Safaris by train capture that air of elegance and refinement which is sadly missing in most train journeys these days. Many of us in the UK are mostly familiar with cramped carriages, probably full of tipsy lads, and a harried rush to get to the doors before the train pulls away. Worst case scenario involves standing in the corridor (generally just outside the loo) with all of your bags squeezed behind you against the wall. When you take a luxury safari train journey, all of that will fade into a distant memory as you enjoy the true sumptuous nature of Africa’s amazing railways while taking the opportunity to get closer to nature along the way.
Two railway lines operate these luxury train rides, which combine safaris and explorations of traditional towns to make up a fascinating route perfect for the luxury traveller. Rovos Rail takes passengers on an exquisite journey through South Africa, pausing for game drives and serving sumptuous cuisine along the way. The two trains are designed to look like they belong in the nineteenth century, which is also an exciting prospect for anyone who is interested in history or simply wants to capture the romance of a bygone era. The Blue Train, prettily designed in appropriate blue and yellow, takes its passengers through some of the most desirable places in Africa, like Kruger Park or Mkhaya in Swaziland as the train winds its way from Pretoria to Durban.
What are the benefits of travelling by luxury train? It’s basically like a hotel on wheels. You’ll have your own private suite, perfectly designed for train journeys that folds up to provide a lovely seating area when you’re finished. Believe it or not, the food cannot be beat, so even though you have only one choice of restaurant, you won’t be sorry that you chose a luxury train. Produce is picked up on every stop, so every meal will be fresh and delicious. The Blue Train in particular features local cuisine, such as Karoo lamb, ostrich fillet, and Knysna oysters, along with award-winning wine from the region. You’ll never forget the amazing meals you had on the train.
If you want to catch a bit of that historic atmosphere of glamour, these trains are also absolutely perfect for that purpose. You’ll have to dress for dinner, but so will everyone else, and with white-gloved waiters standing by in the carefully, opulently decorated train cars, you’ll feel perfectly at home. You can recapture a sense of elegance and romance that you may have thought was truly lost from train travel - and mixed with amazing safaris in the meantime, what could be better? The trains will stop for game drives and the countryside you can spot flying by the window is just gorgeous.
When you’re looking at safari options, consider a luxury train through the countryside. Not only will you get amazing views, go on fantastic game drives, and pretend you can always live so luxuriously, but you will be able to experience more parts of the continent than you would have otherwise. It’s well worth paying attention to this particular option.
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Jack Smith recommends Mahlatini, the African travel specialists, for safari holidays .
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