A truly superb golf safari awaits the golf enthusiast in Africa. Golf safaris in Africa are the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. THE BLUE TRAIN, in its charisma and majesty, has been synonymous with the ultimate in luxury travel since 1946. It offers a unique way of traversing some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes and landmarks.
Blue train’s Golf Safaris provides the opportunity to play on some of Africa’s many iconic courses with a luxury stay, private wine tastings, gourmet meals and the chance to see the Big Five. You can enjoy a spectacular golf course and relish the unforgettable game viewing experiences in between luxury train travel and 5-star game reserve.
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, guests will experience a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance enhanced by luxurious comfort to gently encourage sheer relaxation throughout. Guests can look forward to enjoying a breath-taking scenery of the country- which enables you to experience parts of the landscape.
Blue Train Golf safari is perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate inspirational experience or those who simply prefer a timeless quality of train travel. It has a 24-hour personalised butler service, all-inclusive accommodation on the 5-star hotel on wheels, TV monitors in suite, unique conference facility, improved automated entertainment system, GPS and Wi-Fi and memorable off-the-train excursions. With every detail taken care of makes this elegant and chic luxury train travel, an ideal for a celebration.
It is one of the smoothest rides in train travel with an ever-changing view of kilometres of South Africa’s varied and stunning scenery through the panoramic windows of the most lavish train on the planet. Onboard there is a boutique selling exquisite jewellery pieces and blue train branded mementos. Through this unforgettable journey in the two great pursuits of golf and game. Every moment spent between stops is as important as the destinations en route. Relish every second on this luxurious journey that is truly beyond expectations; a journey conceived to satisfy guests’ every desire.
If you are fortunate you can maybe spot the elusive leopard on the tree, see a beautiful black rhino with its magnificent horns and bad temper. Perhaps you can come across a pride of lions stalking their prey or a large herd of elephants silently crossing the road. Spend your time relaxing in the privacy of your private suite being pampered by your private butler. Enjoy the company of fellow travellers in one of the lounges, sampling South African snacks and fine wines throughout the day.
For souvenirs check out the onboard boutique or consider a rather more expensive diamond during the southbound excursion to Kimberley Diamond Mine Museum! Be transported to a by-gone Victorian Era when you visit Matjiesfontein on the northbound excursion. Indulge in the delicacies of afternoon tea served in your suite or in the lounge. Choose an early or late sitting for the chef’s creative and legendary lunch and dinner cuisine. Dinner promises to be a memorable and elegant occasion – the best South Africa has to offer – accompanied by award-winning wines, followed by cognac and cigars in the Smoking lounge.
The departures dates are as follow :
02 February – 08 February 2018 Cape Town – Garden Route – Cape Town
23 March – 29 March 2018 Cape Town – Garden Route – Cape Town
12 November –18 November 2018 Cape Town – Garden Route – Cape Town
23 November – 29 November 2018 Cape Town – Garden Route – Cape Town
The Rates start from ZAR 89, 945 per person and a single supplement apply. SW Golf Travel has a team of experts that specialize in luxury train travel and golf safari. Speak to an expert for all your travel arrangements in Southern Africa. (info@swafrica.co.za)