Taking the Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มี.ค. 2021
  • Our trip on the luxurious Blue train. #bluetrain

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  • @thundercatsito
    @thundercatsito 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WOW... Amazing trip... Love the video... ANd what a surprise at the end... Happy anniversary!!! 👏👏👏

  • @vict4429
    @vict4429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On my bucket list for sure.

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely a must.

    • @GG-ms1vg
      @GG-ms1vg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it looks amazing

    • @edwardlowe7260
      @edwardlowe7260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      NOT EVEN A TOILET ON ANY STATIONS THE TRAINS NO LONGER STOP

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardlowe7260 if you looked at the video you will see that the train does in fact stop at Kimberley station. It's not a passenger train in the sense that it has to stop at every station. The itinerary is very clear on the website and once you board the train, and it clearly states where the train stops.

    • @jayyoung4534
      @jayyoung4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardlowe7260 Something so lovely must have the bidet aboard just in case...

  • @delwynnewindell1550
    @delwynnewindell1550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations! Well done on an awesome and high quality visual of your Blue Train journey! We enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing. The Blue Train is now on our bucket list. Do consider the Rocky Mountaineer as well here in British Columbia. It will be memorable too. Regards from 🇨🇦

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for the great comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm still on a bit of a learning curve, but it's great to hear that others also enjoy the video. It's still a dream to travel to Canada. But will hopefully get to fulfill that dream within the next year or 2. And will definitely have a look at the Rocky Mountaineer. Must be fantastic and very scenic to go though the mountains.

    • @edwardlowe7260
      @edwardlowe7260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NOT ANY STATIONS LEFT IN SOUTH AFRICA,,,,ALL LOOTED AND DESTROYED

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardlowe7260 it's not a passenger train in the sense that it has to stop at every station. It keeps on moving and only stops at Kimberley station. And yes the train stations in SA are in a derelict condition but that is not THIS train's fault. This video isn't about the condition of the stations. It's about the experience on the train. But if you choose to only focus and look at the negative things, that's what life hands you. More nasty, negative things. Sorry you feel this way about the stations. Luckily there are loads of other beautiful things still in this country.

  • @thatGirl359
    @thatGirl359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One day is one day💕💕💕💕💕

  • @roydoncrerar2852
    @roydoncrerar2852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dankie vir nog 'n pragtige treinvakansie video! Weereens 'n plesier om te kyk. Die musiek was awesome by the way 🏳️‍🌈

  • @olivervandebeer7492
    @olivervandebeer7492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great experience from Pretoria to Cape Town and then back...Then the Drakensburg from Joburg to Durban,,,

  • @DJTravels
    @DJTravels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks nice. Too bad about the derailment and the fire. Would love to try this after the Orient Express!

  • @jayyoung4534
    @jayyoung4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just as I had settled into the false belief that the Orient Express was the most spectacular!

  • @londiebeertjie2478
    @londiebeertjie2478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video!

  • @spoodoc7272
    @spoodoc7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bathtub was fill FULL!
    did the tank run empty?

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It didn't run empty and we bathed twice on the train. I think they might refill the tanks when they stop in Kimberley

  • @ViiperEMPOWERMENT
    @ViiperEMPOWERMENT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing trip. How many days 2 get 2 Cape Town?

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was 2 nights on the train. So well worth it

    • @edwardlowe7260
      @edwardlowe7260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TWO YEARS IF YOU HAVE TO WALK AFTER PAYING X BUCKS FOR A NON SECURITY TRIP. EVERY STOP GETS RAIDED AND LOOTED,

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edwardlowe7260 it's not a passenger train in the sense that it has to stop at every station. It keeps in moving and only stops at Kimberley station. And yes the train stations in SA are in a derelict condition but that is not THIS trains fault. This video isn't about the condition of the stations. It's about the experience in the train. But if you choose to only focus and look at the negative things, that's what life hands you. More nasty negative things. Sorry you feel this way about the stations.

    • @mariusrix9676
      @mariusrix9676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardlowe7260 Obviously sour grapes - was the trip too expensive for you? Now you you're pointing out derelict stations and the Lord knows what else. No security was ever required for this type of train. Have a Trellidor fitted to your cabin next time round - if you can afford it!

    • @jayyoung4534
      @jayyoung4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johan_scheepers...Between the two points that's quite a distance. Between Chicago's LaSalle station and Manhattan takes up to 8 hours aboard the once upon a time luxury train, the 20th Century, Ltd.

  • @spoodoc7272
    @spoodoc7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much water does this train have to carry to fill up the bathtub to the brim?

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure how much they carry, but not all cabins come with a bath tub. Most only have a shower.

  • @spoodoc7272
    @spoodoc7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much would a 2 over night journey cost on this train with the same cabin you got in USD?

    • @mariusrix9676
      @mariusrix9676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depending on whether it is low or high season, but around $2400 per person.

  • @goflynw
    @goflynw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    21:42 - seriously?

  • @doysles4129
    @doysles4129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a professional presentation. The standard has not raised.

    • @johan_scheepers
      @johan_scheepers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it's not a professional presentation, but rather a showcase of what our trip was like.

    • @Cebo88
      @Cebo88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johan_scheepers Great answer. Whatever stops people from saying nice things is beyond me. The grapes are sour I see.

    • @sgthekiso6508
      @sgthekiso6508 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pity you can't afford the ride. You'd take the journey and create a more professional one, right?