Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. You'll feel it the moment you step into our pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. A warm-hearted South African welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal attention and devotion to detail. An hour before the train departs, you are ushered into a world which is made effortless by the ease of checking in. The stage is set; step on board and settle into your private suite. Bon voyage. The experience is about to begin.

A meal on The Blue Train is an experience in itself. Our menus feature a selection of local cuisine from Karoo lamb and ostrich fillet to Knysna oysters accompanied by award-winning cultivars from the Cape winelands, all serving as the perfect complement to the landscape through which you are traveling. The meals artfully presented in the finest Silver Service tradition, The Blue Train's legendary cuisine is an irresistible tribute to culinary mastery. Take your seat and make yourself at home. The banquet is about to begin.

The warm ambiance 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. Our elegant lounges are ideally positioned for an apéritif, an interlude between meals or an after-dinner conversation over coffee or cognac.

Should you prefer the more relaxing ambiance 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 guests can watch a short film about the areas, which the train is passing. Mellow lamplight sets the tone for quiet reflection or the glow of good company. You can while away the miles with a game of cards or chess, while savoring your beverage of choice from the well-stocked bar. Unwind, relax, and indulge.

Blue Train boutique selling exquisite jewellery pieces and Blue Train branded mementos