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| The Blue Train |
The Blue Train is one of the most well known luxury trains in the world and it trundles through some of the most breathtaking countryside in Africa. Choose from one of the scheduled routes below. It is also possible to chater the train for large groups.
Most of these scheduled routes have specific departure dates. Contact us for more details and for advice as to how to fit a train trip into your itinerary.
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The Classic Route between Pretoria & Cape Town |
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The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery on the African sub-continent. The train stops in Kimberley for a fascinating step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. It also stops in Matjiesfontein, a Victorian town stuck in a time warp in the middle of the Karoo. Enquire now
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Kwa Zulu Natal |
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The Durban route takes guests from Pretoria to Zimbali Lodge near Durban. Guests spend 2 nights on The Blue Train and 2 nights at Zimbali Lodge which is situated on the tropical coastline just north of Durban. It has a spectacular 18-hole golf course and is surrounded by indigenous trees, natural streams and ponds. The sea is warm and the small beach is great for swimming. Guests can also enjoy spa treatments. Enquire now
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Pilansberg Safari |
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This route takes guests from Pretoria to Bakubang Game Lodge in the Pilansberg Game Reserve near Sun City for an unforgettable two night stay, with daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles accompanied by qualified rangers and trackers. The Pilansberg is a Big Five Game Reserve. Enquire now
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Dining on the Blue Train |
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There are two sittings for lunch and dinner. Lunch is smart-casual, dinner is jacket and tie for the men and elegant wear for the ladies, while breakfast is casual. There are 2 lounges – High tea is served in the main lounge car and the club car is where guests can relax over a post-prandial cognac. The club car is the only public area available for smoking. Enquire now
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Special Bue Train features |
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The Blue Train prides itself on comfort, safety and service excellence and every modern convenience is provided. The suspension, braking, lighting and under-floor heating systems are designed to maximize the guest experience of a smooth, pleasurable ride. A camera mounted on the front of the train gives guests a driver's-eye-view of the scenery ahead and is shown on a TV screen in the club car. Guests can also buy stamps and mail letters and postcards from the train. Enquire now
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Special Offer |
Southern Destinations clients traveling on the Blue Train 2012 can take advantage of 2 COMPLIMENTARY hotel nights pre and post journey including breakfast and station transfers! Choose from the classic style of Sheraton Pretoria, the boutique feel of the 131 Herbert Baker Pretoria, or the grand Westin in Cape Town.
Valid year round. Contact us for more details
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