The Blue Train: South Africa’s Iconic Luxury Experience. The Blue Train is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world. It’s often promoted as a "five-star hotel on wheels" and is a symbol of opulence and elegance in South African rail travel. Route: The primary route runs between Cape Town and Pretoria, covering approximately 1,600 kilometres (994 miles) over a two-night journey. The trip takes about 54 hours, including stops and an off-train excursion in Kimberley to visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.

Features:

• Suites: Two types—Deluxe (with showers) and Luxury (with full bathtubs). Each suite has twin or double beds (on request – subject to availability), en-suite bathrooms, and gold-tinted, soundproofed windows.
• Butler service, two lounge cars (smoking and non-smoking), a dining car, and an observation car.
• All meals, high tea, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included, though premium items like French Champagne are extra.
• Notable Passengers: Kings, presidents, and celebrities like Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, and Kylie Minogue have travelled aboard.

Blue Train Cape Town - Pretoria Direction 

2 nights WAS R44 350 NOW from R17 740 per person sharing

Selected travel dates:

11 - 13 Dec 2025

18 - 20 Dec 2025

15 - 17 Jan 2026

22 - 24 Jan 2026

29 - 31 Jan 2026

Includes:

• 2 nights’ on board The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite with all meals, high teas, selected drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), an excursion in Kimberley with a visit to the Big Hole and the Diamond Museum

Don't miss out on these limited availability offers!

Email: Click to view email

Call: Click to view number

Contact our expert team for guidance and support here: https://bolandtravel.co.za/contact-us

Follow us for more information on our packages:

Website

XL Boland Facebook page

Instagram

Find travel inspiration here: Pinterest

Address:

Unit D15 3rd Floor Loft, La Concorde, 57 Main Road, Paarl

• Standard Terms & Conditions apply.

• Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and availability at time of booking.

•The final price and availability will be confirmed at the time of booking.