Introduction

BLUE TRAIN SPECIAL FOR SA RESIDENTS

2 Nights on the Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town + 1 Night Hotel in Cape Town

Experience the pinnacle of luxury rail travel as you traverse the heart of South Africa. This itinerary invites you to step into a world of timeless elegance, where the rhythmic hum of the tracks and the vast, changing landscapes of the Karoo create the ultimate backdrop for relaxation.

Your journey begins in Pretoria with two nights aboard the iconic Blue Train. From the moment you are welcomed by your personal butler, you will experience a level of service and sophistication that has defined luxury travel for nearly a century.

Your accommodation aboard will be in a De Luxe Suite. The De Luxe Suite is a masterclass in space-efficient opulence. Measuring approximately 4 by 2 meters, this private sanctuary is designed for ultimate comfort. 

By day, your suite is a refined lounge with plush armchairs and a writing desk. By night, your butler seamlessly transforms the space into a cozy bedroom with high-quality cotton percale linen and goose-down duvets. Each suite features a private, marble-and-gold appointed bathroom. You have the choice of a suite with twin beds and a shower or a suite with a double bed,  featuring a three-quarter-size bathtub.

All-Inclusive Gourmet Dining

Indulgence is at the heart of the experience. Your fare includes:

  • Gourmet Meals: From silver-service breakfasts to elegant, multi-course dinners where "formal" is the order of the day.

  • Exquisite Beverages: All drinks, including fine South African wines, spirits, and specialty coffees, are included (excluding only certain premium French champagnes and caviar).

  • High Tea: Daily afternoon tea served with delicate pastries and savory treats in the elegant Lounge Car.

As the train glides into Cape Town Station, your transition to the city is handled with effortless care. A private chauffeur transfer will be waiting at the Arrival Lounge to whisk you away from the station to your selected hotel.

You will enjoy one night at a selected hotel in a standard room, providing a base to explore the "Mother City." Your stay includes a full breakfast the following morning, ensuring you are fueled and ready for whatever adventures Cape Town has in store.

Scheduled Departures

Start Date End Date Price

6 Apr 2026

9 Apr 2026

From R 24500 Per Person Sharing

13 Apr 2026

16 Apr 2026

From R 24500 Per Person Sharing

20 Apr 2026

23 Apr 2026

From R 24500 Per Person Sharing

4 May 2026

7 May 2026

From R 24500 Per Person Sharing

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Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

The Blue Train    

2 nights

FI

day 2

aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites   Cape Town

1 night

B&B

  Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point

alternate

       
  Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre

alternate

       
  SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl

alternate

       

Key

FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

The Blue Train

Cape Town: aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites

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Fast Facts

4 Days / 3 Nights

Travellers

Price

Package Price for April and May 2026
​R24'500 per person if you are sharing a deluxe suite
R36'750 if you travelling alone in a deluxe suite

Our special Blue Train packages are available for anyone having permanent residence on the African Continent. Children rates are available on request. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply.

Includes:

2 Nights on the Blue Train in a De Luxe Suite including, all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), off-the train excursion in Kimberley with visit to the Big Hole and the Diamond Museum, excluding French Champagne and Caviar.

1 x Chauffeur Transfer between your hotel and the train station in the Cape Town or Pretoria CBD areas

1 Night Hotel accommodation in a standard room with breakfast, before or after the Blue Train journey (see hotel choices below, subject to availability)

Cape Town Hotels: Blaauberg Beach Hotel (Blaauwberg), Cresta Grande (City Bowl), Harbour Bridge Hotel (Foreshore), Holiday Inn Express (City Bowl), La Splendida Hotel (Sea Point), Premier Hotel (Sea Point), PortsWood Hotel (Waterfront), Protea Hotel (Sea Point), SunSquare (City Bowl), The Onyx (City Bowl), The Rockerfeller (City Bowl)

Pretoria Hotels: Courtyard Hotel Arcadia, Protea Fire & Ice Hotel Menlyn, Capital Menlyn on Maine

Excludes:

Caviar and French Champagne on the Blue Train 

All meals and services not mentioned

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Cape Town: aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites

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