinerary is prebooked. No additional guns without sufficient notice. Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. Please check with the Train Manager or [email protected] for any updates or changes to the itinerary. In the suites is a Journeys magazine that features articles of interest related to the route.

RACK RATE per person sharing in a DELUXE suite only (3 configurations available) • Upgrade to Royal Suite US$1 000 pp sharing INCLUDES: Accommodation, meals, all beverages, 24-hour room service and bar facilities, limited laundry service, excursions with qualified tour guide, entrance fees, shoots and licences, field assistants, ammunition and government tax EXCLUDES: Flights and airport taxes, travel and personal insurance, passport/visa fees, guns and permits, game/trophies shot, taxidermy, telephone calls, memorabilia purchases, spa treatments and staff gratuities. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT US$2 000

GAMEBIRD GUNS US$22 500 PLAINS GAME GUNS US$13 750 NON-HUNTERS US$10 500

MEALS ON THE TRAIN (unless adjusted) Breakfast 07h00-10h00 • Lunch 13h00 • High Tea 16h00 • Dinner 19h30. SCHEDULING TIMES & ROUTES We cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running to schedule. Excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. We reserve the right to alter our routing any time between departure and arrival points. Departure dates are specific. Please check with [email protected] or visit www.rovos.com. BOOKING Call +27 (0) 12 312 8242, email [email protected] or visit our website www.rovos.com for booking conditions. TRAVEL & CANCELLATION INSURANCE ARE COMPULSORY They will not be waived. PASSPORTS & VISAS The onus is upon guests to ensure passports and visas, as may be required, are valid prior to departure. HEALTH Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions and vaccinations as might be prescribed. PHOTOGRAPHY Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd reserves the right without notice to make use of any photography/film taken by our staff on the tour for general publicity purposes without payment or permission. CHANGES Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to amend the tour price at any time prior to written confirmation of the reservation. Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd further reserves the right to cancel or amend any sightseeing excursions or the tour departure dates provided we can offer the passenger alternative sightseeing excursions or departure dates. Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd is not responsible for any delay or changes in tour arrangements that may be caused by natural or other factors beyond the control of Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd. There will be no refunds for any part of the tour that might be missed due to personal reasons.

Updated 1 November 2012