The Blue Train

... the ultimate luxury rail cruise experience.

The Blue Train is unique - it is not merely a train but combines the luxury of the world's leading hotels with the charm of train travel. Think of it as an all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view South Africa's spectacular landscapes and visit interesting tourist attractions along the way.

Take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes your body and soul. Sit back, de-stress and relax.

This unique luxury recreation and business experience takes you where you want to go in an endless, five-star splendour. It pauses only to pick up prestigious World Travel awards for being a cut above the rest and the Diner's Club accolade for its connoisseur selection of South African wines. The Blue Train cuisine puts sheer good taste on a plate while butler personal attention puts you on a pedestal.

It's a journey of a lifetime for those who appreciate the finer things in life...

Blue Train Services

The Blue Train has the maximum of 4 suites per coach.

To ensure the ultimate in hospitality, each coach has a professionally trained butler who is on call for guests in each suite to attend to their every need. The butlers are there to ensure that your journey is as memorable and comfortable as possible.

The Train Manager is also on call at all times. Guests can contact him anytime they require assistance on any matter; or when they require information pertaining to their journey.

The Blue Train on-board services include:

Services offered by The Blue Train

The Suites The Dining Experience The Lounges The Conference The Boutique

A variety of delicious snacks and beverages served in the suites, on request, by butlers
A limited on-board laundry and valet service
Safes are provided in all suites for the safe keeping of your valuable belongings
A luggage van is available to store any additional luggage that a guest will not need during the journey

All these services are already included in the fare.

Trained first aid personnel are on board at all times. In the event of an emergency, doctors and medical personnel can be contacted at the various stations en-route; or flown in by helicopter.

Two engineers with specialised expertise on luxury trains are always on board The Blue Train and are happy to share their knowledge with train enthusiasts.

The telephone beside each bed allows guests to dial the Train Manager, the personal butler or the butler on duty 24 hours a day. Should a guest wish to make an external call (local or international), the staff will gladly assist them in doing so at a nominal cost. Fax facilities are also available on board.

Blue Train Routes

Pretoria - Cape Town (1 day & 1 night); Pretoria - Victoria Falls (2 days & 2 nights); Pretoria - Hoedspruit (1 night); and Cape Town - Port Elizabeth (1 day & 2 nights).

Off-the-train excursions are undertaken on the Cape Town, Garden Route and Victoria Falls routes. All four African tours offer travellers a unique opportunity to enjoy some of Southern Africa's most breathtaking scenery.

Luxury Services

The Blue Train has the maximum of 4 suites per coach.

To ensure the ultimate in hospitality, each coach has a professionally trained butler who is on call for guests in each suite to attend to their every need. The butlers are there to ensure that your journey is as memorable and comfortable as possible.

The Train Manager is also on call at all times. Guests can contact him anytime they require assistance on any matter; or when they require information pertaining to their journey.

The Blue Train on-board services include:

A variety of delicious snacks and beverages served in the suites, on request, by butlers;
A limited on-board laundry and valet service;
Safes are provided in all suites for the safe keeping of your valuable belongings;
A luggage van is available to store any additional luggage that a guest will not need during the journey.

All these services are already included in the fare.

Trained first aid personnel are on board at all times. In the event of an emergency, doctors and medical personnel can be contacted at the various stations en-route; or flown in by helicopter.

Two engineers with specialised expertise on luxury trains are always on board The Blue Train and are happy to share their knowledge with train enthusiasts.

The telephone beside each bed allows guests to dial the Train Manager, the personal butler or the butler on duty 24 hours a day. Should a guest wish to make an external call (local or international), the staff will gladly assist them in doing so at a nominal cost. Fax facilities are also available on board.