South Africa is a country full of amazing adventures. Bucket list experiences can be had from the safaris of Kruger to the penguins of the Western Cape, and everything in between. For us, it was spending two amazing days on South Africa’s luxury train, The Blue Train known as a window to the soul of Africa. If you are considering ticking this incredible experience off your bucket list, here is how to plan a trip on the Blue Train, South Africa. Think of this as your Blue Train FAQs…
In August 2019, we were lucky enough to spend two magical nights on the Blue Train. We rode the rails between Cape Town and Pretoria in pure luxury. As part of this epic trip across the African landscape, all the passengers are treated to a side trip to The Big Hole, Kimberley. We thought about it including it as part of the main article but just in case you plan to visit The Big Hole from the Blue Train or as independent travellers, here is our review of the Big Hole, Kimberley and Kimberley Diamond Museum.
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The Blue Train, known as a window to the soul of Africa, is one of the world’s most luxurious trains. It covers almost a thousand miles between Cape Town and Pretoria, and does so whilst providing its passengers with the kind of five-star service you would expect in a high-end hotel. We have been dreaming of riding the rails on the Blue Train for years and so it was with bags full of excitement (and fancy dresses) that we arrived to travel for two nights on the Blue Train. Read on for our full Blue Train review.
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