Train buffs looking for a fun day trip from Johannesburg should consider an excursion to Magaliesburg with Reefsteamers, which operates a vintage train to this lovely valley about 48 miles (77 km) from the CBD.

Departing from Park station, the journey takes about five hours round trip, and includes a couple-hour stop for picnicking and shopping in Magaliesburg.

AFKTravel’s editor recently went on this trip, and got both more — and less — than she was expecting. Click here to read her full account of this fun day trip.