Ride the Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town

The 1,600 km route crosses diverse landscapes from Highveld grasslands to the arid Karoo desert.

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The Blue Train offers a two-day rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town, covering 1,600 kilometers through South Africa's diverse landscapes, including the Highveld plains, Karoo desert, and coastal mountains. Passengers travel in luxury suites with en-suite facilities, dining cars serving local cuisine, and observation lounges for views of passing vineyards, wildlife reserves, and the Atlantic coastline. The route includes a stop in Kimberley to visit the Big Hole diamond mine, with fares starting around $2,000 per person for a full journey.

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