Wild African Ventures

BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA

DAY 01 CAPE TOWN

Arrive Cape Town Station in time for 1100 departure on the Blue Train for the overnight journey to Pretoria.

Upon arrival at the Cape Town Station, you will be escorted to Blue Train's private reception area where you exchange your voucher for your boarding pass. Enjoy light refreshments before boarding the world famous "Blue Train" for your overnight journey to Pretoria including all meals and drinks.

From the moment you step aboard the train, you will discover the features that have made it famous. Enjoy air-conditioned compartments, a luxurious dining car and the plush comfort of the public rooms, combined with the enchanting and ever-changing scenery of South Africa.

Later in the afternoon enjoy a brief stop at Matjiesfontein. Declared a national monument in 1975, Blue Train stops for an hour to enable passengers to see this fascinating Victorian town.

OVERNIGHT: BLUE TRAIN Deluxe and Luxury Suites
The Blue Train tradition originated with the "Train de Luxe", which set the precedent for unrivaled passenger comfort and excellent service as long ago as 1901. Five-star comfort throughout the 26-hour journey from Cape Town to Pretoria. The train is fully air-conditioned and the lounge/bar areas offer a place to relax or to mix with other international travellers on the same journey. The meals are superb - five star cuisine all the way! Enjoy the quiet atmosphere, efficient service and gourmet meals while the South African landscape glides gently past your window.
Your suite comes with private bathroom and the services of your butler. You will be served three delicious meals, all freshly prepared on board the train. Dinner is a fairly formal affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie.

DAY 02 PRETORIA

After a light lunch on the Blue Train, arrive into Pretoria Train Station at 1345.

DEPARTURE DATES

                 CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA

2006
July                    10, 14, 26, 31
August                11, 16, 21, 25, 30
September          4, 13, 18, 22, 27
October               2, 6, 11, 16, 20, 25, 30
November           3, 8, 13, 17, 27
December           1, 6, 15, 20

2007 January 05, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 07, 14, 21, 28 March 07, 14, 21, 30 April 04, 11, 25 May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 June 20, 27 July 04, 18, 25 August 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 September 17, 21, 26 October 01, 05, 10, 19, 24, 29 November 02, 07, 12, 16, 21 December 05, 10, 14, 19

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN

2006
July                7, 12, 24, 28
August            9, 14, 18, 23, 28
September      1, 11, 15, 20, 25, 29
October          4, 9, 13, 18, 23, 27
November       1, 6, 10, 15, 24, 29
December       4, 8, 18

2007 January 03, 08, 15, 22, 29 February 05, 12, 19, 26 March 05, 12, 19, 28 April 02, 09, 23, 30 May 07, 14, 21, 28 June 18, 25 July 02, 16, 23, 30 August 06, 13, 20, 27 September 14, 19, 24, 28 October 03, 08, 17, 22, 26, 31 November 05, 09, 14, 19 December 03, 07, 12, 17

The Train departs Pretoria at 0850 and arrives in Cape Town at noon the following day.

BLUE TRAIN 2006/7 PRICELIST
All fares are quoted per person in SA Rands - reservations for children on request only.
High Season: 01 September to 15 November 2006
Low Season: 01 January - 31 August 2006 and 16 November - 31 December 2006

CAPE TOWN / PRETORIA or reverse direction
2006	High Season	Low Season
Luxury double suite	R10,470	R8,490
Deluxe double suite	R 9,695	R7,860
Luxury single suite	R15,705	R12,735
Deluxe single suite	R14,545	R11,790

2007	High Season	Low Season
Luxury double suite	R10,945	R8,875
Deluxe double suite	R10,135	R8,215
Luxury single suite	R16,415	R13,310
Deluxe single suite	R15,200	R12,320