South Africa: Blue Train - Cape Town to Kruger

From Cape Town's Atlantic shores, with Table Mountain standing watch over the city, to the bush camps and big five of Kruger, this South African journey travels in serious style. The famous Blue Train carries you north to Pretoria in a haze of fine wine, white linen and unhurried elegance before three nights in one of Africa's greatest wildlife arenas bring the real drama. 

Book now and your 2027 journey comes with a welcome advantage: The Blue Train has frozen its 2026 fares, meaning early bookers travel next year without next year's prices. 

Start your South African adventure in Cape Town staying at a hotel perched above the Atlantic in the elegant enclave of Bantry Bay. Spend your time in the ‘Mother City’ exploring Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and surrounding winelands and Peninsula. Then board The Blue Train and spend the next two nights journeying across the country through the Hex River Mountains, across the Karoo and up onto the Highveld until you arrive in Pretoria. Your journey on this iconic train includes a visit to the perfectly preserved Victorian village of Matjiesfontein. On board butler service and an incredible dining service will keep you feeling pampered as the landscape races by. 

On arrival in Pretoria you will be whisked to a boutique hotel for the night before you are flown into the Kruger National Park for your three-night safari which includes dusk and dawn safari game drives led by experts, sundowners in the wild, and plenty of opportunities to spot the Big Five 

Your Experience Includes: 

• 3 nights at The President Hotel in a Mountain Apartment on Bed & Breakfast 
• 2 nights on The Blue Train in a Deluxe Suite on accommodation & all meals 
• 1 night at Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel in a Deluxe Suite on dinner, accommodation & breakfast 
• 3 nights at Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge in a Deluxe Suite on accommodation & all meals 
• Private vehicle transfer to Cape Town Station to meet the Blue Train 
• Blue Train journey from Cape Town to Pretoria 
• Off-train excursion at the Victorian village of Matjiesfontein 
• All transfers 
• Dawn and Dusk safari game drives in an open vehicle led by expert guides 
• 2 Sundowner drinks per person on a dusk safari in Kruger National Park 
• Return international flights with British Airways departing from Heathrow  
• 23kg baggage allowance per person 
• Internal flight to the Kruger National Park 
• Airport taxes and surcharges 
• Regional supplements may apply 

Why You’ll Love This Trip! 
Cape Town gives you space to breathe and explore before the real journey begins. Board The Blue Train and let South Africa unfold through the window as the dining car and viewing lounge take care of everything else. Fine food, excellent wine, and an off-train excursion that dips into the country's layered history make the crossing feel like a destination in itself. A night in Pretoria at a family-owned boutique hotel sets you up for what comes next. Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge sits above the Makhutswi River where the bush and the lodge blur into one. Game drives into the Kruger bring you face to face with lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, and as dusk settles over the bush, the vehicle pulls up for sundowners beneath an open African sky. Back at camp, evenings belong to the fire pit and afternoons to the infinity pool with the wilderness spread out below. 

Ready to Book? 
Your unforgettable South African luxury safari adventure is just a call or email away. You’re in excellent hands with our dedicated travel experts who are always ready to assist with any questions about destinations, accommodation, or experiences, ensuring every detail comes together to make your holiday truly unforgettable. 

Call: 02084233000 
Email: holidays@somak.co.uk 
Quote Reference: 80097 

T&C's Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on 2 adults sharing, based on a departure date of 18 April 2027. Prices are correct at time of posting 21/04/2026.