The Blue Train

Introduction

The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury hospitality, tourism and leisure since 1946.It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa's magnificent landscapes and landmarks. On board the train, guests indulge with fine cuisine accompanied by some of the best wines South Africa has to offer. Around-the-clock personal Butlers see to the guests' every need for the duration of their experience; be it in the comfort of their private suites or at any one of our exquisite lounges.

Pretoria - Cape Town / Cape Town - Pretoria

Special - Book the Blue Train and get a free night at the Sheraton Hotel Pretoria (Valid till end August 2009)

The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery the sub-continent has to offer. Southbound, off-the train excursions include the diamond town of Kimberley where one can explore the Big Hole and the Diamond Museum. Northbound, visit the small town of Matjiesfontein, which includes the famous Lord Milner Hotel and the old Car Museum.

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R8477	per person sharing for Deluxe Suite. 50% surcharge for single occupancy. Ask us about Low Season rates
R9158	per person sharing for Luxury Suite. 50% surcharge for single occupancy. Ask us about Low Season rates

Charters

Tailor-made charters

Why not charter The Blue Train for strategic meetings, product launches, VIP breakfasts, lunches, dinner and cocktail parties, weddings and more. You can also book a charter with a difference such as a Golfing or Safari charter. Traverse along the Victoria Falls route where The Blue Train offers a window to view nature situated to the north of South Africa's borders. The route winds its way to the awesome "Smoke that Thunders". Or make your way through the unique beauty of the Olifants Valley to the Game Reserves and other attractions of the Mpumalanga Province. Charters are not limited to the charter options or the routes mentioned above. Charters are dependant on rail network's compatibility with The Blue Train's technology.

Business "Unusual" - Conference facility

The Blue Train's conference facility offers a venue for up to 22 delegates. Equipped with audio visual and technical equipment for a high-level business meeting or small conference, this is surely one of the most spectacular meeting venues for the discerning businessperson. The Conference car can also be adapted for smaller meetings offering a more relaxed atmosphere.

The Blue Train offers far more than just a journey. It is an all-inclusive experience offering a combination of unsurpassed luxury travel, five star accommodation, fine cuisine, personalised butler service and routes that offer breathtaking views of the countryside.

So 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.

Information

Pre-departure lounges

Your holiday starts the moment you step into any of The Blue Train's pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. Guests are requested to check in an hour before departure. Guests travelling from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town are checked in at a designated hotel and transferred to the station for departure.

Suite facilities

On The Blue Train luxury assumes a new dimension, becoming the working definition of everything your heart desires. You'll feel it from the moment you step into your suite, transformed from an elegant, spacious lounge by day, into a sanctuary of comfort and slumber by night.

The De Luxe suite offers you a choice between twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath).

Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities.

All suites on board The Blue Train come equipped with a writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window, where you can note the view in style. Each suite is a world on its own, with an individually controlled air-conditioning system and a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations. The Luxury Suite takes the choice even further, with an inviting selection of compact disks and movies on video and DVD.

You can also tune into the driver's eye view camera, and watch the world ahead as you swiftly glide along.

The Blue Train is synonymous with the luxury of personal service that comes as standard with a dedicated Butler at your beck and call to ensure the ultimate definition of luxury in motion.

Fine dining

The Blue Train provides fine dining and the gourmet cuisine is complemented by the carefully selected, best South African wines.

All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by Executive Chefs. In keeping with the classically romantic ambience of the 42-seater dining car, lunch is a casual affair, while dinner is formal. Men are requested to wear a jacket and tie or dress in traditional attire and ladies are requested to dress in elegant evening wear or traditional attire.

Elegant lounge facilities

The warm ambience of the elegant lounge car with its large windows allows for panoramic views of the passing countryside. Enjoy high tea in the warm surroundings of the lounge car or meet for a pre-dinner drink.

Should you prefer the more relaxing ambience of a gentleman's pub atmosphere, then the club car is the ideal place to be, offering impeccable service with its card tables, a small library and a fully-equipped bar. Here guests can watch a short film about the areas, which the train is passing. After dinner guests can also enjoy a Cuban cigar before they retire to their suites.

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Prices

Yizani Tourz will do all possible to hold prices as quoted, however, we do reserve the right to increase tour fares should the cost of fuel or supplier rates increase. Any confirmed reservations will be held at quoted fare.

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