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 Kimberley South Africa – The Blue Train Travel Experience
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By Anschke De Beer
In Blue Train, Kimberley, Kimberley South Africa
Posted 17th January 2018

Kimberley South Africa – The Blue Train Travel Experience

A century and half ago, the site where the Big Hole is located was a dull flat hill top. As word spread that diamonds was discovered there, a huge number of prospectors with just simple shovels [...]

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 Travel South Africa
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By Anschke De Beer
In Blue Train, Cape Town, Garden Route, Luxury Train Travel, South Africa, train travel in south africa, Train Travel Tips
Posted 13th January 2018

Travel South Africa

South Africa is an exceptional country it’s features a wonderful blend of African lifestyle, stylish urban centers, a turbulent history and an abundant wildlife. This amazing country offers a [...]

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 Train Travel Tips – Planning, Reservations and More
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By Anschke De Beer
In Train Travel Tips
Posted 27th December 2017

Train Travel Tips – Planning, Reservations and More

The rising air travel ups and downs and steadily increasing fuel price has made train travel a great option for vacationers and other travelers as well. Trains provide a peaceful and relaxing [...]

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 The Finest Luxury Train Travel in South Africa
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By Anschke De Beer
In train travel in south africa
Posted 12th December 2017

The Finest Luxury Train Travel in South Africa

Vacationing by train is a great way to view the hidden details of any country; you can feel at ease and loosen up onboard as you are not bothered by either directions or traffic. Featuring some [...]

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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

*Four Night Journey

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
BLUE TRAIN SA SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • The SA Special discounted offers is an exclusive rate valid to any person who resides on the Africa Continent.
  • These offers are only applicable in the Deluxe suite category and available on selected Blue Train departures between Pretoria and Cape Town as advertised.
  • The rates are quoted per adult sharing. Single Travelers and Child’s rates are available on request.
  • Hotels are in a package budget and prices are quoted on entry level room categories. Should you wish to book a higher room category or an alternative hotel from our list, we will send you a quotation accordingly.
  • Packages that includes flights are booked on low cost carriers and are in a budget off R1’500.00 per person. Should the fare be higher, guests would be requested to pay in the difference. Guests are also welcome to request a preferred airline.
  • Flights can only be guaranteed once proof of payment have been received. Please ensure that the correct names as per ID/Passport is provided as name changes are not permitted.
  • All travel services remain subject to availability at the time of making your reservation and packages can be withdrawn without prior notice.
  • We are not limited to website offers and can assist with any tailor made package.
  • Our standard travel terms and conditions apply.
2022
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
16 September 2022 06, 19 September 2022
– *26, 31 October 2022

*Higher rates apply

2022
Pretoria to Vic Falls Vic Falls to Pretoria
– 17 October 2022
2022
Pretoria to Durban Durban to Pretoria
– 26 September 2022
2023
Pretoria to Durban Durban to Pretoria
*13 January 2023 –

*Higher rate applies

2022
Pretoria to Heidelberg to Pretoria
23 – 25 September 2022
2022
Walvis Bay to Pretoria
10 – 22 November 2022

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2023
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
Jan 2023 11, 13*, 20 23
Feb 2023 3, 17, 22 6, 11*, 15, 20
Mar 2023 3, 17 6, 20, 29
Apr 2023 7, 21 10, 15, 24
May 2023 5, 19 8, 22
Jun 2023 2, 23, 28 5, 26
Jul 2023 7, 21 10, 24
Aug 2023 4, 18 7, 21
Sep 2023 1, 13, 15, 22, 29 4, 6, 18, 25
2023
Pretoria to Victoria Falls Victoria Falls to Pretoria
Jan 2023 4*, 18*, 26 8*, 22, 29
Feb 2023 2, 9, 15*, 23 5, 12, 19, 26
Mar 2023 2, 8*, 16, 22*, 29* 5, 12, 19, 26
Apr 2023 13, 26* 2*, 16*, 30*
May 2023 10*, 24* 14*, 28*
Jun 2023 7*, 28* 11*, 22*
Jul 2023 5*, 19* 9*, 16*, 23*
Aug 2023 9*, 23*, 30* 6, 13*, 27*
Sep 2023 6*, 13*, 20*, 27* 3, 10, 17, 24

*Four Night Journey

2022
Pretoria to Vic Falls Vic Falls to Pretoria
14 – 25 Apr ’22 28 Apr – 09 May ’22
05 – 16 Aug ’22 –
16 – 27 Sept ’22 –
LUXURY TRAIN TOUR PACKAGES TERMS & CONDITIONS

Prices are subject to availability and can change due to currency fluctuation tax in/decreases.

High season rates may apply and will be confirmed upon requesting a quotation.

The rates are quoted per adult sharing. Single Travellers and Child’s rates are available on request.

Hotels are in a package budget and prices are quoted on entry level room categories unless otherwise stated. Should you wish to book a higher room category or an alternative hotel from our list, we will gladly send you a quotation accordingly.

All travel services remain subject to availability at the time of making your reservation and packages can be withdrawn without prior notice.

We are not limited to website offers and can assist with tailor made packages.

Our standard travel terms and conditions apply.

2023
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
January 9, 16, 23 12, 19, 26
February 6, 13, 20, 27 9, 16, 23
March 6, 13, 20 2, 9, 16, 23
April 3, 10, 17 6, 13, 20
May 8, 15 11, 18
June – –
July 10, 17 13, 20
August 14, 21 17, 24
September 4, 11, 25 7, 14, 28
October 2, 9, 16, 23 5, 12, 19, 26
November 6, 13, 27 9, 16, 30
December 4, 11 7, 14
2022
Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
02 Jul – 16 Jul –
24 Sep – 08 Oct 11 – 25 Oct
2023
Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
14 – 28 Jan 31 Jan – 14 Feb
01 – 15 Jul 03 – 17 Oct
16 – 30 Sep
2021
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
January 6, 11, 18 9, 14, 21
February 8, 15, 17, 22 11, 18, 20, 25
March 1, 8, 15, 22 4, 11, 18, 25
April 7, 12, 19, 21, 26 1, 10, 15, 22, 24, 29
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6, 13, 20, 27
June 7, 14, 21, 28 3, 10, 17, 24
July 12, 19, 26 1, 15, 22, 29
August 16, 23, 25, 30 19, 26, 28
September 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
October 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
November 1, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 4, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27
December 6, 13, 15 2, 9, 16, 18

**DATES IN COLOR DENOTE THE TRAIN WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 82 GUESTS – WITH A PARAPLEGIC SUITE (PARTIALLY WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY)

2022
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
January 10, 17, 24, 31 13, 20, 27
February 7 3, 10
March – –
April – –
May – –
June – –
July – –
August – –
September 5, 12, 26 8, 15, 29
October 3, 10 6, 13
November 14, 21 17, 24
December 5 8
2021 2022
Pretoria – Kruger National Park – Pretoria
24 – 26 June 2021 24 – 26 June 2022

**DATES IN COLOR DENOTE THE TRAIN WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 82 GUESTS – WITH A PARAPLEGIC SUITE (PARTIALLY WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY)

Get 5% discount on all Blue Train departures for August and September 2019 !

Use Promotion Code: LMPROMO
Valid from 12 – 16 August 2019 only.
*Terms & Conditions Apply

2019
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
May 6, 13, 20, 27 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 3, 10, 17, 24 6, 13, 20, 27
July 3, 10, 22, 24, 29 6, 13, 25, 27

**DATES IN COLOR DENOTE THE TRAIN WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 82 GUESTS – WITH A PARAPLEGIC SUITE (PARTIALLY WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY)

2019
Pretoria to Cape Town Cape Town to Pretoria
January 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 10, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
February 4, 13, 18, 25, 27 7, 16, 21, 28
March 4, 11, 13, 18, 25 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28
April 1, 8, 12, 22, 29 4, 11, 15, 25
May 6, 13, 20, 27 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 3, 10, 17, 24 6, 13, 20, 27
July 3, 10, 22, 24, 29 6, 13, 25, 27
August 5, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29, 31
September 2, 9, 11, 18, 23 5, 12, 14, 21, 26
October 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 31
November 6, 13, 20, 27 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 4, 11, 16, 18 7, 14, 19, 21

**DATES IN COLOR DENOTE THE TRAIN WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 82 GUESTS – WITH A PARAPLEGIC SUITE (PARTIALLY WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY)

BLUE TRAIN PACKAGES TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • These offers are only applicable in the Deluxe suite category and available on Blue Train departures between Pretoria and Cape Town from now until the end of 2020.
  • High season rates apply from 01 September to 15 November.
  • The rates are quoted per adult sharing. Single Travelers and Child’s rates are available on request.
  • Hotels are in a package budget and prices are quoted on entry level room categories. Should you wish to book a higher room category or an alternative hotel from our list, we will send you a quotation accordingly.
  • All travel services remain subject to availability at the time of making your reservation and packages can be withdrawn without prior notice.
  • We are not limited to website offers and can assist with tailor made packages.
  • Our standard travel terms and conditions apply.
BLUE TRAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • The Free night hotel offer is available on all Blue Train departures between Pretoria and Cape Town from now until the end of 2020, pre or post departures.
  • This offer is only valid on entry level room categories and remains subject to availability.
  • Should you wish to book a higher room category or an alternative hotel from our list, we will send you a quotation accordingly.
  • Rates are quoted per adult sharing. Single Travelers and Child’s rates are available on request.
  • All travel services remain subject to availability at the time of making your reservation and packages can be withdrawn without prior notice.
  • We are not limited to website offers and can assist with tailor made packages.
  • Our standard travel terms and conditions apply.

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Premier Classe Itinerary
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

*Train stop for operational purposes

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

*Train stop for operational purposes

Premier Classe Itinerary
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

*Train stop for operational purposes

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

*Train stop for operational purposes