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    Rail tours in South Africa

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    At Distant Journeys, we have a series of incredible rail journeys across our destinations and award-winning tours, offering lasting memories and a truly unique way to explore. We also have some shorter rail journeys on many of our tours, all of which are chosen to show you the very best our holiday destinations have to offer, from magnificent views to cultural encounters, with the chance to travel like a local.

    Our rail tours in South Africa

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    The Very Best of South Africa
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    South Africa

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    The Very Best of South Africa

    • 2-nights onboard the luxury Blue Train
    • Go on safari in Kruger National Park
    • Tour the scenic Panorama Route

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    Jan 2026 - Nov 2027

    25 days

    Prices from £6,895 Per person

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    African Rail Adventure
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    South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique

    African Rail Adventure

    • 11-nights all-inclusive on Rovos Rail
    • Visit 4 countries in Southern Africa
    • Numerous safaris in search of the Big Five

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    Jan 2026 - Nov 2027

    17 days

    Prices from £8,395 Per person

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    Namibian Rail Safari
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    South Africa, Namibia

    Namibian Rail Safari

    • Game drives in Etosha National Park
    • Visit a cheetah conservation project
    • Experience the red sand dunes of the Sossusvlei

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    Feb 2026 - May 2027

    17 days

    Prices from £9,595 Per person

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    South African Rail Discovery
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    South Africa

    South African Rail Discovery

    • Sightseeing tour in Durban
    • Game drives in Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, Spionkop Game Reserve and Addo Game Reserve
    • 12-nights on board Rovos Rail

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    Oct 2026 - Oct 2027

    17 days

    Prices from £8,295 Per person

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    Grand African Rail Journey
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    South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana

    Grand African Rail Journey

    • Game drives in Madikwe Game Reserve
    • Sightseeing tours in Victoria Falls, Makambako and Pretoria
    • Sunset River Cruise at Victoria Falls

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    Jan 2026 - Oct 2027

    21 days

    Prices from £12,995 Per person

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    Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail
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    South Africa

    Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail

    • Three day, all-inclusive on Rovos Rail
    • Visit two private game reserves
    • View Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope

    Save £200 per person

    Jan 2026 - Aug 2027

    18 days

    Prices from £5,495 Per person

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