Your journey begins in Pretoria, you will embark on an excursion beyond your wildest imagination as your 1 600 kilometers stretches to Cape Town. You will stop in Kimberley on day 2 of your tour for a visit to the Open Mine Museum.
Day 1: All Aboard at Pretoria
Register and check in at the Blue Train lounge at Pretoria Station, and enjoy delicious pre-departure snacks and drinks. You will board the train and your butler will usher you to your suite. Suite orientation is done by the butlers. From there, lunch is served and later high tea can be enjoyed in the luxurious Lounge Car.
Enjoy all this luxury train has to offer while you watch the beautiful changing scenery pass by.
Supper is an elegant affair on the Blue Train and you will be treated to superb cuisine paired with the best South African wine. Cognac and Cuban cigars can be enjoyed in the Club Car before you retire to your suite.
Day 2: Kimberley
The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley station. After breakfast you will disembark and assemble at the Railway Museum from where you will be ushered to the bus, which will take you to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum for a thrilling tour of the mine.
You will see several interesting and historical sites as well as be taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Kimberly hole.
Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley station, where you will be welcomed with a glass of sherry. The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for Cape Town. After this exciting tour, freshen up and enjoy lunch followed by High Tea.
Remember, dinner is an elegant affair, and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie or dress in traditional attire and ladies in the elegant evening or traditional wear. Please note that there are 2 sittings for lunch and dinner. Experience fine dining at its best by delighting in an array of delicious dishes during your five-course dinner.
Day 3: Arrive in Cape Town
Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Otherwise, breakfast is served in-suite at the guests' request. The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town station. From there, butlers will escort you to the comfort of the Cape Town Station Lounge.
To make for a seamless post-travel experience, speak to our African Safari Specialists about arranging your transfer to your hotel. Our portfolio of hotels in Cape Town is quite extensive, and we'll easily find you something that ticks all the right boxes.
Your Blue Train Journey Includes
- 2 nights' accommodation aboard the Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Brunch, afternoon high tea and formal dinner on day 1 and 2
- Breakfast on day 2 and 3
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (bottled water, soft drinks, wines, beers and spirits)
- Snacks and drinks served in your private suite on request
- Off-train excursion to visit the Open Mine Museum and Kimberley Hole
- Use of train facilities including Club Car and Lounge Car
- Personal butler
- Complimentary Wi-Fi service
Your Blue Train Journey Excludes
- Premium branded drinks (French champagne) and caviar
- External phone calls and all other extras to be settled direct
- Flight, transfers and optional pre and post accommodation
