THE BLUE TRAIN
"The Blue Train offers you the ultimate luxury train travel experience taking you through breathtaking scenery."
Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. You'll feel it the moment you step into the pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. A warm-hearted South African welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal attention and devotion to detail. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. The Blue Train Journeys, both scheduled and chartered, take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world.
Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. You'll feel it the moment you step into the pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. A warm-hearted South African welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal attention and devotion to detail. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. The Blue Train Journeys, both scheduled and chartered, take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world.
THE BLUE TRAIN JOURNEYS
The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 31-hour journey of 1600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The train departs Pretoria usually on a Monday morning at 08h30 arriving in Cape Town the next day at 15h00 in the afternoon. The return journey departs on a Wednesday morning also at 08h30 and arrives in Pretoria at 15h00. All meals, a high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as well as off-train excursions are included in the fare. From time to time the Blue Train also travels between Pretoria and Hoedspruit at the Kruger Park. Read more about the Blue Train Journeys.
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THE SUITES
By day, the elegant furnished Blue Train suites offer generous lounge chairs which afford unequalled views of Africa. As night falls the suites become sumptuous and subtly-lit bedrooms with a choice of either two single beds (twin) or a double bed, clothed in fine cotton linen and duvets. Considerable attention is paid to guests' needs. There is a writing desk next to the window, individually-controlled air-conditioning, telephone, safe and TV monitor with on board movie and music channels. |
THE LOUNGES
The Blue Train has two lounges: the main lounge and the Club lounge. The Club lounge has a more masculine ambiance and is expected to find favour with those seeking a peaceful place for after-dinner cognacs, coffees or cigars. This area is the only section of the train designated for smokers. High tea is served each afternoon in the main lounge. All lounges are fitted with air-conditioning systems. On most departures the Blue Train has an Observation Car at the back of the train with large windows offering panoramic views of the passing landscape and the rail tracks. |
CUISINE AND DINING
All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by executive chefs. Carefully selected South African wines complement the gourmet cuisine served on The Blue Train. Savour wonderful food, freshly prepared in a state-of-the-art kitchen where gourmet chefs can cater for dietary requirements of today. The dining car caters for 42 guests per sitting. Discerning diners can have the pleasure of the best silver and crystal service where formal dinner attire adds to the grandeur. |
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RATES 2018:
Pretoria - Cape Town Route: For a Single Adult travelling add 50% 1 January to 31 August De Luxe Suite: R16’430 p.p. Luxury Suite: R20'850 p.p. 1 September to 15 November De Luxe Suite: R20'280 p.p. Luxury Suite: R25’615 p.p. 16 November to 31 December De Luxe Suite: R16’430 p.p. Luxury Suite: R20'850 p.p. Pretoria - Kruger Park Route: De Luxe Suite R10’595.00 p.p. Luxury Suite R12’755.00 p.p. Vertical Divider
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DATES 2018:
Pretoria to Cape Town January 3, 8,10,15, 22, 24, 26, 29 February 5, 12,16, 19, 21, 26 March 2, 5, 12,19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17, 19 Pretoria to Kruger Park March 16 June 15 July 13 August 10 October 19 December 14 Vertical Divider
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DATES 2018:
Cape Town to Pretoria January 5,10,12,17, 24, 26, 29, 31 February 7, 14, 19, 21, 23, 28 March 5, 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11,18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19, 21 Kruger Park to Pretoria March 17 June 16 July 14 August 11 October 20 December 15 |
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RATES 2019:
Pretoria - Cape Town Route: For a Single Adult travelling add 50% 1 January to 31 August De Luxe Suite: R18’405 p.p. Luxury Suite: R23'050 p.p. 1 September to 15 November De Luxe Suite: R22'715 p.p. Luxury Suite: R28’690 p.p. 16 November to 31 December De Luxe Suite: R18’405 p.p. Luxury Suite: R23'050 p.p. Pretoria - Kruger Park Route: De Luxe Suite R11'870.00 p.p. Luxury Suite R14’290.00 p.p. De Luxe Suite R17’800.00 single traveller Luxury Suite R21’430.00 single traveller Vertical Divider
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DATES 2019:
Pretoria to Cape Town January 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 February 4, 13, 18, 25, 27 March 4, 11, 13, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 12, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 3, 10, 22, 24, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 September 2, 9, 11, 18, 23 October 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 25, 27 December 4, 11, 16, 18 Pretoria to Kruger Park July 19 September 27 Vertical Divider
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DATES 2019:
Cape Town to Pretoria January 10, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 February 7, 16, 21, 28 March 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 15, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 6, 13, 25, 27 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29, 31 September 5, 12, 14, 21, 26 October 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 31 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30 December 7, 14, 19, 21 Kruger Park to Pretoria July 20 September 28 |
