While there are many ways to see South Africa while taking a custom tour, to truly travel in luxury and style, visitors may want to consider adding transportation on The Blue Train. According to the company's website, the train has formerly provided accommodations for kings and presidents and is more like a fast-moving five-star hotel than a traditional railroad experience.

Those who want to take extensive view of the idyllic South African countryside, can choose to journey on The Blue Train by taking two popular scheduled routes. The Pretoria to Cape Town route is a 27-hour journey of more than 1,600 kms through the heart of the nation. On the way, visitors will see sweeping savannas, marvelous sunsets and everything in between. The train then runs back north to Pretoria.

The Blue Train offers each coach an on-call butler that attends to every need. This professional is on call at all times and only serves a maximum of four suites, which helps ensure quality service. The perfect place for an aperitif or long, relaxing cigar, the train's elegant lounges are great for a quiet game of cards with new friends. In addition to these amenities, the train offers a well-stocked bar that can cater to even a liquor aficionado's whims.

However, taking a luxury train on a custom tour doesn't have to mean staying indoors in total comfort. Luxury train trips can be taken along with separate sightseeing trips. On its northbound journey, the Blue Train stops at Matijesfontein, which was declared a historic monument. Here, visitors are taken on a short tour of this small village that is home to beautiful Victorian style buildings.

As a result, travellers looking to take vacations to Africa may benefit by speaking about arrangements with a Specialist at The Journeys. With frequent ‘deals’ available at different times, those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation may find a once-in-a-lifetime deal.

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