Overview
Experience the style and grace of a luxury rail journey as you travel overnight from Pretoria to Cape Town.
Soak up the elegant ambience on this splendid train as it winds its way through South Africa’s unique and changing landscape.
En route, stop in the mining town of Kimberley and experience the timelessness of this historical town and its famous attraction, the Kimberley Big Hole.
February
Start date | End date |
2018-02-16 | 2018-02-17 |
2018-02-19 | 2018-02-20 |
2018-02-21 | 2018-02-22 |
2018-02-26 | 2018-02-27 |
March
Start date | End date |
2018-03-02 | 2018-03-03 |
2018-03-05 | 2018-03-06 |
2018-03-12 | 2018-03-13 |
2018-03-19 | 2018-03-20 |
2018-03-26 | 2018-03-27 |
April
Start date | End date |
2018-04-02 | 2018-04-03 |
2018-04-09 | 2018-04-10 |
2018-04-16 | 2018-04-17 |
2018-04-23 | 2018-04-24 |
2018-04-30 | 2018-05-01 |
May
Start date | End date |
2018-05-07 | 2018-05-08 |
2018-05-14 | 2018-05-15 |
2018-05-21 | 2018-05-22 |
2018-05-28 | 2018-05-29 |
June
Start date | End date |
2018-06-04 | 2018-06-05 |
2018-06-11 | 2018-06-12 |
2018-06-18 | 2018-06-19 |
2018-06-25 | 2018-06-26 |
July
Start date | End date |
2018-07-02 | 2018-07-03 |
2018-07-09 | 2018-07-10 |
2018-07-16 | 2018-07-17 |
2018-07-23 | 2018-07-24 |
2018-07-30 | 2018-07-31 |
August
Start date | End date |
2018-08-06 | 2018-08-07 |
2018-08-13 | 2018-08-14 |
2018-08-20 | 2018-08-21 |
2018-08-27 | 2018-08-28 |
September
Start date | End date |
2018-09-03 | 2018-09-04 |
2018-09-10 | 2018-09-11 |
2018-09-17 | 2018-09-18 |
2018-09-24 | 2018-09-25 |
October
Start date | End date |
2018-10-01 | 2018-10-02 |
2018-10-08 | 2018-10-09 |
2018-10-15 | 2018-10-16 |
2018-10-22 | 2018-10-23 |
2018-10-24 | 2018-10-25 |
2018-10-29 | 2018-10-30 |
November
Start date | End date |
2018-11-05 | 2018-11-06 |
2018-11-12 | 2018-11-13 |
2018-11-19 | 2018-11-20 |
2018-11-26 | 2018-11-27 |
December
Start date | End date |
2018-12-03 | 2018-12-04 |
2018-12-10 | 2018-12-11 |
2018-12-17 | 2018-12-18 |
2018-12-19 | 2018-12-20 |
Itinerary Highlights
- Explore the historic town of Kimberley
- Visit the Big Hole in Kimberley
- Watch as the South African landscape passes by
- Enjoy fine dining in the old-fashioned dining car
- Play a game of backgammon in the stylish lounge
- Enjoy a superb high tea in the lounge car
More Information
Tour Duration
2 days
Start
Pretoria
End
Cape Town
Comfort Level
Luxury
Type of Accommodation
Accommodated
Destinations
South Africa Cape Town
Accommodation
- 1 night at The Blue Train
Day to day itinerary
Day 1
All aboard the Blue Train
Arrive at the Pretoria Station and enjoy pre-departure drinks and snacks in The Blue Train Lounge before being assisted to your suite by a butler. After a delectable brunch, spend the afternoon relaxing as you watch the scenery glide past.
Enjoy mid-afternoon high tea in the luxurious Lounge Car.
Arrive in Kimberley for a brief stop where you’ll board an old-style tram for a ride through this quaint town to the mine. Marvel at the famous Kimberley Hole from an enclosed ramp. Return to the Blue Train in time to freshen up a bit before dinner. Meal time, particularly dinner, is quite an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie.
Day 2
Let the Mother City welcome you
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the dining car on a first come, first served basis or for some privacy, request to have your breakfast in your suite. Spend the rest of the morning thinking of some exciting activities you’d like to do while in the Mother City.
The Blue Train will arrive at Cape Town Station at approximately midday, giving you the rest of the day to enjoy those activities. Upon arrival your butler will assist you off the train and accompanying you to the Blue Train Lounge.
African Safari Group can arrange a private transfer from the station to your next destination. We recommend you combine this journey with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town – one of the top ten cities in the world – or of the scenically stunning Garden Route.
Inclusions
- 1 night on The Blue Train on a fully inclusive basis
- A visit to “The Big Hole” in Kimberley
Exclusions
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- All meals and drinks not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature