Trip Summary
Departs: Scheduled departures during the year
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This grand 15-day journey offers a golfing and non-golfing itinerary with an amazing insight into virtually every well-known destination in South Africa. Starting in Pretoria, this magnificent sojourn will spend the first few days taking guests through the Drakensberg Mountains to Nelspruit*, the Kruger Park* and the historical areas of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. Then it’s on to explore the Kingdom of Swaziland, Hluhluwe wildlife reserve and the world-heritage site, St Lucia Wetland Park. Day seven sees the train arriving in Durban* where guests can enjoy the markets or spiritual sites followed by a battlefields tour of Spionkop*. After city tours of Bloemfontein, the city of roses, Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum*, guests arrive in Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm and the incredible Cango Caves. Traversing the Outeniqua Mountains, the train arrives in the natural paradise of Knysna* where guests enjoy a lagoon ferry ride. On day 14, guests travel by road over scenic mountain passes to Hermanus*, once a renowned whaling station, before arriving on the final day in Cape Town for a tour of the Mother City. *Golf Courses (optional): Nelspruit/Leopard Creek/White River, Nkonyeni Golf, Zimbali, Durban Country Club, Champagne Sports Resort, Kimberley Golf Club, Fancourt, Ernie Els Oubaai, Pezula, Arabella Golf Estate. Available in reverse.
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Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.
*Special offer: The advertised discount has already been applied to the website pricing. The price advertised is for our End of Year Africa Sale and applies only to bookings/deposit payments received between 01Dec – 31Dec 17.
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Departs: Scheduled departures during the year
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This grand 15-day journey offers a golfing and non-golfing itinerary with an amazing insight into virtually every well-known destination in South Africa. Starting in Pretoria, this magnificent sojourn will spend the first few days taking guests through the Drakensberg Mountains to Nelspruit*, the Kruger Park* and the historical areas of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. Then it’s on to explore the Kingdom of Swaziland, Hluhluwe wildlife reserve and the world-heritage site, St Lucia Wetland Park. Day seven sees the train arriving in Durban* where guests can enjoy the markets or spiritual sites followed by a battlefields tour of Spionkop*. After city tours of Bloemfontein, the city of roses, Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum*, guests arrive in Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm and the incredible Cango Caves. Traversing the Outeniqua Mountains, the train arrives in the natural paradise of Knysna* where guests enjoy a lagoon ferry ride. On day 14, guests travel by road over scenic mountain passes to Hermanus*, once a renowned whaling station, before arriving on the final day in Cape Town for a tour of the Mother City. *Golf Courses (optional): Nelspruit/Leopard Creek/White River, Nkonyeni Golf, Zimbali, Durban Country Club, Champagne Sports Resort, Kimberley Golf Club, Fancourt, Ernie Els Oubaai, Pezula, Arabella Golf Estate. Available in reverse. -
Full Itinerary
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Day 1 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
08h00 – Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. (D)
09h00 – Full-day tour of Pretoria and Soweto.
15h30 – Return to Rovos Rail Station. The train departs for Waterval Boven.
16h30 – Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Accommodation: 15 nights onboard the Shongololo Safari Train.This grand 15-day journey offers a golfing and non-golfing itinerary with an amazing insight into virtually every well-known destination in South Africa. Starting in Pretoria, this magnificent sojourn will spend the first few days taking guests through the Drakensberg Mountains to Nelspruit*, the Kruger Park* and the historical areas of Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. Then it’s on to explore the Kingdom of Swaziland, Hluhluwe wildlife reserve and the world-heritage site, St Lucia Wetland Park. Day seven sees the train arriving in Durban* where guests can enjoy the markets or spiritual sites followed by a battlefields tour of Spionkop*. After city tours of Bloemfontein, the city of roses, Kimberley’s Diamond Mine Museum*, guests arrive in Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm and the incredible Cango Caves. Traversing the Outeniqua Mountains, the train arrives in the natural paradise of Knysna* where guests enjoy a lagoon ferry ride. On day 14, guests travel by road over scenic mountain passes to Hermanus*, once a renowned whaling station, before arriving on the final day in Cape Town for a tour of the Mother City. *Golf Courses (optional): Nelspruit/Leopard Creek/White River, Nkonyeni Golf, Zimbali, Durban Country Club, Champagne Sports Resort, Kimberley Golf Club, Fancourt, Ernie Els Oubaai, Pezula, Arabella Golf Estate. Available in reverse.
Day 2 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
09h00 – Full-day tour of historical areas Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Wonderview.
16h30 – Return to the train in Nelspruit (140km). Depart for Malelane.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to Leopard Creek/White River/Nelspruit for tee off. (BD)
16h30 – Return to the train. Depart for Malelane.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 3 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
05h30 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
07h00 – Full day game viewing in the Kruger Park.
16h00 – Return to the train.
16h30 – Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train departs for Mpaka, Swaziland.
Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to Leopard Creek/White River/Nelspruit for tee off. (BD)
16h30 – Return to the train.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars. Depart for Mpaka.Day 4 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
08h30 – Depart in vehicles for Swazi Candles (90 minutes) and visit Mantenga Cultural Village.
13h45 – Return to the train (75 minutes).
16h30 – Tea is served in the lounge and observation car. Depart for Golela for border formalities.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to Nkonyeni for tee off. (BD)
14h00 – Return to the train.
16h30 – Tea is served. Depart for Golela for border formalities.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 5 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
05h30 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
07h00 – Game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
16h00 – Return to the train. Depart for Empangeni.
16h30 – Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 6 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
07h00 Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
08h30 Transfer (75 minutes) to the world-heritage site, St Lucia (iSimangaliso) Wetland Park. Enjoy a two-hour boat cruise with lunch (at own expense) in St Lucia town.
15h00 Return to the train.
16h30 Tea is served in the lounge and observation car. Depart for Durban.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 7 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
09h00 – Disembark for a Durban city tour and a visit to the botanical gardens and uShaka Marine World.
16h30 – Return to the train. Depart for Ladysmith.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to Durban Club/Beachwood/Zimbali for tee off. (BD)
16h00 – Return to the train.
16h30 – Tea is served.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 8 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BLD)
09h00 – Transfer (45 minutes) to Spionkop Lodge for a battlefields tour and light refreshments before moving to Spionkop hill to finish this historic story.
12h30 – Return to the lodge for lunch. *Lunch provided; beverages at your own expense.
14h00 – Afternoon game drive OR relax at the lodge.
16h00 – Return to the train. Depart for Kroonstad.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. One-hour transfer to Champagne Sports for tee off. (BD)
15h00 Return to the train.
16h30 Tea is served.
17h00 Depart for Kroonstad.
19h30 Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 9 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 09h00. (BD)
12h00 – Tour of Bloemfontein including the Women’s Memorial, Anglo Boer Museum, Oliewenhuis Art Museum and Naval Hill.
17h00 – Return to the train. Depart for Kimberley.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 10 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
09h00 – Visit to the Big Hole, Diamond Mine Museum, Noord-Kaap Mall, William Humphreys Art Gallery and the McGregor House Museum.
16h00 – Return to the train. Tea is served in the lounge and observation car at 16h30. Depart for Noupoort.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.
Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to the Kimberley Golf Club for tee off. (BD)
16h00 – Return to the train.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 11 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Enjoy a day at leisure onboard as the train travels to Willowmore. All meals enjoyed onboard. (BLD)
Day 12 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
09h15 – Transfer (60 minutes) to the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm.
16h15 – Return to the train (90 minutes).
18h30 – Transfer to Fancourt Golf Estate for dinner.
Golfers:
Please take a change of clothes for dinner. (BD)
07h00 Breakfast is served until departure. Transfer to Fancourt/Oubaai for tee off. Time to freshen up.
18h30 Dinner at Fancourt.Day 13 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
Non-Golfers:
06h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BLD)
07h45 – Transfer to Knysna for a lagoon ferry ride.
13h00 – Return to the train. Enjoy lunch on board. Depart for Voorbaai.
16h30 – Tea is served in the lounge and observation car.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars. Depart for Buffeljagsrivier.
Golfers:
06h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. Transfer to Ernie Els Oubaai/Fancourt/Pezula for tee off. (BD)
15h00 – Return to the train.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.Day 14 - Shongololo Good Hope Train
07h00 – Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. (BD)
09h00 – Drive the scenic route to Hermanus (140km) for a visit.
13h00 – Transfer to a wine estate in Worcester for a tasting.
16h00 – Return to the train at Worcester. Depart for Cape Town. Tea is served in the lounge and observation car at 16h30.
19h30 – Dinner is served in the dining cars.
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