Rovos Rail Golf Safari Tours: South Africa Golf Safari Holidays

Join us on Rovos Rail Golf Safari Tours & Holidays, the experience of a lifetime for golfers and non-golfers alike. Board vintage carriages with Victorian old world charm, dine in style and have the holiday of a lifetime on any of our itineraries which carry you through South Africa to the courses that every golfer dreams of playing, with tailored non-golfing excursions along the way. Experience the pinnacle of luxury train travel on a Rovos Rail Golf Safari, combining world-class golf experiences with Big Five encounters across South Africa’s reserves and so much more.

Rovos Golf Safari Tour Experiences – The Ultimate Luxury Golf Safari South Africa Adventure

Beyond setting the gold standard for service, Rovos Rail South Africa golfing and safari tours cater to golfers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Our guests enjoy a truly incredible experience that is the stuff of dreams for any avid linksman, playing championship courses like Lost City, Royal Swazi and Gary Player, Sun City. All Rovos Rail Golf Safari Tours allow guests to create lifetime memories in comfortable and luxurious surroundings each day of our golf and safari holidays in South Africa.

Rovos Rail Golf Safari offers guided game drives, cultural excursions and top class dining. Whether you begin your journey in Cape Town or Pretoria, Rovos Rail Golf tours are an opportunity to experience unparalleled South Africa Golf and safari holidays with seamless transitions from the train to the golf course along each South Africa golf safari route we offer. Nature lovers can also enjoy game drives in famous reserves like Kruger and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. An experience on a Rovos Rail Golf Safari is the ultimate combination of sporting challenge and natural wonder.

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Rovos Rail Tours that include Golf safaris

Explore our collection of Rovos Rail journeys featuring the option to play Golf along the route. Note that all these tours accommodate both golfers and non-golfers. Click any tour to view a detailed PDF dossier with dates, pricing, and a full day-by-day itinerary. Contact us now for availability and to make your booking.

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A great way to combine scenic train travel with top South African golf courses. The views were as good as the golf and the train was a lovely retreat after each days golf.
Natalie Cooper
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Booked through The Luxury Train Travel Company everything was seamless. The golf courses were in great condition and the itinerary was well balanced. A luxurious and relaxing trip for golfers looking for something different and unhurried.
Jared Stein
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The golf was well run and the non golfers had interesting excursions. Rovos Rail’s attention to detail and calm atmosphere made it a great way to enjoy sport and scenery at your own pace.
Mr F Turner
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Rovos Rail Golf Safari Luxury Suites Available on Any Journey

Every suite aboard a Rovos Golf Safari journey is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance, having been designed with meticulous attention to detail. Guests can select between the three grades of luxury cabins – the Royal Suite, Deluxe and Pullman cabin options all offer comfort & luxury in equal abundance.

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Rovos Rail Pullman Suite viewed from the corridor
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Rovos Rail Golf Safari Tours & The Joy Of Life Aboard

These images capture the essence of Rovos Rail – where vintage elegance meets fine dining and attentive service. It’s a distinctive and luxurious way to experience the landscapes, culture, and charm of Southern Africa in comfort and style.

South Africa Golf and Safari Tours with Rovos Rail

There is no better way to see beautiful scenery than with our options of Rovos Rail golf and safari holidays in South Africa. From the Pilanesberg reserve to Durban’s coastline and the Kruger region, you will be in tune with nature from dawn. Game drives in famous reserves, curio shopping and visits to botanical gardens will give you the perfect balance of culture and adventure.

Rovos Rail golf tours offer an elegant and comfortable experience that is unforgettable. When unwinding after dawn safaris or midday golf tours, the panoramic views and lounges will allow you to absorb and reflect on the day’s experiences.

Safari Golf Tours & Itineraries Across South Africa With Breathtaking Backdrops

Safari golf tours offer unforgettable experiences through our carefully crafted itineraries. In the crater of an extinct volcano, Pilanesberg offers panoramic views and a setting for a golf safari South Africa experience where the fairways border a wildlife reserve. Guests can go on game drives and spot elephants, lions or rhinos near iconic golf holes and experience both worlds. These backdrops turn a simple round into an experience of a lifetime.

As we travel along, Durban offers ocean hugging courses like Durban Country Club for those who enjoy top class golf to the backdrop of coastal scenery. Beyond golf, KwaZulu-Natal has a vibrant cultural scene and Zulu heritage. KwaZulu-Natal is also home to Hluhluwe-IMfolozo Park, a top birding destination and home to the Big Five. This stop is a must see on South Africa golf safari holidays with warm beaches and top class greens.

The Kruger Park route is nothing short of breathtaking, with game drives and championship level golf courses. It’s home to Leopard Creek where wild crocodiles lurk in the waterways and antelopes graze in the stunning fairways. The Kruger Park route of our Rovos Rail golf safari options is the ideal place to see the Big Five and play scenic, unhurried golf.

South African Golfing & Safari Tours Seamlessly Planned & Expertly Prepared

A South African golfing and safari tour needs to be planned and booked well in advance to make it a trip of a lifetime and that is what our team is here to ensure just that. Our guests often note the best time for a golf safari as May to September during the dry winter. The mild weather makes for smooth fairways and easier wildlife spotting as the vegetation is sparse.

Our range of safari tour golf itineraries are in high demand with limited departures throughout the year. We advise our clients to book early to avoid disappointment. Especially the higher level cabins given the demand we witness every year across all South African golfing & safari tours. With decades of experience in the region, we are on hand to answer any questions you may have related to international flight connections, visa applications and assistance with further bookings – reach out to our team and we will be only delighted to assist.

Heritage-Style Luxury Train Comfort & Championship Courses Rovos Rail Golf Safari

Playing world class golf courses to the backdrop of the most beautiful scenery is the ultimate adventure on the Rovos Rail golf safari. From lush suites to stylish lounges, our guests are treated to heritage-style train comfort. Golfers tee off on championship courses unlike anywhere else in the world and the adventure seekers enjoy cultural tours and wildlife safaris that are unforgettable.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT GOLF SAFARIS

Rovos Rail Golf Safari Tour FAQs

Our Rovos Rail Golf Safari package includes onboard accommodation, all meals, a selection of drinks, limited laundry and guided off-train excursions. Golfers can expect green fees, carts, halfway house snacks and caddie services at courses like Gary Player or Highland Gate. Game drives in reserves like Pilanesberg and Hluhluwe are also included. Each itinerary may vary but all include Rovos Rail’s service, historic carriages and world-class dining.

Non-golfers can join real wildlife safaris in Pilanesberg and Hluhluwe, explore the historical location of Durban & discover the cultural highlights of the Kingdom of eSwatini. Rovos Rail’s train environment is also perfect for reading in the lounge car, socialising over high tea or simply watching the scenery roll by. Each day’s excursions offer something different so everyone experiences the route’s charm whether you’re teeing off or soaking up the heritage and grandeur of the golf and safari South Africa journey.

You will have the opportunity to play Gary Player or Lost City in Sun City, Champagne Sports Resort near the Drakensberg, Durban Country Club or Mount Edgecombe on the KwaZulu-Natal coast, Royal Swazi in eSwatini and Highland Gate in Dullstroom. Each course is different, from volcanic craters to coastal fairways. Signature holes have water hazards, rolling greens or mountain backdrops, making for a thrilling challenge that matches the grandeur of the SA golfing and safari tours we offer.

During the safari days of a safari golf tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, especially in game reserves like Kruger Park and Pilanesberg. You may also see giraffe, zebra, hippo and various antelope species. Birdlife is abundant with kingfishers, birds of prey and more. Rovos Rail’s guided game drives are led by experienced rangers to ensure a rewarding wildlife experience – just what you’ve always dreamed of in your South Africa golf and Safari holidays.

Rovos Rail’s Golf Safari is 9 nights and 10 days and takes in Sun City, the Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline, eSwatini and back to Pretoria. Unlike other golf and safari holidays South Africa these schedules include daily activities such as game drives, cultural excursions and of course multiple rounds of golf. Itineraries may vary slightly due to rail logistics and seasonal factors, but guests always enjoy a well planned schedule that balances train time with off train adventures.

For the best experience we recommend you book around Rovos Rail’s scheduled departures in January, February-March, September or October. Booking early helps to secure your preferred suite and get onto popular golf courses. These months usually have the most suitable weather for safari tour golf, best wildlife viewing and best maintained fairways. Last minute availability can be limited so booking early allows you to fine tune travel arrangements, lock in excursions and get the most out of your journey.

Some of our most popular Rovos Rail Journeys

Note: Our team organises bookings across the full Rovos Rail Pride of Africa departures list.