Rail travel offers a truly unique way to see Africa, allowing you to marvel in comfort at the spectacular landscapes that roll by your window as well as absorbing the sights and sounds of the towns that punctuate your journey. With city tours, cruises, safaris and much more built into your trip, booking an African rail tour may just be one of the best decisions you ever made.

Escorted Railway Tours in Africa for UK Travellers

Rail holidays in Morocco take you from one fascinating historic town to another with chances to see the imposing Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the grand boulevards of Rabat and the atmospheric medina of Fez. Your train may also take you through the foothills of the beautiful Atlas Mountains to the colourful city of Marrakech, renowned for its luxury palaces, lively souks and rooftop restaurants.

Pride of Africa train journeys take you far and wide in the countries of southern Africa. In Namibia, you can stop to gaze over the breathtaking Fish River Canyon, look around the vibrant capital, Windhoek, and head for a safari trip at Etosha National Park. In Tanzania, routes traverse wildlife-rich game reserves and the vast landscapes of the Rift Valley and the Mbya Mountains, with stops at traditional Tanzanian towns.

African Rail Holidays

If gazing at the mesmerising spectacle of the Victoria Falls is on your to-do list, guided train tours in Africa can get you there, with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and thrilling game drives in Botswana’s magnificent Chobe National Park thrown in for good measure.

Luxury rail excursions in South Africa, meanwhile, go through the dramatic wilderness of the Great Karoo and stop at the world-famous Kimberley “Big Hole” diamond mine museum. There are chances to discover the treasures of Cape Town and Pretoria, too, as well as exploring the wine farms, fine restaurants and bohemian galleries of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions.

Rail journeys offer an immersive way to explore landscapes and cultures. See our wide variety of rail tours around the world to book yourself a truly enriching experience.

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