Hereunder follows examples of some of the itineraries that we can offer – again a reminder that we will tailor-make any tour to suit you, whether it is fully guided, partially guided, a self-drive or just staying at one of the many golfing estates, we will do it all for you. These below are just a sample of what can be done and to give you some idea of what’s on offer and possible. Remember, these are just examples, we will tailor make any tour to suit you.

Tour Example: Rovos Rail Golf Tour

Rovos Rail has designed a delightful nine-day Golf Safari to entertain the most discerning player with optional excursions for non-playing guests at all venues. This journey begins in Pretoria and travels east towards Nelspruit. Play at the Hans Merensky Golf Estate or visit the world famous Kruger Park. Tee off at the Royal Swazi Golf Club, near Manzini in Swaziland, while non-golfers visit Ngwenya Glass Factory, lunch at Malandelas followed by a game drive in Mkhaya Game Reserve. Then it's on to Zululand for game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Play one of South Africa’s finest courses, the Durban Beachwood Club, while non-playing guests enjoy a city tour of Durban followed by lunch at the Golf Club. In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, 18-holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort, with a guided tour of the Battlefields a further highlight for our non-golfers. Relax as the train travels north to Sun City. A full day will be spent at this world-famous facility before departing for Pretoria where this memorable journey ends.

Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood paneled coaches - classics remodeled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. The trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey - carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites. Pride of place in the Rovos stable goes to the historic and newly rebuilt Capital Park Station and locomotive yard, which is the heart and new headquarters of this private railway company.

An enthusiastic team of chefs is responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests’ every need is catered for, while considerable thought and meticulous planning goes into making up the menus. Unlike many of the great trains of the world, travellers are on board the trains for several days at a time, requiring a much wider selection of meals. There's an accent on fresh local ingredients, and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Every morning there's a full breakfast with dishes cooked to order. A selection of cold meats, croissants, pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals and preserves make up a tempting breakfast buffet. For lunch and dinner there is a starter and a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dishes, followed by a tempting dessert and are complemented by a selection of excellent South African wines. All meals are served in one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the Dining Cars. Many of the passengers aboard the Pride of Africa enjoy the formality of fine china, crisp linen and silver, and dress accordingly. During the day dress is more casual, with cool, comfortable clothes and hats recommended for the excursions, especially in the game reserves where it can be very hot. The Observation Car seats 32 passengers and is positioned at the rear of the train. At the centre of the train we have, when numbers dictate, a non-smoking Lounge Car, which seats 26 passengers in comfort. In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets onboard.

These train golfing tours only depart on selected days and hereunder the itinerary – itineraries for non-golfers is available on request:

Day One
10h00 Depart Rovos Rail’s private station, Capital Park in Pretoria.
18h30 Arrive Waterval Onder.

Day Two
Eighteen holes golf at Hans Merensky Golf Estate
18h00 Train departs for Swaziland.

Day Three
09:00 Tee off at Royal Swazi Club near Manzini.

Day Four
06h00 Game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
10h30 Departs Hluhluwe.

Day Five
08h00 Tee off at Durban Beachwood Country Club.

Day Six
09h00 Tee off at Champagne Sports. Resort, Drakensberg.

Day Seven
07h00 Depart Ladysmith. Day at leisure on the train.

Day Eight
09h00 Tee off at Gary Player CC or Lost City Courses, Sun City.
14h00 Lunch at Club.
15h30 Game drive in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.