Train Charters

Overview

A luxury 5-6 hour train charter aboard either train will prove to be an inspired choice for your next company function or event. The prospect of experiencing refined luxury, exclusive service and world class dining is not something colleagues or clients would be willing to pass up easily.

A private Blue Train Charter comfortably provides for a minimum of 42 guests and maximum 84 guests.
A private Rovos Rail Charter will comfortably provide for a minimum of 42 guests and a maximum of 150 guests.

Train Charters

Cardinal Leisure will gladly assist with planning an individual itinerary and budget. All private charters depart from and return to Pretoria Station.

The Blue Train

Lunch Itinerary

11:00: Guests arrive at The Blue Train's pre-departure lounge at Pretoria Station. Guests are served pre-departure snacks and drinks.
12:00: Train departs Pretoria Station for a 5 - 6 hour lunch trip. Guests gather in the lounges (Club Car & non-smoking lounge) and enjoy aperitifs
12:30 - 16:00:Lunch is served in the Dining Car (depending on the number of guests) Guests also enjoy post-lunch drinks before the train arrives back at Pretoria
18:00: Train arrives back at Pretoria Station. Guests disembark and handed their gifts

Dinner Itinerary

16:00: Guests arrive at The Blue Train's pre-departure lounge in Pretoria. Guests are served pre-departure snacks and drinks.
17:00: Welcome, speeches and / or presentations (where necessary)
18:00:The train departs Pretoria for a 5 - 6 hour trip. Guests gather in the lounges (Club Car & non-smoking lounge) and enjoy pre-dinner drinks.
19:00 - 21:00: Dinner is served in the Dining Car (first dinner seating).
21:00 - 23:00:Dinner is served in the Dining Car (second dinner seating).Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks.
23:00 - 00:00:Train arrives back in Pretoria. Guests disembark and are handed their gifts on their way home.

Duration: 5-6 hours
Route: Pretoria and the surrounding countryside
Service: 5 course sit down dinner (up to 84 guests)
Includes: all local beers, wines and soft drinks
Excludes: all premium brand beverages and cigars

Rates

Please email Viviene at Cardinal Leisure for a quote. Alternatively call us directly on (011) 478 2420.

Rovos Rail

The train can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Rovos Rail

Dinner Itinerary

18:00 - 18:30: Guests arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station. Champagne, orange juice and canapés are served on arrival. Musicians play light classical music in the background. A Steam Locomotive will be parked on the platform adjoining the station lounge, allowing the guests numerous photographic opportunities.
19:15 - 19:45: The locomotive will move off the platform to fetch the train and bring it on to the platform. While all the participants are together and their attention is focused, this is an ideal time for speeches or presentations.
19:45:Departure for a circular panoramic tour around Pretoria
20:30:Dinner would be served at. Our menus reflect an accent on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Our lunches and dinners offer a starter, a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dish followed by a tempting dessert. Fine wines from some of South Africa's renowned cellars and estates complement the meals.
22:45:Arrive back at Capital Park Station. Drinks will be served in the Observation and Lounge cars on departure.

Duration: 3-4 hours
Route: Pretoria and the surrounding countryside
Service: 4 course sit down dinner (up to 100 guests)
Hot snacks, canapés and cocktails would be served for the duration of the journey throughout the train from 100 to 250 guests
Includes: all local beers, wines and soft drinks
Excludes: all premium brand beverages and cigars