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Blue Train Special Pretoria – Cape Town Direction (Jan 19, 2026 to Mar 19, 2026) | XL Boland Travel
Starting price
ZAR 23,790.00
VAT not applicable
Description
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.
3 nights WAS R51 980 NOW from R23 790 per person sharing
Travel Dates | Sharing Price |
09 – 12 Mar 2026 |
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16 - 19 Mar 2026 |
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06 – 09 Apr 2026 |
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13 – 16 Apr 2026 |
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20 – 23 Apr 2026 |
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04 – 07 May 2026 |
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11 – 14 May 2026 |
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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
Cape Town Station to Hotel transfers
1 nights’ accommodation at The Capital Mirage, Cape Town 5* in a Luxury Suite with breakfast daily
Hotel to Cape Town Airport transfers
One-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
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