The Blue Train SA Specials
The Blue Train SADC Packages
The Blue Train is offering a special discount to anyone residing in Africa. These discounted rates are valid on selected departures as stipulated below. In addition, travelers can request other departure dates in 2026.
Take advantage of this limited-time offer and experience the luxury of The Blue Train at a discounted rate!
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 11:00 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 13:00 pm and arrives at its destination at 6:00 pm on the third day. Please note that train departure and arrival times are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
IMPORTANT: From the 01st of January 2025 on the Pretoria to Cape Town departures, The Blue Train will depart from Irene Station. Guests are requested to check in at Irene Country Lodge (Farm Side) from 11h00.
| 2026 SA Special departure dates | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Cape Town | 26 | 23, 30 | 7, 14 |
| Cape Town to Pretoria | 29 | 26 | 3, 10, 17 |
Pretoria and Cape Town
Package Includes:
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
- 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 excursion (not guaranteed)
- A domestic flight between Cape Town, Johannesburg/Lanseria or Durban (Guests can advise on which date they would like to fly and their destination)
Package Excludes:
- French champagne
- Caviar
- Telephone calls
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned
Pretoria and Cape Town
Package Includes:
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
- 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 excursion (not guaranteed)
- Private transfer between the station and the hotel
- One night’s accommodation at a 4*Hotel in a standard room including breakfast (pre or post departure)
Package Excludes:
- French champagne
- Caviar
- Telephone calls
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned
Available in reverse
Pretoria and Cape Town
Package Includes:
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
- 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 excursion (not guaranteed)
- 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
Package Excludes:
- French champagne
- Caviar
- Telephone calls
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned
Available in reverse
Pretoria and Cape Town
Package Includes:
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
- 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 excursion (not guaranteed)
- 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
Package Excludes:
- French champagne
- Caviar
- Telephone calls
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned
Available in reverse
Pretoria and Cape Town
Package Includes:
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis
- 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 excursion (not guaranteed)
- 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
- A domestic flight between Cape Town, Johannesburg/Lanseria or Durban
Package Excludes:
- French champagne
- Caviar
- Telephone calls
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned
Available in reverse
Pretoria and Cape Town
Package Includes:
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis from Pretoria to Cape Town
- 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 excursion (not guaranteed)
- Vehicle transfers between the station, hotel and station
- One night at the 5*TAJ Hotel, Cape Town in a Luxury City View room incl. breakfast
- Two nights onboard The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on an all-inclusive basis from Cape Town to Pretoria
Package Excludes:
- French champagne
- Caviar
- Telephone calls
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned
Available in reverse
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