From The Cape to Victoria Falls

The Mount Nelson Hotel

Cape Town’s ‘grand dame’ is a 5-star ‘Orient Express’ hotel set in a soothing nine-acre oasis with lush well-tended gardens, yet close to the town centre. Facilities include two heated pools, tennis, gymnasium, body care centre and hair salon. Dining is in the Cape Colony restaurant or Mediterranean-style al fresco ‘Oasis’. The popular afternoon teas are served daily in the lounge and a stylish bar, Planet, provides the perfect setting for cocktails under the African night sky. 201 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, robes, minibar and satellite TV.

Victoria Falls Hotel
One of the world’s ‘grand hotels’ steeped in history and tradition. Fine dining restaurants, a tradition of afternoon teas on the terrace, additional restaurant for casual dining and a pool set in fine gardens. Air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, robes, mini-bar and satellite TV.

Court Classique Suite Hotel
A 4-star boutique hotel in the embassy quarter with restaurant, lounge, small pool and airconditioned rooms with private facilities, kitchenette, lounge area, safe, hairdryer and satellite TV.

The ‘Pride of Africa'

The Rovos Rail train accommodates just 72 passengers with rolling stock comprising 20 coaches of 1930’s vintage. Travel is normally at just 40 mph, allowing enjoyment of the spectacular scenery from the open observation car. Built to high standards including an observation lounge, club lounge and restaurant car all recreated to achieve an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur. There are just three spacious air-conditioned suites in the deluxe category sleeping car furnished in Edwardian style with double or twin beds, a lounge area and en suite shower and WC. The smaller ‘Pullman compartment’ category comprises five compartments per sleeping car with the same facilities as the deluxe suites but having upper and lower berths or double beds. All compartments are equipped to the highest standards with fine bed linen, bath robes, amenity sets, complimentary mini bar and personal safe. Two first class chefs ensure that meals are of a superb standard and all drinks are included.