Experience a South African safari in true style aboard the Blue Train, a stunning luxury train that departs from Pretoria and travels north through the heart of the Kruger National Park. The Blue Train has been in continuous operation since 1905 and is renowned for its wealth of history and heritage.
What to Expect on Your Luxury Train Safari
Visit Kruger National Park - the world's largest game reserve and one of South Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.
Kruger National Park is home to the Big Five and abundant wildlife, making it a nature lover’s dream come true. The park has various species of plants, birds and animals, including many endangered species – the kind you would want to photograph.
You will be transported to Kruger National Park in the most spectacular fashion aboard the prestigious Blue Train - the ultimate luxury train in Africa.
Train Journey Highlights
- 2-nights and 3 days onboard the Blue Train
- Blue Train five star-accommodation in private, elegant suites and fine dining
- 24-hour personalised butler service during your Blue Train journey
- The ever-changing panoramas fill out the frames of the windows on this luxury train
- All meals for the duration of the trip, including breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner
- View the Big Five on sunset game drives at the famous Kruger National Park.
Day 1: Pretoria
Your Blue Train journey will start with a stylish and comfortable Check-in at the Blue Train Station Lounge in Pretoria.
Enjoy refreshing snacks and drinks as you prepare for the journey of your life, to the Kruger National Park.
The Club Car Lounge of the Luxurious Blue Train offers a bar, coffee table books, and board games to keep guests busy at all times. There is also a smoking area in the Club Car Lounge, which is located in front of the Luxurious Blue Train.
Dining on the train is prepared and enjoyed in fine style and caters to every taste. The tasteful menu is accompanied by a wide selection of South Africa's finest wine.
Relax and enjoy breathtaking views through large windows from the Observation car situated at the rear end of the train. The Blue train also offers the opportunity to purchase some souvenirs and gifts at the Boutique shop onboard. The Conference car is equipped with a projector, laptop ports, and multimedia outlets.
Step aboard the Blue Train, with its stylish interiors and breathtaking settings. Start and end your journey in style with luxurious 5-star accommodation featuring first-class comforts in spacious en suite bedrooms with a private butler, en-suite bathroom, airconditioning, underfloor heating, and much more.
Day 2: Kruger National Park
The luxurious Blue Train arrives at Numbi Train Station where you will disembark and are transferred in an open safari vehicle to a sunrise game drive. After the game drive, enjoy a bush breakfast at an unfenced area in the Kruger National Park.
On return to the Numbi Gate, further, explore all that the Kruger National Park has to offer.
A five-course lunch will be served in the dining car. Thereafter explore a sunset game drive on the Nkambeni concession.
A spectacular boma dinner is enjoyed at Nkambeni Safri Camp including a cultural experience presented by a world-renowned local group. Return to the train to mingle and enjoy some post-dinner drinks in the Club car.
Day 3: Pretoria
After a good night's rest, breakfast will be served in the dining car as the Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station. Butlers will usher guests to the arrival lounge, where your memorable luxury train safari ends.
