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The Blue Train Golf Safari – South Africa 2018

A Customizable Trip to South Africa

Blue Train Golf Safari 2018

Highlights

Follow an extraordinary railway route for supreme golfing and safari experiences, including two nights at the 5-star Shamwari Game Reserve.


Starting from
US$ 7,480
per person sharing

Duration
7 days / 6 nights

Transport
Overland Safari

Accommodation
The Blue Train & 5-Star Safari Lodge

Exploring
Cape Town, Shamwari Game Reserve


About this Safari

Surrender your senses to seamless luxury on a delightful journey fit for royalty. Graced by kings, presidents and other notable dignitaries from the world over, the Blue Train is considered the ultimate in luxury rail travel.

From the moment you enter the pre-departure lounges to your final farewell, you will experience a timeless world of grace, elegance and luxurious comfort. Souvenirs in the form of marvellous memories will enchant you for years to come as you recall stunning golf courses and spectacular wildlife encounters.

Highlights of this Journey

  • MONTAGU GOLF COURSE AT FANCOURT
  • BELMONT GOLF COURSE IN GRAHAMSTOWN
  • TWO LUXURIOUS NIGHTS AT SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE
  • SHAMWARI MORNING & AFTERNOON BIG FIVE SAFARIS
  • BIG FIVE SHAMWARI GUIDED GAME WALK
  • HUMEWOOD GOLF COURSE IN PORT ELIZABETH
  • PINNACLE POINT GOLF COURSE IN MOSSEL BAY
  • PEARL VALLEY GOLF COURSE IN PAARL

Departure Dates (Cape Town | Garden Route | Cape Town)

  • February 02 – 08, 2018
  • March 23 – 29, 2018
  • November 12 – 18, 2018
  • November 23 – 29, 2018

Rates

  • Starting from ZAR 89,945 per person.
  • Single supplement applies.
  • Please contact us for the different suite options.

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Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town

This wonderful journey starts in Cape Town. Once the train is on its way to George, a leisurely lunch will be served in the Dining Car. Take…

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Day 2: Montagu Golf Course designed by Gary Player

Indulge in a brilliant breakfast before the train arrives in George.

Transfer to FANCOURT to tee off on the magnificent Montagu Golf Course.

Originally designed by Gary Player, FANCOURT’s Montagu course has developed into one of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts, earning it the number 6 position on Golf Digest SA’s list of top golf courses in the country…

Day 3: Port Elizabeth

Yet another delightful breakfast will be served before The Blue Train arrives at Port Elizabeth. Guests will be transferred to Belmont Golf Course.

This incredible course in the Belmont Valley, just south-east of Grahamstown, straddles the gravel road that runs from Grahamstown down the Belmont Valley. There are 12 holes on the western side of this road and 6 on the eastern side, with the Kowie river running the…

This evening, following a road transfer from the golf course, we check in at the luxurious, 5-star SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE…

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Day 4: Safaris at Shamwari

Today the group departs for a morning safari adventure in open-aired Land Rovers at SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE.

Guests are in for a thrilling game drive in search of the Big Five…

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Day 5: Golfing at Humewood

Delight in a leisurely breakfast before being transferred in luxury vehicles to Humewood Golf Course for a day of magnificent golf.

Home to one of the world’s most challenging links courses, Humewood is ranked 11th among South Africa’s Top golf courses. Found in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth…

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Day 6: Pinnacle Point Golf Course

The Pinnacle Point Golf Course is something truly unique for the discerning golfer. This 18-hole championship golf course was designed by well-known South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich who opened the course together with top Irish Tour Golf Professional, Darren Clarke, in November 2006. In 2016, it secured the prize for South Africa’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards.

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Day 7: Paarl

Your last day of this remarkable journey may well usher in some sadness. But, like all good things that must come to an end, so too must the Blue Train Golf Safari.

Guests will enjoy a final fantastic breakfast before the train arrives in Paarl where golfers will be transferred to Pearl Valley Golf Course.

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More

Why Choose the Blue Train Golf Safari?

The Blue Train Golf Safari 2018 includes:

• 4 NIGHTS 5-STAR ACCOMMODATION ABOARD THE BLUE TRAIN

• 2 NIGHTS 5-STAR ACCOMMODATION AT SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE, ALL-INCLUSIVE

• UNLIMITED: SNACKS, GOURMET MEALS, ALL DRINKS (NON-ALCOHOLIC, ALCOHOLIC, INCL. FINE WINES SOURCED FROM TOP SA WINEMAKERS AS WELL AS PREMIUM ALCOHOLIC BRANDS) AND HAND-MADE CUBAN CIGARS ON BOARD THE BLUE TRAIN

• SUITE ORIENTATION BY PERSONAL BUTLER PLUS PRE-DEPARTURE SNACKS & DRINKS

• UNLIMITED ROOM SERVICE, MINIMUM LAUNDRY SERVICE AND PORTAGE

• PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO GOLF COURSES

• 18 HOLES GOLF (green fees, halfway house and shared cart included)


Gallery

  • Fancourt Montagu Golf Course
    Fancourt Montagu Golf Course
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course
    Pearl Valley Golf Course
  • Pinnacle Point Golf Course
    Pinnacle Point Golf Course
  • Shamwari Game Reserve
    Shamwari Game Reserve
  • The Blue Train Interiors
    The Blue Train Interiors
  • The Blue Train
    The Blue Train

Blue Train Golf Safari Map

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Fancourt, George, Western Cape, South Africa

The Belmont Golf club, Grahamstown, South Africa

Shamwari Game Reserve, Western District, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Humewood Golf Club, Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort, Mossel Bay, South Africa

Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa, Western Cape, South Africa


Best Time to Visit

January

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November

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December

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This extraordinary golfing safari begins and ends in Cape Town, South Africa.


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