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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. Carver

· June 15, 2026 · 4 min read

South 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. Carver

· June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Africa train travel

Tanzania'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. Carver

· May 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Morocco Africa

Morocco'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.

L. Carver

· May 11, 2026 · 4 min read

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