Blue Train SA Specials

The Blue Train is offering a special discount to anyone residing in Africa. These discounted rates are valid for selected departures between as stipulated below. In addition, travelers can request other departure dates in 2024.
Take advantage of this limited-time offer and experience the luxury of The Blue Train at a discounted rate.

Pretoria and Cape Town

The Blue Train offers a luxurious, all-inclusive train experience that lasts for two nights. Guests can choose between two journeys: Pretoria to Cape Town or Cape Town to Pretoria. Check-in opens at 10:00 am, and while boarding formalities are in progress, guests can enjoy coffee and tea in the pre-departure lounges. Once boarding is complete, fruit platters are served in each suite. The train departs at 12:00 pm and arrives at its destination at 6:00 pm on the third day. However, please note that train departure and arrival times are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.

2024 SA SPECIAL DEPARTURE DATES	MAY	JUNE	JULY
Pretoria to Cape Town	06, 13	–	08, 15
Cape Town to Pretoria	09, 16	–	11, 18

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Pretoria and Durban

Embark on a captivating 2-night journey amidst the stunning landscapes and picturesque vistas of the KZN Midlands regions, including Howick, Pietermaritzburg, Hammarsdale, and Marianhill. Guests can choose between two journeys: Pretoria to Durban or Durban to Pretoria. Check-in opens at 1h pm, and while boarding formalities are in progress, guests can enjoy coffee and tea in the pre-departure lounges. Once boarding is complete, fruit platters are served in each suite. The train departs at 3h pm and arrives at its destination at 10h am on the third day. However, please note that train departure and arrival times are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.

2024 DURBAN DEPARTURE DATES	JULY	SEPTEMBER
Pretoria to Durban	01 – 03 July	23 – 25 September
Durban to Pretoria	04 – 06 July	26 – 28 September

Your Blue Train tickets includes

Two nights onboard The Blue Train
All applicable snacks, meals & drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), Cognacs and Cuban cigars
High Tea
Blue Train Gift & Certificate
24-hour Butler service
Wi-Fi
Off the train excursions

Your Blue Train tickets excludes

French champagne
Caviar
Telephone calls
Gratuities
Services not mentioned

SA Special package options

We have collaborated with our finest suppliers to present you with a range of our most popular packages. Our packages not only offer great value, but they also provide the convenience of a single point of contact for your entire travel itinerary. These packages are not limited and can be customized to meet your unique requirements.

Value for
Money

FROM R16’700 PER PERSON SHARING

Package Includes:

Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
A domestic flight between Cape Town, Johannesburg/Lanseria or Durban (Guests can advise on which date they would like to fly and their destination)

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Overnight
Stay

FROM R16’900 PER PERSON SHARING

Package Includes:

Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
Private transfer between the station and hotel
One nights accommodation at a 4*Hotel in a standard room including breakfast (pre or post departure)

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Round Trip

FROM R18’900 PER PERSON SHARING

Package Includes:

Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
Private transfer from the station to the hotel
One night’s accommodation at a 4*Hotel in a standard room including breakfast
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport
A domestic flight between Cape Town, Johannesburg/Lanseria or Durban

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5 Night
Stay

FROM R22’600 PER PERSON SHARING

Package Includes:

Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
Private transfers between the station, hotel and airport
Three nights at the 4*President Hotel, Cape Town in a standard room including breakfast
A full day pass for a hop on hop off city sightseeing bus tour
A domestic flight between Cape Town, Johannesburg/Lanseria or Durban

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Romantic

FROM R22’700 PER PERSON SHARING

Package Includes:

Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
Private transfers between the station, hotel and airport
Two nights at the 5*Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, in a Classic room incl. breakfast & 1 lunch
A domestic flight between Cape Town, Johannesburg/Lanseria or Durban

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Durban Journey

FROM R12’990 PER PERSON SHARING

Package Includes:

- - Private transfer to/from Pretoria station
  - Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis from Pretoria to Durban
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Once we have received your reservation request, we will confirm availability and proceed with the reservation. A confirmation invoice with payment instructions will be sent to you via email. Your travel vouchers will be sent to you once full and final payment have been received. *Passenger information should be filled in as per passport/ID as travel arrangements will be issued accordingly and no name changes will be allowed.
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Gratuities

Gratuities are not included in your rate and is at your own discretion. If you wish to show your appreciation in this manner, there is an envelope in your suite that you can insert into a box at the end of your journey. The gratuities will be evenly distributed amongst all the staff on board. A suggested amount would be between R100.00 – R200.00.

Reservations

Upon receipt of your online enquiry, we will confirm availability via email. The email will contain the reservation form which can be completed and emailed/faxed back to us. We will then confirm (in writing) your selected suite and departure date via confirmation invoice. Upon receipt of a 25% deposit, your reservation will be confirmed. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

Cancellation

Cancellations received more than 60 days prior to departure date are subject to a cancellation fee of 25% of the ticket price per individual booking or group bookings.
Cancellations received less than 60 days prior to departure are subject to a cancellation fee of 80% of the ticket price per guest.
Once a ticket has been purchased, a reservation may be changed for a departure at an earlier or later date without a cancellation penalty being imposed. However should there be a rate difference, the client would be requested to pay the difference immediately. Should the rate difference be in favour of the guest, no money will be refunded and the guest will be informed accordingly.
If an amendment, cancellation or no-show is caused by an illness and verified by a registered doctor’s letter, we will consider waiving all or part of the cancellation fee according to the merits of each case with a maximum refund amount of 90% of the actual money received.
Non-compliance with these booking conditions will automatically cancel a provisional reservation without further notice.

Departure & Arrival times

Pretoria to Cape Town: The Blue Train departs at 16h00 and arrives in Cape Town at 10h30. Check in opens 2 hours prior to departure.

Cape Town to Pretoria: The Blue Train departs at 16h00 and arrives in Pretoria at 10h30. Check in opens 2 hours prior to departure.

Pretoria to Hoedspruit: The Blue Train departs at 15h00 and arrives at its destination the following day at 10h00. Check in opens 1 hour prior to departure.

Hoedspruit to Pretoria: The Blue Train departs at 15h00 and arrives at its destination the following day at 10h00. Check in opens 1 hour prior to departure.

Currency

Only South African Rands are accepted. All major credit cards can also be used on the train.

Staff

The friendly, efficient and highly-trained staff take great pride in resolving your every query and satisfying your every need. From an early morning wake-up call to a blouse in pressing need, one call and your butler will take care of it all. The Train Manager is also on call at all times. In addition, the two highly-trained on-board technicians are always eager to share their knowledge with you.

Children

Children should be kept under strict adult supervision of either their parents/guardians and should not inconvenience other guests. Unfortunately no special meals are available for children and / or infants on the train.

Locomotion

The Blue Train operates with an Electric locomotive and runs on air cushions.

Dietary Requirements and Cuisine

There is a menu for every taste. Whether you require Kosher or Halaal meals, or gluten-free vegan options, simply make your needs known at the time of your reservation.

Meal seating times

Pretoria – Cape Town: High Tea 16:30 | Dinner 19:00 – 20:30 | 20:45 – 22:00 | Breakfast 06:00 – 09:00 | Lunch 11:30 – 13:00 / 13:15 – 14:30

Pretoria – Hoedspruit: Dinner 18:30 | 20:30 | Breakfast 06:30 – 09:30

Drinking water

Throughout the journey, your personal butler will consistently supply you with bottled water. It is not advisable to drink the tap water.

Dress code

During the day is smart casual. In keeping with tradition it is a compulsory custom to dress formal for dinner to match the sheer elegance of The Blue Train. Eveningwear is elegant and gentleman are requested to wear a jacket and tie and Ladies elegant. During the day dress code is smart casual.

Wi-Fi and Digital Equipment

All suites are equipped with a private digital interactive entertainment system, with an inviting selection of music CDs and big-screen movies on Blue-Ray DVD. Guests can also enjoy a camera-view from the drivers’ perspective from the comfort of your own suite. All suites are fitted with WI-FI service that is complimentary.

Smoking

On board, The Blue Train is a smoke free zone. The Club Lounge is the only dedicated smoking area.

Luggage

It is advisable to pack an overnight bag for the journey, as only a limited amount of luggage can be stored in the suite. Butlers will store additional luggage in the luggage car.

Gift Shop

The Boutique shop will be open at certain times where guests will be able to buy hand made jewelery and Blue Train branded momento gifts.

Special Occasions

Special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoon, etc is very important and The Blue Train strives to make it extra special. Kindly inform us of your occasion.

Electrical Current and Adaptors

The train has an electric supply of 220V and a 3-point round wall plug is available in every suite. International adaptors are also available. Each bathroom has 110V/220V 2-pin plugs available for shavers.

Safes

An electronic safe is provided in the cupboard in each suite.

Telephone

The Blue Train’s telephone system allows you to contact your butler or the Train Manager 24-hours-a-day. If you wish to make a local or international call, the staff will gladly assist you to do so, at an additional fee.

Temperature

Guest can control their own temperature as each suite has its own air-conditioning system and under-floor heating. Unfortunately The Blue Train’s windows can not open.

Pets

No Pets allowed.

Dangerous Goods

For safety reasons no guest is allowed to bring dangerous goods such as firearms, flammable substances, fireworks, poisonous or toxic substance on board The Blue Train unless special arrangements have been made prior to departure and written permission of such arrangement has been given by The Blue Train management to the guest.

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2023
Pretoria to Victoria Falls	Victoria Falls to Pretoria
05 – 16 Jan ’23	19 – 30 Jan ’23
02 – 13 Mar ’23	27 Apr – 08 May ’23
13 – 24 Apr ’23	16 – 27 Nov ’23
08 – 19 Jun ’23
07 – 18 Sep ’23
03 – 14 Nov ’23

01 Oct 2023 – 30 Sept 2024
	Pretoria to Cape Town	Cape Town to Pretoria
Oct 2023	6, 20, 27	2, 9, 18, 23, 30
Nov 2023	3, 10, 16, 24	6, 13, 27
Dec 2023	1, 22	4, 16, 25
Jan 2024	5, 9, 18, 26	8
Feb 2024	2, 20, 23	5, 15, 17, 26
Mar 2024	1, 8, 15, 29	4, 11, 18, 28
Apr 2024	26	1, 15, 29
May 2024	10, 24	6, 13, 27
Jun 2024	7, 24	10
Jul 2024	5, 19	8, 22
Aug 2024	2, 16, 27	5, 19
Sept 2024	10, 13, 20, 27	2, 4, 16, 23, 30

01 OCT 2023 – 30 SEPT 2024
	PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS	VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA
Oct 2023	5, 12, 19, 25*	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 2023	2, 8, 15	5, 12, 19
Dec 2023	20, 27	24, 31
Jan 2024	10, 17, 25	14, 21, 28
Feb 2024	1, 14*, 22, 29	4, 11, 18, 25
Mar 2024	6, 14, 20, 27*	3, 10, 17, 24, 31*
Apr 2024	10, 17, 24*	7, 14, 21, 28*
May 2024	1, 15, 29*	5, 19
Jun 2024	12*	2, 16, 20*
Jul 2024	10, 17, 24, 30	14, 21, 28
Aug 2024	7, 14, 22	11, 18, 25
Sept 2024	4, 11, 19, 26	7, 8, 15, 22, 29

2024
	Pretoria to Cape Town	Cape Town to Pretoria
January	8, 15, 22, 29	11, 18, 25
February	5, 12, 19, 26	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March	4, 11, 18, 25	7, 14, 21, 28
April	1, 8, 15, 22	4, 11, 18, 25
May	6, 13	9, 16
June	–	–
July	8, 15	11, 18
August	5, 12	8, 15
September	2, 9, 16	5, 12, 19
October	7, 14, 21, 28	10,17, 24, 31
November	4, 11, 18	7, 14, 21
December	2, 9, 16	5, 12, 19

2024
PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS	VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA
04 – 15 January	18 – 29 January
07 – 18 March	21 March – 01 April
04 – 15 April	18 – 29 April
06 – 17 June	–
–	22 August – 02 September
05 – 16 September	19 – 30 September
01 – 12 November	14 – 25 November


Johannesburg to Cape Town
Day 1:	Johannesburg		D: 10:30
Day 1:	*Kimberley	A: 18:35	D: 19:07
Day 1:	*De Aar	A: 22:50	D: 23:50
Day 2:	*Beaufort West	A: 03:10	D: 03:40
Day 2:	Cape Town	A: 12:40


Cape Town to Johannesburg
Day 1:	Cape Town		D: 09:05
Day 1:	* Beaufort West	A: 18:25	D: 18:45
Day 1:	*De Aar	A: 22:20	D: 22:35
Day 2:	*Kimberley	A: 02:40	D: 03:00
Day 2:	Johannesburg	A: 11:03


Johannesburg to Durban
Day 1:	Johannesburg		D: 18:40
Day 1:	*Germiston	A: 19:03	D: 19:18
Day 2:	*Newcastle	A: 00:17	D: 00:27
Day 2:	*Ladysmith	A: 02:35	D: 02:45
Day 2:	*Pietermaritzburg	A: 06:15	D: 06:30
Day 2:	Durban	A: 09:15


Durban to Johannesburg
Day 1:	Durban		D: 19:15
Day 1:	*Pietermaritzburg	A: 21:43	D: 21:53
Day 2:	*Ladysmith	A: 01:36	D: 01:45
Day 2:	*Newcastle	A: 03:55	D: 04:07
Day 2:	*Germiston	A: 09:07	D: 09:17
Day 2:	Johannesburg	A: 09:35

2022
Walvis Bay to Pretoria
10 – 22 November 2022

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