The Blue Train

The Blue Train - is unique, it is not merely a train but combines the luxury of the world's leading hotels within the charm of train travel. Imagine the comfort and luxury of a five star hotel from which you can watch the moon rise over the Karoo and wake to find yourself surrounded by vineyards. The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent.

From the luxury of the private lounge at the railway station, enter your carriage of rich gold, deep blues and warm wood panelling off-set by detailed marquetry. By day your private suite is an elegant and relaxing haven and as night falls your suite is magically transformed into a romantic boudoir of soft, glowing light and fine cotton linen. In keeping with the classically romantic ambience, dinner in the dining car is a formal occasion.

Pretoria to Cape Town (or vice versa)

Pretoria to Cape Town: (25 hours)
* Departs – Selected Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Cape Town to Pretoria: (25 hours)
* Departs – Selected Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Cost Per Person	Twin Share	Single Coupe
Deluxe 01 Jan - 31 Aug 2011 01 Sep – 15 Nov 2011 16 Nov – 31 Dec 2011	ZAR 10,930 ZAR 13,485 ZAR 10,930	ZAR 16,390 ZAR 20,215 ZAR 16,390
Luxury 01 Jan – 31 Aug 2011 01 Sep – 15 Nov 2011 16 Nov – 31 Dec 2011	ZAR 11,805 ZAR 14,685 ZAR 11,805	ZAR 17,705 ZAR 21,830 ZAR 17,705

All prices in South African Rand

All prices include: accommodation, all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off the train excursions excluding French champagne, caviar and external telephone calls. Rates quoted are for a one way journey.

2011 Departures:

From Pretoria: 03, 10, 17, 24 Jan; 07, 14, 21, 28 Feb; 09, 14, 21, 28 Mar; 04, 11, 18, 25 Apr; 09, 16, 23, 30 May; 06, 13, 20, 27 Jun; 04, 11, 18, 25 Jul; 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Aug; 05, 12, 19, 26 Sep; 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct; 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov; 05, 12, 19 Dec 2011.

From Cape Town: 05, 12, 19, 26 Jan; 09, 16, 23 Feb; 02, 11, 16, 23, 30 Mar; 06, 13, 20, 27 Apr; 11, 18, 25 May; 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Jun; 06, 13, 20, 27 Jul; 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug; 07, 14, 21, 28 Sep; 12, 19, 26 Oct; 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Nov; 07, 14, 21 Dec 2011.

Price Conversion Guide: Divide above rates by 6.5 = Australian Dollars

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