Rail Travel

AN AMAZING WAY TO TRAVEL......
Breathtaking scenery and the very highest of standards in comfort, service and cuisine evoke that golden age of travel

Throughout southern Africa there is a good rail network and scheduled services operate between all main cities. In fact, the network stretches right up to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Due to the terrain to be traversed and the narrow gauge of the line (3'6'') journey times are lengthy. However, rail travel gives you the opportunity of viewing the ever changing countryside, the pleasure of meeting fellow travellers. On trains such as the Blue Train and ‘Pride of Africa’ you will have the opportunity of sampling fine cuisine and wines.

Operating in South Africa are some truly luxurious trains and a journey on one of these will no doubt be a highlight of your holiday. The Blue Train is ultra-modern and has a wealth of on board facilities such as butler service, personal portable telephones and television in your compartment. There are normally two sittings for meals. The ‘Pride of Africa’ is Edwardian in style and all coaches have great charm and character and everyone is accommodated at one sitting for meals. On both trains the compartments have twin or double beds with en suite facilities and the fare includes all meals, wines and drinks (excluding champagne).