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The Blue Train

Luxury sleeper train from Pretoria to Cape Town through South African wine country

Illustration of The Blue Train

The Blue Train, operated by Fred. Rail Journeys, is a luxury sleeper train that departs from Pretoria in South Africa and travels to Cape Town on selected dates throughout the year. The train also operates once yearly to Limpopo Province near Kruger National Park. This is a rail-only journey where you remain on board for the entire trip, sleeping in either a Standard cabin or Luxury Suite and dining in two sittings each evening. All meals are prepared on board using fresh seasonal produce, accompanied by selected wines. Cabins feature marble-floored en-suite bathrooms with gold-plated fixtures, air-conditioning, DVD players, and cotton linens. A 24-hour steward service attends to guests throughout the journey. Both Pretoria and Cape Town stations offer dedicated pre-departure lounges. This trip suits luxury-focused travellers and couples seeking a refined rail experience through South African wine country.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the journey duration and specific route between Pretoria and Cape Town before booking.
  • Kruger National Park departures run once yearly; the flagship route operates on selected dates throughout the year.
  • Optional extras such as hotels, flights, and safaris are available on a tailor-made basis and are not included in the base fare.

Included

  • All meals on board, served in two dining sittings
  • Selected wines with meals
  • 24-hour steward service
  • Pre-departure lounge access at Pretoria and Cape Town stations

Questions travellers ask

Is all travel included on the train?
Yes. Rail travel is included. All meals on board, selected wines, and 24-hour steward service are included.
What cabins are available?
The Blue Train offers Standard cabins and Luxury Suites. All cabins have lower beds with cotton linen, marble-floored en-suite bathrooms with gold-plated fittings, air-conditioning, and DVD players.
Does the train travel to Kruger National Park?
The Blue Train runs a flagship route between Pretoria and Cape Town on selected dates throughout the year. It also operates once yearly to Limpopo Province where Kruger National Park is located.
Is the journey escorted?
24-hour steward service is provided on board. The train features dedicated pre-departure lounges at both Pretoria and Cape Town stations.
Can I add a safari or hotel stay?
Yes, Fred. Rail Journeys offers pre- and post-travel hotel stays, flights, and safaris on a tailor-made basis.

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