Luxury Rail Journeys
There is a certain sense of glamour and luxury when the mind evokes thoughts of a rail journey on an old steam train. Not only can these train journeys be enjoyed as a stand-alone vacation experiences but they can also prove a perfect alternative to the frantic option of flying between destinations.
If enjoying the journey appeals to you more than rushing from destination to destination then a trip on one of our luxury trains is well worth a consideration. Each rail journey offers a number of stops along the way taking in historical sights, safaris, waterfalls, walking tours and more. At the end of the day, you can enjoy retiring to your cabin and being lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sounds of wheel on rail.
Highlights
Itineraries
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, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. Highlights of the north- and southbound routes include a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, an authentically preserved Victorian Village founded by Mr Logan as a refreshment stop in 1890, which also boasts an impressive museum on the platform. Another stop is made in Kimberley providing an opportunity to enjoy a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole. Available in reverse.
This three-night rail adventure begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. It then winds its way north through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela), so named for its mineral waters, and Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town’s river happened to be north flowing. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – before traversing Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary where a game drive excursion is enjoyed. After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, whitewater rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris. Available in reverse