Day 1: The Blue Train

Upon arrival at the Pretoria Station, guests will enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks. Butlers will usher the guests to their suites for their suite orientation. After the boarding concludes and as the train departs , a five-course gourmet lunch will be served. Your first High Tea will be enjoyed. After a spectacular African Sunset, dinner is served. Retire to your restful night-time sanctuary, lulled by the rhythm of the whispering wheels.
Overnight: The Blue Train or similar 

The Blue Train - A Window To The Soul of Africa Guests arriving on red carpet Guests enjoying canapes at VIP pre-departure lounge

Expert tips

  • Meal Sittings
    Lunch - the five-course gourmet meal is served at 13:30
    High Tea - from 16:00
    Dinner - 18:00 first sitting, 20:30 second sitting
    Post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars served in Club Car
  • Dinner is an elegant affair - men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear

Activities and Services

10:00

Pre-departure snacks and drinks

13:00

Depart from Pretoria Railway Station

13:30

Five-course Gourmet Lunch in Dining Car

16:00

High Tea in Lounge Car

18:00

Dinner à la carte in Dining Car

Excluded

Breakfast

Day 2: The Blue Train

The diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent, including the Kruger National Park which is in the top three destinations that visitors want to see is a highlight of this train route.
Overnight: The Blue Train or similar 

Expert tips

  • Meal Sittings
    Lunch - the five-course gourmet meal is served at 12:00
    Post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars served in Club Car
  • Dress code for duration of this day is smart casual or safari wear

Day 3: End of Itinerary

After breakfast, this memorable train journey concludes as you arrive at Pretoria Station.

Guests enjoying entertainment  at VIP pre-departure lounge Guests boarding The Blue Train Guest enjoying champagne in corridor

Expert tips

  • Meal Sittings
    Breakfast - first-come-first served from 06:00 to 09:00

Activities and Services

Breakfast à la carte in Dining Car

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