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If you feel like a break with a difference
why not come to Tulbagh and beyond in style, first class by train.
Tulbagh.com would be delighted to arrange any of the packages listed
below. Please contact michelle@tulbagh.com
to make a booking or purely for some information.
 
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Getaway by train
package options -
from Cape Town to
destinations in the Western Cape, South Africa |
Price |
| A |
One
night Tulbagh (Breede River Valley)
Incorporating
a local tour; experience some of the many attraction of this stunning
valley - to include; wine and olive tastings, historic Church
Street/museums; craft shops and pottery. Stay in your own Wooden
chalet on the slopes of the Witzenberg mountains at 'The
Duck Pond' Guest Farm (enjoy breathtaking views and breakfast in the
seventeenth century Cape Dutch farm house) or in a luxury 'bush tent' at
Tulbagh's Witzenberg
Game Resort. |
R1995/USD166/per
adult
R755/USD62/per
child
2nights;
R2995/USD249/per
adult
R1250/USD104/per
child |
| C |
One night
Matjiesfontein (Central Karoo)
Stay at
the historic Lord Milner Hotel (next to the picturesque station) -
experience the unique old world charm! Explore the Victorian museum
on the platform (Anglo Boer War memorabilia), the historic pub, authentic
coffee shop and botanical gardens. Relax in luxury and dine 'karoo
style' in the hotels a la carte restaurant; also take a ride on the
vintage London bus (Saturdays only) |
R2995/USD249/per
adult
2
nights;
R3900/USD325/per
adult
no children
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| F |
One
night Klein Cederberg Nature Reserve (Klein Karoo)
Visit an
exquisite and lovingly restored shepard's homestead in the 'bushman land'
wilderness. Enjoy delicious 'iron pot' cooked cuisine then relax by
on open fire in the restaurant. Wander through the art gallery
before setting off for an enthralling tour of the many ancient bushman
cave paintings. Finish up with a refreshing swim in the pool. |
R1996/USD166/per
adult
2
nights;
R2990/USD249/per
adult
no children |
| G |
Day
trip to Tulbagh
Includes
local tour mentioned in package A. Travel back to Cape Town by road
via stunning Bains Kloof Pass - stop here for stunning mountain views and
a hike. |
R500/per
adult
R300/per child |
| H |
One
night Sadawa Game Reserve
Arrive for
welcome drinks and breathe in the serenity of the majestic Tankwa Karoo -
a malaria free area. Get set for a game drive, and/or guided
walk/stalk - view the Springbok, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra and Red Hartebeest
(among 25 other species) along with many birds with the beauty of indigenous
flora (a protected eco system). Exchange tales while relaxing by the
pool. |
R2000/USD166/per
adult
R990/USD82/per
child
2
nights;
R3200/USD266/per
adult
R1500/USD125/per
child |
| I |
Two nights Prince Albert
You will be met by your host (and owner of Saxe
Coburg lodge where you will stay) on arrival at Prince Albert Road station
from where you will journey on to the charming and tranquil town of Prince
Albert at the foot of the awesome Swartberg Pass in the Karoo. Enjoy
a tour of the town with its beautifully preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian
architecture and sample the home grown olives, apricots, cheeses and
fantastic weavery - a totally breathtaking experience. Journey back
over the breathtaking Swartberg Pass to Outshoorn (a visit to the Cango
Caves en route is optional). The scenic return journey back to Cape
Town from Outshoorn is either by luxury bus (daily) or night train
(Sundays only - making this package 3 nights). |
R3500/USD291/per adult |
Children
under 4 years go free - child rate applies to 11 years and under
1
night packages only can be booked through Computicket
Prices
subject to change with prior notice
Packages
Include
First
class return train journey on the Trans Karoo Express - travelling in a
compartment or coupe
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Packages
A,F,G & H - from Cape Town to Wolsely (in Breede River Valley) a two and
a half hour train journey each way - meandering through the stunning
winelands
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Package
C - from Cape Town to Matjiesfontein (in the Central Karoo) a five and a
half hour train journey each way - sit back, relax and journey further on
through the breathtaking Hex River Valley
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Package
I - from Cape Town to Prince Albert (in the central Karoo) - a seven hour
train journey (one way) - venturing further into the Karoo from
Matjiesfontein. Return journey by bus along the coastal route to Cape
Town (dep Outshoorn: 1130 am arr Cape Town: 1830 pm) The night train
deports from Outshoorn at 1740 pm (Sundays only) arriving in Cape Town the
next morning at 0830 (waiter service is available on the train).
Bed(en
suite), full breakfast and evening meal
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Packages
exclude lunch and drinks - a lunch stop at one of the best local restaurants
will be organised for packages A, F, G and H after arrival at Wolsely
station - lunch can be taken on the train package C outbound journey and on
the return train journey for all packages in BJ's buffet car
All
road transport throughout each package (non applicable to package C)
Information
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The
train runs seven days a week. Tickets are collected from the security
manager at platform 24 security boom inside Cape Town station at 0845
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The
train departs at 0920 from Cape Town station (for all packages) and arrives
in Wolsely station at 1155 - (packages A, F, G & H) and Matjiesfontein
at 1446 (package C)
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The
train departs the following day from Wolsely station at 1130 (packages A, F
& H) and from Matjiesfontein at 0830 (package C) arriving back in Cape
Town station at 1415, for all packages (except G which arrives in Cape Town
by road in the evening)
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It
is advisable to give a minimum of 72 hours notice when making a booking in
order to avoid disappointment. A deposit of 50% is compulsory in order
to secure the train and accommodation once the booking has been confirmed.
We
will require the following information from you;
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The
names and ages of all persons intending to travel
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Your
choice of package and duration of stay
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(or
you could choose a combination of 1 night packages (ie A for one night and C
for one night. Please enquire further for prices if you wish to do
this)
deposit
payments in SA can be made to - 'The Duck Pond', Standard Bank, Tulbagh, Branch
0307, Acc No 083091599
A. One night Tulbagh/Cape Town return (Breede
River Valley - Western Cape)
Event Details
- The train runs 7 days a week
- Passengers collect their tickets from the train
manager at platform 24/security boom inside Cape Town station 0845
- The train departs at 0920 from Cape Town station and
arrives in Wolsely station at 1155
- The train departs the following day from Wolsely
station at 1130, arriving back in Cape Town station platform 24 at 1415
- Passengers can also board the train at Bellville,
Huguenot and Wellington
- Passengers are met and dropped off at Wolsely station
by mini bus
Overnight price includes
- 1st class return train journey on the Trans Karoo
Express
- All road transport from pick up point to drop off
point at Wolsely station - incorporating a local tour to experience some of
the many attractions of the stunning valley, to include; wine and olive
tasting, historic Church Street/museums; craft shops and pottery
- Overnight accommodation is at The Duck Pond"
guest farm in your own fully equipped chalet, or in a luxury "bush
tent" at Tulbagh's game resort
- There will be an evening braai at the farm or guests
will eat out at a village restaurant consisting of a main meal and desert
(depending on the weather)
- Full English or Continental breakfast
- Lunch and drinks are not included (restaurants and
shops are easily accessible)
Overnight Price Per Person
- R650/adult/pp including children 12 years and above
- R325/child/pp 11 years and under
- Children 4 years and under free
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F. Klein Cederberg Nature
Reserve
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H. One night Sadawa eco-wildlife reserve
Cape Town return (Tankwa Karoo - Western Cape)
Event Details
- The train runs 7 days a week
- Passengers collect their tickets from the train
manager at platform 24/security boom inside Cape Town station 0845
- The train departs at 0920 from Cape Town station and
arrives in Wolsely station at 1155
- The train departs the following day from Wolsely
station at 1130, arriving back in Cape Town station platform 24 at 1415
- Passengers can also board the train at Bellville,
Huguenot and Wellington
- Passengers are met and dropped off at Wolsely station
by mini bus
Overnight price includes
- 1st class return train journey on the Trans Karoo
Express
- All road transport from pick up point to drop off
point at Wolsely station
- Welcome drink on arrival, morning and afternoon tea
or coffee
- Guided walks and stalks, game drives
- Overnight accommodation is luxury twin bedded chalets
with en suite bathrooms
- Full buffet dinner and breakfast
- Lunch and drinks are not included (restaurants en
route and cash bar at sadawa)
Attraction
- Over twenty five species of herbivore within a
magnificent landscape of rolling hills and open plains 16000
hectares. Blue Wilderbeast, Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Impala and
Springbok to name a few
- 150 species of bird life
- Game drives day and night
- Enjoy stargazing
Overnight price per person
- R1100/adult/pp including children 12 years and above
- R550/child/pp 11 years and under
- Children 4 years and under free
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C. One night 'Lord Milner Hotel' Cape Town
return, Central Karoo Western Cape
Event details
- The train runs seven days a week
- Passengers collect their tickets from the train
manager at platform 24 security boom inside Cape Town station at 0845
- The train departs at 0920 from Cape Town station and
arrives in Matjiesfontein station at 1446
- Passengers will be met by Porter staff
- The train departs the following day from
Matjiesfontein station at 0826 arriving back in Cape Town station at 1415
- Passengers can board the train at Bellville, Huguenot
and Wellington
Overnight price includes
- 1st class return train journey on the Trans Karoo
Express travelling in own compartment or coupe
- Evening meal, chosen from a la carte menu
- en suite hotel room
- full buffet breakfast
- wake up tea and coffee
- lunch and drinks are not included (lunch snacks can
be bought on the train in BJ's dining car - with cash bar)
Attractions
- Stay at the historic Lord Milner Hotel
- Enjoy a sunset cruise on the vintage London Bus
(Saturdays only)
- Visit the enchanting museum, coffee shop and
botanical gardens while experiencing hospitality of a by gone era
- Enjoy a relaxed and scenic train journey (approx 5
hours) through the Hex River Valley and the Karoo.
Overnight price
- R850/pp/adult
- Please note no children
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