Explore Africa with Rovos Rail for an unforgettable golf break with a luxurious twist

Rovos Rail's stunning African Collage journey will explore some of the continent's finest sights and golf courses.

Rovos Rail’s African Collage adventure combines the continent’s finest sights and golf courses, all while traveling in luxury on their expertly-reimagined trains.

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Rovos Rail have earned an international reputation for truly world-class travel experiences thanks to their bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa.

The journeys, which last from 48 hours to 16 nights, combine jaw-dropping scenery with the continent’s finest destinations and excursions – all while experiencing the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel on expertly rebuilt wood-panelled trains that travel at a maximum of 60kph (37mph) to ensure you take can take it all in.

Rovos Rail’s trains feature some of the largest suites on any train in the world, and include 9 Pullman suites (+7m²), 25 Deluxe suits (+10m²), and 2 Royal suites (+16m²). All include private en-suite bathrooms with a shower, toilet and sink, while the Royal suite also includes a Victorian claw-foot bath.

And this isn’t just a luxurious break, it’s a step back in time, with no radios, TVs or WiFi on board, you will get a much-needed digital detox.

Rovos Rail is proudly South African and supports local trade, suppliers, and committees, as well as being a family company, with owners that will endeavour to meet-and-greet departures and arrivals of most trains. A lovely touch, we’re sure you’ll agree.

The African Collage   

This 3,700-kilometre (2,300-mile) panoramic sojourn winds its way from Pretoria to Cape Town and includes golfing stops at some of the country’s finest courses. Partners who do not play golf have the opportunity to attend the leisure tours.

Leisure guests explore on a game drive in Kruger Park, and for the golfers there is the opportunity to play Leopard Creek – home of the DP World Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Championship and generally ranked the best golf course in South Africa – (depending on availability) in place of playing at White River/Mbombela. 

Leisure guests will travel to the mountainous Kingdom of Eswatini to witness Swazi heritagem and will play at Nkonyeni or Royal Swazi. The next day everyone has the opportunity to relax and unwind on a game drive in Hluhluwe. 

Then you will traverse the subtropical coastline to the port city of Durban for a tour and view its botanical gardens, with golf available at Durban Country Club, Mount Edgecombe and Cotswold Downs.

And, with the imposing Drakensberg Mountains in the distance, you will navigate the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop for a nature drive and hear the historic tale of the battle here, or a round of golf at Champagne Sports Resort.

Observe orange-hued sandstone cliffs in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains before discovering the picturesque town of Clarens and an impressive collection of heritage transport.

Your next stop will be Bloemfontein, the City of Roses and seat of South Africa’s judicial system, before continuing on to Port Elizabeth for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park or 18 holes at Humewood.

Then it’s on to the natural paradise of Knysna for an overnight stay at Fancourt, with a round of golf on the resorts stunning Links course, or at Pezula or Simola.

After that, you will transfer through the steep and sloping Outeniqua Mountains to the impressive Cango Caves and an ostrich farm for a visit, before traversing the Karoo semi-desert and the spectacular winelands and Cape mountains before this magnificent expedition ends in Cape Town.

This journey, which is also available in reverse, is an all-inclusive gastronomic experience in which lunch and dinner include wine pairing from some the best single-state vineyards in South Africa, while house beverages are available in clubhouses and hotels.

The African Collage and Golf Safari packages are available as 12- or 9-night journeys. Both tours are escorted by a PGA pro, and low-handicap players are invited to lead the group with beginners and high-handicap players bringing up the rear to ensure everyone can play at the preferred pace and get maximum enjoyment.

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Rovos Rail's African Collage

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For more information on the African Collage Golf Safari, including 2025/26 dates and rates, and to book your trip of a lifetime, visit the Rovos Rail website or email reservations@rovos.co.za.