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Rovos Rail: The African Collage Prices
This panoramic 12-night, 13-day sojourn is the ultimate "Grand Tour" of South Africa. Winding its way from Pretoria to Cape Town (or in reverse), this magnificent expedition explores five provinces and crosses international borders into the Kingdom of eSwatini.
It is the perfect all-in-one luxury solution for international visitors, combining Big Five safaris, historic battlefields, the lush Garden Route, and the world-renowned Cape Winelands into a single, seamless booking.
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Dual Itinerary Golfers & Leisure Guests
Similar to the Golf Safari, the African Collage features two seamlessly intertwined itineraries. Golfers will disembark to play some of South Africa's premier championship courses, including Leopard Creek (subject to availability), Durban Country Club, and Fancourt.
Simultaneously, non-golfing partners will enjoy a fully hosted leisure programme featuring Big Five game drives, cultural excursions in eSwatini, and tours of the Spionkop Battlefields and Cango Caves, reuniting on the train each evening for formal dinner.
Choose Your Suite
Because this is a 13-day expedition, we highly recommend booking a Deluxe or Royal Suite for the added space and comfort.
Pullman Suite
Size: 7 sq metres (76 sq ft)
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Daytime sofa converts to bed
Deluxe Suite
Size: 10 sq metres (108 sq ft)
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Permanent bed & private lounge area
Royal Suite
Size: 16 sq metres (172 sq ft)
- Victorian bathtub & shower
- Unmatched space and premium privacy
The 13-Day Grand Tour Itinerary Overview
Note: This itinerary is available in both directions (Pretoria to Cape Town, or Cape Town to Pretoria). The below highlights follow the southbound routing.
Days 1 - 4: The Highveld, Kruger Park & eSwatini
- Day 1: Depart the private Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria and travel east towards the Mpumalanga escarpment.
- Day 2: A full day traversing the majestic Drakensberg Mountains.
- Day 3 (Kruger Park): Disembark for an early morning game drive in the world-famous Kruger National Park to spot the Big Five. (Golfers play Leopard Creek or White River, subject to availability).
- Day 4 (eSwatini): Cross the border into the mountainous Kingdom of eSwatini. Visit the Swazi Candles centre and the Mantenga Cultural Village. (Golfers play Royal Swazi Sun).
Days 5 - 7: KwaZulu-Natal Safaris & Battlefields
- Day 5 (Hluhluwe): Re-enter South Africa for a morning game drive in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. Travel south along the Indian Ocean coastline.
- Day 6 (Durban): Disembark for a city tour of Durban and its famous Botanical Gardens. (Golfers play Durban Country Club or Beachwood).
- Day 7 (Spionkop): Navigate the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop. Enjoy a nature drive and hear the historic tale of the famous Boer War battle. (Golfers play Champagne Sports Resort).
Days 8 - 10: Golden Gate, Bloemfontein & Addo Elephant Park
- Day 8 (Golden Gate): Traverse the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains. Drive through the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, famous for its orange-hued sandstone cliffs, and visit the picturesque town of Clarens.
- Day 9 (Bloemfontein): Take a city tour of Bloemfontein, the "City of Roses", including the Women's Memorial and the Anglo-Boer War Museum.
- Day 10 (Addo): Arrive near Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and disembark for a game drive in the Addo Elephant National Park, home to one of the densest elephant populations in the world. (Golfers play Humewood).
Days 11 - 13: The Garden Route & Cape Town Arrival
*Important Logistical Note: Parts of the railway line along the Garden Route have been heavily damaged by historical flooding. While repairs are ongoing, Rovos Rail utilizes luxury road coaches for specific transfers in this region to ensure you do not miss any excursions.
- Day 11 (Knysna): Transfer to the natural paradise of Knysna. Enjoy a ferry ride on the Knysna Lagoon to the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the Knysna Heads. Overnight at a luxury hotel (usually Fancourt). (Golfers play Fancourt).
- Day 12 (Oudtshoorn): Transfer through the Outeniqua Mountains to Oudtshoorn. Visit a working ostrich farm and explore the prehistoric limestone chambers of the Cango Caves. Reboard the train to traverse the arid Karoo.
- Day 13 (Cape Town): Travel through the spectacular Cape Winelands and coastal mountains before this magnificent expedition concludes at Cape Town Station around 18:00.
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