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Giraffes, Krueger National Park, South Africa

Rail tours in South Africa

Special Offers: SAVE £150 per person

on South Africa tours departing from September 2026 to August 2027. Book by 28th February 2026.

Early Booking Offers: SAVE £200 per person

on South Africa tours departing from September 2027. Book by 28th February 2026.

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

Save up to £200 per person

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

Save up to £200 per person

Jan 2026 - Nov 2027

17 days

Prices from £8,445 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

Save £150 per person

Feb 2026 - May 2027

17 days

Prices from £9,645 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

Save up to £200 per person

Oct 2026 - Oct 2027

17 days

Prices from £8,345 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

Save up to £200 per person

Jan 2026 - Oct 2027

21 days

Prices from £13,045 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 £150 per person

Jan 2026 - Aug 2027

18 days

Prices from £5,545 Per person

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