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Luxury Viewing Room

The Blue Train: Cape Town to Pretoria – Deluxe Cabin

  • 3 Days
    • South Africa
    • Tailormade Journey
    • Rail Journey
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Trip summary

Rating
Duration
Days 3 Days
Travel Style
Travel Style
  • Tailormade Journey
Destination
Destination
  • South Africa
Experience Type
Experience Type
  • Rail Journey
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The Blue Train, voted Africa’s leading luxury train, has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents, celebrities and honeymooners have all travelled on this magnificent rolling five star hotel, and the name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury train travel. Experience a world of grace, elegance and romance from a bygone era in the magnificent suites, elegant lounges and fine dining. Each suite comes with the finest bed linen, and en-suite marble tiled bathrooms, and your very own personal butler is on hand to attend to every need.

The perfect alternative to flying to or from Cape Town, The Blue Train transports you between Pretoria and Cape Town in both directions, on a 39-hour journey of 1,600 kms, travelling through some of South Africa’s most diverse and spectacular scenery. Begin the experience from the moment you arrive at the departure lounge, where you will find a warm-hearted welcome sets the wheels in motion for a voyage defined by the hallmarks of personal attention and detail, with ease of check-in and relaxation before stepping onboard.

Your Deluxe Suite will forever alter your definition of what style and class entail. From your elegant and relaxing lounge during the day, it transforms into a subtly-lit bedroom of indulgence during the night, bedecked with goose-down and 100 per cent percale-cotton bedding, from your individually-controlled air-conditioning system, under-floor heating, opulent marble and gold-fitted bathroom, its scented bath salts and plush monogrammed towels, to the electronic entertainment options on offer. And then, of course, all this accompanied by the ever-changing vistas of the countryside… The Deluxe Coaches each have four suites that measure 4 by 2 metres. One of these contains a double bed and a ¾ size bath tub with handheld shower, while the others have twin beds with showers.

Inclusions

  • All Meals
  • Most Drinks
  • Blue Train Journey

Trip itinerary

Day 1

10h00 - Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station. (LD)
Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.
11h15 - Butlers usher guests to their cabins. Cabin orientation done by butlers.
12h00 - Depart Cape Town Station.
13h00 - First sitting for lunch.
14h30 - Second sitting for lunch.
16h00 - High tea is served in the non-smoking lounge car.
18h30 - First sitting for dinner.
20h15 - Second sitting for dinner.
Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the club car before retiring to bed.

Please note: Dinner is an elegant affair (gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket or waistcoat).

Accommodation: 2 night Blue Train - Deluxe Cabin.

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent rolling five-star hotel and the name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury train travel. Travelling between Cape Town and Pretoria on a 2 night journey, you experience a world of grace, elegance and romance. The magnificent suites, each with the finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms, have a personal butler on call to attend to every need. A South African icon since its inception in 1946, with a personal butler service and luxurious suite accommodation, the Blue Train offers a rail journey not to be missed. Travelling along this historic route experience in style and comfort some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the world.

The Blue Train - A Window To The Soul of Africa
Guests arriving on red carpet
Guests enjoying canapes at VIP pre-departure lounge
Guests enjoying entertainment at VIP pre-departure lounge
Guests boarding The Blue Train
Guest enjoying champagne in corridor
The Observation Car
Daytime view of guests being served wine
Daytime view with guests enjoying afternoon tea
Shopping in boutique
Presentation in Conference Car
Daytime view of the Lounge Car
Butler serving high tea in Lounge Car
Guests enjoying high tea in the Lounge Car
Guests relaxing in the Lounge Car, enjoying the signature Blue Train cocktail and a board game
Guests being served at the bar in the Lounge Car
Guests at leisure in the Lounge Car
Daytime view of Suite
Daytime view of guests in Suite
Evening view of guests in suite
The Dining Car
The Dining Car - 4 seater table setting
Guests enjoying dinner in the Dining Car
Garnished Green Soup
Springbok Carpaccio
Grilled Queen Scallops
French Trim Lamb Cutlets
Crayfish Tail
Chocolate Pot Dessert
Meringue Dessert with Mimosa
Ganache with Raspberries
Cheeseboard
Entertainment in Observation Car
Entertainment
Club Car
Guests being served drinks in Club Car
Butler serving cigars
Evening view of suite - double bed
Turndown service
Evening view of suite - single beds
Honeymoon suite
Honeymoon
Ensuite bathroom
Guest relaxing in the bath
Guest relaxing in suite
Butler service
Day 2

07h00 - Breakfast is an unhurried service. (BLD)
11h30 - First sitting for lunch.
13h15 - Second sitting for lunch.
15h00 - Kimberley excursion (weather and time permitting).
18h30 - Depart Kimberley.
18h30 - First sitting dinner.
20h15 - Second sitting dinner.
Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the club car before retiring to bed.

Day 3

07h00 - Breakfast is an unhurried service. (BL)
13h00 - First sitting for lunch.
14h30 - Second sitting for lunch.
18h00 - The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station. Butlers usher guests to the arrival lounge. Thank you for joining us on this memorable experience.

Trip Gallery

Twin Bed on board The Blue Train
Double bed on board the Blue Train
Bar on The Blue Train
Dining are on The Blue Train

Disclaimer: The images highlight both included activities and optional experiences, designed to inspire you to tailor your safari. For full details, please refer to the experience inclusions.

Dates & pricing

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Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.

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Departures Twin Price (AUD) Single Price (AUD)
30 Oct 25 $3,950 $5,925
06 Nov 25 $3,950 $5,925
13 Nov 25 $3,950 $5,925
20 Nov 25 $3,195 $4,795
04 Dec 25 $3,195 $4,795
11 Dec 25 $3,195 $4,795
18 Dec 25 $3,195 $4,795

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30 Oct 25 $4,345 $6,518
06 Nov 25 $4,345 $6,518
13 Nov 25 $4,345 $6,518
20 Nov 25 $3,514 $5,274
04 Dec 25 $3,514 $5,274
11 Dec 25 $3,514 $5,274
18 Dec 25 $3,514 $5,274

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Departures Twin Price (USD) Single Price (USD)
30 Oct 25 $2,508 $3,762
06 Nov 25 $2,508 $3,762
13 Nov 25 $2,508 $3,762
20 Nov 25 $2,029 $3,045
04 Dec 25 $2,029 $3,045
11 Dec 25 $2,029 $3,045
18 Dec 25 $2,029 $3,045

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