Summary

A moving and spectacularly comfortable fivestar hotel is what the two Blue Trains offer. Sit back in luxury while the magnificent everchanging scenery of Africa passes by.

They may provide the glamour of a bygone age but they also offer every modern element of style and comfort.

Whether you choose the overnight trip from Pretoria to Cape Town or opt for the special golfing or bush experiences in KwaZulu Natal, the journey will be unforgettable. While the two trains follow the same routes, they accommodate different numbers – one takes 74 guests in 37 suites while the other, slightly smaller, takes 58 guests.

Each suite has a specially-made bed and either an ensuite bath or shower room with gold fittings and marble tiles, with each compartment also having its own specially-designated butler. The greatest attention is paid to food and wine, so that every journey is a complete gourmet delight. The journey between Pretoria and Cape Town offers a different stopover in each direction – one at Kimberley where guests can experience the excitement of the great diamond rush, and another at Matjiesfontein, a legendary village which is now a National Historic Monument.