Rovos Rail Golf Collage

from £3,999

9nts / 6 rounds of golf

Combine the most luxurious train journey in the world with some spectacular golf

There is no finer way to travel in South Africa than by train – especially the Rovos Rail Train - one of the most luxurious trains in the world. This fabulous holiday visits 6 of South Africa’s finest golf courses on an epic 9-night train journey through some of the country’s most beautiful and dramatic scenery.

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Your tour at a glance

7 nights

Kand

Transfers and entrance to all 5 days of Sri Lanka v England test match.
Round of golf on Royal Victoria Golf Course

2 nights

Nuwara Eliy

Visit to Tea Plantation
round of golf on Nuwara Eliya Golf Course

5 nights

Hambantota (opt)

2 rounds of golf on Hambantota Golf Course

2/3 nights

Colombo

1 round of golf on Royal Colombo Golf Course
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This panoramic deluxe 10-day voyage winds its way from Pretoria in the North East of the country down to Cape Town in the Western Cape.  The journey passes through some of South Africa’s most spectacular scenery and visits some of its finest golf courses as it crosses the country.   Guests can choose to follow the golfing or non-golfing itinerary – and both contain some truly stunning highlights, including game drives in Kruger and the Addo Elephant Park for non-golfers and rounds at Leopard Creek and Fancourt for golfers.

It really is a wonderful way to travel; Rovos Rail trains offer the utmost in luxury and everything is included on your journey – so all you need to do is sit back, admire the stunning landscapes, enjoy the first-class food and drink and the company of your fellow guests from around the world.

What's included?

  • Accommodation:

    ✓9 nights twin-share accommodation in a Deluxe Suite
    ✓All meals and drinks on the train

  • Tour:

    ✓6 rounds of golf (including halfway house & cart fees)
    ✓All privately guided excursions as per non-golf itinerary
    ✓Private transfers throughout
    ✓24 hour local expert assistance

  • Extras:

    ✓International flights
    ✓Single supplement

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The Cabins

There are two types of suites on the train - Deluxe Suites and Royal Suites.

Rovos Rail Pullman Suite

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The Pullman Suites measure 7 square metres and are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening, and also have an en-suite bathroom with shower. 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.

Rovos Rail Deluxe Suite (Surcharge)

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Deluxe Suites measure 11 square metres and accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower. The wood-panelled rebuilt sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort. All Deluxe Suites have a sitting area, private safe, ensuite bathroom and a fully stocked mini bar with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
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The Golf

From £3999

* This itinerary is flexible, so you can add extra nights and rounds of golf at the beginning or the end of the trip as you wish.

* The price is based on 2 people - if you have a larger group please let us know as discounts may apply

Itinerary

Departure Dates
Cape Town - Pretoria
09-18 November 2020
08-17 November 2021

Pretoria - Cape Town
20-29 May 2020
28 Oct - 06 Nov 2020
19-28 May 2021
27 Oct - 05 Nov 2021

Day 1- Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria
Depart Pretoria and start your amazing golf journey as the train traverses the Highveld to the Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 2- Leopard Creek/ Kruger National Park
Golfers: Round of golf on Leopard Creek, newly renovated and in tip top condition.
Non-golfers – Game drive in the Kruger National Park with lunch

Day 3: A free day to further explore Buenos Aires, whether by foot, or bike, or boat – you can decide your pace! In the evening enjoy dinner and a spectacular tango show at the famous "Esquina Carlos Gardel Restaurant" Overnight Buenos Aires.
Day 4: Round of golf at Olivos Golf Club (caddy included); considered Argentina’s top course and ranked as one of the World’s Top 100 Overnight Buenos Aires.
Day 5: Transfer to airport for flight to Bariloche, Patagonia: this majestic city lies on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the foothills of the Andes with the surrounding mountains and forests making a truly stunning backdrop – considered one of the most beautiful settings on Earth. The rest of the day is free to enjoy your new surroundings. Overnight Bariloche.
Day 6: Round of golf at Llao Llao Golf Club with its beautiful setting on the banks of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Overnight Bariloche.
Day 3-Mkhaya Reserve
Enjoy a game drive in beautiful and unspoint Swaziland before the train continues its journey alongside the St Lucia Wetland Park to Durban

Day 4- Durban
Golfers: Round of golf on Durban Country Club
Non-golfers: City tour of Durban with lunch.  From here the train journeys through the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Ladysmith.

Day 5- Champagne Sports Resort/Battlefields
Golfers: Round of golf on Champagne Sports Resort
Non-golfers: Visit the Ladysmith Siege Museum and Spionkop Lodge for a battlefields tour, game drive and lunch. The next stage of the journey to Kroonstad takes you through the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 6 - Day at leisure on the train as it continues its journey to the coast

Day 7- Homewood/Addo Elephant Park 
Golfers: Round of golf on Humewood Golf Course
Non-golfers:  Game drive in Addo Elephant Park.  Later, enjoy the train’s impressive descent through the Outeniqua Mountains

Day 8- Fancourt/Oudtshoorn
Golfers: Round of golf at Fancourt
Non-Golfers: Ostrich-farm visit in Oudtshoorn followed by disembark for dinner at the Fancourt Estate.

Day 9- Oubaai/Knysna 
Golfers: Round of Golf at Ernie Els Oubaai Golf Course
Non-golfers: Morning at leisure in Knysna/ferry ride to Featherbed.

Day 10- Day at Leisure 
Day at leisure traversing the Cape Fold Mountains before the journey ends on Platform 23 at Cape Town Station.

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