$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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Комментарии • 95

  • @maurinusapril
    @maurinusapril 6 месяцев назад +19

    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

  • @rynhardduplessis6535
    @rynhardduplessis6535 10 месяцев назад +18

    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
      @jandeman1327 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @denisepoder8668
    @denisepoder8668 Год назад +10

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

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  Год назад +2

      South Africa being unique in their own way😁

    • @Andre.1966
      @Andre.1966 6 месяцев назад

      It's a South Africanism 😊

  • @jeannetteviviers9851
    @jeannetteviviers9851 5 месяцев назад +3

    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 ......

    • @rachael-777
      @rachael-777 13 дней назад

      I travelled to Bloem from Cape Town to meet my husband after a border camp. Very good memories indeed!

  • @mariettewarris7923
    @mariettewarris7923 4 месяца назад +3

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

    • @jaymuller6004
      @jaymuller6004 2 месяца назад

      Especially travelling with someone who has the same energy and vibe as you....... and enjoys doing the same things you like !!!!

  • @Stellamarie123
    @Stellamarie123 2 года назад +10

    Caught these trains all the time until about 30 years ago

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад

      That must have been so cool 😊

  • @barbaradefaria5604
    @barbaradefaria5604 2 месяца назад +1

    I would feel blessed being in that neck of the woods anytime any weather. It's absolutely gorgeous.

  • @dogamaster6234
    @dogamaster6234 2 года назад +5

    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
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад

      Was this the Bkue train that travelled in?

  • @Kangela
    @Kangela 2 года назад +5

    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
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад +1

      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 😊

  • @anthonykoeslag
    @anthonykoeslag 3 месяца назад

    1:00 - nice! the otter trail is a good hike

  • @Naamy19X9
    @Naamy19X9 6 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @kalaharidundee9190
    @kalaharidundee9190 Год назад +4

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

    • @lfk53
      @lfk53 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan1946 Год назад +4

    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

  • @benitahector2280
    @benitahector2280 2 года назад +2

    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.

  • @isiseshisewebhu
    @isiseshisewebhu 6 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @Sunshine-jy5le
    @Sunshine-jy5le Год назад +2

    I’m so happy I found your channel today 😊

  • @jadziak6997
    @jadziak6997 2 года назад +4

    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
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад +1

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

  • @shahidanusrat6086
    @shahidanusrat6086 Год назад +6

    Awesome beautiful South Africa and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂

  • @johndavid5618
    @johndavid5618 6 месяцев назад +1

    "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.❤️

  • @sibonelo1000
    @sibonelo1000 6 месяцев назад +4

    I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

    • @johndavid5618
      @johndavid5618 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @lennondevraj7625
    @lennondevraj7625 2 года назад +3

    You guys are so wholesome :) enjoy traveling with you

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад

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

  • @Andre.1966
    @Andre.1966 6 месяцев назад +5

    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.

  • @elizabethjohnston5306
    @elizabethjohnston5306 10 дней назад

    The first class coaches belong to Rovos rail. I've been on the Rovos train from Johannesburg to Cape Town. It's real luxury very relaxing.

  • @garrywilliams3045
    @garrywilliams3045 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @maurinusapril
    @maurinusapril 6 месяцев назад +1

    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 "

  • @masjm7278
    @masjm7278 Год назад +1

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

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  Год назад

      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 😍🇿🇦

  • @Mashariki_0
    @Mashariki_0 2 года назад +3

    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
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад

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

  • @diariesofasolotraveller2376
    @diariesofasolotraveller2376 Год назад +1

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

  • @hubertdixon6584
    @hubertdixon6584 Год назад

    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. 🙂

  • @TrektoTomorrow
    @TrektoTomorrow 2 года назад +2

    Interesting history! Keep sharing guys! Thanks 😁

  • @TheWhoopwhoop21
    @TheWhoopwhoop21 Месяц назад

    Lol we stayed here too recently had the same issue with lights, window covers and toilet noises also the beds weren't level! was cool and all but its definitely a 1 night stay kinda place.

  • @gladyspapiso1115
    @gladyspapiso1115 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is lovely 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @jancovanderwesthuizen8070
    @jancovanderwesthuizen8070 5 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @Stellamarie123
    @Stellamarie123 2 года назад +1

    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
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад

      I think it should become a world wide standard😜

  • @rfc3418
    @rfc3418 22 дня назад +1

    you guy are so funny, thanks for the greate video

  • @tashriquekarriem8865
    @tashriquekarriem8865 Год назад +1

    In a Yaris, you guys are brave

  • @maheshravela7
    @maheshravela7 9 месяцев назад +2

    I am still waiting for train ride 😄

  • @BonganiMagadu
    @BonganiMagadu Год назад +1

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

  • @raymonde4272
    @raymonde4272 2 года назад +1

    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
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад

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

  • @shahzadaslam384
    @shahzadaslam384 Год назад +1

    waw beautiful never seen this side of SA

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  Год назад

      Sotherton Africa has so much beauty 😍

  • @paulnguyen8910
    @paulnguyen8910 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @sammayet9002
    @sammayet9002 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome, interesting and beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @trevornorris5693
    @trevornorris5693 6 месяцев назад

    Hi there it is known as the Transvaal wave

  • @sefutho
    @sefutho 6 месяцев назад

    Mzantsi 🇿🇦 for sure 🙏🏾

  • @thetransferaccount4586
    @thetransferaccount4586 Год назад

    another nice vlog

  • @kingdavid4577
    @kingdavid4577 6 месяцев назад

    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 ❤

  • @Budidcaptain
    @Budidcaptain 2 года назад +1

    Bentar lagi juga back ke Asia 😆

  • @rebekahmakiti6247
    @rebekahmakiti6247 5 месяцев назад

    How much did you spent for entire trip

  • @TrektoTomorrow
    @TrektoTomorrow 2 года назад +2

    A tree as a post office? Interesting

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад +1

      Crazy right😜 the world is sooo different now

  • @vernonsaayman9741
    @vernonsaayman9741 Год назад +1

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

  • @SL33P-WALK3R
    @SL33P-WALK3R Год назад

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

  • @MegaMalik90
    @MegaMalik90 2 года назад +1

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

    • @thebuddymoon
      @thebuddymoon  2 года назад +1

      Yes, it happens everytime we leave an Asian country

  • @crazypandatutsgaming9331
    @crazypandatutsgaming9331 2 года назад +2

    attack the delicious plate in this video

  • @TrektoTomorrow
    @TrektoTomorrow 2 года назад +1

    You two are so cute! Hahaha

  • @stephanvanheerden8967
    @stephanvanheerden8967 6 месяцев назад

    You should have gone to the actual Blue Train.

  • @BlahBlah-gb6st
    @BlahBlah-gb6st 3 месяца назад

    14:38 You should rename yourselves "the drunk vlogers"

  • @marionfriedenthal7352
    @marionfriedenthal7352 6 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @bravesoldier136
    @bravesoldier136 6 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @DJ_DRE_SA
    @DJ_DRE_SA 6 месяцев назад

    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 ..

  • @joematchbox2551
    @joematchbox2551 2 года назад +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @Andre_XX
    @Andre_XX 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @rupertmcnaughtdavis3649
    @rupertmcnaughtdavis3649 Год назад +7

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

    • @isiseshisewebhu
      @isiseshisewebhu 6 месяцев назад

      Not true. Opinion is cranial flatulence.

    • @TheJenny1957
      @TheJenny1957 6 месяцев назад

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

    • @Cliff7257
      @Cliff7257 5 месяцев назад

      @@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?

  • @rikusmellet919
    @rikusmellet919 6 месяцев назад +1

    Little town called George HAHAHA!! C'mon!

  • @mrtkr927
    @mrtkr927 2 года назад +1

    😂👍

  • @hloxyman9346
    @hloxyman9346 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @Aenkplayzz7559
    @Aenkplayzz7559 Год назад

    🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @rupertmcnaughtdavis3649
    @rupertmcnaughtdavis3649 8 месяцев назад

    So not a proper sleeper train.

  • @fbi-information
    @fbi-information 10 месяцев назад

    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.