The Blue Train destinations This article is an introduction to the countries and cities that are visited by the luxury Blue Train - Botswana, Namibiam South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania.

In 2026, the Blue Train (South Africa’s premier luxury rail service) primarily operates on its flagship route between Pretoria and Cape Town. While it has historically offered rare charter or special excursion routes to Hoedspruit (Kruger Park), it does not currently offer a scheduled service to Zimbabwe or Victoria Falls. Travelers wishing to experience a luxury train journey from South Africa to Zimbabwe typically book with Rovos Rail, which offers a famous multi-day "Victoria Falls" itinerary. Many luxury travel agencies in 2026 bundle the Blue Train with a separate flight to Victoria Falls to create an "all-African" luxury package. The Blue Train itself remains focused on its 1,600 km trans-Karoo journey, featuring its iconic 24-hour butler service, fine dining, and off-train excursions in Kimberley to see the "Big Hole" diamond mine.