South Africa Luxury Golf, Rovos Rail & Kruger Safari Tour

On arrival into Johannesburg, you will take a short domestic flight to the Kruger region. Upon landing, you will be warmly welcomed by a lodge representative and transferred to Jock Safari Lodge, located within the southern part of Kruger National Park.

Nestled in the heart of the park, the lodge offers a luxurious retreat surrounded by the landscapes and wildlife of Kruger National Park.

After checking in, you will have time to relax before enjoying your first Kruger safari experience, typically including an afternoon or evening game drive led by expert rangers.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Leopard Creek Country Club for a round of golf, including cart and halfway house.

Overlooking Kruger National Park and set close to the Crocodile River, Leopard Creek is one of South Africa’s most iconic golf courses. The course was shaped through the expertise of Gary Player and is known for its immaculate presentation, memorable layout and outstanding safari setting. It also hosts the Alfred Dunhill Championship, further underlining its reputation as one of the country’s premier golfing experiences.

After your round, return to Jock Safari Lodge, an exclusive private concession in the southern part of Kruger National Park, where the rest of the day can be spent relaxing or enjoying the lodge’s safari activities.

After enjoying the morning lodge programme, including a final game drive and breakfast at Jock Safari Lodge, you will check out and settle any individual room extras.

You will then be transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your domestic flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Pretoria’s Rovos Rail Station.

Here you will board the legendary Rovos Rail for the start of your luxurious rail journey to Cape Town. Often referred to as one of the world’s most famous train journeys, Rovos Rail offers an elegant and relaxed way to travel through South Africa, with beautifully restored carriages, exceptional service and fine dining on board.

Settle into your private suite and enjoy the timeless charm of this iconic train as your journey south begins.

Enjoy a full day aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail as the train continues its journey south towards Cape Town.

This famous Pretoria to Cape Town route is a three-night journey of around 1,600 kilometres, offering a wonderfully relaxed way to experience South Africa’s changing landscapes.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the elegant dining cars, while the lounge and observation cars provide the perfect setting to relax and take in the scenery through large picture windows. The observation car also features an open-air balcony, adding to the sense of occasion as the train rolls through South Africa’s grasslands and open countryside.

With its beautifully restored carriages, refined atmosphere and timeless style, Rovos Rail is one of the most iconic luxury train journeys in the world and a true highlight of this South Africa luxury golf safari tour.

Enjoy another memorable day aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail as the train continues its journey south towards Cape Town.

Spend the day unwinding in the lounge or observation cars, where large picture windows offer wonderful views of South Africa’s changing landscapes.

The train continues its route through the wide open plains of the Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region known for its dramatic scenery and expansive skies.

Exceptional dining is a highlight of the journey, with gourmet meals served in the beautifully appointed dining cars.

Breakfast is served on board as Rovos Rail continues towards Cape Town, with one of the highlights of the journey being the spectacular passage through the Hex River Valley on the final day of the route.

On arrival at Cape Town Station, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Steenberg Hotel & Spa in the beautiful Constantia Valley.

Set on the historic Steenberg estate, the hotel is around 30 minutes from central Cape Town and offers a luxurious base surrounded by vineyards, mountains and an acclaimed wine estate.

After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. You may choose to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or simply take in the setting ahead of the next stage of your South Africa luxury golf safari tour.

After breakfast, make your way to Steenberg Golf Club for 18 holes of golf including cart.

Located within the historic Steenberg Wine Estate in the beautiful Constantia Valley, Steenberg Golf Club is one of the most scenic golf courses in Cape Town. The course was designed by renowned architect Peter Matkovich and opened in 1997, offering a challenging yet enjoyable layout set among vineyards and framed by the mountains of the Cape Peninsula.

The course winds through the estate’s vineyards and waterways, providing spectacular views throughout the round. Its excellent conditioning and picturesque setting make Steenberg one of the highlights of any Cape Town golf holiday.

After your round, the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure at Steenberg Hotel & Spa.

After breakfast, your car rental will be delivered to your hotel before you make your way to Royal Cape Golf Club for 18 holes of golf including cart.

Founded in 1885, Royal Cape Golf Club is the oldest golf club in South Africa and one of the country’s most respected championship layouts. Located around 20 minutes from central Cape Town, the course enjoys magnificent views of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, providing a spectacular backdrop for your round.

Royal Cape has hosted numerous South African Open Championships and is known for its immaculate conditioning, tree-lined fairways and classic parkland design.

The course offers a rewarding challenge for golfers of all abilities and remains a highlight of any Cape Town golf holiday.

After your round, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure before returning to Steenberg Hotel & Spa.

After breakfast, check out of Steenberg Hotel & Spa and drive to Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, located in Somerset West at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains and close to the Cape Winelands.

After arriving and checking in, you will enjoy a round of golf at Erinvale Country & Golf Estate including cart. Designed by Gary Player and opened in 1995, Erinvale is widely regarded as one of the finest golf courses in the Cape Town region. The course gained international recognition when it hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf.

Erinvale offers a superb and varied layout, with the front nine set on flatter parkland terrain before the back nine climbs into the foothills of the Helderberg Mountains. Golfers are rewarded with spectacular views across False Bay and the surrounding vineyards, making it a highlight of any Cape Town golf holiday.

After your round, return to Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa where the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the estate.

After breakfast, make your way to De Zalze Golf Club for 18 holes of golf including cart.

Located in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, De Zalze Golf Club is one of the most picturesque golf courses in the Cape region. Designed by Peter Matkovich, the course winds through vineyards, olive groves and along the Blaauwklippen River, creating a scenic yet challenging layout.

De Zalze is known for its immaculate conditioning and thoughtful design, with several holes featuring water hazards that add both beauty and challenge to the round. Surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Stellenbosch region and neighbouring wine estates, the course is a standout highlight of any Cape Winelands golf experience.

After your round, you may wish to explore nearby Stellenbosch, one of South Africa’s most famous wine regions, before returning to Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa.

After breakfast, check out of Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa and settle any individual room extras.

You will then make your way to Cape Town International Airport, located approximately 30 minutes from Somerset West. Upon arrival, check in for your onward international flight, marking the end of your memorable South Africa luxury golf safari tour.

This incredible journey combines world-class golf, the legendary Rovos Rail experience and unforgettable wildlife encounters in Kruger National Park, showcasing some of the very best experiences South Africa has to offer.