WORLD-CLASS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AT FESTIVE PRICES

Two of South Africa’s most luxurious trains get back on the tracks as travel regulations ease just in time for the holidays.

South African travel and tourism is slowly picking up and there’s no better way to get a new lease on life than with a luxurious railway journey. Both the prestigious Blue Train and Rovos Rail are welcoming passengers back on board with a few special deals to pique any homebody’s interest.

Book your Blue Train trip   

The Blue Train, the oldest and probably one of South Africa’s most prestigious train excursions, is up and running and ready to welcome passengers aboard once more. The route spans from Pretoria all the way through to Cape Town, which means travellers get to experience four of the countries nine provinces and a journey filled with some of the most spectacular scenery on the African continent. The route is travelled eight times a month which gives travellers ample opportunity to book a trip and experience the luxurious services and accommodation.

The best part? The railway is kicking off their reopening with a special offer on train tickets starting at R12, 715 per person sharing. The offer is available from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021, so make sure you book your spot and join the magnificent experience that is the Blue Train. For more booking specifications go to http://www.bluetrain.co.za/.

Safety precautions before getting on board.

While travel is back on the cards, safety should always remain a top priority.

• Guests must complete a pre-screening questionnaire which includes a declaration of Covid-19 symptoms.
• If the guests meet the pre-screening requirements, the booking is approved.
• If the guests do not meet the pre-screening requirements, the booking is postponed to a later date.
• Crew members will wear a face mask, latex gloves and be issued with a sanitiser.
• At each departure, the air conditioning system will be cleaned and disinfected.
• The train will have a doctor on board along with two isolation suites.
• The cleaning and steaming of frequently use facilities such as doors, handles, furniture, surfaces and toilets.

The Blue Train has taken extensive precautionary measure to protect both crew members and guests from contracting COVID-19. You can read more about them on http://www.bluetrain.co.za/.

A once in a lifetime adventure with Rovo Rail

Established in 1989, Rovos Rail offers guests a tour through some of the most picturesque scenes in South Africa and is an extravagant journey of note. They provide world-class service, accommodation and excursions. Some of the trip’s highlight include a tour through the historical landscape of Matjiesfontein and a city tour of Kimberly which have guests passing through the Mine Museum and the “Big Hole” – the world’s largest man-made excavation.

The train service has slashed their prices in half for residents and neighbouring countries. This two-night journey is on a special offer and available from January 2021.

The trip dates:

• 20 January 2021 from Cape Town to Pretoria
• 23 January 2021 form Pretoria to Cape Town

The discounted price per person:

• Deluxe Suite: R18, 250
• Royal Suite: R24, 740

Both the Blue Train and Rovos Rail tread through the Highveld, the majestic mountains of the Great Karoo, the Cape winelands and end in the Mother City, it’s the perfect way to get to know the ins and outs of South Africa’s scenery while enjoying the luxury that each of these rail trips have to offer.