Tour Itinerary
accommodation
Deluxe Suites with a choice of either a twin or double bed and en-suite shower or bath. All suites are beautifully furnished with the finest bed linen, plus marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms. Amenities include individually controlled air-conditioning, underfloor heating, satellite TV, telephone, writing desk, safe and hairdryer. Luxury Suites are more spacious and include a CD and DVD player with a choice of discs and films. By day, your suite is a relaxing haven with generous lounge chairs; at night, however, it is transformed into a subtly lit, sumptuous bedroom.
facilities
Each coach has a professionally trained butler who is available 24 hours a day. 2 on-board bars in the Club Car and Lounge Car. All meals are freshly prepared by an executive chef and his team, and served in the Dining Car (in keeping with tradition it is compulsory custom to dress formally for dinner and gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie for dinner, and the ladies elegant evening wear). The Club Car also has a gentleman's club appeal, with card tables and a small library - the perfect place for a whisky nightcap. Some trains have an observation car at the rear of the train, offering magnificent panoramic views.
the journeys
Pretoria - Cape Town (1 night)
After a morning departure from Pretoria (8.50am) and brunch served in the Dining Car, head for the historic town of Kimberley, the scene of a diamond rush in the 1870s. Enjoy an off-train excursion, including a visit to the Big Hole. Continue across the vast semi-desert of the Karoo as the sun slips below the horizon. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board, before waking to the lush and fertile valley of the Western Cape. Enjoy breakfast and light snacks before you arrive in Cape Town at 12 noon where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.
Cape Town - Pretoria (1 night)
This journey can be done in reverse. After a morning departure from Capetown (8.50am) enjoy a delicious brunch served in the Dining Car, head for the town of Matjiesfontein, renowned for its colonial history, for the off-train excursion before dinner on board. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and light snacks before you arrive in Pretoria at 12.50pm.
all inclusive includes
All meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) and off train excursions. Excludes Champagne and telephone calls.
Please note: Check-in time is 1 hour prior to departure.
Virgin's View
Climb aboard this magnificent, mobile, 5-star hotel for the journey of a lifetime! For more than half a century, South Africa's Blue Train has enjoyed a reputation as one of the world's premier travelling experiences.
Features
City Extensions
As the perfect alternative to flying between South Africa's principal cities, spending a few days in Johannesburg and Cape Town pre or post your rail journey is a logical option.
The price includes a complimentary overnight stay pre- or post-departure at The Sheraton Pretoria. We have a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets.
Call for full details and options.
Highlights
- 5-star Luxury
- Travel in Style
- Fantastic Sightseeing
Notes
2012 Departure Dates
Pretoria to Cape Town - selected Mon, Wed and Fri
- Jan: 09, 16, 23, 30
- Feb: 06, 13, 20, 27
- Mar: 05, 12, 19, 26
- Apr: 09, 16, 23
- May: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Jun: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Jul: 02, 16, 23, 30
- Aug: 06, 13, 20, 27
- Sep: 03, 10, 17, 24
- Oct: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- Nov: 05, 12, 19, 26
- Dec: 03, 10, 17
Cape Town to Pretoria - selected Mon, Wed and Fri
- Jan: 11, 18, 25
- Feb: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- Mar: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Apr: 11, 18, 25
- May: 09, 16, 23, 30
- Jun: 06, 13, 20, 27
- Jul: 04, 18, 25
- Aug: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- Sep: 05, 12, 19, 26
- Oct: 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
- Nov: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Dec: 05, 15, 19
Please call for 2013 departures