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ROVOS GOLF ADVENTURE

A Journey to Delight Every Sense
SOME JOURNEYS INSPIRE YOU TO KEEP A SOUVENIR SOMETHING PHYSICAL YOU CAN TOUCH TO REMIND YOU
OF YOUR EXPERIENCE. AND THEN THERE ARE OTHER JOURNEYS SO POIGNANT, YOUR MEMORIES ARE THE MOST
FITTING SOUVENIR.
SIMPLY BY CLOSING YOUR EYES, YOU CAN RECALL THE COLOUR, SCENT, AND SENSATION OF EVERY MOMENT.
PERHAPS YOU WILL RECALL A SUN-KISSED BREEZE CARESSING YOUR SKIN THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW,
SMILING AS THE IMAGE OF A FLASH OF SPOTTED FUR DUCKING INTO A BUSH APPEARS UNBIDDEN. OR MAYBE

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IT WILL BE THE EXOTIC AROMA OF KAROO LAMB TICKLING YOUR TASTE BUDS, AND YOU WILL REMEMBER THOSE
CONVERSATIONS WITH STRANGERS WHO BECAME LIFELONG FRIENDS.

The Rovos Golf Adventure is one those journeys, where the travelling between each destination is as important as each rest stop;
where you relish every moment and dont wish away the hours between the endpoints.

BEYOND SATISFACTION, BEYOND EXPECTATIONS, BEYOND LUXURY

- there awaits the sublime Rovos Golf Adventure, an unforgettable six days in the two great pursuits of golf and game.
Only for the lucky few.

Rovos Golf Adventure

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
EXTREME 19TH EXPERIENCE THE LONGEST AND HIGHEST PAR-3 IN THE WORLD
WHERE YOU C AN WIN A R100 000 HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE
PLAY 2 OF THE TOP 3 GOLF COURSES IN SOUTH AFRICA LEOPARD CREEK AND GARY PLAYER
ALL MEALS AND DRINKS INCLUDED ABOARD ROVOS RAIL
DAILY INDIVIDUAL AND PAIRS COMPETITIONS ABOARD ROVOS RAIL

GOLFERS PACKAGE
5 X NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION ABOARD ROVOS RAIL
ALL MEALS AND DRINKS ON BOARD ROVOS RAIL, INCLUDING LIQUOR, WINES, BEER, AND SOFT BEVERAGES
COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC, STEAM LOCOMOTIVE, PORTERAGE, AND WELCOME GIFT
PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO GOLF COURSES
18 HOLES GOLF AT:
SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE (green fees, halfway house, and caddie included)
GARY PLAYER GOLF COURSE (green fees, halfway house, and caddie included)
LEOPARD CREEK GOLF COURSE (green fees, halfway house, and shared cart included)
EXTREME 19TH GOLF EXPERIENCE
TRANSFER JOHANNESBURG AIRPORT TO CAPITAL PARK ROVOS STATION RETURN
GOLF COORDINATOR AND HOST FOR DURATION OF THE TIME ON ROVOS RAIL
COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS AND FANTASTIC PRIZES
MEET & ASSIST AT OR TAMBO AIRPORT (JOHANNESBURG)
ALL LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE LEVIES

NON-GOLFERS PACKAGE
5 X NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION ABOARD ROVOS RAIL
ALL MEALS AND DRINKS ON BOARD, INCLUDING LIQUOR, WINES, BEER, AND SOFT BEVERAGES
COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC, STEAM LOCOMOTIVE, PORTERAGE, AND WELCOME GIFT
WHITE LION, WILD DOGS, ANTELOPES, AND REPTILES TOUR AT THE WILDLIFE AND CULTURAL CENTRE
LUNCH AT ROOIKAT TREEHOUSE AND SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT OVER ENTABENI CONSERVANCY
VALLEY OF WAVES ENTERTAINMENT AT SUN CITY
GAME DRIVE AT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK WITH LUNCH AT BUHALA GAME LODGE
MEET-AND-GREET AND RETURN TRANSFERS TO AND FROM OR TAMBO AIRPORT (JOHANNESBURG)
ALL LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE LEVIES

Why the Rovos Golf Adventure?

PRIVATELY CHARTERED WITH JUST 21 SUITES FOR EXCLUSIVE SMALL-GROUP TRAVEL
Rovos Golf Adventure is like a pr ivate club for a select few who share expansive social spaces and indulge
in the epitome of hedonistic luxur y.
LUXURIOUS DELUXE SUITES WITH WINDOWS THAT OPEN AND PERSONAL SUITE HOSTESS
All Deluxe Suites are meticulously appointed for ever y necessity and come with their own dedicated stewardess
and butler for 24-hour room ser vice
AWARD-WINNING CUISINE AND UNLIMITED FINE WINES THROUGHOUT THE JOURNEY
Exotic dishes made with the freshest produce that are only r ivalled by the best South Afr ican wines poured
before , dur ing, and after all meals.
LEGENDARY HOSPITALITY FROM A CREW PASSIONATE ABOUT DELIGHTING THEIR GUESTS
What you will appreciate most is the intuitive , gr acious ser vice provided by the on-board team of highly efficient
and attentive crew.
EXTREME GOLF WITH WILD ANIMALS MOVING FREELY ON THE FAIRWAYS
South Afr icas signature bushveld cour ses are often home to many zebr as, gir affes, and hippos, who add a unique
exper ience to your round.
NUMEROUS FUN CONTESTS AND ATTRACTIONS, INCLUDING THE GRAND HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE
Not only will you play on the second- and third-r anked golf cour ses of South Afr ica, but you have the chance
of taking home the ZAR100 000 jackpot on the Extreme 19th.

ROVOS RAILS LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe Suites
11 square metres (118 sq. ft)
For years, these Deluxe Suites were Rovos Rails standard cabins, with three suites to each carriage. The Deluxe Suites have been rebuilt
from wood-panelled sleeper coaches that magically transform from a relaxing lounge by day, to an ultimate haven of slumber at night.
All Deluxe Suites feature a sitting area, private safe, writing table, and a fully stocked minibar. Gleaming period brass fittings combine with modern hot showers,
hair dryers, and shaver plugs in the en suite bathroom.
Select Deluxe Suites also have beds configured in an L-shape, offering greater mobility than the standard layout, while one cabin in each carriage
has a bed facing the window. Book well in advance if you want these.
And the best surprise a pair of goggles! Since Rovos Rail is the only luxur y train in the world where the windows fully open,
the goggles offer protection while leaning out of the windows.
This is a fantastic experience, not just for feeling the wind in your hair, but for the photography too.

DAY 1
Your Journey of a Lifetime Begins
CAPITAL PARK, PRETORIA
Visitors to the ROVOS RAILs private 60-acre station complex in Pretoria are often reminded of the classic movie, Out of Africa.
The whole complex has been renovated to recreate the romance of the Edwardian period. Taking you back to the golden days of rail travel are the antique
furniture and overstuffed leather sofas in the high-ceilinged waiting room, the cello and violin duet playing Bach or Verdi, the sparkling champagne flutes
that appear by your side, and the compass in tiled mosaic on the red-brick terrace just outside the French windows.
Immerse yourself in this splendour before setting out on a journey of a lifetime.

DAY 1 | 2 MARCH/ 14 DECEMBER 2017 | PRETORIA

HOP ABOARD THE MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN IN THE WORLD
Step back in time to relive the charm of 19th century rail travel, when the journey was more impor tant than the destination.
MIDDAY | Welcome Reception
Arrive at the headquar ters of Rovos Rail at the Capital Park, Rovos Rails private train station, in Pretoria for a shor t orientation by the train manager.
As your luggage is received, tagged, and whisked away, an original 1929 steam locomotive glides into the adjoining platform. This is a great photo
oppor tunity, and you can stand on the footplate to chat with the drivers, before the grand old lady chugs back to the yard to haul in your train.
After being escor ted to your suite, the train pulls out of Capital Park. The engine swaps from steam to diesel just outside Pretoria, as South African railway
authorities do not permit use of steam-hauled locomotives on their narrow gauge tracks. Your fondest memory of this journey just might be your personal
hostess who will pamper you throughout the journey, guiding you through every detail in your suite. You may not see her much in days to come unless
you need her, but be assured of her presence to welcome you back with a damp towel and an iced drink when you return from the outdoors.
LATE AFTERNOON | Discover The Pride Of Africa
As the sun begins to set, meet up with your travel companions in the midway Lounge Car or the open Obser vation Deck at the rear of the train.
The latter is also a firm favourite of keen photographers. As night falls, get ready to be blown away by the lavish multi-course dinner paired with many
fine wines.

DAY 2
Extreme 19 th Experience
The toughest golf hole on earth has its tee on top of the Hanglip Mountain that can be reached only by a helicopter.
From the summit at 400m, golfers play to an Africa-shaped green set 430m below.
It takes almost 30 seconds for the ball to reach the ground a truly unique experience!
So far, no one has scored a Hole-in-One on the Extreme 19th, and we have an exclusive prize of ZAR 100,000 for the lucky winner.
Will you be the one to take home the jackpot?

DAY 2 | 3 MARCH/ 15 DECEMBER 2017 | NABOOMSPRUIT (ENTABENI)

HIGHEST AND LONGEST PAR-3 HOLE ON EARTH
The Waterberg region in Limpopo province is akin to a mythical land where the Big Five roam free.
It is also the home of Legend Golf & Safari Resort, famed for its extreme golf facilities.
MORNING | Golf on the Wild Side
After a made-to-order hear ty breakfast, board the luxur y coach for transfer to the hear t of Entabeni Private Game Reser ve, home of the unique
Legend Golf & Safari Resort.
On arrival, golfers will be divided into two groups, with one heading to the Signature Golf Course, while the other group gets ready for a thrilling
helicopter ride to the Extreme 19 th.
After completion, the groups will swap with each other so that ever yone enjoys both experiences.
GOLFERS | Signature Golf Course
Your challenge today is a true collaborative masterpiece designed by 18 PGA tour professionals. With wild game moving freely on the fairways, the course
meanders through the open bushveld, offering strategic bunkers and occasional water.
NON-GOLFERS | White Lions and a Helicopter Ride
Today, come face to face with the gatekeepers of the ancient kingdoms at the Wildlife and Cultural Centre set within the Legend complex.
View the majestic white lions, a biological anomaly that can be bred only in captivity. Learn about the mythical beasts, and also about wild dogs, roan
antelopes, and a variety of reptiles.
Enjoy lunch at the Rooikat Treehouse, followed by a scenic helicopter flight over the legendary Entabeni Safari Conservancy to complete a truly memorable day.
EVENING | Homeward Bound
As the sun begins to set, meet up with your fellow travellers as you return to the now-familiar comfor t of your cabin. After another fantastic dinner, share
anecdotes from the day over desser t liqueurs like Kahlua or Frangelico.

DAY 3
Gary Player Country Club
Every December, the world's top golfers come to SUN CITY to compete in one of the richest tournaments in the world, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Played on the Gar y Player Countr y Club and boasting a staggering prize fund of US$ 5million, the course is widely known as a true test of championship golf.
Built on an extinct volcanic crater, this perfectly groomed layout has received rave reviews from the topmost golfers. Known for being both demanding
and fair, the course stretches over 7000 metres against the dramatic backdrop of the Pilanesberg Mountains. The interesting pin positions on the
clover-shaped putting surfaces that are protected by strategic bunkering are a firm favourite among international golfers.
The walking-only course has wonderful caddies (but if you would like a car t, you will need to accompany that request with a medical cer tificate).

DAY 3 | 4 MARCH/ 16 DECEMBER 2017 | RUSTENBURG (SUN CITY)

SOUTH AFRICAS KINGDOM OF PLEASURE
The sprawling Las Vegas-style SUN CITY RESORT features an array of dazzling enter tainment options and two championship golf courses, including
the number three-ranked course in South Africa.
MORNING | Play Africas Major
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before heading to the dramatic SUN CITY complex, at the foot of the Pilanesberg Mountains. Widely known as
Africas Kingdom of Pleasure, this extravaganza features four world-class hotels, a glitzy casino, several leisure facilities, and two championship
courses of the highest caliber both designed by the Black Knight, Gary Player.
Home to the Nedbank Challenge, fondly known as Africas Major, the Gar y Player Golf Course is also home to a number of baboons, war thog,
and antelope, who will share the fairways with you. Dont forget to take your camera, otherwise friends back home might not believe your
surreal experience.
Golfers lunch at the Halfway House is included.
NON-GOLFERS | Valley of Waves
Based on the concept of an ancient lost civilisation, SUN CITYs Valley of Waves is a legendary waterpark just across the Bridge of Time, guarded by mighty
elephants. The Bridge erupts every hour in an exciting, theatrical display of vibrations, rumbling volcanic sounds, and smoke.
The main attraction at the Valley of Waves is the Roaring Lagoon a 6500 square metre wave pool bordered by a beach with sea sand and palm trees.
Every 90 seconds, a siren precedes 1.8 metres waves that crash onto the beach at 35 km/hour. You can also opt for the Sacred River, a 500-metre lazy
ramble in colourful tubes around an island in the underground river, or relax with a cocktail beside the Royal Pool.

DAY 4
Enjoy the Countryside and a Day on the Train
Find a spot in the observation lounge or relax in your suite as the train travels throughout the day on its tracks nor theast towards
the Kruger National Park. The suites and common areas are designed to offer panoramic views of the countryside as the train
meanders through the exquisite landscape.
All meals will be served on board today, along with a high tea.

DAY 4 | 5 MARCH/ 17 DECEMBER 2017 | EN ROUTE TO MALELANE

GOURMET CUISINES AND FINE WINES
Take a break from your golfing adventure, and spend an indulgent day idling in luxur y as the train travels from west to east, arriving in Malelane late
in evening.
MORNING | A Glorious Day
Wake up in the comfor t of your splendid suite, and mar vel at the scener y unfolding just outside. Post breakfast, youll be spoilt with choices to spend
the day. Light up a Monte Cristo cigar in the Lounge Car, play a game of chess, or catch up with your newly made friends. The day is all yours!
AFTERNOON | A Taste of Perfection
A mellifluous chime at 13:00 hours heralds lunch a two-hour adventure over five courses that explode into a mouth-watering variety of tastes.
Following a star ter (perhaps an entree of leek and broccoli tar ts) is the main course, which can be ostrich/ kudu fillet and jacket potatoes, grilled prawn,
or a South African favourite, Bobotie. A cheese-and-wine pairing follows before desser ts like sago pudding and dark chocolate fondant.
EVENING | Expedition Gastronomy
After a grand high tea at 4:30pm, you will hear the familiar gong yet again at 7:30pm, inviting you to a grand dinner in opulent Victorian settings.
Dinner is most cer tainly an impor tant highlight of this journey. Highly polished gleaming decor, exceptional service, and award-winning wines paired
with exotic dishes are all something to look forward to. You will par ticularly enjoy dressing up for this meal, with the formality of fine china, crisp
linen, and silver adding to the charm and romance.
After dinner, the Obser vation car is where most head to for a nightcap as the train reaches Malelane in the heart of big cat countr y. Free-flowing spirits and
great storytelling by a member of the fantastic crew creates a magical ambience beneath the starlit African sky.

DAY 5
The Augusta of the Bushveld
LEOPARD CREEK GOLF COURSE
Designed by John Ruper t and Gary Player, with later touch-ups by Jack Nicklaus, LEOPARD CREEK is the number two-ranked golf course in
South Africa and the permanent home of the prestigious Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Its not uncommon to see a buffalo or giraffe during your round, while the pitch shot might need a hit over a lake full of crocodiles and hippos.
Gary Player is especially proud of the par-5 18th with its island green and the par-4 9th with its peninsula green jutting out of the same body of water
and overlooking the clubhouse.
The 13th is another great hole where the green hangs above the river at a height of more than seven storeys.

DAY 5 | 6 MARCH/ 18 DECEMBER 2017 | MALELANE (KRUGER)

IN THE HEART OF BIG CAT COUNTRY
The hallowed Augusta National is often mentioned by Leopard Creeks visitors. Both courses are exclusive, with an air of mystique about them.
MORNING | Leopard Creek Golf Course
After breakfast, transfer to the southern border of the legendar y Kruger National Park. Here, hugging the banks of the Crocodile River sits
the LEOPARD CREEK COUNTRY CLUB surrounded by rocky hills that provide a dramatic contrast to the emerald green fairways.
Numerous animals traverse the course with you, including giraffe, kudu, zebra, and variety of antelope.
After your round, make sure not to miss the thatched roof clubhouse, a brilliant piece of architecture filled with golf memorabilia.
NON-GOLFERS | Big Five Safari
The Kruger National Park is legendar y for its abundance of predator y big cats the lion, leopard, and cheetah not to mention an amazing diversity
of plains game. Prepare to be awed as you see an elusive leopard dozing in the bough of a tree, spot a black rhino with its magnificent horns and bad
temper half-hidden in thick shrubs, and come across a pride of lions stalking their prey, or a large herd of elephants silently crossing the road.
The thrilling Kruger safari concludes with a superb lunch at the Buhala Game Lodge.

DAY 6
Au Revoir to Rovos
7 MARCH/ 19 DECEMBER | PRETORIA - OR TAMBO AIRPORT (JOHANNESBURG)
Your last day of this remarkable journey may well usher in some sadness. Like all good things that must come to an end, so too must
the Rovos Golf Adventure. Bid farewell to your new mates and the wonderful staff who have made the past week a dream vacation.
Have a safe trip and see you soon!

OPTIONAL ADD-ON
Fancourt Hotel, Country Club and Golf Estate
For our guests who just cant bear to say goodbye to South Africa just yet, weve devised the ultimate round-off to your adventure
five nights at the top golf resort in Africa and the Middle East, FANCOURT HOTEL, Countr y Club and Golf Estate, located on the Garden Route
in the Western Cape. The Garden Route stretches for 400km along large expanses of the Indian Ocean, with breathtaking mountain ranges and natural
forests. Voted one of the Top 10 Best Coastal Drives in the World by Virtual Tourist, the Garden Route is the worlds best-kept natural secret
and FANCOURT is the perfect place to end your adventure post ROVOS RAIL.

For golfers and non-golfers alike, this is an idyllic environment. While golfers play the top courses in the country at FANCOURT, their non-golfing
par tners can take in the myriad activities available in this, the sixth oldest town in South Africa. George was originally a woodcutters post for the Dutch
East India Company, and later renamed after King George III during the British occupation of the Cape.
George is a convenient base to explore several nearby attractions like game safari, wine estates, village markets, and golf, apar t from a host of outdoor
activities like paragliding, hang-gliding, hiking, canoeing, and sailing. Interestingly, George is the only district in the country that grows hops and supplies
most of the countrys beer-brewing needs.

Why Fancourt?
Today, FANCOURT has become a global landmark for business, leisure, and golfing travel, but its gradual expansion can be traced back to the
establishment of the Manor House by its first custodian, Henry Fancour t White, in the 1880s. FANCOURT estate boasts a contemporary outlook on
its early beginnings, with award-winning golf courses and unparalleled service offerings, against the backdrop of the ever-present Outeniqua mountain
range. Not only is it the top-rated golf resor t in Africa and the Middle East, but FANCOURT boasts some of the most beautiful golf courses in the
country, and guests will get to play all three: The Links, Outeniqua, and Montagu.

SUBLIME ACCOMMODATION AT FANCOURT

40 square metres (430.5 sq. ft)
The Luxury Rooms at FANCOURT HOTEL have been tailored to meet the needs and sophistication of only the most selective, modern-day traveller.
Each room is considered an indoor sanctuary for Fancour ts esteemed patrons, and is fitted with all the amenities and flourishes of a five-star
establishment. Guests will love relaxing in their Luxury Rooms, while enjoying the exquisite backdrop of the Outeniqua mountain range.
There is a choice of two twin beds or a king-sized bed, and rooms are a spacious 40m2.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Stay at the top-rated golf
resort in Africa and the
Middle East

Play 3 of the best-rated

courses in South Africa:
The Links, Outeniqua,
and Montagu

Breakfast and dinner

daily

DAY 6
Welcome to Fancourt Hotel, Country Club and Golf Estate
7 MARCH/ 19 DECEMBER 2017 | JOHANNESBURG TO GEORGE
Your unforgettable train adventure ends today as the train returns to Capital Park in Pretoria arriving around 13h00.
Breakfast and lunch will be served before disembarkation and after collecting your luggage we will bid you a tearful farewell as you are transferred
to Johannesburg Airpor t in time for your flight to George.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to South Africas premier golf resor t, FANCOURT, your luxury home for the next six days.

DAY 7
Play Montagu Golf Course
8 MARCH/ 20 DECEMBER 2017 | FANCOURT (GEORGE)
Enjoy breakfast at leisure before challenging the layout of FANCOURTs Montagu Golf Course. A Gary Player Design (as are all of FANCOURTs courses)
the Montagu is regarded as one of the best parkland courses in the country. It always features in the top 10 and its greens face was recently resurfaced
completely to fur ther enhance its reputation as a world-class course. You will use every club in your bag around this magnificent layout.

DAY 8
Play Outeniqua Golf Course
9 MARCH/ 21 DECEMBER 2017 | FANCOURT
The Outeniqua Golf Course is not to be under-estimated. Its an excellent design that will require you to be precise with your shot making.
Ranked 16th in South Africa, the course provides for easier game play than its counterpar t, the Montagu, while offering its fair share of challenges
and water hazards on as many as 11 of its holes.

DAY 9
Relax and Enjoy the Facilities
10 MARCH/ 22 DECEMBER 2017 | FANCOURT
Today is yours to explore FANCOURTs offerings, or the town of George.
The FANCOURT SPA offers treatments of all kinds or you can simply relax in the Roman Baths.
If you would like to play additional golf, then the courses of Pinnacle Point, Simola, and Pezula are all within 45 minutes drive, while Ernie Els-designed Oubaai
and the very challenging George Golf Course are only 15 minutes drive away.
Perhaps you might feel like visiting the beach at Herolds Bay, or joining a tour to Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich Capital of the World.
Alternatively a boat cruise on the Knysna Lagoon and an evening shucking oysters at the Knysna Waterfront might be more to your liking.
The choice is yours.

DAY 10
Play Links Golf Course | The Top-ranked Course in the Country
11 MARCH/ 23 DECEMBER 2017 | FANCOURT
MORNING
Once an old airpor t and runway, the Links Golf Course has transformed this barren landscape. South Africas top-ranked golf course has played host to
the Presidents Cup, as well as numerous South African Opens and other PGA events. This is not a golf course you are going to shoot your best score on but
one which will give you everlasting memories.
EVENING
This evening, we bid farewell to FANCOURT with a dinner at Henr y Whites restaurant on the resor t. Classic European cuisine meets interior ar tistry at
Henry Whites the gastronomic flagship of FANCOURTs Manor House. Named after one of FANCOURTs original owners, this landmark destination
has become synonymous with culinary excellence. Under the exper t guidance of Petrus de Kock, Henry Whites offers classic dining with an inclination
towards seafood dishes as well as an extensive tasting menu of signature dishes. The restaurant showcases a permanent collection of ar tworks by lauded
German painter, Klaus Fussman amongst an array of South African mounted ar t.

DAY 11
We Bid You Adieu and a Safe Journey Home
12 MARCH/ 24 DECEMBER 2017 | GEORGE TO JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast, its time to transfer to George Airpor t in time for your flight to Johannesburg and connecting flight home.
All things have to come to an end even the most perfect of journeys like this, the Rovos Golf Adventure.
But when you return home, you will be all the richer for your experiences in South Africa, from our luxury hospitality industry and outstanding food and
wines, to the sights and sounds in which you were immersed on board Rovos Rail, on safari, and at Fancour t.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR MORE DETAILS