THE BLUE TRAIN: PRETORIA - HOEDSPRUIT (KRUGER PARK)
The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Hoedspruit is a unique experience. Running only a couple of times per year you will traverse beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery on the way to the Kruger National Parkl. We will gladly arrange pre- and post train safari experiences.
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The Blue Train Journey is inclusive of all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), WiFi, and 24 hr Butler Service. Excluding French champagne, caviar and external telephone calls.
NEED A HOTEL OR A TRANSFER? Contact one of our agents and they will gladly assist you with any additional travel services you may need.
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ITINERARIES
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PRETORIA TO HOEDSPRUIT Day 1 Friday - Depart Pretoria 13:00 Register and check-in at The Pretoria Station Lounge. Guests enjoy pre-departure drinks. Welcome snacks will be served on-board the train 14:30 Boarding starts and butlers usher guests to their suites 15:00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station 18:30 - 20:00 First sitting for Dinner 20:30 Second sitting for Dinner Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club car before retiring to bed. Day 2 Saturday - Arrive in Hoedspruit 06:30 - 09:30 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first served basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request. 10:00 The Blue Train arrives at Hoedspruit Station (Transfers and safari packages can be arranged, speak to one of our travel specialists). |
HOEDSPRUIT TO PRETORIA Day 1 Saturday - Depart Hoedspruit 13:00 Register and check-in at the check-in table, Hoedspruit Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure drinks and welcome snacks on-board the train 14:30 Boarding starts and butlers usher guests to their suites 15:00 The Blue Train departs from Hoedspruit Station 18:30 - 20:00 First sitting for dinner 20:30 Second sitting for dinner. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club car before retiring to bed. Day 2 Sunday - Arrive in Pretoria 06:30 – 09:30 Breakfast served (first-come-first-served basis). 10:00 The Blue Train arrives at the Pretoria Station. Butlers usher guests to the lounge (Transfers and Hotel Accommodation can be arranged, speak to one of our travel specialists). |
TWO NIGHT SAFARI ADD-ON PACKAGE
Have a look at a detailed itinerary including the 2 nights add-on package here.
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(CAN ALSO BE BOOKED IN REVERSE)
Wednesday / Saturday - Arrive in Hoedspruit 10:00 The Blue Train arrives at Hoedspruit Station. Transfer to a Private Safari Lodge. Afternoon Safari Activity with sundowner drinks Evening Dinner. Overnight at a Private Safari Lodge in a standard room on a full board basis including safari activities. Thursday / Sunday - Safari Activities Full day at a Private Safari Lodge with Safari Activities. Overnight in a standard room on a full board basis including safari activities. Friday / Monday - Safari Activities After your early morning safari activity and a sumptuous breakfast you will be transferred back to the Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg (flight not included). END OF SERVICES |
COSTING FOR ADD-ON PACKAGE
2018: R 12 800 per person sharing 2019: R 14 100 per person sharing Children rates and cost for single accommodation is on request Included in this add-on package: * Safari Accommodation is inclusive of all meals, teas & snacks, two daily safari activities. * Transfers to and from Eastgate Airport (HDS) or Hoedspruit Station. Not included: * Domestic flight to or from Hoedspruit (we quote these separately) * Cost of the Blue Train Safari Lodges to choose from: Lodges are Subject to availability Kapama River Lodge (Standard or Spa Suites) Motswari Main Camp Imbali Safari Lodge Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Idube Safari Lodge (Safari Chalets) |
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