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SouthAfricaRail

  1. FYI ✔ 4x4's,SUV's,Bakkies,small bakkies with canopy, Kombis and Estate cars are transported twice per week between Jo'burg and Cape Town.
  2. Read reviews by recent Shosholoza Meyl train travellers in South Africa. Go to: SouthAfricanRailways.co.za/reviews.html for more!
  3. Hi Mel, I confirm receipt of voucher, I must add that the service received from both you and Bernice has been exceptional. Well done!
  4. FYI ✔ Personal luggage may be kept in the boot - Cars to be collected with proof of identity - Insurance is not included in the fare.
  5. Hi Bernice, We are now back from our trip to Africa. The train was fantastic. A great way to see country we would have otherwise flown over.
  6. Simply complete the booking form and we will reply via Email with a quotation, confirming on board services, travel dates, timetable & fares
  7. ✔ Car Transport by Train | Route JNB ➔ CPT | Days: Sun,Wed,Thu,Fri | R 2850 p/sedan (cars up to 1.4m high) Book online SouthAfricanRailways.co.za/motor_car_tran…
  8. Hi Bern. Got back to the UK. Just beautiful!! The food and service were first class. A big thank you to all that made the trip possible.
  9. Timetable Change! Tourist Class JNB-DBN-JNB will travel this route on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 01 August 2012.
  10. ✔ Tourist Class Train on Route CPT ➔ JNB | Travel Days: Tue, Thu | Departure: 12:30 (Day 1), Arrival: 15:18 (Day 2) SouthAfricanRailways.co.za/tourist_class_…
  11. Read reviews by recent Shosholoza Meyl train travellers in South Africa. Go to: SouthAfricanRailways.co.za/reviews.html for more!
  12. Hi Mel, I confirm receipt of voucher, I must add that the service received from both you and Bernice has been exceptional. Well done!
  13. ✔ Premier Classe Train | Route JNB ➔ CPT | Travel Days: Sun,Thu | Departure: 15:00 (Day 1), Arrival: 16:15 (Day 2) | 25 hour train journey
  14. FYI ✔ Tourist Class (Economy Sleeper) can not be booked more than 90 days (3 month) in advance. Book online.
  15. FYI ✔ Shosholoza Meyl Premier Classe Deluxe Train Travel Bookings. Johannesburg - Cape Town R 2500 p/p one way. More @ SouthAfricanRailways.co.za/premier_classe…
  16. ✔ SUV Car Transport | Route JNB ➔ CPT | Travel Days: Sun,Thu | Departure: 15:00 (Day 1), Arrival: 16:15 (Day 2) | Web: SouthAfricanRailways.co.za/motor_car_tran…