| South Africa |
| South Africa has an extensive railway network, home to some of the finest tourist trains in the world. Due to the terrain covered and the narrow gauge, journeys are leisurely. You will have time to enjoy the on-board services, outstanding scenery and a wealth of off-train activities. Geoff's Trains offers tours that satisfy the interests of a wide range of railway enthusiasts and tourists. W are planning an exciting steam enthusiast tour for 2010, details of which will be available soon If you are looking for a holiday in South Africa that includes some fun trains along with a great introduction to the Rainbow Nation, take a look at our Trains and Treasures of South Africa tour that will run in September 2009. We will ride over the Montague Pass in a trolley, enjoy dinner in a dining car in a railway museum, ride a steam train along the Garden Route coast, take a commuter train over the beach to South Africa's picturesque naval port and ride an overnight sleeper train to the City of Gold. We will also visit Table Mountain, Cape Point, the Cape Winelands, magnificent caverns and an ostrich farm before we head inland to sleep in a preserved gold mining town, find the big five in Kruger National Park and see the scenery in Mpumalanga. Definitely something for everyone. The tour will be hosted by Geoff Cooke. Geoff's Trains offers tailor made independent holidays, building a tour that is perfect for you that combines Premier Classe, Rovos Rail or the Blue Train travel with touring before and after the journey. This exciting service offers excellent value for money and the flexibility of tailor made touring. The Blue Train, Rovos Rail and Shongololo Express all offer outstanding train holidays and journeys. They link fascinating destination is a style that once experienced, will never be forgotten. We can make your reservations as well as offer advice on how to plan your train journey and the rest of your holiday. |
| Rovos Rail Rovos Rail is considered by many to be the most luxurious train in the world, a truly outstanding train holiday experience. |
| Shongololo Express Enjoy the best southern Africa has to offer on board one of Shongololo Express’ all inclusive train holidays. You don’t have to constantly pack and unpack! |
| The Blue Train Flagship of the South African railway. Luxury all of the way on this famous train. |
| Phone + 44 (0)1562 632000 69 Pitt Street, Kidderminster Worcestershire, DY10 2UN, England |
| Click here for the Railways Africa website, South Africa's publication for the railway industry and enthusiasts |
| Click here for Geoff Cooke's Fotopic website |
| South African Trains and Treasures 06 to 21 September 2009 South Africa is a beautiful country filled with amazing sights, dramatic history and – of course – interesting railways. We have put together a tour that transports you from lush coastal magnificence to dramatic arid regions and back as we explore some of the best that the sub continent has to offer. |
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| Independent Travel Independent tour packages to suit most tastes and pockets. Featured the Tracks Across South Africa tours that include Cape Town, a luxury train ride, Johannesburg and the Kruger Game Reserve. |
| For the Enthusiasts South African Steam 2010 22 May to 06 June 2010 Click here for more information South African Narrow Gauge Tour 02 to 13 May 2009 This tour has run successfully. See a report here |
