The Blue Train's stunning route through South Africa
Three days and two nights of astounding scenery guide the way
for the Blue Train's signature route between Pretoria and Cape Town
or vice versa, depending on your travel preferences. Covering
nearly 1,000 miles, this journey presents the great contrasts of
the South African landscape and weaves past mountains, vineyards
and wide-open expanses. On the second day, the route pauses in
Kimberley, where guests are invited to disembark and explore the
region's diamond-mining past before continuing to the final
destination.
In addition to the standard journey, the Blue Train offers an
exclusive route that departs once a year, connecting Pretoria and
Kruger Park. Arriving in Kruger on the second day, guests are
treated to two game drives and enjoy the train's amenities between
their animal-spotting experiences. Whether enjoying this annual
event or travelling on the perfected, regularly scheduled route,
the elegant Blue Train provides a once-in-a-lifetime window into
South Africa.