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Travelling by train in South Africa is affordable, comfortable and safe, however, the Metro Rail suburban trains around the big cities are not safe and should be avoided completely. The long-distance Shosholoza Meyl tourist class trains are recommended, there are also several companies that run all-inclusive tours that have been listed below. Shosholoza Meyl 'Shosholoza Meyl' means 'pleasant experience' Central Reservations 086 000 8888 / +27 11 774 4555 Routes: Johannesburg - Durban – Johannesburg Johannesburg - Komatipoort - Johannesburg Cape Town - Durban - Cape Town Cape Town - East London - Cape Town Johannesburg - East London - Johannesburg Johannesburg - Musina - Johannesburg Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg Johannesburg - Cape Town - Johannesburg Johannesburg - Bloemfontein - Johannesburg Premier Classe Central Reservations 086 000 8888 / +27 12 334 8039 / +27 21 449 2252 The Premier Classe is a weekly luxury train service between Johannesburg and Cape Town Blue Train Reservations Pretoria +27 12 334-8459 Reservations Cape Town +27 21 449 2672 Routes Pretoria – Cape Town – Pretoria Pretoria – Durban Route Spier Vintage Train Tours Cape Town - Reservations +27 (21) 419 5222 Family Day Train Trips Sunset Cocktail Train Tour The Spier Estate Train Tour Darling Train Tour Winelands Wanderer Train Tour Apple Express Port Elizabeth Tel: +27 (0) 41 583 2030 / +27 (0) 41 582 2573 E-mail: info@nmbt.co.za The Apple Express is a steam train that runs across the highest narrow gauge bridge in the world namely the Van Stadens Bridge which is approximately 77m (250ft) high. Enjoy the picturesque scenery and experience the culture of the local inhabitants. Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe George Station Tel: +27(0) 44 801-8288 / +27(0) 44 801-8289 Fax: +27(0) 44 801-8286 Knysna Station Tel: +27(0) 44 382-1361 / +27(0) 44 382-7860 Fax: +27(0) 44 382-3465 Route George to Knysna. Rovos Rail “Five Star Hotel on Wheels” For pricing and other information please contact Rovos Rail Reservations and Marketing on Tel:+27 12 323 6052, reservations@rovos.co.za Routes Pretoria to Cape Town / Cape Town to Pretoria Pretoria to Victoria Falls / Victoria to Pretoria Cape Town to George / George to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban / Durban to Pretoria Shongolo Express Travels to nine countries namely Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania Reef Steamers Booking Info: Hardie Visagie Cell: 082 325 2459 Fax: 011 425 5643 E-mail: gvisagie@absamail.co.za Private or fundraising steam trips which depart from their own station in Boksburg East. Oosterlijn Steam Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga Tel: +27 13 257 0512 Fax: +27 13 257 0064 Email: next.resource@next.co.za Routes Waterval Boven - Waterval Onder Waterval Boven - Elandshoek - Nelspruit Waterval Boven - Hazyview Waterval Boven - Ngodwana Hexpass Express Near Worcester E-mail: tesame@xpoint.co.za Something different! For more information click on the above link. Bushveld Train Safaris Warmbaths Tel: 014 736 3025 Fax: 014 736 3027 Email: info@boon.co.za There are at least 35 tours to choose from - for more information see the link above because there. Africa Train Safaris Tel: +27 11 673 8994 Fax: +27 11 673 5535 E-mail: atsafari@mweb.co.za Routes Kimberley - Ghost Trail Bloodriver - Kwazulu Natal Lydenburg - Mpumalanga Waterval Boven - Mpumalanga Dullstroom - Mpumalanga Cape Town - Western Cape Durban - Kwazulu Natal Aquarush - River Rafting Adventures Phalaborwa Golf Tour - Limpopo (Northern) Province Historical De Aar Corporate JB Train Tours Tel: +27 11 913 2442 Fax: 086 687 7377 E-mail: info@jbtours.co.za JB Train Tours offers train tours from Gauteng (Pretoria and Johannesburg) to many destinations across Southern Africa e.g.: Holiday Train Tours to Namibia, Namaqualand Flowers, the Lowveld, Garden Route, Cape Town, Durban, etc., Sport Train Tours to the Comrades, Two Oceans and ‘Voet van Afrika’ marathons, ‘Big Walk’, Midmar Mile swim, rugby, cricket, etc., Art- & Music Festival Train Tours to the National Arts festival in Grahamstown, KKNK (Oudtshoorn), Aardklop (Potchefstroom) and Innibos (Nelspruit). Bedding is provided and is included in the price and are made daily their staff. You are advised to bring your own towels. For more information please click on the above link. |
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