THE BLUE TRAIN

The Blue Train is unique - it is not merely a train but combines the luxury and charm of the world's 5 star leading hotels with the charm of train travel. Think of it as an all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view South Africa's spectacular landscapes and visit interesting tourist attractions along the way.

Take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes your body and soul. Sit back, enjoy and relax!

Prices start from £695 pp (1 night full board) or £795 pp (2 nights full board)

TRAIN TOUR PRICE per person sharing includes accommodation, meals and excursions during the train journey, as well as alcoholic beverages whilst on board the train.

Please contact us for full itineraries, departure dates and price details, including flights.

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SUMPTUOUS INTERIORS

This train has interiors created by a leading interior architectural design company, having been superbly redesigned to offer discerning guests the best that modern technology and superior craftsmanship can provide. Enter a timeless world of grace and romance, where uncompromising luxury is the theme. By day, your private, elegantly furnished Deluxe Suite, finished in birch veneer panelling, has generous lounge chairs, a writing desk and television. By night, your suite is magically transformed – single or double beds, folded down with fine cotton linen and eiderdown duvets.

Guests may choose between De-luxe or Luxury accommodation. De-Luxe Accommodation has a choice of twin-beds suite with a shower or a double-bed suite with a three-quarter size bath - and Luxury Accommodation has a choice of twin-beds or double bed, and a full size bath with hand-held shower. Luxury suites are also equipped with CD players and video machines. The bathrooms are golden, Italian-marbled en-suite.

Think of it as an all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view South Africa's spectacular landscapes and visit interesting tourist attractions along the way.

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WINING AND DINING

The Blue Train is a magnificent showcase for the finest gourmet menus and award-winning South African wines, specially selected, to compliment each course on the menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the elegant Dining Room and a lavish high tea is served in the luxurious Lounge Car. Enjoy drinks before dinner with fellow passengers in the Club Car lounge, with its card tables, reading chairs and small library. The large windows in the lounges afford wonderful panoramic views of the African countryside. Each coach also has a professionally trained butler available 24 hours a day to anticipate and accommodate your every need.

PRICES INCLUDE accommodation on board the train; all table d’hote meals and room service; all alcohol and other beverages, (except for certain imported beverages); sightseeing excursions and entrance fees.

The discerning traveller is offered a choice of journeys into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where some of the world's most dramatic scenery can be enjoyed in luxurious comfort.

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THE TRIP

PRETORIA - CAPE TOWN – PRETORIA

Board The Blue Train in the jacaranda city of Pretoria - the administrative capital of South Africa - and travel south through farmlands and along the 'golden arc' visible only by the mining shafts in the distance.

CAPE TOWN – PORT ELIZABETH – CAPE TOWN

From Cape Town, follow the line North to the picturesque town of Worcester, from whence your journey branches in an Easterly direction - through the Langeberg mountains and the fruit and wine regions of Robertson and Swellendam - towards the spectacular Eastern seaboard, and the Garden Route, renowned for its dramatic views of the Indian Ocean.

PRETORIA - VICTORIA FALLS - PRETORIA

Your journey begins in Pretoria - home of The Blue Train, and site of the historic presidential inauguration of South Africa's best loved national hero, Nelson Mandela.

Follow in the footsteps of missionary-explorer, Dr David Livingstone, as you journey deep into the African continent in quest of the greatest curtain of falling water on earth - the Victoria Falls.

On the return trip from Victoria Falls, stopover on an excursion to Hwange National Park. An area approximately the size of Belgium, the Park is home to more than a 100 species of mammals and is one of Africa's last great elephant sanctuaries. An open 4x4 vehicle will take you on a spectacular game viewing drive in one of Africa's most abundant wildlife regions.

PRETORIA – HOEDSPRUIT - PRETORIA

This is the shortest Blue Train route offering the discerning tourist an identical experience on both legs.

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