About the African Explorer
African Explorer is a hotel on wheels, with 2 air-conditioned restaurant cars that serve African and European culinary specialties.
Take in the fresh African air from an outdoor observation platform or relax inside the air-conditioned lounge car taking in amazing views through panoramic windows.
With expert tour guides, a doctor on board, laundry service and much more, African Explorer combine adventure and comfort to create the journey of a lifetime.
Experience the immense beauty of Southern Africa on an epic railroad journey, where the beauty of the wide-open savanna is at your fingertips. From otherworldly Namibian deserts to lush forests, the African Explorer private train is your key to adventure. There is simply no better way to experience the wonders of Africa.
If the African Explorer is a hotel on wheels, then the open observation platform of the cozy lounge car is a rolling porch. A paradise for photographers and nature lovers alike—the uninterrupted views of the wilderness facilitate not only sightings of rare animals, but also makes it easy to take amazing photos. There are no annoying reflections or streaks that love to show up in photos taken through windows, instead it’s just a direct connection to nature so that your journey becomes a true safari on rails.