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1 J O U R N E Y I N F O R M A T I O N African Golf Collage 2018 & 2019 Fact Sheets Golf Course Information Train Specifications General Information Terms & Conditions The Most Luxurious Train in the World

2 LEISURE GUESTS 10h00 06h00 14h00 18h00 09h30 12h00 18h30 08h00 13h30 AFRICAN GOLF COLLAGE - PRETORIA to CAPE TOWN DAY 1 Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Depart and traverse the Highveld to the Drakensberg Mountains. DAY 2 Game drive in the Kruger Park with lunch. Rejoin the train at Malelane. Depart for Swaziland. DAY 3 Game drive in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve. Travel alongside the St Lucia Wetland Park to Durban. DAY 4 City tour of Durban with lunch. Travel the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Ladysmith. DAY 5 Visit the Ladysmith Siege Museum and Spionkop Lodge for a battlefields tour, game drive and lunch. DAY 6 Day at leisure as the train travel towards the coast. DAY 7 Game drive at Addo Elephant Park. Travel to Port Elizabeth en route to Willowmore. DAY 8 Ostrich-farm visit in Oudtshoorn. Travel to George. Disembark for dinner at Fancourt Estate. DAY 9 Morning at leisure in Knysna, ferry ride and shopping. Depart George. Travel the Garden Route to Riversdale. DAY 10 Day at leisure traversing the Cape Fold Mountains. Arrive at Platform 23 at Cape Town Station. This panoramic 10-day sojourn winds its way from Pretoria to Cape Town and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. After a game drive in Kruger Park* guests travel through Swaziland to Hluhluwe for game viewing and along the coast to Durban* for a city tour. Traverse the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Spionkop Lodge*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Continue to Port Elizabeth* for a game drive at Addo Elephant Park, then on to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit followed by an impressive descent through the Outeniqua Mountains to George*. After visiting the natural paradise of Knysna*, the train traverses the spectacular Garden Route to the winelands and Cape mountains before this magnificent expedition ends in Cape Town. *Courses: Leopard Creek Kruger (dependent on Sunshine Tour), Durban Golf Club/Zimbali, Champagne Sports Resort Estcourt, Humewood PE, Fancourt and Ernie Els Oubaai George. Available in reverse. GOLFERS 10h00 14h00 18h00 18h30 13h30 Updated 6 December 2017 DAY 1 Check-in at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Depart and traverse the Highveld to the Drakensberg Mountains. DAY 2 Tee off and lunch at Leopard Creek Kruger (dependent). Rejoin the train at Malelane. Depart for Swaziland. DAY 3 Game drive in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve. Travel alongside the St Lucia Wetland Park to Durban. DAY 4 Tee off and lunch at Durban Golf Club/Zimbali. Travel the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Ladysmith. DAY 5 Tee off and lunch at Champagne Sports Resort. Travel to Kroonstad across the Drakensberg Mountains. DAY 6 Day at leisure as the train travel towards the coast. DAY 7 Tee off and lunch at Humewood. Rejoin the train in Port Elizabeth. Travel to Oudtshoorn. DAY 8 Transfer to Fancourt along the Montagu Pass for tee off. Meet the leisure guests for dinner at the estate. DAY 9 Tee off at Ernie Els Oubaai. Depart George. Travel the Garden Route to Riversdale. DAY 10 Day at leisure traversing the Cape Fold Mountains. Arrive at Platform 23 at Cape Town Station. MEALS ON THE TRAIN (unless adjusted) Breakfast -10h00 Lunch 13h00 Tea 16h30 Dinner 19h30. RACK RATE ONE WAY PER PERSON SHARING includes accommodation, meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, 24-hour full room service and limited laundry while on board the train, as well as excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable) and government tax. Golf activities: green fees, carts, halfway house and beverages. RATE days: May + 31 Oct-9 Nov Pullman Suite R pps Deluxe Suite R pps Royal Suite R pps Single Supplement +50% RATE days: May + 30 Oct-8 Nov Pullman Suite R pps Deluxe Suite R pps Royal Suite R pps Single Supplement +50% SCHEDULE: Rovos Rail is not responsible for any delay or changes in tour arrangements that may be caused by factors beyond our control. Excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. The departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We caution against same-day air travel on departure or arrival days due to possible delays with flights or the train. Please check schedule with reservations@rovos.co.za or on BOOKING: Upon written request via /fax and subject to availability, we will provisionally book your place on the chosen tour. Space is allocated and held BUT if another client requires definite suites, the holding agent/guest will be asked to confirm with a deposit payment or release the suite. Upon written confirmation via /fax and a completed Reservation Form, final confirmation details and an invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of the relevant payment the booking will be confirmed. Cancellation of a confirmed booking received prior to departure is subject to a fee of the per person tour price and these fees will not be waived. INSURANCE: Travel and cancellation insurance is compulsory. Our cancellation fees will not be waived. We offer insurance to South African residents. For international guests we suggest you contact your local travel agent or credit card service provider. PASSPORTS & VISAS: The onus is upon the client to ensure that passports and visas are valid prior to departure for Africa. On the various journeys we travel through South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania. Please enquire with us or check with the relevant embassies in good time regarding applications. Visas are also available through booking agents. Passports must have at least three blank VISA pages (five for Dar es Salaam Journey) and must be valid for at least six months from your return-home date. HEALTH Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions and vaccinations as might be prescribed. A Yellow Fever or Medical Exemption Certificate is essential if travelling to/from Tanzania.

3 LEISURE GUESTS 09h30 10h00 18h30 08h30 13h30 10h15 14h30 17h30 09h30 11h00 16h30 AFRICAN GOLF COLLAGE - CAPE TOWN to PRETORIA DAY 1 Depart Cape Town Station, Platform 23. Travel the Tulbagh Valley through the Matroosberg Mountains. DAY 2 Morning at leisure in Knysna, ferry ride and shopping. Disembark for dinner at Fancourt Estate. DAY 3 Transfer to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit. Enjoy lunch on board en route to Port Elizabeth. DAY 4 City tour of Port Elizabeth. Enjoy lunch on board. Game drive in the Addo Elephant Park. Traverse the Fish River Valley to Noupoort. DAY 5 Day at leisure as the train travels to Ladysmith. DAY 6 Visit the Ladysmith Siege Museum and Spionkop Lodge for a battlefields tour, game drive and lunch. DAY 7 City tour of Durban with lunch. Travel the coast and St Lucia Wetland Park to Hluhluwe. DAY 8 Game drive in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve. Travel north through Swaziland to Malelane, Kruger. DAY 9 Game drive in the Kruger Park with lunch. Travel across the Drakensberg to Waterval Onder. DAY 10 Day at leisure as the train descends the escarpment. Arrive at journey s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. This panoramic 10-day sojourn winds its way from Cape Town to Pretoria and includes a golfing and non-golfing itinerary. From the Mother City, the train travels the Cape winelands and Garden Route to George* and the natural paradise of Knysna* for a tour. Continue along the breathtaking Montagu Pass to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich-farm visit then to Port Elizabeth* for a city tour and a game drive at Addo Elephant Park. Travel to Spionkop Lodge*, the perfect base for exploring the mountains, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Descend through the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Durban* for a city a tour before traversing lush cane fields to Hluhluwe for a game drive. Continue north through Swaziland to the Kruger Park* for game viewing, after which the train climbs the Drakensberg before descending into the Highveld to journey s end at Rovos Rail Station. *Courses: Ernie Els Oubaai and Fancourt George, Humewood PE, Champagne Sports Resort Estcourt, Durban Club/Zimbali, Leopard Creek Kruger (dependent on Sunshine Tour). Available in reverse. GOLFERS 09h30 18h30 13h30 17h30 15h00 11h00 08h30 16h30 Updated 6 December 2017 DAY 1 Depart Cape Town Station, Platform 23. Travel the Tulbagh Valley through the Matroosberg Mountains. DAY 2 Tee off and lunch at Fancourt Golf Estate. Disembark for dinner at Fancourt. Overnight George. DAY 3 Tee off at Ernie Els Oubaai. Travel the Outeniqua Mountains to Port Elizabeth. DAY 4 Tee off and lunch at Humewood. Transfer to Coerney to rejoin train. Traverse the Fish River Valley to Noupoort. DAY 5 Day at leisure as the train travels to Ladysmith. DAY 6 Tee off and lunch at Champagne Sports Resort. Transfer to Estcourt. Depart for Durban. DAY 7 Tee off and lunch at Durban Club/Zimbali. Travel the coast and St Lucia Wetland Park to Hluhluwe. DAY 8 Game drive in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Reserve. Travel north through Swaziland to Malelane, Kruger. DAY 9 Tee off and lunch at Leopard Creek (dependent). Travel across the Drakensberg to Waterval Onder. DAY 10 Day at leisure as the train descends the escarpment. Arrive at journey s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. MEALS ON THE TRAIN (unless adjusted) Breakfast -10h00 Lunch 13h00 Tea 16h30 Dinner 19h30. RACK RATE ONE WAY PER PERSON SHARING includes accommodation, meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, 24-hour full room service and limited laundry while on board the train, as well as excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable) and government tax. Golf activities: green fees, carts, halfway house and beverages. RATE days: Jan + 28 May-6 Jun Nov Pullman Suite R pps Deluxe Suite R pps Royal Suite R pps Single Supplement +50% RATE days: Nov Pullman Suite R pps Deluxe Suite R pps Royal Suite R pps Single Supplement +50% SCHEDULE: Rovos Rail is not responsible for any delay or changes in tour arrangements that may be caused by factors beyond our control. Excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. The departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We caution against same-day air travel on departure or arrival days due to possible delays with flights or the train. Please check schedule with reservations@rovos.co.za or on BOOKING: Upon written request via /fax and subject to availability, we will provisionally book your place on the chosen tour. Space is allocated and held BUT if another client requires definite suites, the holding agent/guest will be asked to confirm with a deposit payment or release the suite. Upon written confirmation via /fax and a completed Reservation Form, final confirmation details and an invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of the relevant payment the booking will be confirmed. Cancellation of a confirmed booking received prior to departure is subject to a fee of the per person tour price and these fees will not be waived. INSURANCE: Travel and cancellation insurance is compulsory. Our cancellation fees will not be waived. We offer insurance to South African residents. For international guests we suggest you contact your local travel agent or credit card service provider. PASSPORTS & VISAS: The onus is upon the client to ensure that passports and visas are valid prior to departure for Africa. On the various journeys we travel through South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania. Please enquire with us or check with the relevant embassies in good time regarding applications. Visas are also available through booking agents. Passports must have at least three blank VISA pages (five for Dar es Salaam Journey) and must be valid for at least six months from your return-home date. HEALTH Passengers are advised to take anti-malarial precautions and vaccinations as might be prescribed. A Yellow Fever or Medical Exemption Certificate is essential if travelling to/from Tanzania.

4 AFRICAN GOLF COLLAGE COURSE INFORMATION LEOPARD CREEK Kruger Park Malelane Parklands 6 631m Carts compulsory This ultra-exclusive world-class facility is the brainchild of magnate Johan Rupert and, as can be expected, no expense was spared. Bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park, the course represents African golf at its best with indigenous bushveld bordering the immaculate fairways and greens. Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure the course is naturally protected from animals, while lakes and small streams divert through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies. Signature hole: 13 th - par 5-505m Here the green is right on the edge of the Crocodile River but 32 metres above the water level offering magnificent views up the river and into the Kruger Park. DURBAN COUNTRY CLUB Semi-links 6 157m Carts available Built by George Waterman and fellow professional golfer Laurie Waters, the Durban Country Club was established in 1922 and has a proud history. The difficulties these men faced were immense as all earth-moving had to be done manually, giant sand dunes were flattened and dense bush and trees chopped down and carted away. Renowned for its classic Cape Dutch architecture, lush vegetation, undulating fairways, sand dunes and beautiful setting overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Club has been the venue of choice for many an important celebration in its rich history. Signature Hole: 3 rd - par 5-468m A tee shot from the highest point on the course into a valley below, completely exposing the drive to the ocean gusts. Trees on the right of the straightaway hole need to be avoided as well as the large fairway bunker on the landing area to the left. CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT Mountain 7 400m Carts available Located in the beautiful Drakensberg area, this course has to be rated as one of the most scenically memorable golf layouts in South Africa. Designed by Hugh Baiocchi and Kevin Curren, it successfully blends the natural attributes of the terrain and the surrounding beauty with the modern demands of a quality course. It undulates up and around the contours of a valley that nestles under the dominant peaks of Champagne and Cathkin Peaks and incorporates several holes with blind tee shots. Professional and novice alike will appreciate the 84 well-appointed bunkers that line the fairways and greens. The quality of the greens is accredited to Trevor Livesey whose passion remains unabated. Though the drama of the mighty mountains dominates the eye, the course also enjoys gentle vistas where the lower hills create a kaleidoscope of colour blessed with trees, rivers and dams to add even more of a challenge. HUMEWOOD Port Elizabeth Links 6 225m Walking course Situated on the sand dunes on the shores of Algoa Bay, this true links course is characterised by thick coastal bush, swales, humps and hollows. Although the fairways are wide and undulating in order to compensate for the strong winds, the rough that borders them is unforgiving. The holes are simple yet neat, the gulf greens are fast and firm, the few bunkers are well positioned with tough, steep faces and there are no water hazards. Signature hole: 13 th - par 4-408m This hole runs uphill along a severely sloped fairway with a tough semi-blind approach to a tiny green hidden behind a mound with rough to the right, a bunker to the left and thick bush behind it. FANCOURT COUNTRY CLUB George 1 Links and 2 Parkland Carts available 1. THE LINKS 6 930m Over cubic metres of earth was moved to transform flat land into this dune-style terrain. Each hole received detailed attention to ensure the balance of length, shot values and position of hazards. Signature hole: 15 th - par 4-436m With a dogleg to the left, the sensible play is at the direction marker with a wood from the tee, but hugging the left and flirting with the water will leave a shorter approach. 2. MONTAGU 6 714m This course is exquisitely conditioned with a glorious parkland layout covering large tracts of varying terrain on rolling land. Mature trees, flowerbeds, shrubs and water hazards provide a colourful contrast. Signature hole: 17 th - par 3-190m This is scary for the average golfer with its long carry over water but the green is large and receptive so ignore it and go for the flag. If conservative, favour the left side of the green. 3. OUTENIQUA 6 312m Named after the mountain range overlooking the area, this parklands course is regarded as the easier one being more open in appearance, yet it has its share of challenges and risk-and-reward moments. Signature hole: 14 th - par 4-421m No surprise this is the toughest hole with its intimidating tee shot over water. If the flag is on the left of the green, play conservatively for the middle as there is water lurking at the back left. OUBAAI GOLF CLUB Herold s Bay Links 6 516m Carts available In designing Oubaai, Ernie Els and his team have taken full advantage of the spectacular landscape with the support of Nicklaus Design. The philosophy is based on flexibility where concepts are moulded according to the landscape, not vice versa. With its special cliff-side location and high vantage point above rivers and valleys, the initial impression will be of large open fairways, superb directional and protective bunkers and large undulating greens, but be assured that despite the seeming freedom off the tee there is a strategy that requires intelligent positioning of each shot. Signature hole: 17 th - par 3-132m With an elevated tee and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, the ever-changing winds and undulating green guarded by four bunkers make this a tough little hole. DRESS CODE Acceptable clothing: Shirts with collars and sleeves must be tucked in Traditional long or short golf trousers Short trousers with knee-length stockings or short white socks Ladies skirts or culottes must be knee-length Golf hats or peaks worn with peak forward Golf shoes with soft spikes (most clubs) Not acceptable: T-shirts, vests or sleeveless shirts Denim jeans Sweatpants or cargo pants Drawstring shorts Shoes without socks Cross-trainer sports shoes Course information kindly supplied by Larry Gould, author of Larry Gould s Guide to Golf as well as from course websites. December Updated Nov 2017

5 TRAIN SPECIFICATIONS Royal Suites ±16 SQ METRES Public Areas LxW in CM DOUBLE BED 189 x 189 TWIN BED 189x94 (Matresses side-by-side) LOUNGE CAR DINING CAR lounge area mini-bar facilities air-conditioning bathroom with bath and shower luggage shelf, cupboards and safe OBSERVATION CAR CLUB LOUNGE CAR Deluxe Suites ±10 SQ METRES LENGTHWAYS DOUBLE OR TWIN Double Bed 189x 189 Twin Bed 189x 94 (Matresses side-by-side) CROSSWISE DOUBLE Double Bed 189x 160 L-TWIN Twin Bed 189x90 Mini-bar facilities, air-conditioning, bathrooms with shower, luggage shelf, cupboards and safe Pullman Suites ±7 SQ METRES DAYTIME SOFA COUCH 189x90 NIGHT-TIME UPPER AND LOWER Lower Bunk 189 x 90 Upper Bunk 189x 60 NIGHT-TIME DOUBLE OR TWIN Double Bed 189x 150 Twin Bed 189x75 (Matresses side-by-side) Mini-bar facilities, air-conditioning, bathrooms with shower, luggage shelf, cupboards and safe

6 GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKING: Upon written request via /fax and subject to availability, we will PROVISIONALLY book your place on the chosen tour. Space is allocated and held BUT if another client requires definite suites, the holding agent/guest will be asked to confirm with a deposit payment or release the suite. Upon written confirmation via /fax and a completed Reservation Form, final confirmation details and an invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of the relevant payment the booking will be CONFIRMED. Conditions apply (see below). CANCELLATION: Cancellation of a confirmed booking received prior to departure is subject to a fee of the per person tour price (see below). Cancellation insurance is compulsory as these fees will not be waived. We offer insurance to South African residents. For international guests we suggest you contact your local travel agent for assistance. Please bring a copy of your travel insurance policy stating clearly the company, policy number and 24-hour medical emergency telephone number. INDIVIDUALS: PAYMENT SCHEDULE Duration in DAYS = ON the specified amount of days BEFORE the tour s departure date TO CONFIRM A BOOKING A DEPOSIT PAYMENT OF THE Over 275 DAYS 275 DAYS 120 DAYS Over 60 DAYS 60 DAYS PER PERSON TOUR PRICE IS REQUIRED ±9 months ±9 months ±4 months ±2 months ±2 months Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban 9 months 25% 100% Golf Safari, African Collage, Namibia, Dar es Salaam 25%* 25%** 25%*** 25% 100% * Over 275 days before departure: a provisional booking will be held for 21 days after which a 25% deposit is due within 14 days of written confirmation. ** 275 days before departure: a provisional booking will be held for 14 days after which a 25% deposit is due within 14 days of written confirmation. *** 120 days before departure: a provisional booking will be held for 7 days after which a 25% deposit is due within 14 days of written confirmation. INDIVIDUALS: CANCELLATION POLICY CANCELLATION OF A CONFIRMED BOOKING RECEIVED PRIOR TO Over 90 DAYS 90 DAYS 60 DAYS 30 DAYS DEPARTURE IS SUBJECT TO A FEE OF THE PER PERSON TOUR PRICE ±3 months ±3 months ±2 months ±1 month Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban 25% 100% Golf Safari, African Collage, Namibia, Dar es Salaam 10% 25% 50% 100% GROUPS of 10 or more guests: PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION POLICY TO CONFIRM A BOOKING A NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT 365 DAYS 245 DAYS 180 DAYS 120 DAYS 60 DAYS OF THE PER PERSON TOUR PRICE IS REQUIRED ±12 months ±8 months ±6 months ±4 months ±2 months Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban 10% 20% 100% Golf Safari, African Collage, Namibia, Dar es Salaam 10% 30% 50% 100% For every 15 paying passengers, the 16th person sharing travels free of charge, confirmed at final invoice 60 days before departure. 275 days before departure: the agent/group must provide an allocation sales update and release 20% of the unsold space (if a waitlist persists). 245 days before departure: the agent/group must release a further 50% of the unsold space (if a waitlist persists). 180 days before departure: the agent/group must release 100% of the unsold space. SCHEDULING TIMES, ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS: We cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running to schedule. Off-train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. Departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to alter our routing at any time between departure and arrival points. We caution against same-day air travel on departure or arrival days due to possible delays with flights or the train. PASSPORTS AND VISAS: The onus is upon the client to ensure that passports and visas, as may be required, are valid prior to departure for Africa. On the various journeys we travel through South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania. Some nationalities are eligible to purchase port-of-entry visas. Immigration forms will be available on board. Please ensure you have a minimum of US$200 in cash with you. Please enquire with us or check with the relevant embassies in good time regarding applications. Visas are also available through booking agents. Passports must have at least three blank VISA pages (five for Dar es Salaam Journey) and must be valid for at least six months from your return-home date. CONSULATES in South Africa WEBSITE ADDRESS CONSULATES in South Africa WEBSITE ADDRESS BOTSWANA TANZANIA NAMIBIA ZAMBIA SWAZILAND ZIMBABWE South African Department of Home Affairs can assist with all visa and travel-related enquiries HEALTH: - Please ensure you have filled out the Reservation Form to indicate if you have any medical conditions, physical disabilities or allergies. There is a basic First Aid Kit on board. We have a doctor on board on the Dar es Salaam trip. - Anti-malarial precautions are recommended. Malaria areas: Swaziland, Kruger Park, Northern Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Etosha, Tanzania. Recommended immunisations (not required): Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Cholera (low risk). - A Yellow Fever/Medical Exemption Certificate is essential if travelling to/from Tanzania. Although all countries travelled through don t require this, countries guests return to after the trip often require them. - Please consult your clinic or doctor. TRAVEL DOCTOR AFRICA local or international CURRENCY: - South Africa Rands only. We accept all major credit cards on the train. - Outside of South Africa Any off-train expenses or additional excursions booked while on the train are to be paid with US Dollars. Hotels and major dealers accept credit cards. - US Dollars printed before year 2006 won t be accepted. Low denominations recommended for shopping/gratuities. Larger denominations recommended for exchanging money to local currency (especially in Tanzania) as you get a better rate. The Gift Shop on board might exchange money if currency is available, but it is not normally catered for. Updated 27 July

7 GRATUITIES: Gratuities for the staff are at your discretion. If you wish to show your appreciation in this manner, there is a suitably marked envelope in your suite that you can hand directly to the Train Manager who will distribute any amounts on a pro-rata basis (share) among the staff on board. An amount between ZAR (± US$10-20) per person per night is suggested, depending on the length of your journey. LOCOMOTION: Use of steam has become increasingly difficult over the years as more and more water and coaling facilities have been scrapped. Diesel or electric locomotives are used while steam is used in and around the area of Rovos Rail Station only. THE TRACK: The track over which we travel is inconsistently maintained. If you wake at night imagining the train is travelling at high speed, be assured it is the state of the track below creating that impression. We restrict the train to 60km/h (37mph) and over bad sections reduce speed to as little as 20km/h (12mph). If you find it noisy, earplugs are available. CUISINE: Meals are served in one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. Breakfast: -10h00 Lunch: 13h00 Tea: 16h30 Formal Dinner: 19h30. All meals are served at these times unless otherwise stated in the timetable. A gong heralds lunch and dinner. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: We will do our best to cater for dietary requirements provided a detailed request has been made on the Reservation Form. If a special request has not been made, the chefs will endeavour to prepare suitable meals with the ingredients available on board. We regret we are unable to prepare meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation. DRESS: For days on the train dress is smart casual. Evening attire is more formal for gentlemen a jacket and tie is a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits. For off-train excursions we strongly recommend comfortable walking shoes, sun lotion and hats. If required, blankets and rain capes are available. For game drives, which are on open vehicles, please dress accordingly: mornings can be cool then warm up considerably; afternoons can be warm then cool down considerably. Please see average temperatures as a guide. CHILDREN: Please be sensitive to the adult atmosphere of the train by keeping your children respectful and quiet. Long journeys are not recommended for under 13s. There are no child-minding facilities or activities for children on board. See Child Policy. MOBILE DEVICES AND INTERNET: In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and essentially anything that has the ability to disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of your suites only. The reception is poor while the train is moving. It is advised to contact your service provider to ensure the correct settings for network services are activated. Internet is available at our lounge in Cape Town, Rovos Rail Station, Tau Game Lodge, Victoria Falls Hotel, Mokuti Lodge and most of the other Namibia Safari accommodation. SMOKING: On board the train, smoking is allowed in the Club Lounge only. Please note on the Reservation Form provided if you are smoking or non-smoking so that the appropriate room might be requested at the hotels. Smoking is allowed in the privacy of your suite, but please be mindful that the train is generally made up of wood; please don t throw flammable items such as cigarette or cigar butts off the train as bush fires in Africa are a constant and dangerous hazard. LAUNDRY: There is a limited laundry service on board comprising household washers, dryers and steam irons. The turnaround is 48 hours so we are not able to handle a week s worth of laundry. Please note that while we are providing a complimentary service we cannot be held responsible for items that may be damaged or lost in the process. There are no dry-cleaning facilities en route or on board the train. LUGGAGE: Each suite has a luggage rack that runs its length providing ample space for storage. On selected annual journeys, guests are provided with a Rovos Rail tog bag that can be used for overnight trips or hand luggage on aircraft. AMENITIES: Rovos Rail provides the following amenities: soap (25g), tissues, shampoo (60ml), conditioner (60ml), bath and shower gel (60ml), hand and body lotion (60ml), lip balm (4.8g), Sun Cream SPF30 (8ml), insect repellent gel (8ml), round cotton wool, ear buds, a shoe mit, nail file, small sewing kit and a shower cap. GIFT SHOP: There is a small gift shop on the train and at Rovos Rail Station. Due to the varying exchange rates, credit cards are preferred. The host/ess on duty has a basic First Aid Kit and personal essentials (toothbrushes, razors, earplugs etc.). He/she will also fulfil any administrative requirements and check your onward arrangements. Stamps are available for sale and postcards may be posted in the post box at the entrance to the Observation Car or at Rovos Rail Station. SPECIAL OCCASIONS Please note on the Reservation Form if you are celebrating a special occasion as we d like to share it with you. BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND GAMES There are board games, playing cards, a card table (dependent), books and magazines available for your use in the Lounge and Observation Cars. In your suite is a Journeys magazine featuring articles of interest related to your route. ELECTRICAL CURRENT AND ADAPTORS 220V AC 50Hz 3-point round-pronged wall plugs, 110V/220V 2-pin plugs for shavers. International adaptors available. SAFES: An electronic safe is provided in the cupboard in each suite. TELEPHONE: There is an internal telephone system on board. Numbers are listed on the provided Guest/Rooming List. TEMPERATURE AND AIR-CONDITIONING: All public cars are fitted with gas-filled air-conditioning systems. Each suite has an individual air-conditioner with temperature controls that can also be set to heat mode. Fresh-air intake is solved by opening a window. Windows should be closed while operating the air-conditioning unit. Electric under-blankets are fitted on the bed. See guide AVERAGE TEMPS JAN/FEB MAR/APR MAY/JUN JUL/AUG SEP/OCT NOV/DEC Rainfall TIME AREA Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Months ZONE Cape Town, SA 16 C 28 C 13 C 26 C 9 C 21 C 7 C 19 C 9 C 22 C 13 C 27 C Apr-Aug GMT+2 Pretoria, SA 18 C 30 C 15 C 27 C 7 C 23 C 4 C 22 C 13 C 28 C 16 C 30 C Oct-Mar GMT+2 Durban, SA 21 C 29 C 19 C 28 C 12 C 25 C 16 C 25 C 16 C 26 C 19 C 28 C Oct-Mar GMT+2 Port Elizabeth, SA 17 C 23 C 15 C 21 C 12 C 20 C 11 C 18 C 12 C 18 C 15 C 21 C May-Aug GMT+2 Mbabane, Swaziland 16 C 28 C 13 C 27 C 5 C 23 C 5 C 23 C 10 C 26 C 14 C 28 C Nov-Feb GMT+2 Gaborone, Botswana 19 C 33 C 14 C 30 C 7 C 25 C 5 C 25 C 14 C 31 C 18 C 33 C Dec-Mar GMT+2 Vic Falls, Zimbabwe 15 C 29 C 14 C 29 C 8 C 23 C 7 C 27 C 16 C 28 C 16 C 26 C Dec-Mar GMT+2 Lusaka, Zambia 17 C 25 C 15 C 22 C 11 C 17 C 8 C 16 C 17 C 24 C 17 C 25 C Dec-Mar GMT+2 DAR, Tanzania 18 C 28 C 18 C 25 C 19 C 25 C 18 C 23 C 16 C 24 C 18 C 28 C Mar-May GMT+3 Updated 27 July 2017

8 TERMS & CONDITIONS PROVISIONAL BOOKING Upon written request via /fax and subject to availability, we will provisionally book your place on the chosen tour. Space is allocated and held BUT if another client requires definite suites, the holding agent/guest will be asked to confirm with a deposit payment or release the suite. Conditions apply. CONFIRMED BOOKING Upon written confirmation via /fax and a completed Reservation Form, final confirmation details and an invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of the relevant payment the booking will be confirmed (see below). CANCELLATION Cancellation of a confirmed booking received prior to departure is subject to a fee of the per person tour price (see below). Cancellation insurance is compulsory as these fees will not be waived. INDIVIDUALS: PAYMENT SCHEDULE Duration in DAYS = ON the specified amount of days BEFORE the tour s departure date TO CONFIRM A BOOKING A DEPOSIT PAYMENT OF THE Over 275 DAYS 275 DAYS 120 DAYS Over 60 DAYS 60 DAYS PER PERSON TOUR PRICE IS REQUIRED ±9 months ±9 months ±4 months ±2 months ±2 months Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban 9 months 25% 100% Golf Safari, African Collage, Namibia, Dar es Salaam 25%* 25%** 25%*** 25% 100% * Over 275 days before departure: a provisional booking will be held for 21 days after which a 25% deposit is due within 14 days of written confirmation. ** 275 days before departure: a provisional booking will be held for 14 days after which a 25% deposit is due within 14 days of written confirmation. *** 120 days before departure: a provisional booking will be held for 7 days after which a 25% deposit is due within 14 days of written confirmation. INDIVIDUALS: CANCELLATION POLICY CANCELLATION OF A CONFIRMED BOOKING RECEIVED PRIOR TO Over 90 DAYS 90 DAYS 60 DAYS 30 DAYS DEPARTURE IS SUBJECT TO A FEE OF THE PER PERSON TOUR PRICE ±3 months ±3 months ±2 months ±1 month Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban 25% 100% Golf Safari, African Collage, Namibia, Dar es Salaam 10% 25% 50% 100% GROUPS of 10 or more guests: PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION POLICY TO CONFIRM A BOOKING A NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT 365 DAYS 245 DAYS 180 DAYS 120 DAYS 60 DAYS OF THE PER PERSON TOUR PRICE IS REQUIRED ±12 months ±8 months ±6 months ±4 months ±2 months Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban 10% 20% 100% Golf Safari, African Collage, Namibia, Dar es Salaam 10% 30% 50% 100% For every 15 paying passengers, the 16th person sharing travels free of charge, confirmed at final invoice 60 days before departure. 275 days before departure: the agent/group must provide an allocation sales update and release 20% of the unsold space (if a waitlist persists). 245 days before departure: the agent/group must release a further 50% of the unsold space (if a waitlist persists). 180 days before departure: the agent/group must release 100% of the unsold space. RATE INCLUDES Three meals daily and all alcoholic and other beverages Excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide Entrance fees as per itinerary 24-hour full room service and bar facilities Limited laundry service Government tax RATE EXCLUDES Staff gratuities French Champagne Off-train beverages INCLUDED in off-train accommodation on annual journeys: Accommodation Meals at the lodges, hotels, clubs or resorts Water and limited wine selection at certain establishments EXCLUDED from off-train accommodation on annual journeys: Off-train beverages (dependent) Off-train laundry Telephone calls Memorabilia purchases PRICES We will do our utmost to keep to the prices that are published. However, if increases are forced on us we reserve the right, prior to confirmation, to amend the tour price. SCHEDULING TIMES & ROUTES We cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running to schedule. Excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. The departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to alter our routing any time between departure and arrival points. CHANGES Rovos Rail reserves the right to amend the tour price at any time prior to written confirmation of the reservation. Rovos Rail further reserves the right to cancel or amend any sightseeing excursions or the tour departure dates provided they can offer the passenger alternative sightseeing excursions or departure dates. Rovos Rail is not responsible for any delay or changes in tour arrangements that may be caused by natural or other factors beyond the control of Rovos Rail. There will be no refunds for any part of the tour that might be missed due to personal reasons. PASSPORTS & VISAS It is upon the client to ensure passports and visas, as may be required, are valid prior to departure for Africa. Visas available through booking agents. Please check with relevant embassies for requirements. HEALTH Anti-malarial and Yellow Fever precautions may be required in countries being visited. A Yellow Fever or Medical Exemption Certificate is essential if travelling to/from Tanzania. Although all countries travelled through don t require this, countries guests return to after the trip often require them. PHOTOGRAPHY Rovos Rail reserves the right without notice to make use of any photography/film taken by our staff on the tour for general publicity purposes without payment or permission. MAXIMUM TRAIN CAPACITY Classic 1: 39 suites Classic 2: 39 suites Edwardian: 23 suites. We reserve the right to increase or decrease accommodation capacity as circumstances require. OF SPECIAL NOTE Although certain limited insurances have been arranged, neither Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd, nor its servants, agents or employees, shall be liable for any loss or damage to passengers luggage or effects. Insofar as one of the tours may include a visit to a game reserve and whilst attacks by wild animals are extremely rare, similarly neither Rovos Rail, nor its servants, agents or employees, accept any liability whatsoever for any injury or incidents to passengers or their belongings. The passenger hereby waives any claim which he/she may have against Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd, its servants, agents, employees or subcontractors (all of the aforementioned being collectively referred to as Rovos Rail ) for any injury and/or loss of any nature whatsoever (including, without limiting the generality of the a foregoing, consequential loss) arising for any reason of any nature whatever directly or indirectly out of any aspect of the tour including, without limiting the generality of the a foregoing, any form of transport used for the purpose of the tour. This waiver shall be binding on the passenger s executors, heirs, trustees and dependants. The passenger records that all the services and facilities provided to the passenger are accepted voluntarily and with full knowledge that they may expose the passenger to injury, danger or loss. The passenger further records that any statement, representation or information given to him/her by Rovos Rail shall, unless given in writing, not prejudice this waiver in any manner whatsoever. The passenger indemnifies Rovos Rail in respect of any claim that may be made by any third party against it arising out of any claim in respect of which the passenger gives the aforementioned waiver. This agreement shall be governed solely by laws of the Republic of South Africa. WHETHER THE PASSENGER RETURNS A SIGNED COPY OF THESE CONDITIONS OR NOT, THE CONDITIONS WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AND WILL BE IN FORCE UPON CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING. I, or the person/s on whose behalf I am making this booking, have read and accepted the conditions above. Date of Trip: Route: Signature: Name: Director: R B Vos Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd Reg No: 1990/04503/07 Updated 27 July 2017