Ferdinand Magellan, Captain James Cook, Marco Polo, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. What do they all have in common?

As luxury train rides go, it would be misguided to not consider South Africa's The Blue Train amongst the very best.

Discover the history of South Africa’s battlefields, as we travel back in time today on The Journey Blog, uncovering the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

All great rail tours must feature elements of luxury, refinement and tradition. The Pride of Africa has all of this and more.