• The Blue Train - South Africa

Surrender To The Luxury Of Slow

As time meandered from the 19th Century towards the dawn of the new era, a dream was born. A dream of harnessing steam technology to link Africa’s vast south to north, around the awe-inspiring mountain ranges that dot the continent, through the apparently arid desert landscapes, over untamed savannah grasslands teeming with wildlife. It is from this dream that The Blue Train was born. Cairo was never to be, but the dreamers persevered and The Blue Train now traverses South Africa and its breath-taking scenery in a manner that befits the mystique that has grown around it.

Welcome aboard The Blue Train. Your unforgettable experience is about to begin…

Pretoria Station

Pretoria railway station is the central station in Pretoria, the executive capital of South Africa. It is located between Pretoria’s central business district and Salvokop, in a 1910 building designed by Herbert Baker. Pretoria is also the northern terminus of the luxury Blue Train service from Cape Town. Platforms and tracks for the Gautrain rapid-rail service are adjacent to the main-line station.

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A WINDOW TO THE SOUL OF AFRICA

UNEQUALLED EXPERIENCES

By day, the elegant furnished Blue Train suites offer generous lounge chairs which afford unequalled views of Africa. As night falls the suites become sumptuous and subtly-lit bedrooms with a choice of either two single beds (twin) or a double bed. All suites have private bathrooms with marble floors and gold fittings.  The beds fold out of the panel concealing the seats under it. Just ring your butler, should you require the bed to be made during the journey.

IRRESISTABLE DELICACIES

PANORAMIC VIEWS

The Blue Train’s own creative team of chefs have created a menu to delight the most discerning palate. Only the freshest ingredients meet The Blue Train standards. A sophisticated, opulent atmosphere, gourmet menu and the finest South African wines sourced from boutique vineyards, make dining on The Blue Train a magnificent experience.

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