| South Africa |
| South Africa is one of the world's top destinations for intrepid travellers to discover everything they're looking for... and more. With over 21 National Parks, eight World Heritage Sites, 3,500 kilometres of pristine coastline, wine tasting and some fascinating railways, South Africa can give both tourists and railway enthusiasts an outstanding holiday. Railway enthusiasts will find superbly maintained mainline steam locomotives operated by dedicated enthusiasts operating over a railway that also boasts some of the most advanced diesel electric and electric traction in Africa. The Geoff's Trains Southern Africa Steam season includes South African steam in a ten day photographers extravaganza featuring big 4-8-4 and 4-8-2 locomotives as well as GMAM Garratts. Geoff's Trains also offers tours for tourists wishing to explore South Africa, the amazing rainbow nation. In 2012 Geoff Cooke will explore the heritage and history of Cecil John Rhodes in a tour that starts in Cape Town and ends on the banks of the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls. In a short but action filled life Rhodes established the fruit growing industry in the Cape, was prime minister of the Cape Colony twice, Formed the De Beers Diamond company and made a second fortune out of Gold in the Transvaal, built a railway half way across Africa and colonised two countries for Queen Victoria. He also left a legacy in the Oxford University Rhodes Scholarships and a wealth of structures from Groot Schuur in Cape Town to the Victoria Falls Bridge in Matabeleland. Geoff's tour will explore some of the most beautiful, historic and interesting parts of southern Africa. Planned for October 2012. |
| Click here for the Railways Africa website, South Africa's publication for the railway industry and enthusiasts |
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