Golf Safari

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Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Join the nine-day Golf Safari travelling the northeastern reaches of South Africathat will entertain the most discerning golfers with a delightful itinerary for non-playing guests. Travel from Pretoria to Sun City* in the hills of t...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy playing golf at Leopard Creek/ White River/ Nelspruit, Durban Country Club/ Beachwood/ Zimbali, Champagne Sports Resort, and Sun City Lost City
    • Discover the Drakensberg Mountain Range
    • Sightsee Pretoria, Durban and Swaziland zz

What's this trip about?

    Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Join the nine-day Golf Safari travelling the northeastern reaches of South Africathat will entertain the most discerning golfers with a delightful itinerary for non-playing guests. Travel from Pretoria to Sun City* in the hills of the Pilanesberg for game viewing. Cross the spectacularDrakensberg 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.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPretoria
End CityPretoria

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • National Parks
  • Golf
  • Digital Detox

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Golfing
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Breakfast(on day 1)
    • Lunch(on day 1)
    • Dinner (on day 1)

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Itinerary

Day 1
 

Depart Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel to Rustenburg for overnight stop. Day at leisure on the train. 

Day 2

Golfers: Morning tee off at Lost City or Gary Player Country Club. Non-golfers: Morning game drive in Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Explore the Lost City followed by lunch at the club. Dinner on board en route to Heidelberg.

Day 3
 

All meals enjoyed on board en route to Estcourt via Ladysmith. Day at leisure on the train.

Day 4
 

Golfers: Morning tee off at Champagne Sports Resort. Non-golfers: Morning tour of the battlefields with lunch at Spionkop Lodge followed by a game drive OR relax at lodge. Dinner en route to Durban.

Day 5
 

Golfers: Morning tee off at Durban Country Club/Beachwood/Zimbali. Non-golfers: Morning tour of Durban, a visit to the botanical gardens and a coastal lunch. Dinner en route to Hluhluwe.

Day 6
 

Morning game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Dinner en route to Mpaka, Swaziland.

Day 7

Golfers: Morning tee off at the Royal Swazi Sun. Non-golfers: Monring ame drive in Mkhaya Reserve. Visit Swazi Candles and Mantenga Cultural Village with shopping. Dinner en route to Malelane, South Africa.

Day 8
 

Golfers: Morning tee off at Leopard Creek/White River/Nelspruit. Non-golfers: Morning game drive in the Kruger Park with lunch and shopping. Dinner en route to Witbank.

Day 9
 

Enjoy breakfast as the train departs for Pretoria. Arrive at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station.

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Last Updated: 5/21/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation of a confirmed booking received prior to departure is subject to a fee of the per person tour price. See T&C. Cancellation insurance is compulsory as these fees will not be waived. We offer insurance to South African residents. For international guests we suggest you contact your local insurance agent for assistance. Please bring a copy of your travel insurance policy stating clearly the company, policy number and 24-hour medical emergency telephone number.

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No age restrictions
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