We are delighted to announce that in 2016 The Blue Train will be heading up to “Big 5” country with the launch of its brand new Hoedspruit departures.  The Blue Train will make two round trips up to the Limpopo Province, one in July and the other in August, offering guests the choice of four spectacular 19-hour one way journeys.  These new departures will enable some fantastic new “rail safari” combination packages with the many wildlife reserves and private safari lodges in the Greater Kruger and Sabi Sands area.

For those wanting to take the Blue Train northbound, the train will travel from Pretoria to Hoedspruit on Friday 8 July and again on Friday 12 August 2016, departing at 15h00 in the afternoon and arriving at 10h00 the next morning. 

Those wanting to enjoy the rail journey after their safari can opt to travel southbound from Hoedspruit to Pretoria on either Saturday 9 July or Saturday 13 August 2016.  The train departing at 15h00 in the afternoon and arrives at 10h00, allowing plenty of time for those wanting to catch international flights home.

These one way journeys between Pretoria and Hoedspruit in either direction take 19 hours as opposed to the usual 27 hours between Cape Town and Pretoria and cost around £300 less per person – an attractive option for those with this Blue Jewel on their travel bucket list on a tighter budget.

Please visit www.bluetrain.co.za  or email info@ethosmarketing.co.uk for further information and follow us on twitter @BlueTrainSA

UK Contact

Claire Roadley – PR Manager

Email :claire@ethosmarketing.co.uk

Tel: (01403)243619

NOTES FOR EDITORS

• The Blue Train launched in 1946 and offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa's magnificent landscapes and landmarks.
• De Luxe suites offer a choice between twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath).
• Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities.
• All suites offer a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations, under-floor heating, a universal telephone system, an air-conditioning system, GPS and a Driver's eye-view camera.
• Free WI-FI is also available for use by guests in the comfort of their private suites.
• Guests indulge in fine cuisine with personal Butlers at their beck-and-call.
• So take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery will stir your imagination and luxurious comfort will soothe your mind, body and soul.