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South Africa Golf and Game Safari

Trip length

10 Day

Categories

City and Safari Conservation Safari Immersive Adventure Safari Luxury Safari

Cost Per Person

Luxury

Add-ons

All tours include many optional extras to extend and customize your experience.

This Itinerary

Overview

Elite fairways meet wild frontiers on this luxury safari rail journey.

This 10-day journey combines the best of both worlds: world-class golf and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Travel across Southern Africa in luxurious comfort aboard a vintage rail, choosing daily between teeing off at championship courses or exploring iconic parks like Kruger, Hluhluwe, and Pilanesberg.

From Spionkop’s battlefields to Swazi candlemakers, each stop offers a unique blend of culture, history, and adventure. Perfect for couples or groups who want both game drives and great golf—without sacrificing elegance.

Highlights

South Africa Golf and Safari itinerary

Pilanesberg Game Drive or Sun City Golf – See the Big Five or play the iconic Gary Player course in a lush volcanic crater.

Spionkop Safari or Champagne Sports Golf – Walk through Anglo-Boer War history or tee off against the dramatic Drakensberg backdrop.

Hluhluwe Game Reserve – Explore Africa’s oldest game reserve, famous for rhino conservation and hilly savannah views.

eSwatini Experience or Royal Swazi Golf – Choose artisan markets and reserve wildlife or play a scenic round at Royal Swazi.

Kruger National Park Safari – Enjoy a full-day big game adventure in South Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary.

Highland Meander or Highland Gate Golf – Relax with fly-fishing demos, whisky tastings and scenic walks—or golf amid rolling escarpment peaks.

Contact Us at anytime to have us build the perfect South Africa trip for you.

Big Five Safari: lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo
night game drive

Details

Days 1–2: Pretoria to Rustenburg & Sun City

Your journey begins in Pretoria as you board a luxury vintage train bound for adventure. Settle into your elegant suite and enjoy fine dining as the countryside rolls by.

On Day 2, choose between a thrilling Big Five game drive in Pilanesberg National Park or a championship round at the iconic Gary Player or Lost City Golf Course. Pilanesberg is home to elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, and rare species like sable antelope and wild dogs.

Days 3–5: Majuba Hill, Spionkop, and Durban

Spend Day 3 relaxing on board, soaking up panoramic views as the train winds through battle-scarred landscapes and coal towns of KwaZulu-Natal.

On Day 4, choose to explore the Spionkop battlefield and spot game like white rhino, zebra, and giraffe—or play golf at the breathtaking Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg.

Day 5 offers a coastal contrast: either tour Durban’s markets and botanical gardens or tee off at Beachwood Golf Club beside the Indian Ocean. This stretch blends history, nature, and championship fairways.

Day 6: Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Head out for an early morning game drive in Hluhluwe, Africa’s oldest proclaimed reserve. Known for its lush hills and leading role in rhino conservation, Hluhluwe offers a chance to spot white and black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, nyala, and the elusive leopard. You return to the train for lunch as the journey continues toward eSwatini. It’s a day of iconic wildlife paired with elegant comfort.

Day 7: eSwatini or Royal Swazi Golf

Explore the cultural heart of the Kingdom of eSwatini with a visit to Mkhaya Game Reserve and local craft centers. Look out for sable antelope, giraffe, hippos, and rare birdlife during the reserve’s morning game drive. Alternatively, opt for 18 scenic holes at the Royal Swazi Sun, tucked into forested highlands. This day blends wildlife, artistry, and tranquil fairways in one of Africa’s most unique countries.

Day 8: Kruger National Park

Experience one of the greatest wildlife destinations on Earth with a full-day safari in Kruger National Park. Renowned for its rich biodiversity, you may see the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo—as well as cheetah, crocodile, hippo, and more than 500 species of birds. The day includes lunch, curio shopping, and a chance to soak in the majesty of Africa’s premier game reserve. Return to the train for an elegant evening as it climbs toward the escarpment.

Day 9: Dullstroom or Highland Golf

In the misty highlands of Mpumalanga, choose a relaxing exploration of Dullstroom’s fly-fishing traditions, raptor rehabilitation center, and whisky distillery—or play a scenic round at Highland Gate Golf Estate, one of South Africa’s most beautiful and technical courses. This day is slower paced, letting you savor the fresh mountain air and peaceful pace before your journey ends. Whether you explore or play, it’s the perfect final contrast to the wild adventures of earlier days.

Day 10: Pretoria – Journey’s End

Enjoy a final breakfast on board as the train rolls into Pretoria. With your camera full of wildlife shots and golf stories to tell, disembark refreshed and enriched. Your luxury safari on rails may be over, but the memories of Africa’s wild beauty and world-class courses will travel with you long after.

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