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The Blue Train

Cape Town / Pretoria

The most luxurious way to travel in South Africa between
Cape Town and Pretoria, is on the luxurious Blue Train

CAPE TOWN - PRETORIA / PRETORIA - CAPE TOWN

Cape Town        Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria

 This Blue Train route between Cape Town and Pretoria is a 25 hour, 1600km journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery the sub-continent has to offer, from the fertile mountainous Western Cape, to the harsh, flat and dry Karoo. On the south-bound Pretoria to Cape Town journey, the train stops at the diamond city Kimberley for 2 hours for passengers to disembark and enjoy the historic attractions, including a visit to the big hole with a ride on the famous Kimberley tram. On the north-bound journey, Cape Town to Pretoria, the train stops for one hour at the restored Victorian village Matjiesfontein, for passengers to walk about this village.

 

The rates below are the Blue Train’s Public Rates

When booking through us, we’ll offer you our discounted Blue Train Rates

 

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   Pretoria – Cape Town - Pretoria Route

  2007

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN

2007

Selected  Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

 

CAPE TOWN  TO PRETORIA

2007

Selected  Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

January

2,6,11,16,20,25

 

January

4,9,13,18,23,27

February

3,8,13,17,22,27

 

February

6,10,15,20,24

March

3,8,13,17,22,27,31

 

March

1,6,10,15,20,24,29

April

10,14,19

 

April

3,12,17,21

May

3,8,12,22,26

 

May

5,10,15,24,29

June

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June

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July

7,12,24,28

 

July

10,14,26,31

August

9,14,18,23,28

 

August

11,16,21,25,30

September

1,11,15,20,25, 29

 

September

4,13,18,22,27

October

4,9,13,18,23,27

 

October

2,6,11,16,20,25,30

November

1,6,10,15,24,29

 

November

3,8,13,17,27

December

4,8,18

 

December

1,6,15,20

 

 

Departure Time:  Pretoria:  08:50 (am)

 

Arrival Time: Cape Town:  12:00 (noon)

Departure Time:  Cape Town 11:00 (am)

 

Arrival Time: Pretoria:  13:45 (afternoon)

 

 

PRETORIA – CAPE TOWN ROUTE

Please note new seasons and rate per person sharing

HIGH SEASON:  Valid:  01 September 2007 – 15 November 2007

 

Luxury Double – rate per person sharing

R10 945-00

 

De Luxe Double – rate per person sharing

R  10 135-00

Luxury Single rate - including supplement

R16 415-00

 

De Luxe Single rate - including supplement

R15 200-00

 
LOW SEASON:  Valid 01 January 2007 – 31 August 2007 & 16 November 2007 – 31 December 2007

 

Luxury Double – rate per person sharing

R  8 875-00

 

De Luxe Double  - rate per person sharing

R 8 215-00

Luxury Single rate - including supplement

R13 310-00

 

De Luxe Single rate - including supplement

R12 320-00

 

SHEDULE (Distance traveled and height above sea level given for stations)

Pretoria to Cape Town

Cape Town to Pretoria

D

08:50

Pretoria
0km - 1352m

D

11:00

Cape Town
0km - 3m

A
D

12:45
13:05

Klerksdorp
256km - 1324m

A
D

12:10
12:15

Wellington
72km - 98m

A
D

17:10
19:05

Kimberley
565km - 1 223m

A
D

14:00
14:15

Worcester
175km - 242m

A
D

22:10
22:30

De Aar
799km - 1 243m

A
D

16:30
17:30

Matjiesfontein
314km - 923m

A
D

02:50
03:05

Beaufort West
1 058km - 850m

A
D

21:05
21:25

Beaufort West
542km - 850m

A
D

09:00
09:15

Worcester
1 425km - 242m

A
D

01:10
01:30

De Aar
801km - 1 243m

A
D

10:45
10:50

Wellington
1 528km - 98m

A
D

04:40
05:00

Kimberley
1 035km - 1 223m

A

12:00

Cape Town
1 600km - 3m

A
D

08:55
09:05

Klerksdorp
1 344km - 1 324m







A

12:55

Pretoria
1 600km - 1 352m

SPECIAL PACKAGE OFFERING THE BLUE TRAIN & BAKUBUNG

 

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THE BLUE TRAIN/BAKUBUNG BUSH LODGE BONANZA

§         One overnight forward & one return day trip’s accommodation on The Blue Train (inclusive of all meals, drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) and gift).  French champagne, caviar and off-the train telephone calls not included.

§         Two-nights accommodation at Bakubung Bush Lodge (includes dinner, bed and breakfast). All drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) not included.

§         One game drive per day in open four-wheel drive safari vehicles, conducted by qualified rangers and experienced trackers (children under 6 years not allowed on the game drive).

§         Transfer to and from Sun City Station

§         Tourism levy

 

Package dates:   7 – 10 September 2007 and 29 December 2007 – 1 January 2008

 
Rate:        R6880-00 per person sharing

 

Itinerary  

Day 1

Guests gather at 17:00 at The Blue Train Lounge at Pretoria Station for check-in formalities.  The Blue Train departs at 18:00.  Guests enjoy dinner on board the train.

Day 2

Guests enjoy breakfast on the train.  The Blue Train arrives at Sun City Halt at 10:00.  Guests are transferred to Bakubung Game Lodge for an unforgettable two-day stay.  Guests enjoy dinner and a game drive as well as other optional activities offered by Bakubung Game Lodge.

Day 3

Guests enjoy breakfast and dinner at the Lodge.  

Day 4

Guests enjoy breakfast at the lodge and prepare for checkout at 10:00. Guests are transferred to board The Blue Train at Sun City Halt.  Guests enjoy lunch on the train.  The train arrives at Pretoria station at 17:00.

 

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