2012 Upmarket
Rates & Dates
Date Tour no Tour name Transport Mode & Route Price pp
Budget Holiday Tours From
18 - 24 Mar
22 - 28 Apr
27 Sept - 3 Oct (SH)
6 - 12 Dec* (SH)
13 - 19 Dec* (SH)
20 - 26 Dec* (SH)
27 Dec - 2 Jan* (SH)
3 - 9 Jan (SH)
CPT 1
CPT 2
CPT 4
CPT 6
CPT 7
CPT 8
CPT 9
CPT 10
Cape Town Holiday Tour - from Johannesburg - 7 Days
Enjoy Cape Town and surroundings Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Castle, Groot Constantia, beaches, etc. This tour is ideal for families and people who have never been to Cape Town & would like to ‘discover’ CPT with our capable tour guides travelling along
Train:
JHB/ CPT/ Return
R4450

*+R650
4 - 9 Apr (SH) Full EW 1
EW 2
Cape Town Easter Weekend - from Johannesburg
Enjoy the Mother City in 6 days
Train: JHB/ CPT/ Return R3800
4 - 12 May
22 - 30 Jun (SH)
26 Jul - 3 Aug
13 - 21 Sept
KNP 1
KNP 2
KNP 3
KNP 4
Kruger National Park & Panorama Route Train Tour - from CPT
See the Big 5 in the KNP, visit Sudwala caves, God's Window, Pilgrim's Rest, Blydepoort Canyon, etc. Sleep 3 nights in the KNP. 9 Day tour
Train & Bus:
CPT/ JHB/ KNP/ Return
R7700

5 - 10 May
23 - 28 Jun* (SH)
27 Jul - 1 Aug
14 - 19 Sept (SH)
KNP 1 B
KNP 2 B
KNP 3 B
KNP 4 B
Kruger National Park & Panorama Route Bus tour - from Gauteng
Enjoy Cape Town and surroundings Table Mountain, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Castle, beaches, etc. This tour is ideal for families and people who have never been to Cape Town & would like to ‘discover’ CPT with our capable tour guides travelling along
Luxury Bus:
JHB/ KNP/ Return
R5600

*+R200
17 - 25 Aug KNP 6 Kruger National Park & Panorama Route Tour - from Port Elizabeth
See the Big 5 in the KNP, visit Sudwala caves, God's Window, Pilgrim's Rest, Blydepoort Canyon, etc. Sleep 3 nights in the KNP. 9 Day tour
Train & Bus: PE/ JHB/ KNP/ Return R7500
19 - 25 Feb
20 - 26 May
21 - 26 Oct
GR 1
GR 2
GR 3
Garden Route - from Gauteng
Visit PE, Bloukrans-bridge, Tsitsikama, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Swellendam & Montagu
Train, Bus & Train: JHB/ PE/ George/ B’West/ JHB R5300
2 - 5 Mar Full
6 - 9 Apr*
27 - 30 Apr
15 - 18 Jun
8 - 13 Aug@  (6 days)
21 - 24 Sept
28 Sept - 1 Oct
26 - 29 Oct
14 - 17 Dec*
DBN 1
DBN 2
DBN 3
DBN 4
DBN 5
DBN 6
DBN 7
DBN 8
DBN 9
Durban Budget Weekend - from JHB
Visit popular tourist destinations & beaches. Stay in an upmarket hotel. Enjoy the sea & Durban (the Holiday City). Have fun on the beach
Tourist Class Train: JHB/ DBN/ JHB R1995

*+R250

@+R1050
1 - 7 July
16 - 22 Dec
DBN 10
DBN 11
Durban Budget 7- day - from JHB
Visit popular tourist destinations & beaches. Stay in an upmarket hotel. Enjoy the sea & Durban (the Holiday City). Have fun on the beach
Tourist Class Train: JHB/ DBN/ JHB R3999
16 - 19 Mar
28 Sept - 1 Oct
PE 1
PE 2
Port Elizabeth Budget Weekend - from JHB
Visit popular tourist destinations & beaches. Stay in an upmarket hotel. Enjoy the sea & PE (the Friendly City)
Tourist Class Train: JHB/ PE/ JHB R2200
9 - 12 Feb
06 - 09 Apr (Easter)* Full
26 - 29 Apr
24 - 27 May
14 - 17 Jun
19 - 22 Jul
9 - 12 Aug
21 - 24 Sept
25 - 28 Oct
8 - 11 Nov
6 - 9 Dec
30 Dec - 2 Jan 2013
Map 1
Map 2
Map 3
Map 4
Map 5
Map 6
Map 7
Map 8
Map 9
Map 10
Map 11
Map 12
Maputo weekend - New Tour
Discover Maputo in Mozambique over a weekend. Visit Inhaca Island, eat sea food, meet the locals and swim in the warm water of the Indian Ocean. 4 Days


* Tour # 2 departs on the Friday
Luxury Bus: PTA/ Maputo/ PTA
Travel by Gautrain to PTA
R2999
Opening price
14 - 21 Apr
5 - 12 May
2 - 9 Jun
7 - 14 Jul
18 - 25 Aug
8 - 15 Sept
26 Jul – 7 Aug Full
13 – 20 Dec
Moz 1
Moz 2
Moz 3
Moz 4
Moz 5
Moz 6
Moz 7*
Moz 8
Mozambique Holiday - New Tour
Discover Maputo, Catembe, Inhaca Island, towns and villages up North and pay a brief visit to Swaziland and the Kruger National Park as well. Enjoy the beach, food, nature and people from our neighbouring country. 8 Days
Luxury Bus: PTA/ Maputo/ PTA
Travel by Gautrain to PTA
R6700
Opening price


* = Private tour


Departing various dates - from JHB or PTA to CPT & DBN. Only from Nov 2012 - April 2013. (See Info Doc) TBF 4-in-1 SPECIAL: Train, Ship, Transfer & Flight - New tour
First-ever and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tick off one of the 'has to do things' on your personal 'Bucket List'! At an affordable rate!!!
Tourist Class train, Sinfonia or Melody ship, bus or taxi & flight: Make use of 4 modes of transport: Train, Ship, Transfer & Flight TBF
9 - 15 Aug
16 - 22 Aug 
23 - 29 Aug 
30 Aug - 5 Sep
6 - 12 Sep
NF 1
NF 3
NF 5
NF 7
NF 9
Namaqualand Flowers - from JHB
Enjoy & experience one of the Natural Wonders of the world - Flowers unlimited in abundance. 7 Day tour
Train & Luxury Bus: PTA/ JHB/ KMB/ Wor/ Return. R5800
9 - 15 Aug
16 - 22 Aug 
23 - 29 Aug 
30 Aug - 5 Sep
6 - 12 Sep
NF 1 DFT
NF 3 DFT
NF 5 DFT
NF 7 DFT
NF 9 DFT
Namaqualand Flowers - from Durban to JHB to Western Cape
Enjoy & experience one of the Natural Wonders of the world - Flowers unlimited in abundance. Fly DBN to JHB; train from JHB to Worcester; bus in Namaqualand & return again by train & flight. 7 Day tour
Flight, Train & Luxury Bus: DBN/ JHB/ CPT/ Return R7300
8 - 16 Aug
15 - 23 Aug
22 - 30 Aug
29 Aug - 6 Sep
5 - 13 Sep
NF 1 D
NF 3 D
NF 5 D
NF 7 D
NF 9 D
Namaqualand Flowers - from Durban to JHB to Western Cape
Enjoy & experience one of the Natural Wonders of the world - Flowers unlimited in abundance. Travel by train from DBN to JHB; train from JHB to Worcester; bus in Namaqualand & return again by train. 9 Day tour
Train & Luxury Bus:DBN/ JHB/ Wor/ Return R6500
26 Feb - 3 Mar Cxd
15 - 21 Apr
20 - 26 Sep
18 - 24 Oct
MB 1
MB 2
MB 3
MB 4
Motorbike-on-Train to Western Cape & Boland - from JHB
Travel with bikes on train. 29 Mountain passes, sweeping corners, coastal roads, 1407 km & good accommodation. Only tar roads.
Train & Motorbike JHB/ CPT/ JHB & Western Cape & Boland R6995
Pillion:
R4995
13 - 19 May
7 - 12 Oct *
MB 5
MB 6
Motorbike-on-Train to Garden Route & Southern Cape - from JHB
Travel with bikes on train. Mountain passes, sweeping corners, Tsitsikama, Knysna, R62 & good accommodation. Only tar roads.
Train & Motorbike JHB/ PE/ B'West/ JHB & Garden Route R6900
Pillion:
R4900
30 Aug - 5 Sept *
6 - 12 Sept

* For Pretoria BMW MC members only
MB 7
MB10
Motorbike-on-Train to West Coast & Namaqualand Flowers - from JHB
Travel with bikes on train. Mountain passes, sweeping corners, dirt, gravel & coastal roads, 1191 km, good accommodation
Train & Motorbike JHB/ CPT/ JHB & Western Cape R7300
Pillion:
R5300
14 - 19 Mar Full MB 8 Motorbike-on-Train to Buffalo Rally in Mossel Bay - from JHB
Travel with bikes on train. Attend the annual (32nd) Buff
Train & Motorbike JHB/ B'West/ JHB R3700
Pillion:
R1700


Upmarket Holiday Tours
27 Apr - 6 May
22 Jun - 1 Jul (SH)
14 - 23 Dec (SH)
All tours are 10 Day
Nam 1
Nam 2
Nam 3
Namibia - from JHB, CPT or abroad
Fly or drive to Windhoek, then by train to Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest, Kolmanskoppe, Luderitz, Wild Horses, Etosha Pans, Vingerklip, Henties Bay, Dune 7, Omaruru, Moonlandscape, Swakopmund and much more
Desert Express Luxury Train & Bus Windhoek/ Keetmanshoop/ Aus/ Windhoek/ Omaruru/ Etosha/ Swakopmund/ Windhoek
Note: Fly in and out of Namibia
R18500
17 – 28 July
Tour is 12 Day
Nam 4 Namibia - from JHB to Windhoek
Depart by train to Augrabies Falls, Keimoes, Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest, Kolmanskoppe, Luderitz, Wild Horses, Etosha Pans, Henties Bay, Dune 7, Omaruru, Moonlandscape, Swakopmund and much more
Dune Express Heritage Train & Bus JHB/ KBY/ Upington/ Aus/ Keetmans/ WHK/ Tsumeb/ Swakop/ WHK
Note: Fly out of Namibia
R20670
1 – 12 Aug
Tour is 12 Day
Nam 5 Namibia - from Windhoek to JHB
Depart by train to Augrabies Falls, Keimoes, Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest, Kolmanskoppe, Luderitz, Wild Horses, Etosha Pans, Henties Bay, Dune 7, Omaruru, Moonlandscape, Swakopmund and much more
Dune Express Heritage Train & Bus WHK/ Tsumeb/ Swakop/ WHK/ Keetmans/ Aus/ Upington/ KBY/ JHB
Note: Fly to Namibia
R20670
4 - 10 Aug
11 - 17 Aug
Tour is 7 Day
Nam 6
Nam 7
Namibia - from JHB, CPT or abroad
Fly or drive to Windhoek, then by train to Swakopmund and visit Henties Bay, Dune 7, Omaruru, Moonlandscape, Walvis Bayand much more
Desert Express Luxury Train & Bus Windhoek/ Karibib/ Omaruru/ Swakopmund/ Windhoek
Note: Fly to Namibia
R7600
Departing every Thursday and Sunday from Jo'burg (4 days) See Info Doc Cape Town Stylish 4-day weekend tour - from JHB
One way with Premier Classe train, 2 nights stay in 4-star hotel, 1 day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing in CPT, return by flight. Ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, short get-away
Upmarket Premier Classe Train & Fly Back JHB/ CPT/ Return R5999

Last minute offer!

Departing every Thursday and Sunday from Jo'burg (7 days) See Info Doc Cape Town Stylish 7-day week tour - from JHB
One way with Premier Classe train, 5 nights stay in 4-star hotel, 2 day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing in CPT, return by flight. Ideal for honeymoons & anniversaries
Upmarket Premier Classe Train & Fly Back JHB/ CPT/ Return R7740
Departing every Sunday from Jo'burg (8 days) See Info Doc Cape Town Stylish 8-day week tour - from JHB
Return trip with Premier Classe train, 5 nights stay in 4-star hotel, 2 day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing in CPT. Ideal for honeymoons & anniversaries
Upmarket Premier Classe Train (Return trip) JHB/ CPT/ Return R9450
Departing every Sunday from Jo'burg (4 days) See Info Doc Honeymoon Stylish 4-day weekend tour - from JHB to CPT
One way with Premier Classe train, 2 nights stay in 4-star hotel, 1 day hop-onhop-off sightseeing in CPT, return by flight. Only for honeymoon couples
Upmarket Premier Classe Train & Fly Back JHB/ CPT/ Return R5799
Departing every Sunday from Jo'burg (7 days) See Info Doc Honeymoon Stylish 7-day week tour - from JHB to CPT
One way with Premier Classe train, 5 nights stay in 4-star hotel, 2 day hop-onhop-off sightseeing in CPT, return by flight. Only for honeymoon couples
Upmarket Premier Classe Train & Fly Back JHB/ CPT/ Return R7599
Departing certain Fridays from Jo'burg (4 days) See Info Doc Durban Stylish 4-day weekend tour - from JHB Upmarket Premier Classe Train (Return trip) JHB/ DBN/ Return R3650

5 - 12 Aug
12 - 19 Aug
19 - 26 Aug
(8 days)
P-NF1
P-NF2
P-NF3
Namaqualand Flowers - from JHB
Travel in style to CPT and enjoy the flowers in abundance. Stay 2 nights in CPT as well
Upmarket Premier Classe Train & Bus: JHB/ CPT/ JHB R12550
26 Feb - 4 Mar
15 - 22 Apr
16 - 23 Sep
14 - 21 Oct
P-MB 1
P-MB 2
P-MB 3
P-MB 4
Motorbike-on-Train to Western Cape & Boland - from JHB
Travel with bikes on Premier Classe train. 29 Mountain passes, sweeping corners, coastal roads, 1407 km & good accommodation. Only tar roads.
Upmarket Premier Classe Train & Motorbike: JHB/ CPT/ JHB & Western Cape & Boland Biker:
R12999
Pillion:
R10999

Note: More tours could be added on request. I.e.: For schools, companies, churches, sport groups, etc.

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DAY TRIPS by TRAIN:

There are only two companies in Gauteng hosting day trips by train. This is ideal for families, companies, churches, clubs, etc. and especially for children who have never been on a train trip. Both these companies haul the train with a steam locomotive engine!

Pretoria area: Friends of the Rail Contact Mr. Arno Victor at Tel: 082 293 4616 or sales@friendsoftherail.com or visit their website at http://www.friendsoftherail.com. They travel mostly from Pretoria to Cullinan & Bela Bela.

KZN (Durban & PMB) area: Umgeni Steam Rail Contact Mr. Rob McGregor at Tel: 031 303 3003 or robbie@umgenisteamrailway.co.za or visit their website at http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/. They travel mostly from Inchanga & Kloof.

Cape Town area: Atlantic Rail Contact them at Tel: (021) 556-1012 or info@atlanticrail.co.za or visit their website at http://www.atlanticrail.co.za         They travel mostly from Cape Town station to close by destinations in the Peninsula and Boland.

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