Blue Train

The Blue Train has been hailed as the most luxurious train in the world. Characterised by its carriages of rich gold, deep blue and warm wood panelling, the train has been described as the equivalent of a five-star hotel on wheels.

Bathroom on the Blue Train, South Africa.

Deluxe and Luxury compartments are elegantly decorated and have single or double beds, lounge chairs, a writing desk, individual air conditioning control, internal telephones and remote controlled television. En-suite bathrooms with either a bath or shower are decorated in Italian marble. Other amenities include an on board laundry service, 24 hour room service and a discreet professional butler.

Guests enjoying afternoon tea on the Blue Train.

Guests playing blackjack on the Blue Train.

Lunch on board the train is elegantly casual while dinner is more formal and is served on fine bone china with silver cutlery and cut-crystal glasses. High tea is served in the Lounge Car while in the Club Car - complete with card tables, reading chairs and a fully equipped bar – passengers can contemplate the track ahead from the locomotive driver’s point of view. This is uniquely captured by a front of train camera and depicted on a large screen. Short films about the areas through which the train passes are also shown.