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Rail tours in South Africa

Special Offers: SAVE £100 per person on Africa tours departing from September 2026 to August 2027. Book by 30th September 2026.

Early Booking Offers: SAVE £200 per person on Africa tours departing from September 2027. Book by 30th September 2026.

Part of our South Africa group tours, these unforgettable rail tours offer a unique way to experience the country's ever-changing landscapes. Traverse the expanses of Namibia, visit the small but mighty eSwatini, the Golden Gate National Park, and so many more beautiful stop-offs and trips aboard the famous Rovos Rail or the luxury Blue Train. These South African train tours connect you with multiple game drives, safaris, parks, and cities so you can experience every facet of the country. Led by our expert local guides, you will have the opportunity to travel and relax in comfort whilst also making memories to last a lifetime on a South African train safari and escorted tour by rail.

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

Oct 2026 - Nov 2027

25 days

Prices from £7,095 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

Aug 2026 - Oct 2028

17 days

Prices from £9,395 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 - Apr 2028

17 days

Prices from £9,295 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

Save up to £200 per person

Oct 2026 - Oct 2028

21 days

Prices from £15,395 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

Save up to £200 per person

Nov 2026 - Nov 2028

17 days

Prices from £12,195 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 up to £200 per person

Sept 2026 - Oct 2027

18 days

Prices from £5,595 Per person

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