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Region overview
Rail travel in Africa.
Vintage carriages from Cape Town across the Karoo and into the wild interior.
Featured rail journeys
Iconic ways to ride Africa.
Sample itineraries
Three ways to shape a Africa rail trip.
Styles of rail travel
Choose your style.
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.
Travel concierge
Want a human to shape your Africa rail trip?
Share what you're after — wildlife, fall colour, photography, family pace — and we'll suggest the routes, dates and add-ons that fit.
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.