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BLUE TRAIN
Pretoria - Cape Town - Pretoria
The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1 600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent.
On the southbound trip, the train departs from Pretoria main train station at 8:50 and arrives in Cape Town train station at 12:00 the following day. En route to Cape Town there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, where we take a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. On the northbound journey, the train leaves Cape Town at 08:50 and arrives in Pretoria at 12:30, in time for high tea the following day. It stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion at Aquila Game Reserve, where guests can view and interact with the Cheetah of this private game reserve.
The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1 600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent.
On the southbound trip, the train departs from Pretoria main train station at 8:50 and arrives in Cape Town train station at 12:00 the following day. En route to Cape Town there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, where we take a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. On the northbound journey, the train leaves Cape Town at 08:50 and arrives in Pretoria at 12:30, in time for high tea the following day. It stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion at Aquila Game Reserve, where guests can view and interact with the Cheetah of this private game reserve.
Pretoria - Durban
The Golfers Dream
The Durban route takes guests from Pretoria to Zimbali Lodge in Durban.
The package includes two nights' accommodation on The Blue Train and two nights at Zimbali Lodge. Zimbali Lodge, home to a spectacular 18-hole golf course, is the golfer's ideal retreat. It boasts indigenous trees, natural streams and ponds which create a dramatic and beautiful setting.
Guests who are not interested in golf are treated to leisurely days being pampered with health spa treatments. On the last day, guests are transferred to Durban Station where the train departs for Pretoria.
The Golfers Dream
The Durban route takes guests from Pretoria to Zimbali Lodge in Durban.
The package includes two nights' accommodation on The Blue Train and two nights at Zimbali Lodge. Zimbali Lodge, home to a spectacular 18-hole golf course, is the golfer's ideal retreat. It boasts indigenous trees, natural streams and ponds which create a dramatic and beautiful setting.
Guests who are not interested in golf are treated to leisurely days being pampered with health spa treatments. On the last day, guests are transferred to Durban Station where the train departs for Pretoria.
Pretoria - Bakubung Game Lodge
Relaxed Game viewing
This route takes guests from Pretoria to Bakubung Game Lodge which is situated in Pilanesberg area for an unforgettable two night stay, with daily game drives accompanied by qualified rangers and trackers.
Please note this journey of a life time can be tailored as a portion of your holiday or as a standalone experience.
