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

All prices in Australian Dollars

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.

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