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South Africa / The Blue Train

Since its inception in 1946, The Blue Train experience has introduced guests to magnificent scenery and standards comparable to five star hotels.

With butlers on board, first class service has always been assured, accompanied by fine cuisine and outstanding Cape wines served in the dining car beautifully set up with crystal glasses and fine china. The air-conditioned guest suites convert to bedrooms featuring en suite bathroom with shower or bath and twin or double beds, with complimentary Wifi, a private digital entertainment centre and selection of CDs and films. Relax and enjoy the scenic surrounds from the comfort of the lounge car or club car. The overnight journey between Cape Town and Pretoria includes a visit to either Matjiesfontein (if travelling north) or Kimberley (if travelling south).

from £735 pppn

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Our pricing aims to give an indication of the price range from low to high season. Low season for South Africa is generally between the months of May to September, high season runs from mid December to Easter. Supplements may apply to peak periods such as Christmas and Easter. Prices are per person per night based on 2 sharing (unless otherwise indicated) and itinerary prices include return economy flights from London. Regional departures and single supplements are available on request. Accommodation only prices do not include flights. Where prices for our hotels, lodges and camps are shown as fully inclusive this generally includes all food and drinks but in most cases will exclude certain premium branded spirits, premium wines and Champagne. Date restrictions, terms and conditions apply to our special offers, please call for details.

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When to visit South Africa

A year round destination, but expect cooler weather in the Eastern and Western Capes during winter, between June and August. Mpumalanga stays warm year round with temperatures, humidity and rainfall all increasing in the summer months between October and March. The whales return to the waters around Hermanus from July to November, and the spring months of August and September are particularly colourful along the Garden Route.

The prime time for game viewing is generally the drier winter and spring months from April to September when animals frequent the waterholes. During the wetter summer months between October and March, animals can still be viewed but are more widely dispersed – from December to February there may be more sightings of newborn animals.

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