Blue Train, Pretoria - Cape Town – Pretoria Route

The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. On the southbound trip, the train departs from Pretoria main train station at 8:50 and arrives in Cape Town train station at 12:00 the following day. En route to Cape Town there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, where we take a 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