If you wish to discover the diverse and spectacular scenery between Pretoria and Cape Town in the fashion of a sophisticated by-gone era come aboard the Blue Train. The 1600 kilometer route offers breathtaking stops where travelers can explore the rich history of lesser known towns and marvel at the diverse and changing scenery.
Choose between the Northbound and Southbound trips each with their own unique offering.
The southbound trip departs from Pretoria Station at 8:30 and arrives in Cape Town at the Cape Town Station at 15:00 the following day.
En-route take trip back in time to the diamond rush in the historical town of Kimberley.
On the Northbound journey, the train leaves Cape Town at 08:30 and arrives in Pretoria at the Pretoria Station at 15:00. Guests are invited to enjoy an off-the-train trip in Matjiesfontein where they can explore the old Victorian buildings and enjoy a glass of sherry at the world-famous Lord Milner hotel.
| Day 1 | |
| 07h30 | Register and check-in at The Pretoria Station. Guests are boarded directly to the train. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks onboard. |
| 08h30 | The Blue Train departs from Pretoria. |
| 10h30 | First sitting for Brunch. |
| 12h30 | Second sitting for Brunch. |
| 15h30 | High tea is served in the Lounge Car. |
| 17h10 |
The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and assemble at the railway museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. |
| 17h45 |
Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to view interesting and historical sites. Guests are also taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Kimberly hole. |
| 18h35 |
Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station. At Kimberley Station guests are greeted with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. |
| 19h05 |
The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for the journey Southbound to Cape Town. After this exciting tour, guests are free to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of our lounges. |
| Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. | |
| 19h30 | First sitting dinner. |
| 21h15 | Second sitting dinner. |
| Day 2 | |
| 07h30 |
Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request. |
| 07h30 |
The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge. |
| Day 1 | |
| 07h30 |
Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. |
| 08h30 | The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station |
| 10h30 | First sitting for Brunch. |
| 12h30 | Second sitting for Brunch. |
| 14h35 |
The Blue Train arrives at Matjiesfontein for a 45 minute off-the-train excursion. On arrival at Matjiesfontein guests are invited for a glass of sherry at the bar. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. The Victoria buildings and original nineteenth century London lampposts impart to the traveller, the uncanny sense of entering a colonial time warp – an oasis suspended in a different age. |
| 15h20 | The Blue Train departs for its northbound journey to Pretoria. |
| 15h30 | High tea is served in the Lounge Car. |
| 17h00 | After an exciting interlude guests are free to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks at any one of our lounges. |
| 18h30 | First sitting dinner. |
| 20h30 | Second sitting dinner. |
| Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. | |
| Day 2 | |
| 07h30 |
Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request. |
| 12h50 | The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station. Butlers usher guests to their transfers. Thank you for joining us on this memorable experience! |
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High Season |
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Low Season |
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PRETORIA - CAPE TOWN ROUTE |
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| Low Season | High Season |
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R15 465 Luxury Double rate per person sharing |
R19 245 |
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R23 200 Luxury Single rate including Supplement |
R28 870 |
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R13 795 De Luxe Double per person sharing |
R17 030 |
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R20 690 De Luxe Single rate including Supplement |
R25 545 |
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High Season |
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Low Season |
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PRETORIA – CAPE TOWN ROUTE |
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| Low Season | High Season |
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R17 010 Luxury Double rate per person sharing |
R21 170 |
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R25 520 Luxury Single rate including Supplement |
R31 755 |
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R14 625 De Luxe Double per person sharing |
R18 050 |
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R21 940 De Luxe Single rate including Supplement |
R27 075 |
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PRETORIA - HOEDSPRUIT - PRETORIA |
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Luxury Double rate per person sharing |
R10 940 |
| Luxury Single rate including Supplement | R16 410 |
| De Luxe Double per person sharing | R9 430 |
| De Luxe Single rate including Supplement | R14 145 |
| August 2015 | 3, 10, 19, 24, 31 |
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| September 2015 | 7, 23, 30 |
| October 2015 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| November 2015 | 2, 11, 16, 23, 30 |
| December 2015 | 7, 14, 21 |
| January 2016 | 6, 11, 18, 25 |
| February 2016 | 1, 3, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 |
| March 2016 | 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30 |
| April 2016 | 4, 11, 18, 25, 27 |
| May 2016 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| June 2016 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| July 2016 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| August 2016 | 1, 8, 10, 15, 22, 29 |
| September 2016 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| October 2016 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 26, 31 |
| November 2016 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| December 2016 | 5, 12, 16, 21 |
| August 2015 | 5, 12, 21, 26 |
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| September 2015 | 2, 9, 25 |
| October 2015 | 2, 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| November 2015 | 4, 13, 18, 25 |
| December 2015 | 2, 9, 16, 23 |
| January 2016 | 8, 13, 20, 27 |
| February 2016 | 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 24, 26 |
| March 2016 | 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30 |
| April 2016 | 1, 6, 13, 20, 27, 29 |
| May 2016 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| June 2016 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| July 2016 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| August 2016 | 3, 10, 12, 17, 24, 31 |
| September 2016 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| October 2016 | 5, 12, 19, 26, 28 |
| November 2016 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| December 2016 | 7, 14, 19, 23 |
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