The Blue Train South Africa

THE BLUE TRAIN, CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

There isn’t much you won’t love about The Blue Train. From the moment you step into the pre-departure lounge, it’s quite obvious that this is going to be a journey unlike any other.

Butlers in uniform quickly whisk away your luggage, and you’ll be served tea, coffee and gourmet snacks while you wait to board. There’s a tangible excitement in the air of the pre-departure lounge. As one of the passengers said, “No matter who you are, travelling on The Blue Train is a special occasion!”

Once your butler has shown you to your room, you’ll be treated to a welcoming letter, perfectly chilled Simonsig Rosé champagne, and a fresh fruit platter. During the day, your suite has a couch, chair and writing desk, and more than enough space to move around in. At night, the couch is converted into a double bed with fine linen, and space becomes a lot… cosier. Still, with high ceilings and a large panoramic window through which to watch the world go by, it doesn’t feel cramped. In fact, it feels delightfully luxurious, a cocoon of comfort with giant windows to let the outside in, and the reassuring rumble of the train constantly in the background.