Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria luxury train journey

The Blue Train is a legendary South African train particularly known for its superb cuisine, attentive butler service and immaculate mahogany & marble fittings. The famous 2-night train journey between Cape Town and Pretoria provides a delightful break in a busy safari schedule.
DURATION

1 Nights

PRICING FROM

₤ 1,360 (PPS)

Overview

The Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria

The Blue Train is a legendary deluxe train which has been synonymous with luxury hospitality since 1946. It’s particularly known for its superb cuisine, attentive butler service and immaculate mahogany and marble fittings.

Highlights of the Blue Train

  • Choice of Deluxe or Luxury Suites
  • Enjoy a complimentary night in either Cape Town or Pretoria before or after the train
  • The 2 night journey is ideal for those who are short of time but keen to experience luxury train travel
  • Great off-train excursions

The Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria is a famous 2 night journey between Pretoria and Cape Town, through the Great Karoo, provides a delightful break in a busy sightseeing & safari schedule.

Spacious private compartments offer every luxury, from butlers to iced water. Accommodation is in well appointed suites with en suite bathroom (with either a bath or shower), telephone, CD player, safe, hairdryer, television, air-conditioning & under floor heating. Contemporary designs and crafted fittings grace each cabin, with the convenience of individually controlled air-conditioning and a video channel offering short documentaries about the area through which the train is travelling. A large screen in the Club Car provides a driver's eye view of the track ahead. Choose between the Deluxe and Luxury Suites which differ only in size.

The train boasts two lounge cars as well as a dining car. The dining car is beautifully furnished. There are two sittings for each meal. The dress code for lunch is smart-casual whilst for dinner the dress code is elegant. Men are required to wear a jacket and tie. There is a 24-hour butler service and meals can be taken in the dining car or in your compartment.

This journey can also be undertaken in reverse starting in Pretoria and ending in Cape Town.

Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria luxury train journey at a glance

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This is a set tour using specific camps. However many tours can be adapted. Chat to us about your options. It excludes international flights but includes an estimate for all domestic or regional flights within the tour.

Average price per person sharing by season
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
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Sep 2024 - Nov 2024
₤ 1,678
Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
₤ 1,360
Includes:

Rates are inclusive of all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursions