From the vibrant cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg to the distant waterlands of the Okavango Delta, Southern Africa is a thrilling mix of cultural and natural treasures.

Our selection of journeys through this richly varied part of the world reflects the role of Orient-Express as a curator of exceptional travel experiences. We gather together all that is unique, meaningful and certain to delight.

Our wide range of itineraries lead to well known sights and off the beaten track to secluded retreats.

The Heart of Africa truly captures the region's essence, blending urban dynamism with a safari in remote Botswana. Splendour of Africa, Wonders of the World,The Soul of Africa and The Ultimate Safari also offer this experience but include a journey aboard the legendary Blue Train and visits to Victoria Falls, according to your choice.

The Romance of Africa follows a similarly varied route, but with an emphasis on romance evoked by exceptional dining and spa experiences along the way. Southern Africa: A Private View, too, leads through these exciting destinations, but with local expert guides to add a further dimension.

Travellers keen to discover and learn more about this wonderful part of the world may also choose one of our specialist programmes: Journey into the Animal Kingdom, accompanied by an animal psychologist, throws fresh light on the behaviour of wild animals, while Southern Africa: Wonders and Wildlife in Focus and Wildlife in Focus teach you how to capture the bush and its wildlife in amazing images to take home.

For a rather different experience, Close Encounters with Big Cats is a specialist tour that focuses on the lions and cheetahs that inhabit the beautiful bushlands of Namibia.