If golfers were to die and go to golfing heaven, they would find themselves in South Africa. The country is blessed with so many beautiful courses it’s hard to know where to start.
However, the Western Cape is the country’s number one destination, and this stunning holiday features 6 rounds on 6 wonderful courses, as well as time to explore the Cape Town and the beautiful landscapes you will find on your journey along the Garden Route.
We’ve picked 3 luxurious hotels which will allow you to make the very best of your time – and included a number of excursions – but there’s still time to relax, sit back with a glass of wine and admire the wonderful scenery!
Day 1 – Arrive Cape Town. Pick up your rental car and transfer to your Waterfront hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and unwind after your journey, or stretch your legs and take a stroll around your stunning Waterfront surroundings with its wonderful selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Overnight Cape Town
Day 2 – Round of golf at Steenberg; one of the Cape’s top courses Steenberg enjoys a fabulous location in the heart of the tranquil Constantia Winelands and surrounded by the beautiful Silvermine mountains. Overnight Cape Town
Day 3 Enjoy a morning tour of Cape Town; you will visit a number of the city’s landmarks, including St Georges Cathedral and the colourful Bo-Kaap district, as well as a ride on Cape Town’s iconic cable car up Table Mountain; the views from the top are simply stunning on a clear day! Overnight Cape Town
Day 4 Round of golf at De Zalze Golf; this beautiful course lies in the heart of the Winelands and after the round you will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at the resort’s own vineyard. Overnight Cape Town
Day 5 Transfer to George – a leisurely drive along South Africa’s Garden Route which will take you approximately 5 hours with some spectacular scenery to enjoy along the way. Overnight Fancourt
Day 6 Round of golf on the Montagu Course, Fancourt – this Gary Player inspired gem has a wonderful parkland layout as is consistently voted in the top 10 South African courses. Overnight Fancourt
Day 7 Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we take you on a spectacular drive over the Outeniqua Pass, with stops en route to visit a local ostrich farm and the amazing Cango Caves; of the world’s great natural wonders. These incredible limestone formations, with their vast array of shapes, sizes and colours, are a photographer’s dream. Overnight Fancourt
Day 8 Round of golf on the Links Course, Fancourt – the resort’s signature course is a unique and challenging test of golf with some extraordinary holes set in stunning surroundings – a real highlight of the tour. Overnight Fancourt
Day 9 A short transfer to your final base, the beautiful coastal town of Knysna with its glorious setting on the banks of Knysna Lagoon. Later that the afternoon enjoy a sunset cruise on the lagoon, with magnificent views of the Knysna Heads to admire over your included Mediterranean dinner and glass of bubbly! Overnight Knysna
Day 10 Round of golf on Simola – this fantastic Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course has a stunning and unique setting in the rolling hills of the Simola Estate. Overnight Knysna
Day 11 Drive to nearby Plettenberg Bay and enjoy a spectacular two-hour game drive; the Plett Reserve is home to all five of Africa’s famous Big 5, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, leopards and lions, as well as many species of antelope, giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodiles. Overnight Knysna
Day 12 Round of golf on Pezula – we have saved the best until last; this stunning course lies high above the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon with some truly amazing views – a glorious round of golf and a fitting end to your trip. Overnight Knysna
Day 13 Transfer to George Airport for return flight
Inclusions:
Car hire
4 nights Cape Town
Daily breakfast
2 rounds of golf
Half day city tour
4 nights Fancourt
Daily breakfast
2 rounds golf
Excursion to Cango Caves and Ostrich Farm
4 nights Knysna
Daily breakfast
2 rounds of golf
2 hour game drive at Plett Reserve
Sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon with dinner
Hotel List and Board Basis:
Cape Town – 4 nights – Table Bay Hotel ***** (BB)
Fancourt – 4 nights – Fancourt Hotel ***** (BB)
Knysna – 4 nights -Elephant Hide Lodge **** (BB)
Golf Schedule (all with carts included):
1 round at Steenberg Golf Club
1 round at De Zalze Golf Club
1 round at Fancourt Links Course
1 round at Fancourt Montagu Course
1 round at Pezula Golf Club
1 round at Simola Golf Club
