Blue Train, Pretoria - Cape Town – Pretoria Route

The 1,600 kilometres (994 miles) between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27 hour journey through some of the most spectacular and diverse scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The southbound route departs from Pretoria main train station at 0850 and arrives in Cape Town train station at 1200 the following day. En route to Cape Town the stopover in Kimberley allows us to step back in time to the days of the diamond rush.

On the northbound journey, the train leaves Cape Town at 08:50 and arrives in Pretoria at 12:30, in time for high tea the following day. It stops at Matjiesfontein for an off-the-train excursion. On arrival at Matjiesfontein guests are invited for a glass of sherry at the bar. The Victorian 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.

Guests are reminded that they must be at the station an hour before the departure time.

Day 1

• 07:50 - 08:30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Train Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.
• 08:30 The guests board the train. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
• 08:50 The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Train Station
• 11:30 – 13:00 First sitting for Brunch
• 13:00 – 14:30 Second sitting for Brunch
• 14:35 – 15:15 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.
• 15:20 The Blue Train departs for its northbound journey to Pretoria.
• 16:00 High tea is served in the Lounge Car.
• 17:00 After an exciting interlude guests are free to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks at any one of our lounges.
• 18:30 First sitting for dinner. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies in elegant evening wear.
• 20:30 Second sitting for dinner

Day 2

• 07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests' request.
• 12:50 The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge

Includes: All meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) Off-the train excursions

Excludes: French champagne, caviar and external telephone calls. Rates quoted are for a one-way journey and are subject to change without prior notification. Arrival times and off-the train excursions cannot be guaranteed. Reservations for children on request only.

COSTS

• Pullman Suite £1,675 per person sharing
• Deluxe Suite £2,500 per person sharing
• Royal Suite £3,300 per person sharing
• Single Supplement +50% on all suites