| The luxurious Blue Train enjoys a long standing heritage in the delivery of excellent service
and luxurious surrounds. An increasingly popular means of travelling from Pretoria to Cape
Town it is ideal for the discerning traveller and for those celebrating a special occasion.
Two lounges, the main lounge and the Club lounge provide comfortable surrounds for the
time spent on board though some are quite happy relaxing in their luxurious cabins, which,
during the day convert from bedrooms to elegant living quarters. The Club lounge, has a
more masculine ambience and is expected to find favour with those seeking a peaceful
place for after dinner cognacs, coffees or cigars. This area is the only section of the train
designated for smokers. In the main lounge, the venue for afternoon tea, is a giant screen
that covers the journey via a locomotive mounted camera. Both lounges have large picture
windows and are airconditioned. In keeping with the elegant evening ambience evening
wear is required for dinner and gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie. During
the day dress is smart casual.
There are just four suite style cabins per coach. Each is beautifully furnished offering
discerning guests the best that modern technology and superior craftsmanship can
provide. Each Blue Train suite has a fully appointed en suite, featuring either a bath or a
shower. All suites are equipped with telephone, television monitor and individually
controlled airconditioning. A video channel allows guests to access short documentaries
about the area through which the train is travelling. Deluxe suites have a choice of twin
beds with a shower or a double beds suite with a three quarter size bath. Luxury suites
also have a choice of bed configuration but benefit a full size bath with hand shower.
Luxury suites are also equipped with CD and video players.
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
DAY 1 ?07.50-08.30
Register at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station where you may enjoy snacks and drinks before being ushered to your suite by the on-board butlers for an orientation.
08.50 Departure from Pretoria.
11.30/13.30 First/second sittings for brunch.
15.30 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car.
17.10 Arrive at Kimberley Station where you disembark and transfer to the centre of Kimberley to join an old tram for a ride down to the Open Mine Museum and the ‘Kimberly hole’ for a short tour.
19.05 The train departs Kimberley for the journey southbound to Cape Town. Refresh yourself and enjoy pre-dinner drinks served in one of the lounges.
19.30/21.15 First/second sittings for dinner.
DAY 2 07.30-10.00
Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis, or can also be served in-suite at your request.
12.00pm Arrive in Cape Town station.
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
DAY 1 07.50-08.30 Register at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station where you may enjoy snacks and drinks before being ushered to your suite by the on-board butlers for an orientation.
08.50 Departure from Cape Town.
10.30/12.30, First/second sittings for brunch.
14:35 Arrive at Matjiesfontein for a glass of sherry and a 45 minute tour of the colonial town and its Victorian buildings.
15.20 The train departs northbound and high tea is served. Relax and freshen up in your cabin before pre-dinner drinks are served in the lounge cars.
19.00/21.00 First/second sittings for dinner.
DAY 2 07.30-10.00 Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis, or can also be served in-suite at your request.
12.50 Arrive at Pretoria station.
MEAL PLAN
All meals as shown in detailed itinerary are included.
TRAVEL TIPS
Dining is a stylish affair – gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Pretoria, Johannesburg and the ‘Highveld’ are at high altitude and can be cold in winter – be sure to pack warm clothing.
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