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The Blue Train · Luxury Train Journeys

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The Blue Train · Luxury Train Journeys

Often described as a 'moving five-star hotel' with butler service, running between Cape Town and Pretoria in 27 hours. Highlights include visits to Kimberley Diamond Mine and the Karoo crossing. Features all-suite train accommodations with bathtubs. Infrastructure rated 9/10, operates year-round.

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Often described as a 'moving five-star hotel' with butler service, running between Cape Town and Pretoria in 27 hours. Highlights include visits to Kimberley Diamond Mine and the Karoo crossing. Features all-suite train accommodations with bathtubs. Infrastructure rated 9/10, operates year-round.

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Best season: None
Difficulty: 3
Region: South Africa, Southern Africa

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