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      South Africa's Incomparable Blue Train

Eleanor on Blue Train
IRT Society president Eleanor Hardy.
IRT photo by Owen Hardy
What: One of world's top luxury trains, The Blue Train boasts plush suites, 5-star diner, posh observation/lounge

Why take it: Perfect add-on to African safari, tour or cruise on the Zambezi River.

Why take it II: Sleek, modern Blue Train ideal complement to high-end, traditionally styled Rovos Rail

When: Year-round, departing selected Mondays & Wednesdays

Package: 10-day Johannesburg, Cape Town extended tour plus 3 Botswana safari camps, click here

Trip Report: Click here

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To Book: Click here, or call
(800) 478-4881 in U.S. & Canada; (502) 897-1725 elsewhere. More info, click here  
Blue Train Observation Car
Enjoying the scenery from the Blue Train lounge. IRT Photo by Owen Hardy

VirtuosoFor You: Upgrades, Perks, Concierge Service
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Savute Elephant Camp, Botswana. IRT photo by Owen Hardy
What: Last year IRT was invited to join Virtuoso, the invitation-only group of the top 1% of travel professionals worldwide.

 

What it means to you: With Virtuoso, we can open doors for you that you can't open for yourself -- and we can add amazing value to each and every booking.  See Why book with Us. 

 

Benefits: Book Blue Train Safari Package with IRT Society, for example, receive free upgrade at time of booking and guaranteed early check-in at Johannesburg's 5-star Westcliff Hotel and in Cape Town's 5-star Mount Nelson Hotel. 

Add complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and internet, and the value added to your package is easily more than $1,000. 

 

Benfits, example II:  Blue Train Clock
Book Orient-Express-owned safari camps in Botswana, get daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, 3-hour early check-in, plus extras such as spectacular dugout canoe safari. And with the Blue Train, get a special gift upon arrival (such as the elegant little Blue Train clock, right).

Satisfied Customer: Here's D. Minnerly, writing in May from a Botswana safari camp (part of our Blue Train Safari tour): "I had VIP escort service through immigration at Johannesburg, then an escort to a private lounge while waiting for my flight to Maun. What royal treatment!...the camp here is sensational. I've never had an air-conditioned tent before at a game lodge. And it was 102 today." 

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Yours sincerely,
Eleanor Flagler Hardy
Eleanor Hardy
President


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