Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Pretoria
You'll arrive at OR Tambo International Airport where a representative meets you for a private transfer to Pretoria. Check into Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, have a welcome drink, and settle into the serene gardens before heading to dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Thoughtfully prepared meal in the hotel's stylish dining areas—indoors or under the trees in the charming courtyard)
Included Activities
- Airport Meet & Greet
- Private transfer to Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel gardens
- Relax in hotel lounge
- Day 2
Pretoria to Rovos Rail
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll transfer to Rovos Rail Station at Capital Park. Meet the train crew and get settled into your suite before the 9-night journey begins. Lunch and dinner are served onboard as the train moves through the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel), Lunch (Lunch onboard Rovos Rail), Dinner (Dinner onboard Rovos Rail)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Rovos Rail Station
- Breakfast at Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel
- Boarding Rovos Rail
- Lunch onboard Rovos Rail
- Dinner onboard Rovos Rail
Landmarks/POIs Rovos Rail Station - Day 3
Sun City Golf & Safari
Golfers head out to play at either Gary Player or Lost City Golf Course. Meanwhile, non-golfers do a morning game drive in Pilanesberg National Park (75°F/24°C). Everyone reconnects for lunch and then has free time at Sun City resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with golfers), Dinner
Included Activities
- Gary Player Country Club Golf Course (for golfers)
- Lost City Golf Course (for golfers)
- Pilanesberg Game Drive (for non-golfers)
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Free time at Sun City resort (non-golfers)
Landmarks/POIs Gary Player Country Club Golf Course Pilanesberg National Park - Day 4
Scenic Rail Travel to Ladysmith
You'll spend the day onboard Rovos Rail as it travels through historic battlefields on the way to Ladysmith. Meals are included, and there's a themed evening program to enjoy from your suite or the observation cars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train travel through historic battlefields
- Themed evening onboard
- Day 5
Drakensberg Golf & Heritage
Golfers play at Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg mountains. Non-golfers attend a historical talk about the Battle of Spionkop, have lunch at the lodge, and then take an afternoon game drive through the reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Champagne Sports Golf Course (for golfers)
- Historical talk on Battle of Spionkop (for non-golfers)
- Lunch at lodge (for non-golfers)
- Afternoon game drive in reserve (for non-golfers)
Landmarks/POIs Champagne Sports Golf Course Drakensberg Mountains - Day 6
Durban Golf & City Tour
The group splits again with golfers playing at Durban Country Club, Mt Edgecombe, or Cotswold Downs. Non-golfers take a guided tour through Durban, visit the botanical gardens, and enjoy beachfront lunch at Umhlanga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Beachfront lunch at Umhlanga (for non-golfers)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Durban Country Club Golf Course (for golfers)
- Mt Edgecombe Golf Course (for golfers)
- Cotswold Downs Golf Course (for golfers)
- Guided Durban City Tour (for non-golfers)
- Botanical Gardens visit (for non-golfers)
- Beachfront lunch at Umhlanga (for non-golfers)
Landmarks/POIs Durban Country Club Moses Mabhida Stadium uShaka Marine World Indian Market Umhlanga Beach - Day 7
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Big Five Safari
All guests participate in an early morning Big Five game drive in South Africa's oldest proclaimed reserve. After the drive, you'll return to the train and relax as it crosses into eSwatini.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning Big Five game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
- Scenic train travel into eSwatini
Landmarks/POIs Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park - Day 8
eSwatini Golf & Wildlife
Golfers tee off at Royal Swazi Sun. Non-golfers do a game drive in Mkhaya Reserve, visit Swazi Candles craft market, and have lunch with time for curio shopping afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Swazi Candles (for non-golfers)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Royal Swazi Golf Club (for golfers)
- Mkhaya Game Reserve game drive (for non-golfers)
- Swazi Candles craft market visit (for non-golfers)
- Lunch (for non-golfers)
Optional Activities
- Curio shopping (for non-golfers)
Landmarks/POIs Royal Swazi Golf Club Mkhaya Game Reserve Swazi Candles - Day 9
Kruger National Park
Golfers can choose to play an optional round at Leopard Creek (at your own cost). Non-golfers enjoy a full day exploring Kruger National Park with a game drive, lunch included, and shopping opportunities in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Kruger National Park (for non-golfers)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Kruger National Park (for non-golfers)
- Lunch in Kruger National Park (for non-golfers)
Optional Activities
- Leopard Creek Country Club golf round (for golfers, own account)
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park Leopard Creek Country Club - Day 10
Highland Gate Golf & Dullstroom
Golfers play at Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate. Non-golfers watch a fly-fishing demonstration, have lunch at Walkerson's, participate in a whisky tasting, and browse arts and crafts in the village of Dullstroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Walkerson's (for non-golfers)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate (for golfers)
- Fly-fishing demonstration (for non-golfers)
- Lunch at Walkerson's (for non-golfers)
- Whisky tasting (for non-golfers)
- Arts & crafts shopping in Dullstroom (for non-golfers)
Landmarks/POIs Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate Dullstroom - Day 11
Return to Pretoria & Departure
After breakfast onboard, you'll arrive back at Rovos Rail Station. A private car takes you to OR Tambo International Airport, wrapping up your 11-day golf safari.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard Rovos Rail)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard Rovos Rail
- Transfer from Rovos Rail Station to OR Tambo International Airport
