$24 South African Sleeper Train / Garden Route

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BUDDYMOON DAY 248/1000 (VLOG 66)
We slept in economy class on one of the very few sleeper trains in South Africa, The Santos Express in Mosselbay. Most sleeper trains come at a very high price, mainly because they take you from one destination to another.
The Santos Express train however does not move and is treated as a hotel, therefore, the opportunity to sleep in a train comes at an affordable price ($24 for 2 people) and this is why we just had to book a stay to see what it's like to sleep on a train!
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[@Kangela]

What a pleasure to see my backyard featuring in one of your awesome videos. Nice one guys, and I'm EXTRA glad to see the drone being put to such good use 👌I always think the "Map of Africa" could also be a sleeping crocodile 🐊

[@thebuddymoon]

Hey Kangela, it was so great to meet you😊So grateful for the drone on this trip😊absoulty loved our time on in Mossel Bay 😊

[@Naamy19X9]

This is my dream. I want to travel from western cape all the way to Mozambique lol.

[@maurinusapril]

In South Africa we do say thank you on the roads when another driver goes out of his way to do something good .. just a gesture of appreciation

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hello, I love your beautiful home country South Africa and I like your travelling by your own car. South African sleeper train has the most beautiful beds to sleep comparing with Indian and Malaysian sleeper train beds

[@Stellamarie123]

Caught these trains all the time until about 30 years ago

[@thebuddymoon]

That must have been so cool 😊

[@AndreDMalan1966]

When we were kids in the late 60s and the 70s, we lived in East London. To get to Durban (600km/ about 375 miles by car) by train, you had to travel all the way to Johannesburg (1000km/625 miles) and then down to Durban (400km/250 miles) We had to spend 2 nights on the train. I remember falling asleep to the "da-da da-da... da-da da-da of the wheels on the tracks, and being awakened by the conductor ar 6am every morning, offering hot coffee for sale. We couldnt afford to eat in the dining car, but my mom always packed a delicious picnic basket with enough food for 2 days.

[@jadziak6997]

In America if drivers are being courteous they stick their hand up/wave if they merge in front of another car. Also if it's another car's turn to go but they allow you to go instead. But on the most part you have crazy drivers lol it's cute you two messing around in the cabin and giggling like teens :-)))))

[@thebuddymoon]

So interesting how each country has different road etiquette 😊glad you enjoyed the videos ❤️

[@TrektoTomorrow]

Interesting history! Keep sharing guys! Thanks 😁

[@shahidanusrat6086]

Awesome beautiful South Africa and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂

[@thebuddymoon]

Thanks Shahida😁

[@diariesofasolotraveller2376]

You guys are fun, a vibe thank you. Will definitely go there for me befday.

[@Mashariki_0]

The guys in vintage cars... that was so cool, just going for a drive in your vintage car, top down on a sunny day. I love the train, I'd 100% try it. In Kenya drivers usually do hand signals or a quick honk. I love the topography of the route you've taken, some areas are green and lush, others dry grass and the ocean never too far away.

[@thebuddymoon]

The Garden Route is absolutely Gorgeous, spoiled for all types of views along the way🙂

[@sammayet9002]

Awesome, interesting and beautiful ❤❤❤

[@TrektoTomorrow]

A tree as a post office? Interesting

[@thebuddymoon]

Crazy right😜 the world is sooo different now

[@TrektoTomorrow]

You two are so cute! Hahaha

[@thebuddymoon]

Hahahaha thank you Lance😜

[@OfficialDjDre]

love the content id like you to checkout Aloeridge in Swellendam wich is selfcatering accommodation and you'll be supprised how cheap it is...we also do river rating , abseiling obsicale courses and tons of different adventures to take you out of your comfort zone ..

[@bravesoldier136]

You say your journey starts in George, "in a little town George." Did you know that in the western cape George is the second largest city? No "little town" at all. I'm living in George and I would suggest that you first make sure about the info you give to people about a town or city. If George is a "little town" then I wonder what Knysna and Mossel Bay, is.

[@jeannealbertusduplessis824]

True that. George is a big city.

[@hloxyman9346]

Karen to mind her business there by the map of Africa😂

[@kathatahsan7559]

🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@rynhardduplessis6535]

We grew up riding the sleep train untill the ANC stuffed this up as well. Would of loved to take my family on a trip like we use to DBN to JHP or CPT sadly tks to the ANC ee can't do so.

[@jandeman1327]

Sorry my bra die fokkers het als ge vat en met hulle onkunde als laat stink na kak dis demonies

[@denisepoder8668]

That’s a nice gesture - the hazard lights, flash of lights - never seen that anywhere else…

[@thebuddymoon]

South Africa being unique in their own way😁

[@AndreDMalan1966]

It's a South Africanism 😊

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

Sad when the only sleeper train you can sleep in is one set in concrete.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Not true. Opinion is cranial flatulence.

[@TheJenny1957]

The Rovos Rail is a beautiful luxury sleeper train that still runs.

[@Cliff7257]

@@TheJenny1957Johannesburg-Durban Cheapest ticket on Rovos Rail cost R31200 [$1750] per person sharing, one way. However go on the Shosholoza Meyl and the cost is considerably lower at R360 [$21] for the same journey. That is if its still running?

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

Just realised, since I don’t live anywhere near Knysna, I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say it in English before. Only ever in Afrikaans

[@dogamaster6234]

I used to travel with train from Johannesburg to Capetown back in the early 2000s and I must say it's amazing to travel in second class and they were shared among 4 people... Two at top and 2 down

[@thebuddymoon]

Was this the Bkue train that travelled in?

[@kalaharidundee9190]

Hier in Namibia doen ons almal dit. Gee plek vir ander dan wys hul dankie met hazerd.

[@lfk53]

Namibia was part of South Africa. That's why you're doing it.

[@crazypandatutsgaming9331]

attack the delicious plate in this video

[@sibonelo1000]

I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@johndavid5618]

"Lovely location, great video, thanx for sharing. ❤️ 👌

[@maheshravela7]

I am still waiting for train ride 😄

[@benitahector2280]

A successful Otter Trail and now doing the Garden Route. Its one of the most well known popular places. A must on the list .A beautiful scenic drive . A surfers paradise on the way also. Enjoy your train ride and your journey.

[@johndavid5618]

"Nature's Valley, crags, wild spirit, and many more favourite spot on garden route."The beaches are splended site all the way down Cape town.❤️

[@BonganiMagadu]

Wow Do you guys know how much the trsin between joburg and Cape Town would be please

[@mariettewarris7923]

I love your videos: watching two beautiful young people travelling around our stunning country.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

We have done eleven long distance return journeys on ShosholozaMeyl and PremierClasse since 2016. Safe, clean, pleasant and wasn't robbed like on the TransNatal in 1982.

[@Andre_XX]

That was not a pelvis. It is the head of a baleen whale.

[@jeannetteviviers9851]

In the 70's I often traveled to Cape Town from Johannesburg in the "sleeper" train. Depart Joburg station at 11h00 arrive Cape Town 09h00 the next morning. The train stopped at several towns during the night for passengers to disembark or embark. In the mornings we were woken up by a rapid knock on the compartment door and served coffee or tea in our bunks. The dining cars served four course meals consisting of soup, fish and a choice of chicken or meat and a dessert. The meals were prepared on the train. The lounge had comfortable seating and the large windows allowed one to see the countryside flashing by .. It is easy to long for those days ......

[@paulnguyen8910]

Maybe if someday y'all would come visit California, we have many beaches as there are in South Africa. Your country drives left, we do right. Los Angeles does have a Union Station. America has Amtrak® compared to PRASA.

[@vernonsaayman9741]

Garden rowt.,gods country, second best place on earth. Guinness

[@Budidcaptain]

Bentar lagi juga back ke Asia 😆

[@rikusmellet919]

Little town called George HAHAHA!! C'mon!

[@lennondevraj7625]

You guys are so wholesome :) enjoy traveling with you

[@thebuddymoon]

Thank you so much Lennon😁that means so much to us😁🙏

[@stephanvanheerden8967]

You should have gone to the actual Blue Train.

[@rebekahmakiti6247]

How much did you spent for entire trip

[@garrywilliams3045]

Beautiful trip Now I just need to find someone to go with

[@Sunshine-jy5le]

I’m so happy I found your channel today 😊

[@MegaMalik90]

Do you notice that your views dropped right after you left Indonesia?

[@thebuddymoon]

Yes, it happens everytime we leave an Asian country

[@mrtkr927]

😂👍

[@joematchbox2551]

❤️❤️

[@Stellamarie123]

Ja, pulling over onto the yellow line and the whole flash your hazard thing doesn’t happen in Oz. Lives there for 16 years and I really missed it on road trips

[@thebuddymoon]

I think it should become a world wide standard😜

[@shahzadaslam384]

waw beautiful never seen this side of SA

[@thebuddymoon]

Sotherton Africa has so much beauty 😍

[@maurinusapril]

When an old coupling were travelling with their car, the old lady reckoned to her husband " Hey but you know a lot of people" when she noticed the flashing indicators " he reckoned " jy ken nog niks "

[@SL33P-WALK3R]

You get KILLED for flashing someone here in the States! 😅😅

[@hubertdixon6584]

Enjoyed that fun/educational tour of the Garden Route with you two. I'm from that area, will sure love to try that stationery sleep train out some time some time. 🙂

[@sefutho]

Mzantsi 🇿🇦 for sure 🙏🏾

[@trevornorris5693]

Hi there it is known as the Transvaal wave

[@gladyspapiso1115]

This is lovely 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

So not a proper sleeper train.

[@tashriquekarriem8865]

In a Yaris, you guys are brave

[@thetransferaccount4586]

another nice vlog

[@masjm7278]

FANTASTIC Vlog, . Showing the Beauty of our Country by our OWN PEOPLE. .👍🏽👍🏽👌🏿👌🏿

[@thebuddymoon]

Awh thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this video❤️really means so much❤️ And yes we have a gorgeous country 😍🇿🇦

[@raymonde4272]

What an interesting video, it's a shame that weather and circumstances seemed to be against you, at least you can say you had an adventure instead.

[@thebuddymoon]

Just have to go with the flow and enjoy what is given to you😁

[@marionfriedenthal7352]

You are like two naughty kids 😂 and your laughter in the dark had me chuckling along with you. I'm South African but when I visited New Zealand I think they flashed their headlights to thank a courteous driver.

[@kingdavid4577]

Hi guys. We booked coach no. 6, that has great sea views, during the summer holidays. Loved it so much....all our lights actually worked 😂 Knowing that December month is hot I took my electric fan that I modified to a 2-prong plug which made the stay much more bareable 👌🏻 Enjoy your travels 👍🏻 Greetings from Cape Town ❤

[@fbi-information]

Yes people do use their hazard lights to say thanks although it's actually illegal but it's such a common thing to do for many years that even the police and traffic police officers don't really care.