South Africa Train tours 2026-2027

Top Destinations in South Africa.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in South Africa. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

Capetown ("Kaapstad" in Afrikaans) is one of the most beautiful major cities in the world. It is the meeting point for two oceans with mountains and a natural harbor. Thanks to its nature many migrants moved there and movies were recorded there. Activities may include surfing, fishing, shark watching (!) or just walking and enjoying. Note that the area also produces good wines...

Kimberley is important as a Diamond Mining area.

Addo Elephant National Park is a diverse wildlife conservation park in South Africa and is one of the country's 20 national parks.

The Drakensberg ("Dragons Mountain") escarpment is a mountain range in Eastern South Africa that includes features such as the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, and God's Window.

Durban is the 3rd largest city and the busiest port in South-Africa. Durban is a ethnically diverse city, with large Zulu, White, and Indian/Asian populations.

Knysna is a major destination on the Garden Route with a lagoon, cliffs , forests an lots of ourdoor activities.

The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in the world. The big five and many other animals have their home here. The location north-east of Johannesburg makes it an easy destination.

Oudtshoorn is known for its ostrich farms.

Train tours

Travel by train and other public transportation

Train tours are comfortable and clean ways to travel short and long distance, especially in Europe and Asia. There is space for luggage and moving around with easy viewing of the landscape. Trains usually stop in city centres unlike airplanes.

Highspeed rail, with speed sometimes exceeding 300kms per hour, is especially noticeable in countries like Germany, France, Spain, China and Japan.