African Golf Itineraries and Specials - Luxury train golf safari on Rovos Rail to play at some of South Africa's most prestigious golf courses such as Leopard Creek, Beachwood, Humewood, Fancourt and Oubaai Golf Clubs.

 

This panoramic sojourn winds its way from Pretoria to Cape Town and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. After a game drive in Kruger Park* guests travel through eSwatini to Hluhluwe for game viewing and along the coast to Durban* for a city tour. Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop Lodge*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Continue to Port Elizabeth* for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park then on to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit followed by an impressive descent through the Outeniqua Mountains to George*. After visiting the natural paradise of Knysna*, the train traverses the spectacular Garden Route to the winelands and Cape mountains before this magnificent expedition ends in Cape Town.

 

Available in reverse. Cape Town-Pretoria is 11 days including eSwatini*

*Courses dependent on availability: Leopard Creek/White River/Nelspruit (Mbombela), Nkonyeni (Eswatini so on northbound journey only), Durban Country Club/Beachwood/Zimbali, Champagne Sports Resort, Humewood, Fancourt and Ernie Els Oubaai.

Meal times (unless adjusted): Breakfast 7am-10am • Lunch 1pm • High Tea 4.30pm • Dinner 7.30pm - Dress is formal

10 Day Luxury Rovos Rail - South African Collage Itinerary Pretoria to Cape Town (is done in reverse too including Eswatini - contact us for info on this itinerary)
Day 1	Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria at 10am. Lunch and dinner are served as the train traverses the Highveld to the Drakensberg Mountains. The Drakensberg Mountains were first named by the Voortrekkers who thought the unbroken chain of heavily weathered peaks reminded them of the spines on a dragon’s back, hence the name ‘Dragon Mountain’ or Drakensberg in Afrikaans.
Day 2	Golfers: Morning tee off at Leopard Creek (subject to availability) near Kruger with lunch. Non-golfers: 6.30am Game drive in the Kruger Park with lunch and an opportunity for curio shopping. The famous Kruger Park (2-million hectares) is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and home to an impressive number of species, e.g. 336 species of trees, 49 species of fish, 34 species of amphibians, 114 species of reptiles, 507 species of birds and 147 species of mammals including the Big Five. 3pm Rejoin the train.
Day 3
	Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00. Travel across the mountainous Kingdom of eSwatini. Lunch is served in the dining cars at 12h30pm. Border formalities take place. 2pm - Transfer (±30 min) to Hluhluwe for a game drive. As the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe consists 960km² of hilly topography in central Zululand and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. It is the only state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal with all the Big Five game animals and is also a prime birding destination. 6pm - Return to the train.
Day 4	Golfers: Morning tee off at Durban Country Club/Beachwood/Zimbali. 4pm: Rejoin the train and travel the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Ladysmith. Non-golfers: Enjoy a Durban city tour, a visit to the botanical gardens and lunch at Umhlanga’s beachfront. Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and enjoys great importance due to its industry and very large port. 2.15pm: Travel the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Ladysmith. Tonight's dinner is an “Africa” Theme or Smart Casual
Day 5	Golfers: Transfer to Champagne Sports Resort for a morning tee off. Non-golfers: 9am: Transfer (±30 min) to Spionkop Lodge to hear the historic tale of the Battle of Spionkop and walk in the footsteps of Churchill and Gandhi. Enjoy lunch. Afternoon game drive OR relax at the lodge. 4pm: Travel to Kroonstad across the Drakensberg Mountains.
Day 6	The observation car will be at the front of the train until Port Elizabeth – a different aspect that our rail enthusiasts enjoy. Traverse the Karoo, a vast and beautiful semi-desert stretching across the great South African plateau inland from the Cape coast with scattered towns and villages. Cross the dry southeastern region with its variety of grasses, hardy shrubs, tumbleweeds and succulents and descend the Great Escarpment towards the coast.
Day 7
	Golfers: Morning tee off at Humewood Course and lunch. After lunch, join the train in Port Elizabeth and travel to Oudtshoorn via Willowmore. Non-golfers: 8am: Game drive at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa’s third largest national reserve stretching from the semi-arid Karoo, over the Zuurberg Mountains and down through the Sundays River valley to the coast. The park is home to one of the densest African Elephant populations on earth.
Day 8	Golfers: Transfer to Fancourt OR Ernie Els Oubaai (±60 min) for tee off and lunch. 6.30pm: Meet the non-golfers for dinner at the estate. Non-golfers: 9.15am: Enjoy a visit to an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn. This semi-desert region is situated at the foot of the majestic Swartberg mountain range where many rivers, streams and falls have their origins. Oudtshoorn is regarded as the centre of the Klein Karoo and is famous for feathering the world in the time of the boa and grand hats. The ostrich boom of the early 20th century turned out many millionaires who, in turn, created elaborate lifestyles in this remote part of Africa. After lunch on board the train, take a shuttle to mall or railway museum. 6.30pm: Everyone has dinner at Fancourt Estate.
Day 9	Golfers: Morning tee off at Ernie Els Oubaai OR Fancourt. Non-golfers: 8am: Morning at leisure in Knysna/ferry ride to Featherbed. George and Knysna sit between the majestic Outeniqua Mountains to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south. The Knysna Heads – two sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth of the lagoon connecting the estuary with the sea – is a dramatic viewpoint. At lunchtime, the train travels the Garden Route, a narrow coastal terrace lying between the deep-set coastal cliffs rising sheer out of the sea and the mountains a short distance inland – a topology that facilitates for heavy rainfall, hence the name as it is always lush and green.
Day 10	Trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Western Cape towards the coast. 5pm: Arrive at at Cape Town Station.

 

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Single Supplement +50% on all suites

Accommodation on board Rovos Rail:
All the suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. The wood-panelled rebuilt sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.

The Pullman Suites (±7 sq metres/±76 sq feet) are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds (bunk) for the evening, and also have an en-suite bathroom with shower. These are ideal for single travelers due to their size. The wood-panelled rebuilt sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.

 

 

The Deluxe Suites (±10 sq metres/±118 sq feet) accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and has a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower.

 

 

The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant measuring ±16 sq metres in size. Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The epitome of luxury with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of side-by-side twin or spacious double beds.

 

The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.

 

Please note:

Prices are for one way journey per person and includes accommodation, meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, 24-hour full room service and limited laundry while on board the train, as well as excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable) and government tax.
Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved. Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.
Departure dates are specific.

For game drives:
Please ensure that you are warmly dressed. As the morning drive progresses the weather can warm up considerably, so please also ensure you have hats and sun protection. Likewise; on the sunset game drives, it begins warm and as the sun goes down, it can get very chilly.
Rain capes will be available if required.

 

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