View of the Karoo landscape from a Blue Train bedroom suite.

Availability last updated on 18 Sep 2025 for Rovos Rail; on 12 Sep 2025 for The Blue Train

Best Blue Train Deals for 2026

	Route	Travellers Currency Filter by Suite
	Pretoria to Cape Town (3 nights (2 train + 1 hotel)) 06 Apr 2026 (19 suites), 13 Apr 2026 (2 suites), 20 Apr 2026 (6 suites), 11 May 2026 (12 suites), 20 Jul 2026 (12 suites), 27 Jul 2026 (15 suites), 03 Aug 2026 (4 suites), 10 Aug 2026 (14 suites)	R30 510 pps Total for 2 guests: R61 020 Book & pay 10% by 30 Sep 2025. Fully pay by 31 Dec 2025. De Luxe Double
	Cape Town to Pretoria (3 nights (2 train + 1 hotel)) 09 Apr 2026 (9 suites), 16 Apr 2026 (1 suite), 23 Apr 2026 (6 suites), 07 May 2026 (3 suites), 23 Jul 2026 (11 suites), 30 Jul 2026 (2 suites), 06 Aug 2026 (18 suites), 13 Aug 2026 (10 suites), 20 Aug 2026 (1 suite)	R30 510 pps Total for 2 guests: R61 020 Book & pay 10% by 30 Sep 2025. Fully pay by 31 Dec 2025. De Luxe Double
	Pretoria to Kruger / Pretoria (3 nights (2 train + 1 hotel)) 25 Jun 2026 (24 suites)	R74 275 pps Total for 2 guests: R148 550 De Luxe Double

Prices are shown based on your selection in the 'Travellers' filter. The default is per person sharing (PPS). A 50% single supplement applies for solo travellers. WhatsApp Rob (any time of night or day) for more info. Email rob@southafrica.to to firm up a booking.

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Blue Train Advance Booking Deals for 2026

We are thrilled to introduce The Blue Train's Winter Warmer Promotion, designed for Cape Town - Pretoria journeys from April 2026 through August 2026. This offer applies to reservations placed and deposits paid by September 30, 2025; and fully paid by 31 Dec 2025. The offer further includes a complimentary night at a 5* hotel, a free transfer to/from Pretoria Station and potentially a hiking experience in Cape Town, courtesy of SA Travel Online (an authorised reseller).

Valid Departures: Specific trips in April 2026, May 2026, July 2026, and August 2026. There is only 1 suite left on the 16 April and 20 August 2026 departures.

For more info WhatsApp Blue Train Bob

Conditions: Blue Train Terms and Conditions apply. Availability is limited.

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Jazz player on The Blue Train at a dinner table

The Blue Train Experience Features:

Exceptional, globally acclaimed luxury journeys.
Endless gourmet cuisine, snacks, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, featuring premium South African wines from leading producers and top-shelf spirits, but not French champagne), plus artisanal Cuban cigars.
Dynamic landscapes unfolding outside your window, revealing hidden gems of the nation that air travel often misses.
Dedicated butler assistance.
An off-train adventure to The Big Hole, complete with a tour of the Diamond Museum (if the train is running on time and the weather allows).
Onboard live performances (including a saxophonist in the VIP Lounge, Lounge Car, and throughout the train).

Guests booking The Blue Train with SA Travel Online, a licensed reseller, enjoy:

A complimentary night's accommodation in a 5 star hotel in Pretoria or Cape Town (subject to availability).
A free chauffeur transfer between the above hotel and the train station.
If calendars permit, a hiking experience on Table Mountain. WhatsApp Blue Train Bob to check if this is possible.

Email rob@southafrica.to anytime for anything. Ts & Cs apply.

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Map of The Blue Train route from Pretoria to Cape Town

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