DISCOVER THE WORLD BY TRAIN

Exclusive trains, legendary routes

Discover the legendary Silk Road in Central Asia, traverse Africa in luxury aboard the Rovos Rail, and embark on thrilling rail safaris with the African Explorer. Spectacular landscapes awaits you on the most legendary rails in the world. For over 35 years, Lernidee Erlebnisreisen has been organizing exceptional train journeys on every continent. Delight in the comfort and exquisite service of the world's most famous trains.


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With the special train African Explorer, you traverse southern Africa in a comfortable manner. On well-thought-out routes, you cover over 3,000 km to the natural wonders of Namibia or through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, and Mozambique.


Jewel of the Desert - From Namibia to Cape Town

The special train journey "Jewel of the Desert" takes you on a unique route from Cape Town, the most beautiful end of the world, to the natural wonders of Namibia. Highlights of this rail safari include not only the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park and the highest dunes in the world in the Namib-Naukluft National Park but also the immense Fish River Canyon, the legendary Diamond Coast, and traces of German colonial history in Windhoek and Swakopmund.


From the Indian Ocean to Victoria Falls

Look forward to an incomparable variety of destinations in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe! Highlights include the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls, as well as off-the-beaten-path destinations like Maputo, Bulawayo, and the Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe.

Der African Explorer - Credit Dennis Schmelz
Der African Explorer - Credit Julia Nieratschker
Ihr Sonderzug African Explorer - Credit Dennis Schmelz
Ihr Sonderzug African Explorer - Credit Jose Ramalho
Viktoriafälle - der Rauch, der donnert - Credit AmazingAerialAgency -
Kategorie Elefant mit Doppelbett - Credit Rovos Rail Tours
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Spitzkoppe - Credit Radek - stock.adobe.com
Ihre Lodge bei den Viktoriafällen - Credit African Safaris Network
Sossusvlei - Credit Iuliia Sokolovska - stock.adobe.com
Elefant im Krüger-Nationalpark - Credit Peter Hogel
Auf Safari im Okavango-Delta - Credit nachosuko - stock.adobe.com
Flusspferde im Okavango-Delta - Credit piccaya - stock.adobe.com
Aussichtswagen des African Explorers - Credit Liane Ehlers

AFRICAN EXPLORER

Jewel of the desert

Rail Safaris

Travel itinerary from Namibia to Cape Town

Travel itinerary from Cape Town to Namibia

From the Indian Ocean to Victoria Falls

Travel itinerary from Victoria Falls to Pretoria

Travel itinerary from Pretoria to Victoria Falls

ROVOS RAIL

Africa's Grandest Train Journey: From Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Embark on Africa's most magnificent train journey, covering over 6,100 km through the southern and eastern regions of the Black Continent, traversing South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania. This route connects the Cape of Good Hope with the tropical coast of East Africa, meandering through almost forgotten railway tracks in the untamed wilderness of Northern Zambia and showcasing unique natural wonders such as Victoria Falls and the Rift Valley.


From Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

The dream of Africa's adventurer and entrepreneur, Cecil John Rhodes, was a railway line from the Cape to Cairo. Rovos Rail brings an impressive half of this dream to life on the nearly 6,000 km journey from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Our Lernidee-chartered train accommodates a maximum of 68 guests, accompanied by three experienced German-speaking tour guides. For your safety, a German-speaking doctor is also on board. Experience a truly epic journey into the heart of Africa!


From Dar Es Salaam to Lobito: Africa Crossing

From the Indian to the Atlantic Ocean, this Africa expedition by rail uniquely combines explorations in the heart of the continent with the utmost comfort. Along the way, encounter wildlife-rich reserves such as Selous and South Luangwa, as well as the less-traveled countries of Congo and Angola.

Der Rovos Rail am Bahnhof in Pretoria - (31) - Credit Rovos Rail Tours
Ihr Rovos Rail-Sonderzug - 3 - Credit Jos Beltman
Safari auf Schienen - (27) - Credit Rovos Rail Tours
Auf Safari - (17) - Credit Volker Haak - stock.adobe.com
Geparden - (10) - Credit gudkovandrey - stock.adobe.com
Auf Safari - (02) - Credit Aleksandar Todorovic - stock.adobe.com
Great Rift Valley - (11) - Credit lucaar - stock.adobe.com
Kapstadt - (16) - Credit george - stock.adobe.com
Elefant im Chobe-Nationalpark - (23) - Credit taro02 - stock.adobe.com
Schienen in Sambia - Credit G. Wachholz
Viktoriafälle – der Rauch, der donnert - (07) - Credit edan - stock.ad
Kapstadt - (26) - Credit michaeljung - stock.adobe.com
Rovos-Bahnhof in Pretoria - (15) - Credit Rovos Rail Tours
Panoramawagen - Credit Beadle Photo
Suite der Kategorie Pullman (Doppelbett) - (47) - Credit Rovos Rail To
Aussichtswagen - (40) - Credit Rovos Rail Tours
Suite der Kategorie Royal (Doppelbett) - (11) - Credit DOOK PHOTO
Speisewagen - (07) - Credit DOOK PHOTO
Speisewagen - (04) - Credit DOOK PHOTO
Suite der Kategorie Deluxe (Doppelbett) - (24) - Credit Rovos Rail Tou
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From Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Travel itinerary from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Travel itinerary from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

Africa-Crossing from the Indian to the Atlantic Ocean

Travel itinerary
Africa-Crossing

ORIENT SILK ROAD EXPRESS

In the comfortable special train to the UNESCO World Heritage of the Ancient Orient


The Orient Silk Road Express introduces you to the legendary Silk Road in comfort. Through comfortable rail cruises, you will experience fantastic UNESCO World Heritage sites that may either go unseen on other journeys or are only accessible through challenging means.


On the World's Most Famous Trade Route

Ihr Sonderzug Orient Silk Road Express - (17) - Credit Dennis Schmelz
Orient Silk Road Express - (19) - Credit Dennis Schmelz (www.dennissch
Speisewagen - (12) - Credit Lernidee Erlebnisreisen
Kategorie I – Standard - (05) - Credit Roland Jung
Kategorie Aladin - (02) - Credit Lernidee Erlebnisreisen
Der Orient Silk Road Express - (20) - Credit Detlev Rösler
Registan-Platz in Samarkand - (67) - Credit monticellllo - stock.adobe
Unabhängigkeitsmonument in Aschgabat - (35) - Credit michalknitl - sto
Usbekische Köstlichkeiten - (15) - Credit bbivirys - stock.adobe.com
Blick über Buchara - (10) - Credit YuliaB - stock.adobe.com

The Legendary Silk Road

From Almaty to Tashkent

Travel itinerary from Almaty to Tashkent

Travel itinerary from Tashkent to Almaty