10-Day Cape Town, Blue Train, and Kruger Safari
This is a special trip only offered January 11, 2027 - December 13, 2027.
*** Must be booked by June 30, 2026!
This itinerary seamlessly combines three of South Africa's most iconic experiences into one elevated journey: the cosmopolitan beauty of Cape Town, the timeless elegance of the Blue Train, and the raw wildlife encounters of a private Big 5 reserve bordering Kruger National Park.
It is designed for travelers who want contrast without compromise: vibrant city, slow luxury rail, and immersive safari - each delivered at a refined pace.
This trip includes a room upgrade at The President to an Ocean Suite. The Blue Train is also included at a special rate. You can add tours and extra days in Cape Town. We can also arrange an extension on the end for more safari or up to Victoria Falls.
Blue Train 2027 departures (Cape Town to Pretoria):
- January - 14, 21, 28
- February - 11, 18, 25
- March - 11, 18, 25
- April - 12, 22, 29
- May - 6
- June - N/A
- July - 15, 22, 29
- August - 12, 19, 26
- September - 16, 23
- October - 7, 14
- November - 4, 11, 18, 25
- December - 9, 16
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Best Time to Go:
- May-September (Dry Season / Best Safari Viewing): Easier wildlife spotting as animals gather around water sources
- October-April (Warmer / Lush Landscapes): Ideal for Cape Town weather and scenic beauty
Click on "Detailed Itinerary" below to see the full description.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cape Town, transfer to hotel
Welcome to South Africa!
Arrive in captivating Cape Town, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight there for the next three nights.
Your hotel is located on Bantry Bay (between Camp's Bay and Sea Point), so enjoy the beach, coast line, and swimming pool. There is a shuttle to the V&A and to the beach every hour. The hotel also has a spa, gym, and morning yoga.
The President Hotel is a stylish oceanfront retreat with panoramic Atlantic views, offering a relaxed yet refined base just minutes from Cape Town's top attractions.
Evenings are at leisure to enjoy Cape Town's renowned dining scene.
Meals included: n/a
Luxury Accommodations: The President Hotel (Cape Town)
Day 2: Free Day in Cape Town (B)
Be sure to make time to wander the bustling Victoria & Alfred waterfront (most of the luxury hotels we book are right there, making access as simple as walking out your door). The popular seaside walkways are lined with refurbished historical buildings, museums, boutiques, craft markets, hotels, bars and cinemas. Dine at world-class restaurants with superb views of the buzzing harbor and Table Mountain. The Two Oceans Aquarium is also located here and tours of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, depart from the Waterfront daily.
*** Recommended Tours:
- City Tour of Cape Town with Table Mountain
- Robben Island
Meals included: Breakfast
Luxury Accommodations: The President Hotel (Cape Town)
Day 3: Free Day in Cape Town (B)
Enjoy a free day exploring Cape Town.
*** Recommended Tours:
- Cape Peninsula Tour, including the penguins at Boulders Beach OR
- Wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
- More on Cape Town Tours >>
Meals included: Breakfast
Luxury Accommodations: The President Hotel (Cape Town)
Day 4: Blue Train to Pretoria (BLD)
Transfer to the Cape Town Railway Station to board the legendary Blue Train for a two-day journey across South Africa's dramatic interior landscapes. Lunch and dinner are served on board.
- 10:00am Registration and check-in
- 11:45pm Boarding commences
The Blue Train is an iconic rail experience blending old-world elegance with modern luxury, featuring private suites, butler service, and exceptional cuisine.
*** Dinner is an elegant affair, and men are requested to wear a jacket and ladies evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Blue Train (South Africa)
Day 5: Blue Train to Pretoria (BLD)
Excursions offered today:
- Railway Museum
- Open Mine Museum
And don't miss High Tea!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Blue Train (South Africa)
Day 6: Arrive Johannesburg/Pretoria, transfer to hotel (B)
Disembark and enjoy a romantic evening at your hotel. Be sure to visit the wine cellar!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel (Pretoria)
Day 7: Fly to Kruger area, evening game drive (BLD)
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Transfer to the Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport HDS (flight not included).
Transfer to your safari lodge. Enjoy an evening game drive in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
The Karongwe Private Game Reserve is a private, 9,000-hectare (approximately 22,000 acres) "Big Five" reserve located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, near Kruger National Park.
The Karongwe Becks Safari Loddge is an intimate safari lodge experience, offering expertly guided game drives and immersive wildlife encounters.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge (Kruger)
Day 8: Morning and evening game drives (BLD)
The bush changes with every hour, and so do the stories it tells. Morning drives might bring fresh leopard tracks along the riverbank, giraffes grazing in dappled golden light, or a pride of lions shaking off the night's cool. By afternoon, the air is softer, the colors richer - perfect for spotting elephants at the water or rhinos grazing the open plains.
Our rangers and trackers see the land as a living map, following spoor, listening for alarm calls, and knowing when to linger in silence. Vehicles are open and comfortable, giving you an unfiltered view and the chance to feel part of the scene. And when the sun dips, we pause for sundowners - a cold drink in hand, the sky painted in the palette of Karongwe colors.
Morning and afternoon game drives are included in your rate.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge (Kruger)
Day 9: Morning and evening game drives (BLD)
Enjoy morning and evening game drives.
For an extra charge, you can add on an extra activity:
- Bush walk
- Hot air balloon safari
- Helicopter ride
- Photographic game hide
- Cooking class
- Tree planting
There is also a lovely spa at the lodge, which offers massages, facials, and other treatments.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge (Kruger)
Day 10: Transfer to Kruger Airport, depart (B)
Transfer to the Hoedspruit Airport for you flight to Johannesburg and onward (flight not included).
There are many options to extend. You can visit another safari area for more game viewing, or head up to Victoria Falls.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pricing
10-Day Cape Town, Blue Train, and Kruger Safarifrom $5995 USD
*** Contact Us for other itinerary and lodging options! ***
NOTE: Prices are per person in U.S. dollars based on double/triple occupancy. All quotations are based on the current rates of park fees, VAT, other government taxes, and current exchange rates. Should any of these be increased or a new tax introduced, these increases will be added on even if your trip has already been paid for.
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