My wife and I just returned from a truly unforgettable 28 hour trip on board The Blue Train. From the moment we pulled into the train station in Cape Town until the moment we drove away from the station in Pretoria, everything exceeded my expectations. I must admit that I was a bit worried that this trip was not going... More

The BlueTrain needs no praise really. It is an unforgettable trip from beginning to end. Impeccable service as soon as you arrive at the station, we left from Pretoria but you can leave from Capetown. All your bags are taken from you labelled and taken to your cabin. You have your own butler ours was Joyce, she did everything we... More

We travelled on the Blue Train at the end of april 2013. It was the start of our South African Holiday and what an amazing time we had. From our arrival at Pretoria Station we were so well looked after by all the Blue Train team. Our room was superb and it was a first for me having a bath... More

We took the Blue train from Pretoria to Cape Town. The reception lounge at Pretoria was very nice and elegant. The train was 5 star elegance from the rooms to the bar/ dining car, just as I imagined it would be. The staff were exceptional and nothing was too much trouble. The food and drink were top class. The train... More

We traveled on the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. The train was about half full, so there was only one setting needed for meals. We entered the lounge at Cape Town and had a drink and some snacks as we waited for boarding time. Our big luggage was checked for the baggage car, and our small bag we... More

We travelled from Pretoria to Cape Town as part of our honeymoon on the blue train. It was a wonderful trip. The service and food was fantastic. A great start to a wonderful honeymoon. We felt spoiled, with quality and attention to detail.

Something everyone should do at least once in there lifetime. You are looked after from the beginning until the very end by helpful, caring and courteous staff. Although the rooms are quite small we could not faulter anything alse about the train at all. Service, food and drinks are all of a high quality. Certainly a great option to get... More

What are you looking for in choosing a journey on The Blue Train? Is it a way of getting across South Africa? Is it a super-luxury hotel with the novelty of being on a train? Is it to see the diversity of the country in an effort-free way? Is it a celebration? Are you a train enthusiast? The answer to... More

My mother and I had our trip last year from Pta to Cpt, and what an expiernce. Since I was a child my great granny told us about the luxury of the Blue train and that it is a must on your to do list, and my oh my how glad am I, to have paid alot of money for... More