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The Blue Train
The five star Blue Train comes with
RAIL a fine reputation and a long history
JOURNEY of attentive service. A luxurious
alternative to flying and the
choice of the discerning traveller, journey overnight
between Pretoria and Cape Town to build into a wider
exploration of South Africa.
1 Blue Train at Sunset
2 Lounge on board the Blue Train
1
YOUR
ITINER ARY
The Blue Train is an excellent
overnight way of traversing this
huge country in comfort and
style. Travel from Pretoria to
Cape Town or vice versa, perhaps
adding stays at the Cape Town
end in a luxurious City, Waterfront
or Winelands hotel, or at the
Pretoria/Johannesburg end in a
Kruger Private Game Reserve or
Sun City. With direct international
flights to both Johannesburg
and Cape Town, plus numerous
connections within South Africa
or to neighbouring countries, it
is a fabulous and elegant way of
exploring Southern Africa.
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
DAY 1 h 07.50-08.30 Register at
The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria
Station where you may enjoy
snacks and drinks before being
ushered to your suite by the onboard
butlers for an orientation.
08.50 Departure from Pretoria.
11.30/13.30 First/second sittings
for brunch.
15.30 High Tea is served in the
Lounge Car.
17.10 Arrive at Kimberley Station
where you disembark and transfer
to the centre of Kimberley to join
an old tram for a ride down to
the Open Mine Museum and the
‘Kimberly hole’ for a short tour.
19.05 The train departs Kimberley
for the journey southbound to
Cape Town. Refresh yourself and
enjoy pre-dinner drinks served in
one of the lounges.
19.30/21.15 first/second sittings
for dinner.
DAY 2 h 07.30-10.00 Breakfast is
served on a first come first serve
basis, or can also be served insuite
at your request. 12.00pm
Arrive in Cape Town station.
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
DAY 1 h 07.50-08.30 Register at
The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town
Station where you may enjoy
snacks and drinks before being
ushered to your suite by the onboard
butlers for an orientation.
08.50 Departure from Cape Town.
10.30/12.30, First/second sittings
for brunch.
14:35 Arrive at Matjiesfontein for
a glass of sherry and a 45 minute
tour of the colonial town and its
Victorian buildings.
15.20 The train departs
northbound and high tea is served.
Relax and freshen up in your cabin
before pre-dinner drinks are served
in the lounge cars.
19.00/21.00 first/second sittings
for dinner.
DAY 2 h 07.30-10.00 Breakfast is
served on a first come first serve
basis, or can also be served insuite
at your request.
12.50 Arrive at Pretoria station.
PRICES
Prices per person including all
meals, selected alcoholic and nonalcoholic
beverages (excluding
certain imported beverages) and
sightseeing from:
h Deluxe Suite: £995
h Luxury Suite: £1075
Blue Train
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The two trains have a dining car and two lounges with bars. The Club Lounge is popular for after dinner
drinks or cigars, (the only section designated for smokers) and has a giant screen covering the journey
via a locomotive-mounted camera. The main lounge offers afternoon tea. Both are air-conditioned
with large picture windows. The dress code is smart casual during the day and evening wear for dinner
(jacket and tie for gentlemen).
37 and 29 cabins on the two trains, each beautifully furnished and with air-conditioning, telephone,
television monitor, and en suite bath or shower. Deluxe Suites have either twin beds and a shower, or
a double bed and compact bath. Luxury Twin Or Double Suites have CD/video player and a full size bath
with hand shower. Cabins convert to elegant sitting rooms for daytime use.
uk DEPARTUREs
2013
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
h Jan 07, 14, 21, 28 h Feb 04, 11,
18, 25 h Mar 04, 11, 18, 25
h Apr 08, 15, 22, 29 h May 03,
15, 20, 27 h Jun 03, 10, 17, 24
h Jul 01, 10, 15, 22, 29 h Aug 05,
12, 19, 26 h Sep 02, 09, 16, 25,
30 h Oct 07, 14, 21, 28 h Nov
04, 11, 20, 25 h Dec 02, 09, 16.
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
h Jan 09, 16, 23, 30 h Feb 06, 13,
20, 27 h Mar 06, 13, 20, 27 h Apr
10, 17, 24 h May 01, 06, 17, 22, 29
h Jun 05, 12, 19, 26 h Jul 03, 12, 17,
24, 31 h Aug 07, 14, 21, 28 h Sep
04, 11, 18, 27 h Oct 02, 09, 16,
23, 30 h Nov 06, 13, 22, 27 h Dec
04, 11, 18.
NEED TO KNOW
MEAL PLAN h All meals as shown
in detailed itinerary are included.
TRAVEL TIPS h Dining is a stylish
affair – gentlemen are requested
to wear a jacket and tie and ladies
elegant evening wear. Pretoria,
Johannesburg and the ‘Highveld’
are at high altitude and can be
cold in winter – be sure to pack
warm clothing.
NAMIBIA
Cape Town
Kleinstraat
BOTSWANA
Knysna
Kimberley
Matjiesfontein
SOUTH
AFRICA
Kruger N. P.
Pretoria
Johannesburg
SWAZILAND
LESOTHO
Port Elizabeth
Durban
Hluhluwe
Drakensberg Mountains
INDIAN
OCEAN
IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION: The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. Prices vary depending on the date you wish to travel and the elements included in your package.
Please read p201-205 before you book your holiday. For further information and to tailor make your holiday, please call us or go to www.kuoni.co.uk for the best available price.