ROVOS RAIL - GOLF SAFARI (10 Days/9Nights)
"A delightful nine-day Golf Safari to entertain the most discerning player with wonderful excursions for non-playing guests."
What more could you wish for? Rovos Rail has created a unique nine-day luxury rail journey catering both for Golfers and non-playing guests. Rovos Rail is world renowned for its world-class luxury travel experiences. The Golf Safari covers the north-east of South Africa and will entertain the most discerning golfers on world-class golf courses. A special program has been created to entertain non-playing guests. Travel from Pretoria to Sun City* in the hills of the Pilanesberg for game viewing. Cross the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains to Spionkop*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Traverse the scenic Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban* for a tour of the city and botanical gardens. The game viewing continues at Hluhluwe in Zululand (one of the oldest reserves in the country), Mkhaya* (Swaziland’s refuge for endangered species) and the world-famous Kruger Park in Malelane*, after which this memorable journey ends in Pretoria.
*Course selection is dependent on availability: Sun City Gary Player/Lost City, Champagne Sports Resort, Durban Country Club/Beachwood/Zimbali, Royal Swazi, Highland Gate.
What more could you wish for? Rovos Rail has created a unique nine-day luxury rail journey catering both for Golfers and non-playing guests. Rovos Rail is world renowned for its world-class luxury travel experiences. The Golf Safari covers the north-east of South Africa and will entertain the most discerning golfers on world-class golf courses. A special program has been created to entertain non-playing guests. Travel from Pretoria to Sun City* in the hills of the Pilanesberg for game viewing. Cross the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains to Spionkop*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Traverse the scenic Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban* for a tour of the city and botanical gardens. The game viewing continues at Hluhluwe in Zululand (one of the oldest reserves in the country), Mkhaya* (Swaziland’s refuge for endangered species) and the world-famous Kruger Park in Malelane*, after which this memorable journey ends in Pretoria.
*Course selection is dependent on availability: Sun City Gary Player/Lost City, Champagne Sports Resort, Durban Country Club/Beachwood/Zimbali, Royal Swazi, Highland Gate.
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ROVOS RAIL - GOLF SAFARI MAP
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INCLUDED
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. Golf activities: green fees, carts, halfway house and beverages. | ||||||
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ROVOS RAIL - GOLF SAFARI ITINERARY - LEISURE GUESTS
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ROVOS RAIL - GOLF SAFARI ITINERARY - GOLFERS
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Day 1 – Depart Pretoria
12h00 Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Guests may freshen up in their suites before meeting fellow passengers in the lounge car and observation car. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars en route to Rustenburg. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 2 - Pilanesberg 06h00 Breakfast is served until departure. 07h45 Transfer to Sun City (60 Minutes) 09h00 Game drive in Pilanesberg Reserve. 12h00 Lunch with the golfers. Afternoon at leisure at Lost City’s Sun City. 17h30 Return to the train. 20h00 Dinner is served. Dress: Formal Day 3 – Day at Leisure Day at leisure on the train. All meals enjoyed on board en route to Ladysmith and Estcourt. Dress: “African” Theme or Smart Casual. The train climbs to Majuba Hill – site of the decisive battle that ended the First Anglo Boer War – then passes Newcastle, which has what is reputed to be the largest cella-dome Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, and Glencoe, site of the first battle of the Anglo Boer War and now the centre of the province’s coalfields. Day 4 - Spionkop 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 09h00 Transfer (±30 min) to Spionkop Lodge to hear the historic tale of the Battle of Spionkop with lunch. 14h00 Afternoon game drive in the 11 000-acre reserve OR relax at the lodge. Return to the train at 16:00. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 5 – Durban 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 09h00 Enjoy a Durban city tour, a visit to the botanical gardens and lunch at Umhlanga’s beachfront with an afternoon at leisure. 16h00 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal. Please ensure that the Train Manager or Admin Deputy is in possession of your passport. Day 6 – Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 05h00 Continental breakfast is served until departure. 06h00 Transfer (±30 min) to Hluhluwe for a game drive. As the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe consists 960km² of hilly topography and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. 10h30 Return to the train. 12h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels towards eSwatini. Border formalities take place. 16h00 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Mpaka. Dress: Formal Day 7 – Eswatini 05h30 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 07h00 Transfer (±60 min) to Mkhaya Reserve. Board game vehicles for a game drive. 10h00 Transfer (±90 min) to Swazi Candles for a visit with lunch and an opportunity for curio shopping. Transfer (±15 min) to Royal Swazi to join the golfers AND/OR return to the train (±90 min). 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 8 – Kruger Park 05h30 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 06h30 Game drive in the Kruger National Park with tea, lunch and an opportunity for curio shopping. 15h00 Return to the train. 16h30 Tea is served. The train travels west across the Drakensberg Mountains and climbs the spectacular escarpment. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 9 – Dullstroom 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. Enjoy a presentation on flyfishing followed by lunch at Walkerson’s Hotel. 15h00 Return to Dullstroom for an introduction to whisky distilling and a tour of the Arts & Crafts Centre. 19h30 Dinner is served. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual Day 10 – Pretoria 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 10h00 The train arrivies at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria Vertical Divider
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Day 1 – Depart Pretoria
12h00 Depart Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Guests may freshen up in their suites before meeting fellow passengers in the lounge car and observation car. 13h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars en route to Rustenburg. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 2 – Gary Player / Lost City 06h00 Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer (60 minutes) to Sun City’s Gary Player/ Lost City Golf Course for tee off and lunch. Enjoy an afternoon of golfing and leisure. 17h30 Return to the train. 20h00 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Heidelberg. Dress: Formal Day 3 – Day at Leisure Day at leisure on the train. All meals enjoyed on board en route to Ladysmith and Estcourt. Dress: “African” Theme or Smart Casual. The train climbs to Majuba Hill – site of the decisive battle that ended the First Anglo Boer War – then passes Newcastle, which has what is reputed to be the largest cella-dome Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, and Glencoe, site of the first battle of the Anglo Boer War and now the centre of the province’s coalfields. Day 4 – Champaigne Sports Resort 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. Transfer (60 minutes) to Champagne Sports Resort for tee off and lunch. 17h00 Return to the train. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Durban. Dress: Formal Day 5 – Durban / Beachwood / Zimbali 05h30 Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to Durban (±15 min) OR Beachwood (±15 min) for tee off and lunch. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Hluhluwe. Dress: Formal. Please ensure that the Train Manager or Admin Deputy is in possession of your passport. Day 6 – Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 05h00 Continental breakfast is served until departure. 06h00 Transfer (±30 min) to Hluhluwe for a game drive. As the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe consists 960km² of hilly topography and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. 10h30 Return to the train. 12h00 Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train travels towards eSwatini. Border formalities take place. 16h00 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Mpaka. Dress: Formal Day 7 – Royal Swazi Sun 06h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. Transfer (±90 min) to Royal Swazi Sun for tee off and lunch. 16h00 Return to the train. 18h00 Depart for Komatipoort, South Africa. Border formalities take place. 19h00 Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Malelane. Dress: Formal Day 8 – Kruger Park 05h30 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 06h30 Game drive in the Kruger National Park with tea, lunch and an opportunity for curio shopping. 15h00 Return to the train. 16h30 Tea is served. The train travels west across the Drakensberg Mountains and climbs the spectacular escarpment. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: Formal Day 9 – Highland Gate 07h00 1Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. 08h45 Transfer (±40 min) to Highland Gate for tee off and lunch. 16h30 Tea in the lounge and observation cars. 19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Dress: “1920s” Theme or Smart Casual Day 10 – Pretoria 07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars. 10h00 The train arrivies at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria |
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