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The Elephant Express

The Elephant Express is the world’s only safari train. Actually, “express” might be a misnomer

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Christian Wolmar
Jun 03, 2026
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The Elephant Express is the world’s only safari train. Actually, “express” might be a misnomer, as it’s limited to a maximum of 25mph, but this is not some miniature toy train on a small purpose-built loop. Rather it travels a 50-mile stretch of the main line between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, track that happens to run alongside Hwange National Park, …

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