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South Africa Trains & Rail Tours & Packages Tours & Trips

7 South Africa Trains & Rail Tours & Packages trips. Tours from 6 tour companies. 0 reviews.

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Treasures of South Africa

By Smithsonian Journeys

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

The wonders of Southern Africa exceed the imagination.
Poised between soaring mountains and expansive views of the sea.
Travel through the breathtaking South African countryside aboard the Rovos Rail, one of the world’s most luxurious trains.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys, Education / Learning, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I were on the Smithsonian Journeys Splendors of Australia and New Zealand between April 13 and May 2, 2018. Smithsonian is rated by this site as Luxury travel. However, Smithsonian "farms out" the logistics for their trip to Odysseys Unlimited. Odysseys booked within country air travel with the lowest cost air carriers. Flights were cancelled from Ayers Rock to Sydney and from Queenstown New Zealand to Rotorua. Another flight was significantly delayed so that we did not arrive at our Christchurch destination until 2:00 am, making for a really tired next day. Odysseys Unlimited compensated us $400 per person for missing a day in Sydney and paid for an excursion in Auckland for missing Rotorua. This was wholly inadequate, given that these were highlights of the trip. In addition, our tour guide was rude to several people on the trip. If Smithsonian Journeys is truly a luxury travel outfit, as we had believed, then they would not be farming out travel logistics to such a chinch company as Odysseys Unlimited. We will think twice about traveling with Smithsonian again, and so should others."

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15 days From$8,590

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African Safari: A Close-up on Wildlife

By Road Scholar

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Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Highlights

I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, High Adventure

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"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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15 days From$6,899

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Luxury Rail Trip & Safari – 18 Days

By African Safari Consultants LLC

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Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Explore Cape Town
Enjoy Rovos train for your 2 day scenic rail journey north, through the Winelands and the Karoo to Pretoria
Experience Notten’s Bush Camp in the Sabi Sands for 3 nights on safari
See the historical Kimberley where passengers can board the bus for a tour of the famous Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Went on my 4th Safari trip planned by Liesl - highly recommend her! Everything was planned to the smallest detail for a seamless travel experience."

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18 days

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Southern Africa Safari and Train Adventure: From Cape Town to Victoria Falls

By Road Scholar

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Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls on Rovos Rail, a luxurious private train recalling the romance of Victorian era railroad travel.
Encounter African wildlife during boat excursions on the Zambezi River and safari game drives in national parks and on a private reserve.
Explore Robben Island, where political prisoners like Nelson Mandela were held during Apartheid, in the company of a former inmate.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, 50 Plus, Train & Rail Journeys, Education / Learning, National Parks

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16 days From$7,499

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Journey Through South Africa

By Odysseys Unlimited

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Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Experience Soweto and Pretoria sightseeing
Enjoy Deluxe Rovos Rail journey
Visit Cape Town touring
See African penguins at Boulders Beach
Visit The Winelands, Seaside Hermanus and Breathtaking Garden Route

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Our 8th OU tour was to Switzerland. We visited many sites in Switzerland, Austria and also a quick stop in Germany. O.U. takes all the stress away by using outstanding Tour Directors who handle everything. Our T. D. Kiara was fantastic! She worked flawlessly throughout the tour, even when we were stuck in Zermatt after a flood. I highly recommend O.U."

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17 days From$6,584

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Luxury South African & Namibia Rail Journey

By Go2Africa

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Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Enjoy the timeless elegance on Rovos Rail
Watch the changing Southern African landscape
Visit the Kimberley Big Hole & Fish River Canyon
Go game viewing in the renowned Etosha National Park

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful and flexible service throughout the whole planning process. Gave great recommendations as well as insights. Go2Africa definitely goes the extra mile to satisfy our needs. Thank you Maureen :)"

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9 days From$6,155

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Around the World: The Ultimate Journey

By Vantage travel

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Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

You’ll enjoy more intimate glimpses and a more rewarding journey
Indulge in the amenities of a luxury lodge in Kruger National Park, South Africa, featuring private game drives with expert driver-guides
Take a train excursion to magnificent Machu Picchu, the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas”
Marvel at sweeping views of Cape Town and the sea
View the stunning spectacle of thundering Iguassu Falls from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Around The World

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35 days From$35,999

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