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Rail Travel in Africa

Vintage carriages from Cape Town across the Karoo and into the wild interior.

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Regional overview

Why rail travel is unique in Africa.

Vintage carriages from Cape Town across the Karoo and into the wild interior.

Best experiences

Choose your style of rail travel.

Luxury Rail Vacations

Suites, butlers, fine wine and crystal stemware on rails.

Scenic Rail Journeys

Daylight rides through glaciers, gorges and coastlines.

Rail & Cruise Vacations

Pair an iconic train with a Pacific or Mediterranean sailing.

Rail & Hotel Packages

Add nights in Banff, Lucerne or Kyoto to bookend the journey.

Guided Rail Tours

Small-group escorted journeys with on-board hosts and excursions.

Independent Rail Adventures

Pass-based, self-guided travel — your route, your pace.

Sample itineraries

Three ways to shape a Africa rail trip.

3-Day Adventure

Rovos Rail

Cape Town → Pretoria

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7-Day Explorer

Rovos Rail

Cape Town → Pretoria

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10-Day Rail Vacation

Rovos Rail

Cape Town → Pretoria

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Planning assistance

Build the perfect Africa rail trip.

Tell us what you're hoping to experience and we'll share ideas, sample itineraries and honest advice — no booking pressure.

We help you build the trip — no booking pressure, no obligation.