A South Africa vacation includes visits to the region's must-see destinations. Visit Cape Town and its impressive landmarks including the Kirstenboch Botanical Gardens and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, known for its impressive number of protected plant and bird species. Travel to the aptly named Winelands region to see beautiful vineyards. Visit Kimberly, best known for the Big Hole which led to the discovery of diamonds in the area. Explore the Golden Mile Promenade in Durban. See the Zululand cultural village and the St. Lucia Wetlands. Visit Kruger National Park with its unrivaled plant and animal life. Tour Johannesburg and see the site of the city's Old Fort Prison Complex. Each Africa tour includes a fantastic train experience, with ever-changing colorful scenery the perfect backdrop for your vacation.
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Discover the highlights of South Africa as we journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Beginning in Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay, and sample wines amid the scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. This spectacular holiday includes two nights on the...
Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe's glorious Victoria Falls to South Africa's multicultural city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal...
Experience magnificent Kenya, the world's first safari destination, on a grand tour of seven top reserves. See amazing wildlife in the acclaimed Maasai Mara, Amboseli in view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru in the ancient Rift Valley, Samburu, Aberdare and Tsavo West National Parks. Meet the Maasai people,...
Embark on an exceptional voyage of discovery, encountering South Africa's abundant wildlife and epic scenery, aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This extraordinary journey includes safaris into three of South Africa's top wildlife reserves - the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Park,...
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This epic 16-day rail journey aboard Rovos Rail travels through Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa and is one of the most famous train journeys in the world. Your sojourn begins in Dar es Salaam and travels into the Selous Game Reserve, the largest on the continent and a vision of timeless Africa. Descend into the Rift Valley...
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Take the journey of a lifetime and experience the golden age of travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains, Rovos Rail. Explore Cape Town, the "Mother City," including Table Mountain, before boarding the opulent Rovos Rail for a journey from Cape Town to Pretoria. Soak up the finer things in life while you travel through South Africa's...
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Stretching over a thousand miles along southwest Africa's Atlantic Coast is the world's oldest desert: the Namib. Traveling by luxury rail from Cape Town to Walvis Bay in Namibia, this epic adventure transports you into these stunning desert landscapes. Set your sights on its colors and incredible locations while venturing through it on this...
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Take the journey of a lifetime aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail, experiencing the golden age of travel and the epitome of indulgence while following a spectacular route. Beginning in Pretoria, you'll travel in style to Zimbabwe, where visiting Victoria Falls and staying in a nature lodge or on the banks of the Zambezi River bring this scenic...
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A spectacular journey awaits as you connect Cape Town and Pretoria with the world-famous Blue Train. Spend some time in Cape Town, called the "Mother City," and discover the majesty of Table Mountain while surrounded by stunning landscapes. Then, prepare for a truly lavish railway experience as you board the Blue Train, relaxing in the lap of...
Follow the path of the ancient Moors from the shores of Spain to mystical Moroccan cities. Discover the diverse architecture of Barcelona, including Gaudí's iconic church, and the Andalucían city of Seville before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Soak in Morocco's flavors in Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Meknes and Marrakech, and experience...
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Experience the golden age of travel aboard Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, on this once-in-a-lifetime, epic journey. Beginning in Dar Es Salaam, travel through the incredible landscapes of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Pretoria and Cape Town. Along the way, visit the iconic Table Mountain, experience game drives and set...
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