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The Blue Train · Africa

Pretoria to Cape Town Luxury Train Itinerary

The Blue Train’s core southbound journey pairs two formal evenings with a Kimberley excursion and the changing landscapes between Pretoria and Cape Town.

Email us your preferred dates, traveler count and cabin priorities. We will check the most appropriate departure and prepare a considered proposal.

3 days / 2 nights Journey lengthAfrica RegionIconic · Food & wine · First journey Travel style28 July 2026 Last reviewed
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Published route
Pretoria Kimberley Cape Town

Published journey map

Pretoria to Cape Town journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published Pretoria to Cape Town route: Pretoria to Kimberley to Cape Town
  1. 1Pretoria
  2. 2Kimberley
  3. 3Cape Town

Map note: This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

Pretoria to Cape Town at a glance.

The Blue Train’s core southbound journey pairs two formal evenings with a Kimberley excursion and the changing landscapes between Pretoria and Cape Town.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, cabin and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: Selected departures year-round

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Pretoria departure

Check in at the private lounge, meet the butler and depart after afternoon boarding.

Day 2

Kimberley

Subject to operations, visit the railway museum, Big Hole and mine museum before reboarding.

Day 3

Cape Town

Breakfast and a final lunch precede arrival in Cape Town.

Typically included

  • Suite accommodation
  • Published meals
  • Selected beverages
  • Kimberley excursion when operated

Usually additional

  • Flights
  • Pre/post hotels
  • Insurance
  • Personal purchases

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because luxury trains operate across national rail networks and depend on local access. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

Ready to discuss this itinerary? Email Info@deluxetrains.com with the itinerary name, approximate travel dates and number of travelers, or use WhatsApp at 1-702-900-9975.

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The northbound Blue Train route crosses the Karoo and includes the published Kimberley heritage stop before Pretoria.

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Dates, cabin and complete journey

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We will check the current operating dates, cabin choices, inclusions and sensible arrangements around the train.

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