Golf Safari Rovos Rail Journey

This safari explores the northeastern regions of South Africa and is designed to gratify even the pickiest golfers, while also providing an enjoyable schedule for tourists who do not play. Visit Sun City* in the Pilanesberg hills from Pretoria to see wildlife. Journey through the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains to Spionkop*, the ideal starting point for discovering the area's mountains, forests, avian life, and combat zones. Travel to Durban* through the picturesque Valley of a Thousand Hills, where you may take a city and botanical garden tour. Engage with craftspeople as they fashion incredibly ornamental, geometric candles. After a visit to the Kingdom of eSwatini*, the game viewing continues at the renowned Kruger Park in Malelane* and Hluhluwe, one of the oldest reserves in the nation. See Dullstoom’s* arts and crafts and have a presentation on flyfishing and an introduction to whisky after which this exciting adventure ends in Pretoria.

Day 1: Pretoria

12:00pm Leave the Pretoria Rovos Rail Station. Before meeting fellow passengers in the lounge car and observation car, guests can refresh themselves in their rooms.
13:00pm In the dining cars on the way to Rustenburg is given lunch.

16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.

19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire.

Day 2: Pilanesberg

06:00am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
07:45am Travel to Sun City in around 60 minutes.
09:00am In the Pilanesberg Reserve, take a game drive.
12:00pm Having lunch with the golfers.
Free afternoon at Sun City, Lost City.
17:30pm Go back to the rail car.
20:00pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire is required.

Day 3: At Leisure on board

Day off. Every meal was appreciated while travelling to Ladysmith on board. "African" attire Theme or Sophisticated Casual
The train ascends to Majuba Hill, the location of the pivotal battle that brought an end to the First Anglo Boer War. Along the way, it passes Newcastle, home to the largest cella-dome Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, and Glencoe, the site of the first Anglo Boer War battle that is now the province's coalfield centre.

Day 4: Spionkop

06:00am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
09:00am After a 30-minute ride, proceed to Spionkop Lodge to have lunch and a historical account of the Battle of Spionkop.
14:00pm Take a game drive in the 11,000-acre reserve in the afternoon OR unwind at the lodge. At 6:00, head back to the rail car.
16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire.

Day 5: Durban

06:00am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
09:00am Take a tour of the city of Durban, stop by the botanical gardens, and have lunch on the beach in Umhlanga.

with a free afternoon.

16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.

19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire

Please make sure the administrator or train manager

Your passport is in the possession of Deputy.

Day 6: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

05:00am Breakfast on the run is provided until you leave.
06:00am Go on a game drive in Hluhluwe (about 30 minutes). Hluhluwe, the first officially declared reserve in Africa, spans 960 km² of undulating terrain and is renowned for both its abundant wildlife and conservation initiatives.
10:30am Go back to the rail car.
12:00am The dining cars are used for serving lunch. The train is headed for eSwatini. There are procedures at borders.
16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.
19:30pm On the way to Mpaka, dinner is served in the dining carriages. Formal attire.

Day 7: Eswatini

05:30am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
07:00am Go to Mkhaya Reserve (about 60 minutes).
A game drive with board game vehicles.
10:00am Travel (about 90 minutes) to Swazi Candles for a tour, lunch, and a chance to browse curio shops.
Travel to Royal Swazi (about 15 minutes) to join the golfers AND/OR make the 90-minute train ride back.
16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire.

Day 8: Kruger Park

05:30am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast. Breakfast is provided until departure if you are playing golf at Leopard Creek.
06:30am Take a game drive in the Kruger National Park and enjoy tea, lunch, and the chance to browse for trinkets.
15:00pm Go back to the rail car.
16:30pm Tea is served. The train climbs the breathtaking escarpment as it passes over the Drakensberg Mountains to the west.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire is required.

Day 9: Dullstroom

07:00am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
Take in a flyfishing presentation at Walkerson's Hotel, followed by lunch.
15:00pm Go back to Dullstroom for a visit of the Arts & Crafts Centre and an introduction to whisky making.
19:30pm It's dinnertime. Smart casual or a "1920s" theme for clothing.

Day 10: Pretoria

Please make sure your passport is with you and that your luggage is available for pickup fifteen minutes before your arrival.
07:00am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
10:00am The train arrives at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria, marking the end of the journey.

Day 1: Pretoria

12:00pm Leave the Pretoria Rovos Rail Station. Before meeting fellow passengers in the lounge car and observation car, guests can refresh themselves in their rooms.
13:00pm In the dining cars on the way to Rustenburg is given lunch.

16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.

19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire.

Day 2: Gary Player/Lost City

06:00am Breakfast is offered until the customer leaves.
For lunch and tee off, transfer (about 60 minutes) to Sun City's Gary Player/Lost City Golf Course.
Have a relaxing and enjoyable golfing afternoon.
17:30pm Go back to the rail car.
20:00pm While travelling to Heidelberg, dinner is provided in the dining cars. Formal attire.

Day 3: At Leisure on board

Day off. Every meal was appreciated while travelling to Ladysmith on board. "African" attire Theme or Sophisticated Casual
The train ascends to Majuba Hill, the location of the pivotal battle that brought an end to the First Anglo Boer War. Along the way, it passes Newcastle, home to the largest cella-dome Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, and Glencoe, the site of the first Anglo Boer War battle that is now the province's coalfield centre.

Day 4: Champagne Sports

06:00am Up to departure, breakfast is provided in the dining cars.
Arrive at Champagne Sports Resort for lunch and tee off after a 60-minute transfer.
17:00pm Go back to the rail car.
19:30pm It's dinnertime. Chieveley is soon followed by a plaque commemorating Churchill, who was caught here in 1899, on the right side of the route. Formal attire is required.

Day 5: Durban/Edgecombe/Cotswold

05:30am Breakfast on the run is provided until you leave.
Head to the Durban Country Club (about 15 minutes), Mount Edgecombe (20 minutes), or Cotswold Downs (30 minutes) for lunch and tee time.
16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire
Please make sure your passport is in the hands of the administrative deputy or train manager.

Day 6: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

05:00am Breakfast on the run is provided until you leave.
06:00am Go on a game drive in Hluhluwe (about 30 minutes). Hluhluwe, the first officially declared reserve in Africa, spans 960 km² of undulating terrain and is renowned for both its abundant wildlife and conservation initiatives.
10:30am Go back to the rail car.
12:00am The dining cars are used for serving lunch. The train is headed for eSwatini. There are procedures at borders.
16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.
19:30pm On the way to Mpaka, dinner is served in the dining carriages. Formal attire.

Day 7: Royal Swazi Sun

05:30am Up to departure, breakfast is provided in the dining cars.
Take a 90-minute ride to Royal Swazi Sun to have lunch and tee off.
16:00pm Go back to the rail car.
18:00pm Head for South Africa's Komatipoort.
There are procedures at borders.
19:30pm While travelling to Malelane, dinner is provided in the dining cars. Formal attire.

Day 8: Kruger Park

05:30am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast. Breakfast is provided until departure if you are playing golf at Leopard Creek.
06:30am Take a game drive in the Kruger National Park and enjoy tea, lunch, and the chance to browse for trinkets.
15:00pm Go back to the rail car.
16:30pm Tea is served. The train climbs the breathtaking escarpment as it passes over the Drakensberg Mountains to the west.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner. Formal attire is required.

Day 9: Highland Gate

07:00am Up to departure, breakfast is provided in the dining cars.
08:45am Take a 40-minute ride to Highland Gate to start your meal and tee off.
16:30pm Tea in the observation cars and lounge.
19:30pm The dining cars are used to serve dinner.
Smart casual or a "1920s" theme for clothing.

Day 10: Pretoria

Please make sure your passport is with you and that your luggage is available for pickup fifteen minutes before your arrival.
07:00am The dining cars are used for serving breakfast.
10:00am The train arrives at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria, marking the end of the journey.

The immaculately renovated and updated wood-paneled sleeper coaches provide every contemporary comfort and convenience, along with the best amenities. With a private lounge space, a Victorian bath, a separate shower, a toilet, and a basin, each Royal Suite occupies half of a carriage. They have split twin or double beds that can fit one or two passengers. Every day, a committed host or hostess comes to the suites to provide everyday services. Configurations of the suite may not always be available. Suite arrangements may not match photos; refer to SUITES.

Suite Facilities:

Double or twin beds - En-suite with bath, shower, toilet and basin - Small lounge area - Writing desk - Luggage shelf - Cupboards - Safe - Air conditioning - Fridge - Tea facilities - Bespoke amenities - Robes and slippers - Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) - Shaver plugs (2-pin) - USB ports - Safety glasses - Emergency torch - Fire extinguisher - Laundry bag - Shoe bag - Internal telephone system - Room service

The immaculately renovated and updated wood-paneled sleeper coaches provide every contemporary comfort and convenience, along with the best amenities. The Deluxe Suites offer their own lounge space, en suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin, and can sleep one or two people in double or twin beds. Every day, a committed host or hostess comes to the suites to provide everyday services. Configurations of the suite may not always be available. Suite arrangements may not match photos; refer to SUITES.

Suite Facilities:

Double or twin beds - En-suite with shower, toilet and basin - Small lounge area - Writing desk - Luggage shelf - Cupboards - Safe - Air conditioning - Fridge - Tea facilities - Bespoke amenities - Robes and slippers - Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in) - Shaver plugs (2-pin) - USB ports - Safety glasses - Emergency torch - Fire extinguisher - Laundry bag - Shoe bag - Internal telephone system - Room service

The Pullman Golds, which are mostly utilised on our lengthy trips, offer an en suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink and can sleep one or two people in double or split twin beds. The ideal configuration between the Split Twin and Double Lengthways is the Split Twin, which will be demonstrated during check-in. Every day, a committed host or hostess comes to the suites to provide everyday services. Configurations of the suite may not always be available.

Suite Facilities:

Double or twin beds - Daytime sofa setting - En-suite with shower, toilet and basin - Fold-up writing desk - Luggage shelf - Cupboards - Safe - Air conditioning - Fridge - Tea facilities - Bespoke amenities - Robes and slippers - Hairdryer (fixed or plug-in - Shaver plugs (2-pin) - USB ports - Safety glasses - Emergency torch - Fire extinguisher - Laundry bag - Shoe bag - Internal telephone system - Room service