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Blue Train
Southern Africa has always attracted adventurous and romantic souls discerning travellers who crossed the land in as much comfort as possible. But it was not until 1923, when the first deluxe train was introduced between Johannesburg and Cape Town, that truly luxurious train travel became a reality. The train, with its distinctive sapphire-blue carriages, was known as the 'Union Limited'. However, people soon began referring to them as 'those Blue Trains' and so ... a legend was born.
Wining and Dining
The Blue Train is a magnificent showcase for the finest gourmet menus and award-winning South African wines. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in two sittings in the elegant dining room and a lavish high tea is served each afternoon in the luxurious Lounge Car. Enjoy drinks before dinner with fellow passengers in the Club Car Lounge, with its card tables, reading chairs and small library. The large windows in the lounges afford wonderful panoramic views of the African countryside. In keeping with the ambience of the train, lunch is an elegant casual affair while dinner is more formal. South African wines which have been specially selected complement each course on the menu. The Club Car Lounge has a more masculine ambiance and will definitely find favour with those seeking a peaceful place for after-dinner cognacs, coffees or cigars. This area is the only section of the train designated for smokers. Each coach also has a professionally- trained butler available 24 hours a day to anticipate and accommodate your every need. Important Note · Excursions & activities are not guaranteed as these depend on the train's progress. · Arrival & departure times cannot be guaranteed.
Sumptuous Interiors
Enter a timeless world of grace and romance, where uncompromising luxury is the theme. By day, your private, elegantly-furnished Deluxe Suite, finished in birch veneer panelling, has generous lounge chairs, a writing desk and television. The golden, Italian-marbled, en-suite bathrooms have either a threequarter size bath or shower. In addition, Luxury Suites have full-size baths with hand-held showers, CD players and video machines. By night, your suite is magically transformed single or double beds, folded down with fine cotton linen and eiderdown duvets.
Luxury Suite
Journey across South Africa
Pretoria to Cape Town A 27-hour, 1600km journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery. Excursions off-train depend on the direction of travel. Enjoy a tour of the Kimberley Diamond Museum and Big Hole on the Pretoria to Cape Town route, while a stop will be made in the historic Victorian village of Matjiesfontein on the Cape Town to Pretoria route. 2008: Jan 2, 7, 14, 21, 28. Feb 4, 8, 13, 20, 25. Mar 5, 10, 17, 24, 31. Apr 7, 11, 14, 21, 28. May 12, 19, 26. Jun 4, 9, 16, 23. Jul 9, 14, 21, 28. Aug 4, 11, 18, 22, 27. Sep 1, 5, 10, 15, 19, 24, 29. Oct 1, 3, 8, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31. Nov 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 21, 26. Dec 1, 5, 10, 15, 19. Cape Town to Pretoria 2008: Jan 4, 9, 16, 23, 30. Feb 6, 11, 15, 22, 27. Mar 7, 12, 19, 26. Apr 2, 9, 14, 16, 23, 30. May 14, 21, 28. Jun 2, 6, 11, 18, 25. Jul 11, 16, 23, 30. Aug 6, 13, 20, 25, 29. Sep 3, 8, 12, 17, 22, 26. Oct 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31. Nov 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 17, 24, 28. Dec 3, 8, 12, 17, 22.
Prices Include
· Accommodation on board the train · All table d'hote meals and room service · All alcoholic and other beverages, except for certain imported beverages · Sightseeing excursions and entrance fees
Tour Prices
Price per person, sharing a twin /double suite one way in £'s from
Pretoria to Cape Town (or v.v.) 01Jan08-31Aug08 01Sep08-15Nov08 16Nov08-31Dec08 Single suite supplement available on request
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA and v.v
Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2 Cape Town Matjiesfontein - Village Visit Pretoria Pretoria Kimberley "Big Hole" Tour Cape Town D: 08.50 A: 16.30 D: 17.30 A: 12.00 D: 08.50 A: 17.10 D: 19.05 A: 12.00
Deluxe Suite
Luxury Suite
573 707 573
619 799 619
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