Information, pictures, itineraries, rates and bookings for affordable day and overland scheduled tours of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

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The Blue Train

The Blue Train was voted the Worlds Leading Luxury Train at the prestigious World Travel Awards in 1998. The Blue Train offers the ultimate luxury train experience and travels between Pretoria and Cape Town, Cape Town along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth, Pretoria to the Kruger National Park, and Pretoria to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The Blue Train is hauled by electric locomotives for the bulk of its journey, except the stretch between Kimberley and De Aar, when diesel motives take over. The Blue Tain is 380 metres long and consists of 18 carriages, including 11 passenger cars (two Luxury and nine Deluxe), a power car and two service cars. The train travels at an average speed of 90km/hour with a maximum speed of 120km/hour.

Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail, The Pride of Africa, recently celebrated 10 years of luxury train travel. This beautifully restored, luxury train travels between Pretoria and Cape Town, Pretoria and the Kruger National Park, Pretoria and Swakopmund, Cape Town and George via the Garden Route, and Cape Town to the Victoria Falls and Dar-es-Salaam. The train accommodates a maximum of 72 passengers in 32 Deluxe Suites and 4 Royal Suites all with bathrooms.

Union Limited

Union Limited authentic steam rail trains operate regular Golden Thread 6-Day Garden Route tours in comfortable restored vintage coaches, starting and ending in Cape Town. Guests can rely on good old-fashioned service and fine meals. 4-Berth compartments for two people and 2-berth compartments for one person are available. There are 3 Deluxe suites available for those who enjoy elegant travel. Scenic stops along the route include the towns and attractions of Mossel Bay, George, Oudtshoorn and Knysna.

Desert Express

The Desert Express is Namibias first luxury train service and has been operating between Windhoek and Swakopmund since 1998. The 24-hour excursion offers tourists the opportunity to see and experience the world's oldest living desert, the Namib Desert, with the luxury and comfort of a modern rail experience. The train has 24 sleeper compartments.

Shongololo Express

The Shongololo Express offers unforgettable great value railway holidays in Southern Africa. The trains are fully serviced travelling hotel trains, each with a lounge, two bars and a dining section. The capacity and number of carriages of each train varies. The accommodation is basic, but comfortable. Life aboard is informal and relaxed. Delicious African cuisine is served - from Cape Dutch and Malay to authentic African dishes. Special carriages carry touring vehicles, which disembark at each stop to be used for the daily excursions. Friendly, experienced guides accompany guests on the excursions, which are inclusive. The Dune Express travels between Cape Town and Namibia. The Southern Cross travels between Zimbabwe and, via Botswana and Zambia. The Good Hope Express travels between Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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The Blue Train

The Blue Train was voted the Worlds Leading Luxury Train at the prestigious World Travel Awards in 1998. The Blue Train offers the ultimate luxury train experience and travels between Pretoria and Cape Town, Cape Town along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth, Pretoria to the Kruger National Park, and Pretoria to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The Blue Train is hauled by electric locomotives for the bulk of its journey, except the stretch between Kimberley and De Aar, when diesel motives take over. The Blue Tain is 380 metres long and consists of 18 carriages, including 11 passenger cars (two Luxury and nine Deluxe), a power car and two service cars. The train travels at an average speed of 90km/hour with a maximum speed of 120km/hour.
Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail, The Pride of Africa, recently celebrated 10 years of luxury train travel. This beautifully restored, luxury train travels between Pretoria and Cape Town, Pretoria and the Kruger National Park, Pretoria and Swakopmund, Cape Town and George via the Garden Route, and Cape Town to the Victoria Falls and Dar-es-Salaam. The train accommodates a maximum of 72 passengers in 32 Deluxe Suites and 4 Royal Suites all with bathrooms.
Union Limited

Union Limited authentic steam rail trains operate regular Golden Thread 6-Day Garden Route tours in comfortable restored vintage coaches, starting and ending in Cape Town. Guests can rely on good old-fashioned service and fine meals. 4-Berth compartments for two people and 2-berth compartments for one person are available. There are 3 Deluxe suites available for those who enjoy elegant travel. Scenic stops along the route include the towns and attractions of Mossel Bay, George, Oudtshoorn and Knysna.
Desert Express

The Desert Express is Namibias first luxury train service and has been operating between Windhoek and Swakopmund since 1998. The 24-hour excursion offers tourists the opportunity to see and experience the world's oldest living desert, the Namib Desert, with the luxury and comfort of a modern rail experience. The train has 24 sleeper compartments.
Shongololo Express

The Shongololo Express offers unforgettable great value railway holidays in Southern Africa. The trains are fully serviced travelling hotel trains, each with a lounge, two bars and a dining section. The capacity and number of carriages of each train varies. The accommodation is basic, but comfortable. Life aboard is informal and relaxed. Delicious African cuisine is served - from Cape Dutch and Malay to authentic African dishes. Special carriages carry touring vehicles, which disembark at each stop to be used for the daily excursions. Friendly, experienced guides accompany guests on the excursions, which are inclusive. The Dune Express travels between Cape Town and Namibia. The Southern Cross travels between Zimbabwe and, via Botswana and Zambia. The Good Hope Express travels between Cape Town and Johannesburg.