Tailor-made safaris and travel to Southern Africa
THE BLUE TRAIN
The Blue Train is widely regarded as one of the world's most luxurious and magical trains. Following the recent upgrades in 1998, it is now the most modern luxury train in the world, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in Africa from all the comfort and luxury of one of the world's finest 5 star "hotels".
From the luxury of a private lounge at the railway station, enter your carriage of rich gold, deep blues and warm wood panelling off-set by detailed marquetry. No detail is spared to ensure your comfort. By day your private suite is an elegant and relaxing haven. Generous lounge chairs afford the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled views of Africa's enigmatic sights, while considerable attention is paid to practical needs - there is a writing desk next to the window, individual air-conditioning controls, telephone and television.
An on-board laundry service and the discreet presence and courtesy of your own professional butler ensure that you will want for nothing. Take a bath, or a shower, in your own en-suite bathroom, with floors resplendent in gold and Italian marble. Plush white towels, cotton kimonos and an array of luxury oils and soaps making bathing an indulgent pleasure.
As night falls your suite is magically transformed into a romantic boudoir of soft, glowing light and fine cotton linen. Beds, folded down and draped in soft eiderdown duvets, ensure that you will fall asleep in complete comfort - to the gentle motion of the world's most luxurious train slipping through the darkness.
Prepared by gourmets for the pleasure of gourmets, dining on the Blue Train is a singular experience. In keeping with the classically romantic ambience of the Dining Car, lunch aboard the Blue Train is an elegantly casual affair while dinner is more formal. In the soft glow of individual table lamps, dew-fresh flowers, crisp linen, fine bone china, cut-crystal glasses, and classic silver cutlery make for a setting as memorable as the dishes to follow. Only the freshest ingredients are used to prepare the delicious meals for which the Blue Train is renowned. The philosophy is simple: gourmet dishes, beautifully presented. A selection of fine South African wines are available to complement each course.
Like the rest of the train, the Lounge Car and Club Car are stylishly decorated and appointed. Beautifully detailed burled wood panelling and original South African artwork may distract, but never detract from the picture perfect views from their large windows. Relax, enjoy a traditional high-tea, gather for cocktails, meet for an aperitif before dinner, or linger afterwards and enjoy coffee, liqueurs, and congenial late night conversation before you retire to the comfort of your suite.
The Blue Train will take you on a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance, and romance, where spectacular scenery stirs the imagination and luxurious comfort soothes body and soul. A journey aboard the Blue Train is one of the world's great train rides, and is a highlight of any trip to Africa and an experience never to be forgotten.
To find out more about The Blue Train, or to make a reservation, call on
27-11-463-7889 or email us.
LIYATSHWA SAFARIS PORTFOLIO - Luxury Trains
Photo credits: The Blue Train