The 5 Most Luxurious Train Rides in the World (2 of 3)

2. The Ghan, Australia

Ah, Australia, the land down under where everything is trying to straight-up murder you — except for The Ghan, a trundling train treat that’s more delightful than a kangaroo hopping through a field of Vegemite. Strap yourself in, mate, because this journey takes you from the top end in Darwin all the way down to Adelaide, making it the ultimate geographical escapade. Keen geographers will be thrilled to know that The Ghan traverses the entire length of Australia, exposing the beating heart of this fantastic nation. And let us tell you, the center of Australia might not have a whole lot going on (apart from a whole bunch of camels, don’t ask me why), but the sheer immensity of it would be enough to make your didgeridoo explode.

3. Rovos Rail, South Africa

Okay, kids, ready to be whisked away on the wildest train ride in Africa? Then it’s time to hop aboard the one and only Rovos Rail — the premium train journey that’ll make your safari hat spin faster than a cheetah chasing its dinner. So let’s talk about these bespoke trains. Picture this if you will: gorgeous armchairs that cradle your body like a loving elephant trunk, and wine flowing like the mighty Zambezi River. It’s a classy affair, right? This train knows how to treat its passengers right. And don’t even get us started on the dining car — it’s like a fancy restaurant on wheels, serving up gastronomic delights that’ll have you shouting, “I can’t believe it’s not bushmeat!” Oh, but if only you knew…