Ignore the pretty pictures on all the sites This was the worst part of my 2 week honeymoon in South Africa The food was bad - I mean REALLY BAD - the veg soup was a colour not found in nature The train was late - 4 hours late setting off - nearly 6 hours later into Cape Town The... More

OK, the negative is that it IS slow! From Cape Town to Johannesburg takes around 30 hours, but it's pleasant from beginning to end! Lovely food, comfortable compartments, showers etc. It was a wonderful way to get to the Fairest Cape.

we traveled from Joh'burg to Cape Town by the SM Premier Class. It was a very interesting and enjoyable journey. By train you really experience the country. The facilities on board were good: we had a good sleep, meals are fine and the personnel friendly and helpful. great value, great experience!

While on a business-pleasure trip to South Africa, my wife and took the Shoshaloza Meyl Premier Class train from Johannesburg to Cape Town, hoping to see some of the countryside. There is an alternative called the Blue Train that runs along the same route, which is very luxurious – includes not only meals but all alcoholic beverages as well --... More