Day 1 – Pretoria to Kruger National Park
Your journey begins with check-in at the Blue Train VIP Lounge at Pretoria Station, where you…
The Blue Train – Pretoria to Kruger National Park
3 day Luxury Rail Journey – from £2319
A luxury rail safari aboard the elegant Blue Train, travelling from South Africa’s grand capital of Pretoria to the world famous Kruger National Park.
Highlights:
- Experience the ever-changing scenery of South Africa’s landscapes
- Encounter wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park
- Indulge in a bush breakfast amidst the splendour of the Kruger wilderness
- Immerse yourself in culture with a Boma dinner and traditional experiences
- Enjoy first-class service and exquisite dining aboard the luxurious Blue Train
Your Itinerary
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Your journey begins with check-in at the Blue Train VIP Lounge at Pretoria Station, where you can enjoy drinks and refreshments, before being shown to your suite.
The Blue Train departs at 13:00, gliding through the picturesque scenery of Mpumulanga Province towards Kruger National Park. Prise yourself away from the window to explore the train’s facilities and meet your fellow travellers.
Onboard
Five course gourmet lunch, high tea and dinner, all served on board
Day 1
| Pretoria to Kruger National Park
Your journey begins with check-in at the Blue Train VIP Lounge at Pretoria Station, where you can enjoy drinks and refreshments, before being shown to your suite.
The Blue Train departs at 13:00, gliding through the picturesque scenery of Mpumulanga Province towards Kruger National Park. Prise yourself away from the window to explore the train’s facilities and meet your fellow travellers.
Onboard
Five course gourmet lunch, high tea and dinner, all served on board
Day 2 – Kruger National Park
After a restful sleep, arrive at Numbi Station, close to the border of Kruger National Park.
Disembark…
After a restful sleep, arrive at Numbi Station, close to the border of Kruger National Park.
Disembark the train for an early morning game drive into the park. Your expert guide will seek out a fantastic variety of wildlife, including the ‘Big Five’. Enjoy a bush breakfast at an exclusive location, before returning to the train by a different route, so you can see more of the park.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch on board the Blue Train, before heading back into the park for a sunset game drive and a wonderful boma dinner and cultural display at Nkambeni Safari Camp.
Onboard
Bush breakfast, five course gourmet lunch on board, boma dinner and cultural experience
Day 2
| Kruger National Park
After a restful sleep, arrive at Numbi Station, close to the border of Kruger National Park.
Disembark the train for an early morning game drive into the park. Your expert guide will seek out a fantastic variety of wildlife, including the ‘Big Five’. Enjoy a bush breakfast at an exclusive location, before returning to the train by a different route, so you can see more of the park.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch on board the Blue Train, before heading back into the park for a sunset game drive and a wonderful boma dinner and cultural display at Nkambeni Safari Camp.
Onboard
Bush breakfast, five course gourmet lunch on board, boma dinner and cultural experience
Day 3 – Kruger National Park to Pretoria
After travelling overnight, enjoy breakfast in the dining car and the last few hours in your…
After travelling overnight, enjoy breakfast in the dining car and the last few hours in your elegant surrounding, before arriving back in Pretoria at approximately 10:00.
Breakfast
Day 3
| Kruger National Park to Pretoria
After travelling overnight, enjoy breakfast in the dining car and the last few hours in your elegant surrounding, before arriving back in Pretoria at approximately 10:00.
Breakfast
This Rail Experience Includes
2 nights onboard in your choice of Deluxe or Luxury Suite
All meals, on board the train and in the park
Sunrise and sunset games drives in Kruger National Park
Flights & More Options
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Next Step
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The Blue Train – Pretoria to Kruger National Park
3 day Luxury Rail Journey – from £2319
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a cabin. Depending on rail traffic, this journey may need to re-route.
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