Non-Golfers Itinerary
600 AM // Breakfast is served in the dining cars.
700 AM // Transfer to Mkhaya Reserve. Board game vehicles for a game drive.
1000 AM // Transfer to Swazi Candles for a visit with lunch. The tiny Kingdom of eSwatini (Swaziland) covers only 17 000km2, most of which is mountainous. For such a small country, it is surprising that it sustains two capital cities: Mbabane is the administrative capital and Lobamba is the royal and legislative capital. In April 2018, Swaziland changed its name to the Kingdom of eSwatini (meaning “place of the Swazi”) and is an absolute monarchy. It is landlocked and borders South Africa and Mozambique. At Swazi Candles, guests are invited to interact with the artisans as they make a variety of candles. Woodcarvings, colourful textiles and superb basketwork are also on display. Mantenga Lodge is nestled in the mountains overlooking ‘Execution Rock’. The village is a living museum of old traditions that represents a classic Swazi lifestyle during the 1850s.
430 PM // Tea in the lounge car and observation cars.
600 PM // Depart for Komatipoort, South Africa. Border formalities take place.
730 PM // Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Malelane.
Golfers Itinerary
600 AM // Breakfast is served in the dining cars until departure. Transfer to Royal Swazi Sun for tee off and lunch.
400 PM // Return to the train.
600 PM // Depart for Komatipoort, South Africa. Border formalities take place.
730 PM // Dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Malelane.