Great Rail Journeys
Cape Town, Kruger National Park & the Blue Train
Escorted South Africa tour with 2 nights on the Blue Train
13 daysfrom $7,344
23% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Cape Town, Kruger National Park & the Blue Train
A 12-day journey through South Africa From Cape Town to Kruger National Park highlighted by a luxury rail journey on board the Blue Train. Discover local beauty and amazing wildlife.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Cape Town
Arrival in South Africa's 'Mother City'
Touching down in Cape Town today, transfer independently to our hotel in the heart of the city. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to begin exploring and dining independently.
- Day 2railovernight: Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Bay
A full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the Flying Dutchman Funicular railroad, Simon's Town for lunch, and Boulders Bay to see the African penguins.
- Day 3overnight: Cape Town
Table Mountain & lunch in the Cape winelands
Cable car to the top of Table Mountain, then a coach to the Stellenbosch Valley for a traditional Cape Dutch farmhouse braai lunch and wine tasting.
- Day 4overnight: Cape Town
A free day in beautiful Cape Town
Free day to explore Cape Town further, options include Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden or the V&A Waterfront.
- Day 5railovernight: train
Experiencing old-world charm on the Blue Train
Transfer to the station to board the Blue Train. A butler escorts guests to their private cabin. Afternoon tea, aperitifs, formal dinner and drinks in the Club Car.
- Day 6railovernight: train
Uncovering the Diamond City of Kimberley
Breakfast onboard, arrival in Kimberley, a coach ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum and the Big Hole, then reboarding the train for dinner.
- Day 7railovernight: Sandton
Disembarking the Blue Train in Pretoria
Final breakfast and lunch aboard the Blue Train before arrival in Pretoria this evening; motorcoach transfer to the hotel in Sandton for dinner.
- Day 8overnight: Kruger
To the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park
Depart Sandton by coach for the luxury lodge-style hotel at the entrance to Kruger National Park. Free afternoon, welcome drink before dinner.
- Day 9overnight: Kruger
Wildlife viewing in the Kruger National Park
Full-day jeep safari with a skilled ranger tracking the Big Five, picnic lunch, return to the lodge for dinner.
- Day 10overnight: Kruger
A second safari day in the Kruger Park
A second full-day safari with a skilled ranger, picnic lunch, final dinner at Kruger Park Lodge.
- Day 11
Traveling home
Free time after breakfast to soak up Kruger National Park before setting off back to Johannesburg by coach for the journey home.
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 8 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 2 nights in a Deluxe Cabin aboard the Blue Train
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- High tea each day onboard the Blue Train
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
