The Blue Train

Experience an elegant journey across South Africa’s wild heart on board The Blue Train and enjoy exceptional service in refined surroundings. Relish the grandeur of travelling by luxury rail, where gentleman are expected to wear their best tuxedo and ladies dress for the occasion, as the train passes through the silent wilderness of the Great Karoo. Admire spectacular sunsets across the African wilderness and star gaze into the night, before retiring to your private Suite to fall asleep to the gentle rocking of the train.

As the train departs from Pretoria in the afternoon, enjoy High Tea in the Lounge Car, before an indulgent dinner. Afterwards, perhaps engage with your fellow travellers over a drink in the Club Car as you travel south through Johannesburg. Enjoy breakfast as the train glides through the mysterious highveld en route to Kimberley, the diamond capital of Africa. Step off the train to explore the Open Mine Museum and The Big Hole Diamond Mine, before re-boarding the train for lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon admiring the wilderness from the Observation Car or simply relax in your Suite before an elegant evening meal in the Dining Car. Awake early to the mountains of the Western Cape as the train winds through the spectacular vineyards of the Cape Winelands en route to Cape Town and iconic Table Mountain, where your fabulous three day journey will come to an end.

Departs weekly from Pretoria and Cape Town.