Kenya's Madaraka Express: Riding the Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi to Mombasa
A practical guide to riding Kenya's Madaraka Express SGR train from Nairobi to Mombasa, with route highlights, ticket tips, and what to expect on board.
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Ethiopia's Ethio-Djibouti Railway: Riding Africa's First Modern Electric Train Through the Horn
Ride the Ethio-Djibouti Railway from Addis Ababa to the Red Sea coast. Africa's first electrified cross-border railway and one of the continent's most overlooked train journeys.
L. CarverSouth Africa's Shosholoza Meyl: Riding the Long-Distance Rails from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Ride South Africa's Shosholoza Meyl overnight train from Johannesburg to Cape Town: routes, tips, and why this 26-hour journey is worth every minute.
L. CarverTanzania's TAZARA Railway: Riding the Iron Snake from Dar es Salaam to Zambia
Ride the TAZARA Railway from Tanzania to Zambia, a 1,860km Cold War-era line through some of East Africa's most remote wilderness.
L. CarverMorocco's Train Maroc: Riding the Rails from Casablanca to Marrakech
Discover how Morocco's modern rail network connects imperial cities, desert gateways, and Atlantic coastline on one of Africa's most rewarding train journeys.
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