Blue Train to Cape Town
Book your journey aboard the Blue Train
The Blue Train is one of the world’s most luxurious trains. It will take you in sumptuous comfort a thousand miles on one of the world’s classic rail journeys, between Pretoria and Cape Town. You can book your place on the train now using our simple booking form. Or call us now to discuss your journey with us.
Africa Exclusive has arranged superb holidays throughout Southern Africa for 20 years and if you wish, we’d be delighted assist you with your other travel arrangements too including flights and safaris.
The accommodation is elegant and luxurious and you can choose from a deluxe suite or an even more spacious luxury suite. All are stylishly appointed with crisp percale cotton bed linen, artwork and wardrobe. The elegant ensuite bathrooms have marble tiles and gold taps.
The 26 hour journey takes you through the spectacular heart of South Africa stopping en route at the Big Hole Diamond mine at Kimberley southbound and the quaint little “Edwardian” town of Majiesfontein which sits on the edge of the Great Karoo on the northbound journey. Aboard the Blue Train, it’s like being in a mobile five star hotel. Enjoy fine dining complemented by exquisite Cape wines. Relax in the superbly appointed lounge car or the Club car and watch the world roll by as you enjoy high tea or pre dinner cocktails.
Treat yourselves to this classic travel experience aboard the Blue Train and contact us now.
2011 Prices
Low Season - 1 January to 31 August and 16 November to 31 December
Deluxe Suite - £1,016 per person
Luxury Suite - £1,098 per person
High Season - 1 September to 15 November
Deluxe Suite - £1,254 per person
Luxury Suite - £1,366 per person
These prices are for a one way journey, Pretoria to Cape Town or Cape Town to Pretoria. A suite takes two people and these prices are based on two sharing a suite. If one person occupies a suite, a price supplement of 50% applies.
The prices include all meals, high tea, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and off train excursions (unfortunately French champagne and caviar are excluded!)
