The two sleeping coaches can accommodate up to 20 people, offering an ideal opportunity for small groups to charter the entire coach for special occasions.
An air-conditioned lounge is geared for luxury, reminiscent of an indulgent past. You just relax in style and comfort.
In the dining car, wonderful meals, fine wines and excellent service are offered. The Premier Classe fare includes: champagne and snacks which you receive on arrival followed by a traditional 4 course lunch. You then relax in the lounge with afternoon high tea.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure and prepare yourself for a finest South African 5 course dinner and excellent local wines.
At dinner, guests are kindly requested to dress smart casual.

Thereafter you may still enjoy the comfort of the lounge or proceed to relax in your compartment. Have a peaceful sleep and in the morning you will enjoy coffee in bed followed by a continental breakfast.
During your journey, the friendly, efficient staff will attend to your every need on your relaxing overnight journey as the train glides towards its destination.
At the end of your journey, you will be spoilt with a special Premier Classe giveaway.

Premier Classe Pre-departure Information
Shosholoza Meyl offers its guests traveling from Cape Town The Blue Train VIP Lounge to meet at. The lounge is made available from 08:30. Guests traveling from Pretoria meet at The Blue Train VIP Lounge at 09:00 while those boarding in Johannesburg have a Premier Classe VIP area at the reservation office on the Rissik Street side for use from 11:15.