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Great African Train Adventures
From
R 45 000
Overview
Great Train Adventures Across Africa's Diverse Landscapes
Bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel. In a series of journeys lasting from
48 hours to 15 nights.
Traveling by Rail offers an unmatched blend of luxury, adventure, and nostalgia. It allows you to explore Africa’s diverse landscapes in opulent comfort, with elegantly restored carriages, spacious suites, and world-class dining. The slow pace lets you fully immerse in the scenic beauty, while exclusive excursions and personalized service create a unique, timeless travel experience.
Capture the classic leisure travel of a bygone era.
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Luxury Accommodation: Elegantly restored carriages with spacious, opulent suites offering modern amenities.
- Gourmet Dining: Enjoy world-class meals paired with fine South African wines.
- Exclusive Excursions: Off-train adventures to historical sites, wildlife reserves, and cultural landmarks.
Inclusions
What's included
- Accommodation; all meals; all beverages on board
- Guided excursions (where applicable); entrance fees as per itinerary
- Onboard historian (Dar, Copper Trail + Trilogy); onboard doctor
- Price based on per person sharing
Great Train Adventures Across Africa
Embark on a train safari through the heart of Africa combining magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel.
Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
Footprint
Excursions chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Cape Town Journey Pretoria - Cape Town or reverse • 3 nights • 1600km
Rediscover the old pioneering trail of the Karoo. Travel the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo.
Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Journey’s end is Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, cradled by the imposing bulk of Table Mountain.
Travel across the Drakensberg Mountains to join the Panorama Route with game viewing in the Kruger National Park. Tour Maputo, capital of Mozambique, before exploring the mountainous Kingdom of eSwatini. Enjoy a game drive at Kapama and a visit to the Great
Zimbabwe Monument. Tour Antelope Park and view Matobo’s bushmen caves and rock art. Continue to Hwange for game viewing before arriving in Victoria Falls for a walking tour of the village and the thunderous falls. End with a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi.
Southern Cross Pretoria - Victoria Falls or reverse • 11 nights • 1600km
Dar es Salaam Journey Cape Town - Dar es Salaam or reverse • 15 nights • 5800km
This epic expedition is one of the most famous train journeys in the world. From Cape Town, traverse the Karoo with visits to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole. Tour the capital city of Pretoria and enjoy the Big Five at Madikwe. Explore one of the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls, before crossing the mighty Zambezi into Zambia for a bush walk at Chisimba Falls. Descend into the Rift Valley and witness spectacular scenery as the train negotiates the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the escarpment. Pass the Selous – the largest reserve on the continent and a vision of timeless Africa – shortly before the bustling arrival in Dar es Salaam.
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