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Blue Train – Cape Town Journey

The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a two night journey of 1600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent, including an off-train excursion in Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.

Destination

South Africa

Duration

5 Nights 6 Days

Travel Period

Until 31st Mar 2025

Accomodation

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Depart Pretoria

    10h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.

    11h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.

    12h00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station. Canapés will be served.

    16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car

    18h30 – 20h00 First sitting for Dinner

    20h15 – 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner

     

    Please Note: Dinners are an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.

     

  • Day 2: Kimberley Excursion

    06h00 – 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis.

    09h30 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum for a short bus ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole.

    12h30 Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station where the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass is engraved with The Blue Train logo and is a memento for the guests to keep.

    13h00 The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars.

    13h00 – 14h15 First sitting for Lunch

    14h30 – 16h00 Second sitting for Lunch

    16h30 High Tea is served in the non-smoking Lounge Car

    18h30 – 20h00 First sitting for Dinner

    20h15 – 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.

  • Day 3: Arrive in Cape Town

    06h00 – 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis

    13h00 Lunch (lunch sitting times to be advised)

    18h00 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station.

    Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.

  • Day 4: Cape Town

    Day at Leisure

  • Day 5: Cape Town

    Day at Leisure

  • Day 6: Departure

    Check Out and depart for the Airport

Package Includes

2 Nights/3 Days onboard Blue Train (Deluxe Suite)
2 Nights Stay at AC Hotel by Mariott Cape Town Waterfront
1 Nights stay at Maslow Time Square Pretoria
All Transfers
Onboard Blue Train: All meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole).

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  • Prices are based on double sharing basis.
  • Until issued, prices of air tickets fluctuate based on seat availability, class of booking and exchange rates.
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  • Visa fees are non-refundable whether approved or rejected.
  • Check your passport expiry date before travelling (6 months after the return date).
  • Please note that the itineraries and combinations are numerous and can be tailored according to your needs and budget.
  • Any further local conditions shall be communicated to you upon booking.
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