Railbookers Adds South Africa with 15 New Itineraries

Railbookers has expanded its offerings by introducing 15 new South African itineraries. Each nine to 20-day journey features travel on the Blue Train or Rovos Rail.

Railbookers Adds South Africa with 15 New Itineraries
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Railbookers has expanded its offerings by introducing 15 new South African itineraries. Each nine to 20-day journey features travel on the Blue Train or Rovos Rail. The packages include rail transportation, five-star hotel accommodations, and sightseeing experiences.

According to Railbookers, Global rail vacations are more popular than ever. On SEP23 2023, Frank Marini, President of Railbookers, spoke to Open Jaw President Nina Slawek about how it solved the problem of untangling itineraries for advisors.

"We're seeing rising demand for luxury rail vacation solutions to South Africa," said Cris David, Vice President of Sales. "Our product team has come up with the most comprehensive selection of luxury train departures including the quintessential South African activities and destinations. One call to Railbookers can secure the ideal bucket-list vacation to South Africa, any day that the trains run."

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Railbookers said available activities include safari voyages to the Big Five in Kruger National Park, the "thundering smoke" at Victoria Falls, wine tastings, and excursions to gem mines.

Bookings include:

  • Rail Experts who can help identify the best itineraries and accommodations for any length or style of travel
  • Exclusive inventory at some of the "most in-demand" trains and hotels
  • Customizable journeys with upgrades or add-on activities available during the booking process at any time leading up to departure
  • Hundreds of cruise extension trips that can be added to an existing sailing

With the addition of South Africa, Railbookers now provides independent vacations to five continents worldwide, from Scandinavia to Australia and eastern Asia to North America.

More information on Railbookers' website.