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Zimbali Self Drive Getaway
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The Blue Train South Africa

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service.

Blue Train Routes: Pretoria – Cape Town - Pretoria Route

Pretoria to Cape Town 2011
Selected Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Cape Town to Pretoria 2011
Selected Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

January
3, 10, 17, 24
January
5, 12, 19, 26
February
7, 14, 21, 28
February
9, 16, 23
March
9, 14, 21, 28
March
2, 11, 16, 23, 30
April
4, 11, 18, 25
April
6, 13, 20, 27
May
9, 16, 23, 30
May
11, 18,25
June
6, 13, 20, 27
June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July
4, 11, 18, 25
July
6, 13, 20, 27
August
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September
5, 12, 19, 26
September
7, 14, 21, 28
October
10, 17, 24, 31
October
12, 19, 26
November
7, 14, 21, 28
November
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December
5, 12, 19
December
7, 14, 21
Departure time: Pretoria: 08h50 (am) Departure time: Cape Town: 08h50 (am)
Arrival time: Cape Town: 12h00 (noon) Arrival time: Pretoria: 12h30 (noon)

LOW SEASON RATES: Per person sharing
Valid: 01 Jan – 31 Aug 2011 & 16 Nov – 31 Dec
2011

Luxury Double R 11 805.00
Deluxe Double
R 10 930.00
Luxury Single R 17 705.00
Deluxe Single
R 16 390.00

High Season: Per person sharing
Valid: 1 Sep – 15 Nov 2011

Luxury Double
R 14 685.00
Deluxe Double
R 13 485.00
Luxury Single
R 21 830.00
Deluxe Single
R 20 215.00

*Maximum 2 guests per suite. Rates are per person, inclusive of all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursions. Excluding French champagne, caviar and external telephone calls.

* Rates quoted are for a one-way journey and are subject to change without prior notification. Arrival times and off-the train excursions cannot be guaranteed. Reservations for children on request only.
 

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Terms and Conditions:

  1. The two Blue Trains travel at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (69 miles an hour), allowing ample opportunity to absorb the ever-changing countryside.

  2. The two Blue Trains accommodate 84 and 76 passengers (with observation car), who are served by 30 highly trained and hand-picked staff.

  3. The Blue Trains are 380 metres (416 yards) long and consist of 18 carriages, 14 of which are for the use of guests.

  4. The Blue Trains each carry 31 000 litres (6 820gallons) of water.

  5. Two diesel-powered generator sets, one always on stand-by, are used to supply the Blue Trains' demanding power requirements. Each generator capable of generating up to 550 KVA, with a 650 volt power supply to the train.

  6. A standard internal temperature of around 20 to 21° C (70 to 72°F) is maintained throughout the journey,
    even when the ambient temperature is 45°C (115° F).

  7. For the guests' comfort, each suite has individual temperature controls ranging from 18 to 24°C (65 to 77°F).

  8. Each journey is escorted by a mechanical and electrical engineer.

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