Top Luxury Trains #7: The Blue Train

The train has its title from its iconic cream and blue exterior colour. If you’re looking for an ideal way to explore Africa, this can be the best option. Covering routes between Cape Town and Cairo, this train glides along the shorelines of Atlantic Ocean.

Introduced to the world in 1997, this train supplies eight itineraries; Pretoria to Cape Town and vice versa, Pretoria to Durban and vice versa, Pretoria to Hoedspruit and vice versa, Pretoria into Kruger National Park and, Circle Route. Starting from 24-hour butler support to five-course dishes served in silverware, this luxury train experience begins from R23050 onwards.

The Blue train takes luxury to a new dimension and you will feel it immediately when you step into the pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. The different itineraries take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world. During the day, the elegant furnished Blue Train suites offer generous lounge chairs afford unequalled views of Africa. Additionally, all the meals during your journey are freshly prepared on board by executive chefs, with carefully selected South African wines that complement the gourmet cuisine.