Rail Travel

Train rides are exciting and can show us beautiful parts of the world. Hopping aboard a luxury train, especially overseas, can be expensive though. Not to worry, we bring the trains to you!
Virtual train rides you can board for free!!
https://www.getaway.co.za/travel/virtual-train-rides-you-can-board-for-free/

Virtual train rides you can board for free Hopping aboard a luxury train, especially overseas, can be expensive though. Not to worry, we bring the trains to you! All aboard the virtual express.

Rail Travel and Rugby combined!! Who needs more excitement than this!

Rail & Rugby Package
South Africa vs Australia - 20 Jul 2019
This is a Rugby supporters upmarket train tour to be enjoyed by all and is designed for comfort, safety and fun!. BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Cape Town Jazz Festival packages now available.
Email: [email protected]

Macufe Cup - Macufe Jazz Festival 2017
Fri. 06 Oct - Mon. 09 Oct 2017
Shosholoza Meyl Train Package - From Joburg
For more details visit: http://sportstravel.co.za/sportstours.html

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2017 Two Oceans Marathon - Train Trip from Joburg
The 2017 Two Oceans Marathon,will take place on Saturday, 15 April 2017. Easter weekend falls over this preriod, 14 - 17 April 2017. So why not make a shot holiday of this event. You can join in on this 6-day train tour from Jo’burg to Cape Town suitable for both runners and supporters.
http://www.railtravel.co.za/all-train-packages-south-africa.html

Railtravel This short tour is safe and secure and fit for families with children and couples. Everyone a trip to your coastal holiday distination by train travelling through the scenic mountain passes and many tunnels en route to Durban. All tours are schedured over weekends.

Rail Travel invites you to join us on the annual train tour to the 17th Cape Town Jazz Festival, formerly known as the North Sea Jazz Festival. All of the previous tours have been great and fully booked well in advance – don’t miss this one.
http://www.railtravel.co.za/capetown-jazz-festival-package.html

Macufe 2016 & the Party train is here!

http://www.railtravel.co.za/macufe-jazz-festival-package.html

Macufe Jazz Festival - Premier Classe Option Macufe Jazz Festival with accommodation on the Premier Classe Train from R 6 220.00

Blue Train Specials to Cape Town
We have just released some great specials. Follow the link below.
http://www.railtravel.co.za/blue_specials.html

Luxury 4* rail travel in South Africa.
http://www.railtravel.co.za/premier_index.html

Premier Classe Train Trips and Prices Premier Classe Train trips with rates, prices and fares to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

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Macufe Jazz Festival 2016
Its time to relax an party at the music festival of the year.
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Here's something worth celebrating today!
Macufe 2016: 01 - 09 October 2016


New packages to be released soon. Watch this space!

A Romantic weekend/midweek package
Spa & Helicopter flight Package at the 4* Cathedral Peak Hotel

Package Includes:
2 Nights standard accommodation at Cathedral Peak Hotel
Dinner and breakfast daily
Mid-morning and afternoon tea and bakes
20min Drakensberg Sightseeing Helicopter flight
A Swedish Back,neck,scalp massage

Priced from:
R 3 890.00 per person sharing
Based on min 2 persons travelling together on the same itinerary

Rates exclude: KZN Conservation levies and all extras not mentioned

Valid until: 31 Oct 2016
Note: Peak season surcharges will apply during SA school holidays, long weekends and selected dates (Please request peak season dates from us)

For bookings and enquirers contact us: REF: CathspaFB
[email protected] / Contact: +27 71 558 4433

A Romantic weekend/midweek package
Spa & Helicopter flight Package at the 4* Cathedral Peak Hotel

Package Includes:
2 Nights standard accommodation at Cathedral Peak Hotel
Dinner and breakfast daily
Mid-morning and afternoon tea and bakes
20min Drakensberg Sightseeing Helicopter flight
A Swedish Back,neck,scalp massage

Priced from:
R 3 890.00 per person sharing
Based on min 2 persons travelling together on the same itinerary

Rates exclude: KZN Conservation levies and all extras not mentioned

Valid until: 31 Oct 2016
Note: Peak season surcharges will apply during SA school holidays, long weekends and selected dates (Please request peak season dates from us)

For bookings and enquirers contact us: REF: CathspaFB
[email protected] / Contact: +27 71 558 4433

10 Reasons Travelers Still Need a Travel Agent

1. Accountability.
A travel agent’s job is on the line with every trip. Travel agents have a boss to answer to—or they are the boss—and they are a real person clients can speak with to work things out.
2. Knowledge.
Travel agents have been doing the job for years and know all the ins and outs. Traveling to Europe for the first time? Instead of deciding where to go based on anonymous comments on a website, speak to someone who does this for a living and knows what they’re talking about.
3. More for your money.
When booking an expensive trip, travelers want to see everything and experience the best a city has to offer. A travel agent can ensure travelers dollars go a long way—and make sure they don’t miss that amazing restaurant down the street, or the special event going on the day they are in town. A travel agent knows where to go and when.
4. Setting an Itinerary.
While some people enjoy “just winging it,” a travel agent can give a clear-cut schedule of what will be happening on a day-to-day basis, and keep clear records of everything that is included in the trip.
5. Budgeting.
A travel agent can help map out exactly how much a trip will cost, so there are no surprises. Does that excursion on Monday include lunch, for example, or do you have to buy your own? Does it pay to take the drinks package on the cruise ship, or pay for the excursions in advance? A travel agent can guide you and save you money.
6. Insurance.
Things happen. A travel agent can offer insurance in a number of ways, from guaranteeing that the hotel is safe and the company running the excursion won’t rob a traveler, to actually advising on which insurance policies are needed, from trip cancellation to medical emergencies. They also insure that travelers will have the correct travel documents, so they don’t end up missing their plane or cruise. And when things do go wrong, travel agents have the resources and the contacts to get travelers to the head of the line.
7. Resources.
At the touch of travel agents’ fingertips they have resources a traveler simply does not. Yes, we have the internet, but there is so much still left unknown, especially in places that are undiscovered.
8. Exclusivity.
Let’s face it, we all want to be a little bit different. A travel agent knows the new destinations and the new places in them —and often they can get their client in. Through their partners, they also often get freebies for their customers that range from a free drink to an exclusive admission to a hot event.
9. Time savings.
Spending hours and weeks researching the perfect trip can take up a ton of time during a busy work week. A travel agent will spend a little time getting to know their client and what they are looking for, and then put together an entire vacation customized for them.
10. Leverage.
Can’t book a room at a place you really want? Had a last minute addition to a trip but all the rooms are booked? No problem. Travel agents spend years developing long-term relationships, and travel companies understand how important their repeat business is. Travel agents have leverage with most hotel companies and resorts, and they are more likely to get what they want than a single consumer.
In short, if you have never visited a travel agent, you are missing out on a chance to save time and hassles and aggravation—and often, money as well.

CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL - TRAIN PACKAGE
31 Mar – 03 Apr 2016

Party all the way to and from Cape Town Jazz Festival on the Shosholoza Meyl
For only R 6 600 per person

Includes:
Promotional gifts / Breakfast for 3 days / Entertainment onboard the train (disco coach) / Braai Dinner on Friday / Accommodation on the train in Cape Town / Festival tickets / Shuttle service to and from the venue

Train Schedule:
Dep: Johannesburg Park Station on Thu 31 Mar 2016 @ 08h00am
Ret: From Cape Town on Sun 03 Apr 2016 at 05h00am


*Terms and conditions apply
http://www.railtravel.co.za/contact.html

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Macufe Jazz Festival - Shosholoza Meyl Package

Dates: Fri 9 October to Mon. 12 Oct 2015

Cost per person sharing: R 4 235.00 (i.e. R8 470.00 for 2 people)

Price Includes:
* Return travel on the Shosholoza Meyl to Macufe (Bloemfontein) from Johannesburg
* Train departs Johannesburg on Friday 08H00 returns to Johannesburg early on Monday morning
* Entrance to the jazz festival on Friday, 9 Oct 2015
* Entrance to the main music festival on Saturday, 10 Oct 2015
* Bus transfers to and from the jazz festival
* 3 nights accommodation with bedding on the train
* 2 nights at Bloemfontein Station
* 1 night ( Sunday ) on return journey
* Breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings
* Macufe Jazz Festival T-Shirt and cap
* Party the night away in our dance coach. Cash bar will be available
* Free soccer tickets to Macufe Cup

For bookings, tel contact: 071 558 4433
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.railtravel.co.za

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Hi fans, Macufe 2015 Train packages - Pre bookings now open. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Macufejazzfestival/posts/1595286847377562?fref=nf for more details.

Macufe Jazz Fesitval Fans.... please take note of the below!

Shosholoza Meyl - Cape Town Jazz Festival Train Package
R 5950.00 per person sharing
Includes:
* Accommodation on the train (26 to 20 Mar)
* Breakfast for 3 days
* Braai dinner on the day of arrival in Cape Town
* General festival tickets for the Friday and Saturday of the Cape Town Jazz festival
* Shuttle service to the festival
* Promotional items
NOTES:
* The train departs Johannesburg Park Station on Thu. 26 March at 08h00am
* The train arrives back at Johannesburg Park Station on Mon. 30 March at 13h00
* 100% payment required to secure your space
Respond with your e-mail address, if you would like to make a booking.

Macufe Jazz Festival
Shosholoza Meyl Train Package
Fri. 10 Oct to Mon. 13 Oct 2014
Cost per person sharing: R 3900.00 (i.e. R 7800.00 per couple)
Inclusions:
* Return travel on the Shosholoza Meyl to Macufe (Bloemfontein) from Johannesburg
Train departs Johannesburg on Friday morning and returns to Johannesburg on Monday morning
* Entrance to the jazz festival on Friday, 10 Oct 2014
* Entrance to the main music festival on Saturday, 11 Oct 2014
* Bus transfers to and from the jazz festival
* 2 Nights Accommodation (with bedding) on the train at Bloem Station
* Breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings
* Free bedding
* Macufe Jazz Festival T-Shirt and cap
* Party the night away in our dance coach. Cash bar will be available
* Soccer tickets to Macufe Cup
For bookings please provide your e-mail address so we can send the booking form.

Macufe Train Packages for 2014, are still to be released. It is anticipated that package options will be known From mid July. Anticipate pricing of approximately R 4000 pp for the Shosholoza Meyl Packages and R 7000 pp for the Premier Classe. Rates still tba. As soon as available details will be posted. Full payment will be required upon confirmation.

Hi Friends,

Please note that the Shosholoza Meyl option for the Macufe 2013 jazz festival is unfortunately fully booked. The only option available is the Premier Classe Train option @ R 6220.00 per person.

Please book now to secure your space and to avoid disappointment..

Many thanks....

Hi Guys,

Please note that we have just been informed that there's been cancellations for the Shosholoza Meyl Macufe 2013 Jazz festival so there are 7 spaces vacant at the moment but not for couples as the couple coupe's are fully booked preferably a group of friends traveling together.

Please note that its on a first come first serve basis please book now to avoid disappointment!!

Hi friends,

Please note that the Shosholoza Meyl train option for the Macufe 2013 Jazz festival is unfortunately fully booked now. The only option still available is the Premier Class train option...

Please book in time to avoid disappointment.

Many thanks!!

Macufe Jazz Festival 2013
Premier Classe Option
Dates: Fri. 11 Oct. to Mon. 14 Oct.
Cost per person sharing: R 6220.00
Inclusions:
* Return travel on the luxury Premier Classe train to Macufe (Bloemfontein) from Johannesburg
Train departs Johannesburg on Fri. 08h00am / returns to Johannesburg on Mon. 05h00am
* Free entrance to the jazz festival on Friday, 11 October
* Free entrance to the main festival on Saturday, 12 October
* Free bus transfers to and from jazz festival
* Free accommodation on the train at Bloemfontein Station (two nights)
* Free Meals (Breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, Lunch on Sunday)
* Free Macufe Jazz Festival T-Shirt and cap
* Free bedding
* Party the night away in our dance coach. Cash bar will be available
* Free soccer tickets to Macufe Cup
For bookings, tel contact: 011-315 1534 / 011-312 9228
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.railtravel.co.za

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Hi There,

Many thanks for your interest in travelling by train to the Macufe Jazz Festival. We are pleased to announce that the 2013 packages have been finalised!!!

Please see the 2 package options:
1) the upmarket Premier Classe and
2) the standard Shoshaloza Meyl

Macufe Jazz Festival
Shosholoza Meyl Option
Dates: Fri. 11 Oct. to Mon. 14 Oct.
Cost per person sharing: R 3390.00
Inclusions:
* Return travel on the Shosholoza Meyl to Macufe (Bloemfontein) from Johannesburg
Train departs Johannesburg on Fri. 08h00am / returns to Johannesburg on Mon. 05h00am
* Free entrance to the jazz festival on Friday, 11 Oct 2013
* Free entrance to the main music festival on Saturday, 12 Oct 2013
* Free bus transfers to and from the jazz festival
* Free accommodation on the train at Bloemfontein Station (two nights)
* Free Breakfast on Saturday and mornings
* Free bedding
* Free Macufe Jazz Festival T-Shirt and cap
* Party the night away in our dance coach. Cash bar will be available* Free soccer tickets to Macufe Cup

Macufe Jazz Festival
Premier Classe Option
Dates: Fri. 11 Oct. to Mon. 14 Oct.
Cost per person sharing: R 6220.00
Inclusions:
* Return travel on the luxury Premier Classe train to Macufe (Bloemfontein) from Johannesburg
Train departs Johannesburg on Fri. 08h00am / returns to Johannesburg on Mon. 05h00am
* Free entrance to the jazz festival on Friday, 11 October
* Free entrance to the main festival on Saturday, 12 October
* Free bus transfers to and from jazz festival
* Free accommodation on the train at Bloemfontein Station (two nights)
* Free Meals (Breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, Lunch on Sunday)
* Free Macufe Jazz Festival T-Shirt and cap
* Free bedding
* Party the night away in our dance coach. Cash bar will be available
* Free soccer tickets to Macufe Cup
For bookings, tel contact: 011-315 1534 / 011-312 9228
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.railtravel.co.za

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GOOD NEWS!!!
The Premier Classe Train now travels between Johannesburg and PE every Friday. Contact us for more details - [email protected] / 011 3151 534

Macufe Festival (Bloemfontein)

When: Dates to be confirmed (Sat., 05 Oct 13 to Mon., 14 Oct 13)
Where: Bloemfontein
Categories: Annual Festivals / Arts & Culture / Entertainment

Macufe, the 10-day Mangaung African Cultural Festival, showcases the cream of African and international talent.

The Makufe Festival features jazz, gospel, kwaito, hip-hop, R&B, rock and classical music, as well as dance, drama, cabaret, musical theatre, poetry, fine art and traditional arts and crafts. First held in 1997 before an audience of 30 000, Macufe now attracts over 140 000 people from South Africa, Africa and the world.

The festival is presented annually in early October by Bashomi ba Africa.

KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR OUR UPDATED PACKAGES!

Kindly note that all Saturdays from CPT-JHB from the 14th of Jan 2013 are under review till further notice so they are closed for bookings, We apologies for the inconvenience.

Operating days will now be as follows:
JHB-CPT only Thursdays are open
CPT-JHB only Tuesdays are open.

http://www.railtravel.co.za/premier_index.html

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