Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world so it makes sense for your holiday there to be just as glorious. By taking Africa train journeys, you can spend a few days getting to know this vibrant destination before taking a luxurious rail ride to continue your journey.
As the second most populated city in South Africa, there are a few things that make this location so endearingly popular with holidaymakers and so iconic.
You will be able to discover them all during the rail trip you have booked, beginning with the famous Table Mountain.
There are few more striking sights on the planet than this natural monument, which appears on Cape Town's flag. Standing to one side of the city, it provides a breathtaking backdrop to the hustle and bustle of urban life.
It is the flat top at the summit of the mountain that makes it stand out. Stretching three miles and edged by cliffs it makes for a dramatic sight. In fact, so imposing is its appearance it should come as no surprise that when clouds ring the top of it, local legend points to the devil holding a smoking competition as the cause.
Luckily, you do not have to climb to the top of this monster to experience the amazing panoramic views of the city and the Western Cape below. There is a cable car that you will be able to take during your trip to the summit and you should remember to pack your camera for this exciting excursion.
Other highlights of your tour may include the luxury hotel you stay in on the popular waterfront. Here you can enjoy some amazing views of the ocean.
The Victoria and Albert Waterfront is also incredibly popular with tourists due to the abundance of shops, restaurants and other attractions and could be the perfect place for you to get to know the rest of the group a little better.
One place you may wish to visit is the Two Oceans Aquarium, where the daily feeding time for sharks is a real spectacle.
On one of the days of your stay here you will travel a little outside of the city limits to the Cape of Good Hope on Cape Point. This is where Dutch settlers landed during the middle of the 17th century and it soon became an important seafaring spot.
After this you will round off your day with a stop at the Boulders Bay penguin colony, which could prove to be a real highlight!
If you want to get out and explore some more of Cape Town for yourself, you will have plenty of opportunity to do so. Places of interest you may be itching to see include Robben Island, a Unesco World
Heritage site.
During South Africa's apartheid era this is the place where political prisoners like Nelson Mandela were held. Some of the tour guides who will lead you around the institution are themselves former political inmates, who could provide you with a meaningful insight into life on the island.
Back in the city, the Bo-Kaap Museum is well worth a visit. This explores the customs and traditions of Cape Town's Muslim communities and the area is surrounded by some beautiful, brightly coloured houses.
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are also a great place to spend a few hours. Home to some gorgeous flora, here plants from across South Africa grow - including a number of very rare specimens. The park is also a haven for indigenous birds and insects for you to spot.
South Africa has a thriving wine industry and you can find out more about it on one of the day trips you will take during your stay. The Franschhoek and Stellenbosch valleys are famed for the tipple they produce so make sure you sample a glass or two.
All too soon it will be time for you to leave Cape Town, but the blow is likely to be softened by the fact that you will be taking the Blue Train.
This is the epitome of luxury travel. You and your fellow guests will be able to relax in the onboard lounge and watch those breathtaking views go by, enjoy a drink at the bar or visit the well-stocked library.
And if you are looking for a little privacy, your room is the ultimate place to travel in comfort. Once your bed is folded up you can relax in a comfortable lounge and make use of the onboard butler service.
In the evening, as you dress in your finest to sit down to a meal of fine wines and mouth-watering cuisine made from local produce, you will be glad you chose to travel by train across this magnificent country.
As the second most populated city in South Africa, there are a few things that make this location so endearingly popular with holidaymakers and so iconic.
You will be able to discover them all during the rail trip you have booked, beginning with the famous Table Mountain.
There are few more striking sights on the planet than this natural monument, which appears on Cape Town's flag. Standing to one side of the city, it provides a breathtaking backdrop to the hustle and bustle of urban life.
It is the flat top at the summit of the mountain that makes it stand out. Stretching three miles and edged by cliffs it makes for a dramatic sight. In fact, so imposing is its appearance it should come as no surprise that when clouds ring the top of it, local legend points to the devil holding a smoking competition as the cause.
Luckily, you do not have to climb to the top of this monster to experience the amazing panoramic views of the city and the Western Cape below. There is a cable car that you will be able to take during your trip to the summit and you should remember to pack your camera for this exciting excursion.
Other highlights of your tour may include the luxury hotel you stay in on the popular waterfront. Here you can enjoy some amazing views of the ocean.
The Victoria and Albert Waterfront is also incredibly popular with tourists due to the abundance of shops, restaurants and other attractions and could be the perfect place for you to get to know the rest of the group a little better.
One place you may wish to visit is the Two Oceans Aquarium, where the daily feeding time for sharks is a real spectacle.
On one of the days of your stay here you will travel a little outside of the city limits to the Cape of Good Hope on Cape Point. This is where Dutch settlers landed during the middle of the 17th century and it soon became an important seafaring spot.
After this you will round off your day with a stop at the Boulders Bay penguin colony, which could prove to be a real highlight!
If you want to get out and explore some more of Cape Town for yourself, you will have plenty of opportunity to do so. Places of interest you may be itching to see include Robben Island, a Unesco World
Heritage site.
During South Africa's apartheid era this is the place where political prisoners like Nelson Mandela were held. Some of the tour guides who will lead you around the institution are themselves former political inmates, who could provide you with a meaningful insight into life on the island.
Back in the city, the Bo-Kaap Museum is well worth a visit. This explores the customs and traditions of Cape Town's Muslim communities and the area is surrounded by some beautiful, brightly coloured houses.
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are also a great place to spend a few hours. Home to some gorgeous flora, here plants from across South Africa grow - including a number of very rare specimens. The park is also a haven for indigenous birds and insects for you to spot.
South Africa has a thriving wine industry and you can find out more about it on one of the day trips you will take during your stay. The Franschhoek and Stellenbosch valleys are famed for the tipple they produce so make sure you sample a glass or two.
All too soon it will be time for you to leave Cape Town, but the blow is likely to be softened by the fact that you will be taking the Blue Train.
This is the epitome of luxury travel. You and your fellow guests will be able to relax in the onboard lounge and watch those breathtaking views go by, enjoy a drink at the bar or visit the well-stocked library.
And if you are looking for a little privacy, your room is the ultimate place to travel in comfort. Once your bed is folded up you can relax in a comfortable lounge and make use of the onboard butler service.
In the evening, as you dress in your finest to sit down to a meal of fine wines and mouth-watering cuisine made from local produce, you will be glad you chose to travel by train across this magnificent country.
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