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Luxury Train Journey Reviews – Luxury Trains and Safaris

From the Karoo’s golden horizons to the misty peaks of Mpumalanga, guests of Luxury Trains and Safaris have shared moments of wonder, stillness, and connection aboard Southern Africa’s most iconic rail journeys. These reviews—gathered from Google, email, and handwritten letters—capture not just destinations, but the emotional arc of the journey. We honour their words, and invite you to discover the stories behind the scenery.

“We are nearing the end of our stay in Africa. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Blue Train and also at the Castello hotel. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your service. The very rapid responses to my numerous questions certainly helped me greatly in organizing my entire trip.”

— Robert Barker, July 2014

“We really enjoyed our time on the Blue Train and the safari at Pilanesberg.”

— Bruce & Ellen, June 2016

“Thank you again for getting us booked on the Blue Train on short notice; it is a beautiful train with friendly staff!”

— David Breschel, August 2017

“We thoroughly enjoyed our rail journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The service was excellent, the staff did an amazing job and the scenery outside Cape Town is breathtaking. We highly recommend your company for train and land programs in Southern Africa.”

— Bill & Priscilla Parke, USA
February 2018

“Thank you for all your help with the train travel on the Premier train. We enjoyed it so much. We returned to the US today after our 5 weeks in your wonderful country. It was a great experience.”

— Linda Edeiken, USA
February 2018

Visit Linda’s travel reflections at jacarandajourney.com

Beyond the Rails: Safari Journeys

“The adventure of our lifetimes… worth every penny.”

— Carolyn & Ed Gellner, California, USA

Read their full testimonial and discover how Luxury Trains and Safaris curates unforgettable journeys across Southern Africa.

“We had a wonderful time on the safari. Thank you for all your help.”

— Jim & Janis White