The Blue Train - A Window to The Soul of South Africa
The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury hospitality, tourism and leisure since 1946. It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa's magnificent landscapes and landmarks. On board the train, guests indulge with fine cuisine accompanied by some of the best wines South Africa has to offer. Around-the-clock personal Butlers see to your every need for the duration of the experience; be it in the comfort of your private suite or at any one of the exquisite lounges.
Your holiday starts the moment you step into any of The Blue Train's pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. On The Blue Train luxury assumes a new dimension, becoming the working definition of everything your heart desires. You'll feel it from the moment you step into your suite, transformed from an elegant, spacious lounge by day, into a sanctuary of comfort and slumber by night. The De Luxe suite offers you a choice between twin beds(with shower)or double beds (with bath). Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities.
All suites on board The Blue Train come equipped with a writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window, where you can note the view in style. Each suite is a world on its own, with an individually controlled air-conditioning system and a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations. The Luxury Suite takes the choice even further, with an inviting selection of compact disks and movies on video and DVD.
You can also tune into the driver's eye view camera, and watch the world ahead as you swiftly glide along.
The Blue Train is synonymous with the luxury of personal service that comes as standard with a dedicated Butler at your beck and call to ensure the ultimate definition of luxury in motion.
The Blue Train provides fine dining and the gourmet cuisine is complemented by the carefully selected, best South African wines. All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by Executive Chefs. In keeping with the classically romantic ambience of the 42-seater dining car, lunch is a casual affair, while dinner is formal. Men are requested to wear a jacket and tie or dress in traditional attire and ladies are requested to dress in elegant evening wear or traditional attire. The warm ambience of the elegant lounge car with its large windows allows for panoramic views of the passing countryside. Enjoy high tea in the warm surroundings of the lounge car or meet for a pre-dinner drink.
Should you prefer the more relaxing ambience of a gentleman's pub atmosphere, then the club car is the ideal place to be, offering impeccable service with its card tables, a small library and a fully-equipped bar. Here you can watch a short film about the areas, which the train is passing. After dinner you can also enjoy a Cuban cigar before retiring to your suite.
