Southern Africa

2024/2025 dates are here, and reservations are now available.

Southern Africa aboard the African Explorer

Railway Journey from Victoria Falls to Pretoria

Our route: Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Bulawayo, Great Zimbabwe, Kruger National Park, Maputo, Swaziland, Pretoria

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22 May 25 - 04 Jun 25 (14 days)
21 Sep 25 - 04 Oct 25 (14 days)
05 Oct 25 - 18 Oct 25 (14 days)

from 13,380 $ per person

Jewel of the Desert

14-Day African Explorer Train Journey from Cape Town to Windhoek

A railroad safari across some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Deep canyons, wide-open plains, wild animals and the highest sand dunes in the world. The voyage of a lifetime. Set out on an unparalleled adventure across South Africa and Namibia.

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17 Oct 25 - 30 Oct 25 (14 days)
30 Oct 25 - 12 Nov 25 (14 days)
24 Nov 25 - 07 Dec 25 (14 days)

The Best Way to Explore Africa

The African Explorer is your private train for the journey of a lifetime and is the safest most comfortable way to enjoy adventure in Southern Africa.

The African Explorer Private Train

The African Explorer is a rolling hotel offering two categories of compartments, two air-conditioned restaurant cars, a bar car and a lounge car with panorama windows and an open observation platform.
The bar car, open around the clock, is ideal for relaxing with a cold beer or a glass of South African wine. It is also a popular spot for reading as well as the venue for fascinating lectures.

Southern Africa Highlights

A Wealth of Adventure in Southern Africa

Windhoek, Namibia

A Fascinating Mix of African and European Cultures

Herero women in Victorian dresses and young girls with artistically woven plaits mingle with trendy teenagers and provincial farmers.

Fish River Canyon

The Second-largest Canyon in the World

Enjoy breath-taking views from the top of the 100-mile-long gorge.

Etosha National Park

See Elephants, Zebras and Other Wild Animals Up Close!

Etosha National Park is not only home to herds of wild animals, but also to Africa's largest salt flat, the Etosha Pan.

Swakopmund, Namibia

A Historic Namibian Town with Colonial German Architecture

Sample the town's famous German food, a brewery and an colonial courthouse.

The Namib-Naukluft Park

The Largest Game Park in Africa and the World's Oldest Desert

See giant sand dunes in the Namib desert and enjoy panoramic views of the Naukluft Mountains.

Cape Town, South Africa

One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities

Stroll along the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain or enjoy the sunset atop Signal Hill.