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TRAVEL in SOUTH AFRICA
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The current Rand/Euro and Rand/Pound
exchange rate has made it even more
expensive for South African people to
travel abroad – especially to countries
where you need to pay in Euro, US Dollar
or Pound Sterling.
This is a real opportunity to postpone
your overseas trip and travel locally.
What better way than by train on an
organized tour. It could be on a Tourist
Class train, upmarket
Premier Classe
train, the luxury
Blue Train
or on the
upmarket
Desert Express
train in
Namibia.
We live in a very beautiful country with
lots to be seen and experienced. Whether
it is our nature, game, vineyards,
cities, mountains, beaches, resorts,
hotels or people that attract you – just
travel! You’ve probably noticed before a
slogan that we use regularly: “There is
no education like traveling” OR “To
travel is one of the best means of
education”.
Click here to see our
2016 Year program in Pdf format and
read what destinations are on offer.
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CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL TRAIN TOUR –
Fully booked
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The annual train tour from Jo’burg to
the Cape Town Jazz Festival end of March
2016 is
fully booked.
The good news is however that there is
still space available
on the 3-day and 4-day flight tour
packages. Accommodation and the weekend
pass for entry to the Festival are
included
in the tour package. More info on the
4-day flight package and
3-day flight package
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TWO
OCEANS
MARATHON
TRAIN
TOUR
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These
two very
popular
road
races
(56 km &
21.1 km)
to be
run on
the
Saturday
of
Easter
weekend
through
the
streets
of Cape
Town
will
again be
hosted
in the
Mother
City
during
2016.
Like in
previous
years,
we’ll be
hosting
a train
tour
from
Jo’burg
to CPT
for
participants,
supporters
and
people
who’d
like to
enjoy
the
Easter
weekend
in CPT.
More
info |
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NOG ‘n TREINTOER na ATKV-OORD
- vanuit Port Elizabeth
JB Train Tours bied vanjaar reeds 10 nuwe treintoere na 5 x bestemmings aan waartydens daar by ATKV-oorde oorgebly word. Op spesiale versoek is daar nou ook twee toere saamgestel vir die Oos Kapenaars – ‘n toer vanaf PE na Sun City en omgewing waar daar tydens die toer by die ATKV Buffelspoort-oord oornag word. Meer inligting
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CAPE TOWN HOLIDAY TRAIN TOUR
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The
first of
the 2016
very
popular
CPT
Holiday
Train
Tours
over 7
days are
scheduled
to
depart
on
Sunday
20th
March
2016.
More
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CAPE
TOWN
CYCLE
RACE
TRAIN
TOUR in
March
2016
– one
month to
go
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The Cape
Town
Cycle
Race
Tour
(previously
called
‘The
Argus’)
will
again be
hosted
on the
first
Sunday
of March
2016
through
the
streets
of the
Peninsula.
This
very
popular
104 km
road
race
attracts
participants
from all
over the
country,
as well
as from
abroad.
JB Train
Tours
will
again be
hosting
a
train
tour
from Jo’burg
to Cape
Town
from
Thursday
3rd
March to
Tuesday
8th
March
2016.
Passengers
can join
en route
at
stations
like
Potchefstroom,
Klerksdorp,
Bloemhof,
Christiana,
Warrenton
&
Kimberley.
The
bicycle
travels
along on
the
train
(Free of
charge!)
whilst
bedding
and
meals on
the
train
are
included
in the
tour
price.
Three
nights’
accommodation
in a
good
hotel
very
close to
the
starting
line in CPT is
provided
as well.
For more
detail
about
the
train
tour
package
click
here for
More
info.
Price is
from
R5500
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Tension
before
the
start |
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NAMIBIA 2016 TRAIN TOURS
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Our 10-day and 7-day Namibian
train tours on the
upmarket Desert Express train to
be hosted in 2016 are already
very popular and six of the nine
7-day tours are already fully
booked with a 7th tour almost
fully booked. These tours are
always hosted from Autumn to
Spring to avoid traveling in the
severe heat during Summer
months. Click here for more
information on the
10-day tour and
7-day tour. |
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Desert
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RUGBY SUPPORTERS’ TRAIN TOURS
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During the 2016 Rugby season we
have scheduled six rugby train
tours for supporters and
spectators to travel along and
see the Springboks in action.
One tour (Springboks vs Ireland
at Newlands on Saturday 11th
June 2016) is already fully
booked!
The first rugby train tour in
2016 is to be hosted from 8 – 11
April 2016 from Jo’burg to
Durban when the
Lions
play the
Sharks
in Durban.
More info
On Saturday 25th June 2016 the
Springboks will be playing
Ireland in the third test of the
series in the
Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port
Elizabeth. This train tour
departs from JHB for PE on the
24th June to arrive back on the
27th June.
More info
At year end (December 2016)
there will be a train
tour package to the 7’s Rugby at
the Cape Town Stadium. More info
to follow later about this JHB to CPT tour.
The Capetonians will have the
opportunity to attend the
Springboks vs Wallabies test
match on Saturday 1st October
2016 with a tour from 30 sept –
3 Oct 2016. More info later
The cherry on the cake is the
test between the Springboks and
the All Blacks on Saturday 8th
October 2016 in Durban.
More info on the train
tour from Jo’burg from 8 to 11
Oct 2016. |
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Growthpoint Stadium,
Durban |
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AMASHOVA CYCLE RACE – Date
changed
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The very popular
Amashova Cycle Race
between Pietermaritzburg
and Durban (partly
hosted on
the Comrades marathon
route) date has been
moved from Sunday 9th
October to Sunday 16th
October 2016.
Our train tour from JHB
to DBN for cyclists,
spectators and
supporters will still
run to this event.
More info |
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PICTURE at The TOP of
NEWSLETTER
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A ‘train’ of days gone
by. |
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OLDER NEWS
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KKNK innie KAROO |
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Die jaarlikse Klein
Karoo Nasionale
Kunstefees (KKNK) vind
vanjaar weer teen die
einde van Maart 2016 in
Oudtshoorn plaas en ons
bied weer ‘n heerlike
7-dag treintoer vanaf
Johannesburg soontoe aan.
Akkommodasie en ontbyt
in Oudtshoorn is by die
prys ingesluit. Hierdie
fees bly ‘n heerlike
geleentheid om te kuier,
te luister, te gesels en
weer jonk te wees.
Meer info oor die
toerpakket. |
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OPPIWATER KUNSTEFEES – Mei 2016
3-in-1 Vervoerpakket |
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Die immergewilde en 3de aanbieding van
die ‘Oppiwater Kunstefees’ vind vanjaar vanaf 1 tot 6 Mei 2016 plaas. Lefra
Produksies het weer die hele Sinfonia
luukse skip gehuur om die kunstefees op
die water (op die boot!) aan te bied
terwyl die boot vanaf Kaapstad hawe na
Luderitz en Walvisbaai (in Namibië) vaar
en weer terug tot in Kaapstad.
JB Train Tours het met Lefra Produksies
saamgespan en bied ‘n 3-in-1
vervoerpakket vanaf Jo’burg na Kaapstad
en terug aan om die binnelanders veilig,
sorgvry, gemaklik en bekostigbaar by die
boot (en terug) te kry.
Daar is twee toerpakkette om vanuit te
kies;
Opsie # 1:
Die sakpas
Toeristeklas-treinrit
vertrek op Vrydag 29 April 2016 vanuit
JHB, reis oornag en die pasassiers slaap
dan Saterdagaand in ‘n hotel in Kaapstad.
Vanaf
R4680 pp
Meer inligting
Opsie # 2:
Die bo-mark
Premier Classe-treinrit
vertrek op Donderdag 27 April 2016
vanuit JHB, reis oornag en die
pasassiers slaap dan Vrydag- en
Saterdagaand in ‘n hotel in Kaapstad.
Vanaf
R7450 pp
Meer inligting
Sondagoggend reis beide die groepe per
bus na die Kaapstadse hawe, klim op die
boot en geniet die vaart. Vrydag 6 Mei
2016 word daar van die boot afgeklim,
per bus na die Kaapstad-lughawe gereis
en teruggevlieg na JHB.
Die 3-in-1 vervoerpakkette sluit etes op
die trein en in Kaapstad in, asook die
hotelverblyf & busvervoer in die
Moederstad en terugvlug na JHB. Klik
hier vir meer inligting oor die
Oppiwater kunstefees.
Nota:
Hierdie vervoerpakket sluit
NIE
die bootvaart in nie. |
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NUWE TOERE na ATKV-OORDE BAIE GEWILD |
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Dit lyk asof die ATKV-lede, asook
nie-lede, nog lus het om trein te ry
asook om die onderskeie ATKV-oorde in
die land te besoek. Daar is reeds baie
navraag ontvang asook dienooreenkomstig
op die onderskeie toere bespreek.
JB Train Tours bied vanaf 2016 tien
treintoere na vyf verskillende
ATKV-vakansieoorde regoor Suid Afrika
aan. Daar word tydens hierdie 7-dag
toere by die ATKV-oorde oornag, geëet,
gekuier, gelag, ontspan en gespeel, maar
daar word ook uitstappies na
besienwaardighede in die omgewing
onderneem. Die vyf bestemmings, met twee
toere na elke bestemming, is as volg:
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ATKV-lede kwalifiseer vir ‘n afslag op
die toerprys. |
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Sun City se
‘Valley of the Waves’ – besoekpunt op
die toere wanneer daar
by ATKV-Buffelspoort oorgebly word |
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BLUE TRAIN
SPECIAL – LAST MINUTE OFFER & FURTHER GOOD
NEWS
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Special offer now extended to the
end of March
2016. A gift to yourself and a ‘tick on
your bucket list’.
Note:
There was a substantial increase in the
number of bookings we’ve received from our
readers on this tour. For many people it
is a dream come true when they travel on
the world famous
Blue Train
and so much more on this heavily reduced
tour package..
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Blue
Train outside Cape Town
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Make
NOW
use of this ‘last minute’ special
offer
4-day
tour package at a discounted rate
for our clients on the luxurious
Blue Train
between Pretoria and Cape Town or
in the opposite direction. This
4-day tour package will cost you
less than
the normal train ticket price but
it
includes
the overnight trip on the train,
all meals on board, two night’s
accommodation in a 4-star hotel
in Cape Town (for the PTA to CPT
trip), certain meals in CPT, hop-on-hop-off
bus ticket, transfers, flight from
CPT to JHB and safe car parking
in PTA or CPT. This package is
ONLY
available to South African and Africa
citizens or people with a residence
permit. The tour package price is
from
R12999
per person sharing. The train departs
only on a Monday morning from Pretoria
and only on a Wednesday morning
from Cape Town. Contact Louise at
upmarket@jbtours.co.za or click
more info on the PTA to CPT
package
more info on the CPT to PTA
package
Note:
This last minute special offer is
only available up to March 2016.
It has in the past served for many
people as an anniversary trip or
even as a honeymoon. Some passengers
did it as a ‘must do on their bucket
list’ trip! Traveling on the
Blue Train
is a
very special
experience.
Click
here to watch a 54 seconds video
of the
Blue Train. |
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PHOTO GALLERY
Request:
Passengers that went on tour with us can
send their pictures
to us for publication. Please send it to
info@jbtours.co.za and put your Name & Surname, the name of your home town and
which tour you’ve participated in. We prefer photo’s
with people in it – not nature pics. |
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Petro &
Hans Matthysen van Brakpan
– JHB na Kaapstad in Jan 2016 |
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PICTURES of TRAINS
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We have noticed that some people get confused about the type
of trains we (JB Train Tours) make use of
for our variety of train tours. Kindly note
that we do NOT make use of the daily commuter
train, called the Metro Rail (which many
people mentioned their concerns to us about
the safety on the train). We have been making
use of the following trains for many years
- feel free to join us for a relaxing and
SAFE experience: Shosholoza Meyl train (budget),
Premier Classe train (upmarket), Desert
Express train (upmarket), Blue train (luxury).
Please find below links to our website to
see the different trains’ pictures:
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Tourist Class train (Budget Tours) Click
Here
Premier Classe
train (Up market tours)
Click
Here
Desert Express
(Up market tours)
Click
Here
Blue Train
(Luxury tours)
Click
Here
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UPCOMING TOURS: March
to May 2016
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UP MARKET TOURS:
All the below mentioned up market tours are hosted
monthly.
Please contact us for details or click on
the link
Cape Town Stylish weekend Train Tour:
JHB to CPT
Travel from Jo’burg to the Mother
City on a 3-night long weekend trip. (Thursday afternoon to
Sunday afternoon). Enjoy the luxury on the
Premier Classe
train for one night, sleep two nights in
a hotel in Cape Town and fly back. Transfers
in CPT and open deck bus excursion included.
From
R7300
pp
More info
Cape Town Stylish weeklong Train Tour:
JHB to CPT
Travel on a return train trip from Jo’burg to the
Mother City on a 6-night weeklong trip. (Thursday afternoon to Wednesday
afternoon). Enjoy the luxury on the
Premier Classe
train for two nights, sleep four nights
in a hotel in Cape Town and
return again by train.
Transfers in CPT and open deck bus excursion
included. From
R10200
pp
More info
Cape Town Stylish weeklong Train & Flight Tour:
JHB to CPT
Travel from Jo’burg
to the Mother City
on a 6-night weeklong trip. (Thursday afternoon
to Wednesday afternoon). Enjoy the luxury
on the
Premier Classe train for one night, sleep five nights in a hotel in Cape
Town and
return by flight.
Transfers in CPT and open deck bus excursion
included. This tour is very popular with
honeymoon couples and anniversaries. From
R9200
pp More Info
Sandton Stylish
weekend Train Tour:
CPT to JHB Travel from Cape Town
to the Gold City
on a 3-night long trip. (Tuesday morning
to Friday afternoon). Enjoy the luxury on
the Premier Classe train for one night,
sleep two nights in a hotel in Fourways
and fly back. Transfers in JHB and certain
excursions included. From R7300
pp
More info
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All these up market tours are hosted monthly.
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| MARCH 2016 TRAIN & BUS TOURS |
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Cape Town (previously Argus) Cycle Race: Jo’burg to Cape Town Depart from JHB by train and participate in the race or just support and enjoy a holiday. Enjoy the scenery and beauty of the Cape. Accommodation in a top hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. Bicycle travels on train with you. 3 – 8 Mar 2016. From R5500 pp sharing More info
Cape Town 7-day Holiday: Jo’burg to Cape Town Depart from JHB by train and enjoy a holiday in the Mother City. Visit Table Mountain, Cape Point, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront and much more. Accommodation in a good hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 20 – 26 Mar 2016. From R5990 pp sharing More info
Motorbike-on-Train to Western Cape & Boland: Jo’burg to Cape Town Depart from JHB by train and ride 29 mountain passes (all on tar). Enjoy the scenery and beauty of the Cape. Accommodation in a good hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. Motorbike travels on train with you. No racing – it’s a tour. 6 – 12 Mar 2016. From R6100 pp sharing More info
Motorbike-on-Train to Buffalo Rally in Mossel Bay: Jo’burg to Beaufort West Depart from JHB by train and attend the annual ‘Buff’ in Mossel Bay. Enjoy Meiringspoort and beauty of the Southern Cape. Motorbike travels on train with you. 16 – 21 Mar 2016. From R1900 pp sharing More info
Motorbike-on-Train to Southern Cape & ‘Klein Karoo’: Jo’burg to Laingsburg Depart from JHB by train and ride some of the best gravel roads in the country. Go and ride passes like Gamkaskloof (‘The Hell’), Swartberg Pass, Seweweekspoort, Meiringspoort, Phantom Pass, Montagu Pass, Prince Alfred’s Pass, the Knysna Forest’s roads and much more. Accommodation and certain meals included. Motorbike travels on train with you. 16 – 21 Mar 2016. From R4400 pp sharing More info
Motorbike-on-Train to Route 62: Jo’burg to PE & Cape Town Depart from JHB by Tourist Class train and ride Route 62 from East to West (all on tar). Enjoy the scenery and beauty of the Eastern & Western Cape and return by Blue Train. Max. 9 bikes on tour. Accommodation in good hotels and lodges en route and certain meals included. Motorbike travels on train with you. No racing – it’s a tour. 13 – 19 Mar 2016. From R17500 pp sharing More info
Durban 4-day Weekender: Jo’burg to Durban Depart from JHB by train and enjoy the weekend in the Holiday City. Visit uShaka Marine World, the beaches, Sun Coast casino and much more. Accommodation in a good hotel in Durban and certain meals included. 25 – 28 Mar (Easter weekend) 2016. From R2520 pp sharing More info
Maputo 4-day Weekender: Jo’burg, Pretoria & OR Tambo Airport to Maputo Depart by luxury bus and enjoy the weekend in the Capital City of Mozambique. Visit the historical places, the beaches, Catembe and much more. Accommodation in a top hotel in Maputo and certain meals included. 25 – 28 Mar (Easter weekend) 2016. From R4200 pp sharing More info
Cape Town Jazz Festival: Jo’burg to Cape Town – 6 Days Depart from JHB by train and enjoy the ever popular Jazz Festival in the Mother City. 2-Day entry ticket included. Accommodation in a good hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 30 Mar – 4 Apr 2016. From R5990 pp sharing
Fully Booked
KKNK in Oudtshoorn: Jo’burg na Beaufort West & Oudtshoorn Vertrek per trein vanuit JHB en reis per trein na Beaufort Wes en verder per bus na Oudtshoorn. Geniet die aktiwiteite en vertonings wat aangebied word en oornag in ‘n goeie skoolkoshuis. Sekere etes ingesluit. 25 - 31 Mar 2016. Vanaf R4400 pp wat deel More info
Two Oceans marathon: Jo’burg to Cape Town Depart from JHB by train and enjoy a holiday in the Mother City. Run the ultra or half marathon or just be a supporter or take an Easter weekend break and visit Table Mountain, Cape Point, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront and much more. Accommodation in a good hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 23 – 28 Mar 2016. From R4990 pp sharing More info
UP MARKET TOURS:
Cape Town Jazz Festival: Jo’burg to Cape Town – 4 Days Depart from JHB by upmarket Premier Classe train and return by flight. Enjoy the ever popular Jazz Festival in the Mother City. 2-Day entry ticket included. Accommodation in a top hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 31 Mar – 3 Apr 2016. From R8300 pp sharing More info
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Cape Town Jazz Festival: Jo’burg to Cape Town – 4 Days Depart from JHB by flight and enjoy the ever popular Jazz Festival in the Mother City. 2-Day entry ticket to the Jazz Festival included. Accommodation in a good hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 1 - 4 Apr 2016. From R6990 pp sharing More info
Cape Town Jazz Festival: Jo’burg to Cape Town – 3 Days Depart from JHB by flight and enjoy the ever popular Jazz Festival in the Mother City. 2-Day entry ticket to the Jazz Festival included. Accommodation in a good hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 1 - 3 Apr 2016. From R6400 pp sharing More info
Durban 4-day Weekender: Jo’burg to Durban Depart from JHB by train and enjoy the weekend in the Holiday City. Visit uShaka Marine World, the beaches, Sun Coast casino and much more. Accommodation in a good hotel in Durban and certain meals included. 1 – 4 Apr (School Holiday) & 22 – 25 Apr 2016. From R2520 pp sharing More info
NEW TOUR
KZN & Durban 7-day Holiday: Jo’burg to Durban Depart from JHB by train and enjoy the KZN South Coast and beach at the ATKV Natalia Holiday Resort just outside Winklespruit. 4 Nights’ accommodation with certain meals, lots of fun and activities. 10 – 16 Apr 2016. From R3950 pp sharing More info Afslag vir ATKV lede Meer inligting
Mozambique, Swaziland & Kruger National Park 8-day: Gauteng to Moz, Swaziland & KNP
Depart from Pretoria’s Gautrain station, Jo’burg railway station (Bus terminal) & OR Tambo Airport and travel by luxury coach (bus) to two of our neighbouring countries: Swaziland and Mozambique. Pay a brief visit to the Kruger National Park as well. Go enjoy the Portuguese food, night life, city as well as remote country areas, 2M Beer and experience something different. This 8-day tour is suitable for anyone. 23 - 30 Apr 2016. From
R8700 pp sharing. More info
Garden Route: Jo’burg to PE Depart from JHB by train and enjoy a holiday in the spectacular Garden Route on South Africa’s Southern Coast. Visit places like Knysna, Pletterberg Bay, Tsitsikamma Forest, Mossel Bay, Outeniqua Mountains, Oudtshoorn and much more. 24 – 30 Apr 2016. From R8200 per person sharing. More info
Motorbike-on-Train to Garden Route: Jo’burg to PE & back via Beaufort West Depart from JHB by train and ride many mountain passes (all on tar). Enjoy the scenery and beauty of the Eastern Cape, Garden Route and Karoo. Accommodation in top hotels en route and certain meals included. Motorbike travels on train with you. No luggage on the bike. No racing – it’s a tour. 24 – 30 Apr 2016. From R6550 pp sharing More info
Oppiwater Kunstefees: Jo’burg na Kaapstad Vertrek per trein vanuit JHB en reis per trein na Kaapstad, slaap een nag in Kaapstad en dan verder per bus na die Kaapstadse hawe, sluit by die bootvaart aan (uitgesluit van hierdie toerpakket) en vlieg terug na afloop van die bootvaart. Sekere etes ingesluit. 29 Apr – 6 Mei 2016. Vanaf R4680 pp wat deel Meer inligting
UP MARKET TOURS:
See above all the other up market tours that are hosted monthly.
Namibia: 10 Days – See it all! Depart from Windhoek by train and visit several areas of the country, including the Fish River Canyon, Giants’ Playground, a cheetah farm, ghost town Kolmanskop, Luderitz, Etosha Pans, Omaruru, Goanikontes, the Namib Desert, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Accommodation is on the luxurious Desert Express train with en suite bathroom for every cabin. Two meals per day, excursions by bus and only 2 persons per cabin. 29 Apr – 8 May 2016. From R24990 per person sharing. More info
Oppiwater Kunstefees: Jo’burg na Kaapstad Vertrek per Premier Classe trein vanuit JHB en reis per trein na Kaapstad, slaap twee nagte in Kaapstad en dan verder per bus na die Kaapstadse hawe, sluit by die bootvaart aan (uitgesluit van hierdie toerpakket) en vlieg terug na afloop van die bootvaart. Sekere etes ingesluit. 28 Apr – 6 Mei 2016. Vanaf R7450 pp wat deel Meer inligting
More Namibian
10-day tour in Aug 2016. More info
More Namibian 7-day tours in June, July, Aug & Sept 2016. More info |
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| MAY 2016 TRAIN & BUS TOURS |
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Cape Town 7-day Holiday: Jo’burg to Cape Town Depart from JHB by train and enjoy a holiday in the Mother City. Visit Table Mountain, Cape Point, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront and much more. Accommodation in a top hotel in Cape Town and certain meals included. 1 – 7 May 2016. From R5990 pp sharing More info
Kruger National Park & Lowveld: CPT to JHB & Lowveld Depart from Cape Town by train and enjoy a 9-day holiday on tour in the historic and world famous Kruger National Park. Visit the panoramic God’s window, Bourkes’s Luck potholes, Pilgrims Rest and much more. Sleep 3 nights in the KNP. 6 – 14 May 2016. From R9200 per person sharing. More info
Kruger National Park & Lowveld: Gauteng to JHB & Lowveld Depart from JHB, PTA & OR Tambo by luxury bus and enjoy a 7-day holiday on tour in the historic and world famous Kruger National Park. Visit the panoramic God’s window, Bourkes’s Luck potholes, Pilgrims Rest and much more. Sleep 3 nights in the KNP. 7 - 13 May 2016. From R6990 per person sharing. More info
Comrades marathon: Jo’burg to DBN Depart from JHB by train and enjoy this sport tour. It is our 16th consecutive tour to the Comrades marathon. We take you to the Expo and registration in Durban, as well as from the finish line to the station in Pietermaritzburg on race day. Accommodation and bus transport in Durban included. 27 – 30 May 2016. From R2300 per person sharing. More info
NEW TOUR
Drakensberg & Eastern Free State: CPT to Clarens & Mountains Depart from Cape Town by train and enjoy a 7-day holiday on tour in the beautiful Eastern Free State and KZN’s Drakensberg region. Visit the town of Clarens, Golden Gate, the Drakensberg Boys Choir school and much more. Sleep one night in Clarens and 3 nights at ATKV Drakensville Holiday Resort. 15 – 21 May 2016. From R6200 per person sharing. ATKV members qualify for a discount. More info
NEW TOUR
Boland & Franschhoek: JHB to Rawsonville & Goudini Depart from Jo’burg by train and enjoy a 7-day holiday on tour in the beautiful Boland’s Breede River valley. Visit wine estates, Franschhoek and much more. Sleep 4 nights at ATKV Goudini Spa Holiday Resort. 29 May – 4 June 2016. From R4800 per person sharing. ATKV members qualify for a discount. More info
NEW TOUR
Sun City & Magaliesberg: CPT to Jo’burg & Mooinooi Depart from Cape Town by train and enjoy a 7-day holiday on tour to Sun City and the Magaliesberg & Hartbeespoort Dam region. Visit Sun City, Hartbeeespoort Dam Cable car, Pretoria, and much more. Sleep 4 nights at ATKV Buffelspoort Holiday Resort. 29 May – 4 June 2016. From R5800 per person sharing. ATKV members qualify for a discount. More info
UP MARKET TOURS:
See above all the other up market tours that are hosted monthly.
Namibia: 7 Days - Two for the price of one! Depart from Windhoek by train and visit the central part of the country, including Omaruru, Goanikontes, the Namib Desert, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Accommodation is on the luxurious Desert Express train with en suite bathroom for every cabin. Two meals per day, excursions by bus and only 2 persons per cabin. 9 – 15 May (Full) & 16 – 22 May 2016 (Full). From R24400 per couple sharing.
More Namibian 10-day tour in Aug 2016. More info
More Namibian 7-day tours in June, July, Aug & Sept 2016. More info |
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DAY TRAIN TRIPS
(NOT
hosted by JB Train Tours)
There are five companies
in the country
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. All these companies
haul the train with a
steam locomotive
engine AND they are non-profitable organizations.
They do it primarily for the conservation of steam
locomotives.
Pretoria area:
Friends of the Rail
Contact Mr. Arno Victor at Tel: 082 293 4616 or
sales@friendsoftherail.com
or visit their website at
www.friendsoftherail.com.
They travel mostly from Pretoria to Cullinan & Bela
Bela.
KZN Durban/Pietermaritzburg area:
Umgeni Steam Railway
operates half-day steam train trips between Kloof
and Inchanga, normally on the last Sunday of the
month. Trains travel through the spectacular Valley
of 1 000 Hills to Inchanga, where the local Inchanga
Conservancy hosts a craft market on the station.
For more details and bookings please contact
Bruce Bennett
on 082-353 6003 or 087-808 7715 - or visit the website
www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za
KZN (Creighton) area:
Paton Express
Contact Tel: 039 834 2963 or Brett at 076 119 8030
or E-mail:
kznrail@futurenet.co.za
Cape Town area:
Atlantic Rail
Contact them at Tel: (021) 558-5805 or
info@atlanticrail.co.za
or visit their website at
www.atlanticrail.co.za.
They travel mostly from Cape Town station to Simon’s
Town – a spectacular rail route next to the sea.
Johannesburg area:
Reef Steamers
Contact them at Tel: 011 875 2354 or
bookings@reefsteamers.com
or visit their website at
www.reefsteamers.com
or Facebook at
www.facebook.com/groups/reefsteamers/ They travel
mostly from Jo’burg to Magaliesburg
Note:
To travel is one of the best means of education.
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