South Africa Rail Holidays

Make memories as you travel across South Africa by rail

Looking for an unusual and unforgettable way to explore South Africa? With so much to see, why not step aboard a luxuriously comfortable train and embark on a journey through wonderfully diverse and breath-takingly beautiful landscapes.

Recapture the romance of a bygone era and relax on board as you savour traditional cuisine and locally produced wines. Travel through spectacular scenery and take in the incredible sights as you pass grapevine-striped valleys and rugged mountain landscapes; pass the Victoria Falls and explore cosmopolitan Cape Town before visiting Soweto and uncovering its rich cultural heritage.

Then, spot the Big Five on a thrilling game drive through Kruger National Park. To discuss this itinerary in more detail, call one of our Destination Specialists and start planning your South African rail journey.

Top Tips from our Experts

Steph

Destination Specialist

“South African rail journeys are extremely popular – since they can only hold a certain number of guests we urge you to book early to avoid disappointment.”

Try these inspiring itineraries

Here’s a selection of popular itineraries to provide some inspiration. Call us now and we’ll tailor make an amazing holiday just for you.

3 days

Rovos Rail

Founded in 1989, this truly elegant train transports its passengers past the landscapes of South Africa, through the plains of Namibia, across the majestic Victoria Falls and allows experience safari in wonderful places like The Selous in Tanzania plus the...

All inclusive holidays

12 days

Shongololo Express - Dune Express: Eastbound

When the indigenous people of the southern continent observed the first trains in Africa, the lines of rolling stock passing on the distant horizons recalled the profile and sinuous movement of a creature they called Shongololo, meaning ‘millipede’. Recently purchased...

Adventure holidays

2 days

The Blue Train

As time meandered from the 19th Century towards the dawn of the new era, a dream was born, a dream of linking Africa’s vast south to the north by rail. Passing by the awe-inspiring mountain ranges that dot the continent,...

Rail journeys

How we tailor make your holiday

1. Browse

Look through our website for inspiration, then call our Destination Specialists

2. Create

We'll listen to your wish-list and use our knowledge to design a unique itinerary

3. Customise

We'll keep on refining until we've created your perfect personalised holiday

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The Hayes & Jarvis Way

We’ve been tailor making holidays for 65 years. With over 60 destinations  to choose from, talk to us and we’ll listen to your travel ideas to create  unforgettable holiday experiences.