South Africa Train Safaris offer the best possible manner to explore the beauty of South Africa. South Africa offers tourists a whole range of train safaris which includes narrow gauge steam trains and luxury tourist trains. Some South Africa Train Safaris which help a tourist see the rich beauty of the country are listed below.
Rovos Rail:
This train is also known as the Pride of Africa. In fact this train is South Africa's version of the legendary Orient Express. Luxury, ambience and nostalgia are the hallmarks of this 1920's steam train. It has been lovingly restored by Rohan Vos or Rovos. Its scheduled routes in both directions are: Pretoria-Cape Town; Pretoria-Kruger Park-Maputo; Pretoria-Vic Falls. If required the whole train can be chartered and can be moved along a preferred route. The duration of the journey is 22 hours to 4 days.
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe:
This train has been named after the mountain range along the Garden Route. The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe takes one through stunning landscapes of the Garden Route. The route runs between George and Knysna. The duration of the safari is between 3 to 6 hours
Banana Express:
This train from the coast of KwaZulu-Natal into the interior takes one through rolling hills and banana and sugarcane plantations. One can enjoy a barbecue at the end of the safari. The route runs between Port Shepstone and Istotsha on Thursday and Saturdays. The duration of the trip is 2.5 hours.
Magaliesberg Express:
This steam train takes one from Johannesburg into the local mountain range of Magaliesberg. The trip has 1 day duration.
Apple Express:
This is an old narrow-gauge train that used to transport the famous Cape apples from the orchards to the harbor of Port Elizabeth. This safari takes one down memory lane. The trip lasts from 3 hours to 6 hours.
Blue Train:
This 5-star hotel on wheels is one of South Africa's best known icons. Its main destinations are Cape Town and the Kruger National Park. Routes covered include Pretoria-Cape Town that takes 24 hours and Pretoria-Nelspruit that take 6.5 hours.
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