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Blue Train South Africa

The Blue Train: Cape Town to Pretoria – Luxury Cabin

  • 3 Days
    • South Africa
    • Tailormade Journey
    • Rail Journey
Price on request

Trip summary

Rating
Duration
Days 3 Days
Travel Style
Travel Style
  • Tailormade Journey
Destination
Destination
  • South Africa
Experience Type
Experience Type
  • Rail Journey
Price on request

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.

The Luxury Cabin extend your personal domain by more than a metre, and the twin or double-bed suites offer deep, long baths for slow, luxuriant soaking. The suites extend the choice of radio and movie channels even further by including a private digital entertainment centre and an inviting selection of music CDs and big-screen movies on DVD.

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 - Luxury 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.

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.

Dates & pricing

Disclaimer

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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