The Blue Train Experience
Since 1946, the distinctive blue carriages of The Blue Train have transported travelers across southern Africa in style. Setting superb standards in luxury travel, this world-famous train offers an outstanding travel experience.
The Blue Train has contemporary interiors that have been elegantly designed and fitted with rich fabrics, birch paneling and Italian marble. In the contemporary dining car, fine South African wines accompany gourmet cuisine. While you dine, your personal butler will transform your suite into a luxury bedroom.
Blue Train Routes: Cape Town to Pretoria (This journey also operates in reverse)
The classic 1,000-mile overnight journey from Pretoria to Cape Town travels across the Karoo Desert.
Itinerary
Arrive in Cape Town and meet your driver/guide. Orientation tour of Cape Town and visit Table Mountain. Stay three nights at The Constantia.
Full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula.
Enjoy a full-day tour of the Winelands region.
Board The Blue Train for the overnight journey from Cape Town to Pretoria.
Arrive in Pretoria. Half-day tour of the city. Stay one night at the Melrose Arch.
Fly to the Kruger National Park and stay two nights at Jock Safari Lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Morning and afternoon wildlife activities.
Morning safari drive. Later, transfer to the airport for your departure flight, via Johannesburg.
Extend Your Journey
Diverse Habitats of South Africa
Big Cat Safari
Botswana Flying Safari
Splendors of Namibia
Seychelles: Jewel of the Indian Ocean
North Island, Seychelles
Maia Resort, Seychelles
- Travel South Africa in style on the world-famous Blue Train
- Tour Cape Peninsula
- Enjoy wine tasting and the breathtaking landscape in South Africa's Wineland region
- Spot Leopard and the "Big Five" in the Kruger National Park
8 DAYS & 7 NIGHTS
Cape Town, Pretoria, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
2012 Dates:
Jan - Sep
Standard Accomm.
Single Supplement
Oct - Nov
Standard Accomm.
Single Supplement
Prices From:
$7,995
$2,275
$8,575
$2,365
Note:
Upon request, your travel consultant can provide an exact price based on your specific dates of travel.
Includes:
Prices for The Blue Train include all excursions, meals and drinks while on board. The journey also operates in reverse. Accommodation, breakfast daily and other meals as noted, full board and twice-daily game drives while on safari, entrance fees, and all transfers and touring with local English-speaking guides. Private Journeys depart daily subject to availability.