The Blue Train is a five-star luxury locomotive that operates on the scenic trans-Karoo railway line between Cape Town and Pretoria. Famously regarded for its opulent style and superb cuisine, the train offers a super-stylish way to cross South Africa’s vast interior. It's a 27-hour trip, with a stop at the historic Victorian town of Matjiesfontein (and a sherry) en route. Join the well-heeled and step aboard, back to the bygone era of colonial travel, with dress codes for dinner, round-the-clock butler service, and the very best hotel accommodation on wheels.
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The beautiful sleeper carriages are equipped with air conditioning, underfloor heating, and opulent marble and gold-fitted bathrooms. Each has a digital interactive entertainment system, and wi-fi access. By day, the compartments are configured as comfortable private lounges; in the evening, they're transformed by your butler into a subtly lit bedroom with fine linens and goose-down duvets on twin or double beds, depending on your choice of suite. Room service is available around the clock via the direct-dial telephone.
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9 nights from $4.8K per person
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Blue Train Cape Town - Pretoria can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Blue Train Cape Town - Pretoria or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Blue Train Cape Town - Pretoria start from around $1.3K, or US$1.3K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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