There is something simple yet magical about sitting and watching the elephant-studded savannah soar by as you embark on a South Africa train travel adventure. Whether you are venturing from Pretoria to Cape Town on the renowned Rovos Railway or on the Blue Train to Kruger National Park, the moment you step on board, you can sink into your seat (or armchair in some cases) and soak up the beautiful scenery as the train makes its way through the South African countryside. South Africa train travel will take you to animal-studded safari wonderlands, mouthwatering foodie scenes in bustling cities and even wine-filled districts and hillsides, on a planet-friendly adventure.

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Louise - London
Published on 5th September 2024
"To say we had the holiday of a lifetime would be an understatement. The attention to detail was unbelievable and it's those things that helped contribute to the great time we had. Given my brief was pretty vague(!), you did an incredible job at creating the most magical of holidays. I could wax lyrical about all the amazing things we saw and did but I won't bore you. But suffice to say, it really surpassed all of our expectations and then some! My husband loved it and both boys have got some memories that will last them a lifetime. The team (and I mean a team!) listened to my rather vague ideas and came up with a wonderful plan for my holiday, which had a significant meaning and they were really respectful of that. Their attention to detail was fantastic, their communication was great and the holiday itself was wonderful in every way. They even handled my last-minute panic (my son was ill 48 hours before we were due to travel!) with calmness, reassuring me and putting an alternative plan into place, should we have needed it (thankfully we didn't!). I would not hesitate to recommend them or indeed use them again. The only downside - they have rather spoilt me for holidays as I only want to do big, 'holidays of a lifetime' with them....! Incredible on every level. The locations, the staff, the resorts, the little touches, the smooth transitions, the planning, the detail - just fantastic. "
Peter - London
Published on 24th April 2018
"Loved the lodge, such a beautiful spot, great wildlife. The park wasn't that big so was good for the kids as we weren't driving for hours to see game, but we always saw something. The lodge staff made it really special and organised a special dinner out in the bush for my husband's 40th birthday. The kids LOVED it... they woke up this morning (back at home) and asked, 'can we go on game drive this morning?'."
Kevin - Nottingham
Published on 21st March 2019

Whether you want to spend a couple of weeks touring the great plains and vast winelands that fill South Africa’s landscape, or just want to include a train journey or two in your safari adventure, South Africa train travel is one of the most spectacular ways to explore this magical country. The Rovos Rail is one of the most luxurious means of transport within South Africa, with its vintage armchairs in which to sit and watch the savannah fly by, old school restaurants where guests can enjoy fine dining, and deep Victorian baths in which to rest weary bodies after a day of sightseeing. Sip on some of the regions’ most sumptuous wines while you traverse through verdant meadows, intricately planted vineyards and looming mountains on your way from Pretoria to Cape Town. If you just want a taste of South Africa train travel, then hop aboard the locomotive to Kruger National Park where you can disembark the train and jump into a rumbling 4x4 that will take you on a tour of some of the most spectacular wildlife in South Africa.

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