A three week extravaganza of South Africa's most glamorous greens, finest fairways and most desired destinations. It is the ultimate South African golf tour, including only five-star accommodations and the most illustrious names in golf, from Fancourt in the Garden Route to Leopard Creek on the edge of Kruger National Park.
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ItineraryFollowing your arrival at Cape Town International, you'll be met by your guide and accompanied to the hotel, where you will be assisted with check-in. Some time for relaxation after the journey is followed by a short Table Bay sunset cruise. The cruise will allow you to enjoy spectacular views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, and Robben Island while the sun paints the sky in beautiful pastel hues.
A selection of drinks and cocktails can be savored, and there is a possibility of viewing marine life, typically dolphins, with the odd whale occasionally sighted during whale season.
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Itinerary In the morning, we will travel to Arabella Golf Course near Kleinmond, tracing the coast on one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. Guests may delight in seeing southern right whales if visiting between June and November. During this time, large pods travel north from the Southern Ocean to give birth in the waters of the Cape Coast. A round of golf is enjoyed on a championship course with a splendid natural setting that overlooks the Bot River Lagoon and the magnificent Kogelberg Mountains.
Lunch can then be enjoyed before we visit Hermanus, one of the world's finest locations for land-based whale watching. A stroll along the cliffside paths offers delightful coastal views, and the town has a vibrant arts and crafts scene. The tour returns to Cape Town via Sir Lowry's Pass in the late afternoon.
Distance ItineraryEnjoy a breathtaking drive along Chapman's Peak. This road hugs the near-vertical face of Chapman's Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Cut out of the face of the mountain between 1915 and 1922. The road was regarded as a significant feat of engineering at the time. We journey to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. In the nature reserve, you visit Cape Point, where the magnificent coastal views can be enjoyed in all directions.
On the return journey to Cape Town, you visit the towns of Simon's Town and Muizenberg on the shores of False. We also visit Boulders Beach, an attractive secluded haven comprising huge round boulders on a sandy shore. The boulders are an ideal vantage point for observing the antics of the colony of mainland-based African penguins.
Distance Itinerary Tee-off is after breakfast on Erinvale Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course designed by Gary Player. Erinvale hosted the World Cup of Golf in 1996 and has gradually gained a reputation as one of the Cape’s finest courses. Superb views of the Hottentots-Holland Mountains make the setting of the course a scenic delight. The first nine are situated in a valley and have several hazards.
Still, they are relatively easy compared to the second nine, which are mostly over mountainous terrain that can be challenging. After some time for lunch and relaxation, we visit the adjacent Vergelegen Wine Estate, where we enjoy insight into the wine-making process. Some of South Africa’s finest wines may be sampled before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Distance ItineraryAtlantic Beach Golf Course is the focus of this day of your golfing tour. Located near the West Coast seaside suburb of Melkbos, Atlantic Beach boasts some of the most breathtaking views of Table Mountain from any golf course near Cape Town. Remember to prepare for the challenge of the ever-present South-Easter wind, which can typically be managed with low running shots. Following your round at Atlantic Beach, the tour heads toward the historic Cape Winelands town of Franschhoek.
Situated in one of the Cape’s most picturesque valleys, the village of Franschhoek – ‘French Corner’ - owes its existence to a small group of French Huguenots who were settled here in the latter half of the 17th century and began working the Drakenstein Valley. Many settlers named their new farms after the areas in France from which they originated. La Motte, La Cotte, Cabriere, Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, and La Dauphine were among the first established farms - most still retain their original buildings. During the mid-afternoon, we visit one of the esteemed wine estates in the valley for a wine-tasting experience.
Distance Itinerary First thing this morning, you'll be transferred to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Pearl Valley Golf Course in the Franschhoek-Paarl district. Just a few kilometers down the road from the Pearl Valley entrance is where Nelson Mandela took his first steps to freedom in 1990. Pearl Valley has one of the best-conditioned layouts in the southern hemisphere. It was Nicklaus's second South African design, and the routing and shaping reflect his creative qualities. Strategic and aesthetic bunkering from tee to green is a feature of Nicklaus's designs, and Pearl Valley stands out as possibly the best-bunkered layout in South Africa.
After the round of golf, you will return to Franschhoek, where you will spend some time exploring the town with its many boutique shops and historical buildings before visiting the memorial to the French Huguenots, set in a lovely garden.
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FlightsThe last morning in the Winelands is followed by a transfer to Cape Town International Airport for a short flight to George on the Garden Route. Guests are met and transferred to Fancourt, one of South Africa's premier golfing estates, with stunning views of the Outeniqua Mountains.
The afternoon is spent leisurely before starting the golfing adventure in this beautiful part of South Africa.
Itinerary The day is devoted to playing one of the most elite golf courses in South Africa. The esteemed Fancourt Links Golf Course ripples over the green splendor of the Garden Route. The fairways and tees blend grasses such as Kentucky Blue, Rye, and Fescue, while the greens are a dominant Bent. This Links-style course is the only one in South Africa, designed by the celebrated player and course architect Gary Player. Fancourt Links provides golfers with the most natural experience available, essential to - what golf is all about.
Following your round, spend the remainder of the day exploring Fancourt's many leisure options, relaxing, visiting the Spa, or strolling in this tranquil environment.
Distance ItineraryShortly after breakfast, we embark on a historic rail journey that brings the majesty and grandeur of the Garden Route to life. Departing from Outeniqua Transport Museum, the Outeiqua Powervan makes its way on narrow tracks through mountainous terrain and indigenous forest to a tranquil spot where a picnic is enjoyed. Upon returning, time is devoted to viewing the many fine examples of historic trains, trucks, and other memorabilia on display.
The afternoon is spent at leisure.
Distance Itinerary Pezula Golf Course in Knysna, with its breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean, is the focus of a morning round. Perched on the Garden Route’s cliff-capped coastline, the links-style Pezula’s awe-inspiring position has been compared to California’s Pebble Beach and Gleneagles in the Scottish Highlands. Following your round at Pezula, the tour briefly explores this scenic town with visits to the Eastern Knysna Head and the Waterfront.
Weather permitting, we will return to George via Seven Passes Road. This historic route, constructed between 1883 and 1889, meanders through Indigenous forest, open plains, and jagged mountain scenery.
ItineraryTee of after breakfast on the Montagu course. The course has always been regarded as one of South Africa's finest. To enhance its appeal, it received a significant makeover in 2004 by Scottish course architect David McLay Kidd, whose name is attached to a string of famous layouts in the US and Britain. McLay eliminated a weak opening hole, a short par four that threaded its way between houses and was a nightmare opening tee shot for nervous golfers. The course still resembles its predecessor, except that the greens have been modernized, and new hazards have been introduced. The Montagu is a glorious parkland layout, covering large tracts of varying terrain on rolling land. Its beauty is enhanced by mature trees, flower beds, shrubs, and water hazards that provide a colorful contrast to the landscape.
The afternoon is spent at leisure.
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FlightsIn the morning, guests are transferred to George Airport for a flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. They will be met by an African Sky guide and accompanied to their luxurious accommodations in a Tuscan-style Boutique Hotel in Pretoria East.
En route to the overnight destination, the Union Buildings, the seat of South Africa's government and one of its architectural gems, is visited. You can enjoy sweeping views of South Africa's capital city from these buildings.
Distance ItineraryA short drive brings guests to the Silver Lakes Golf Course on the outskirts of Pretoria's eastern suburbs. The course is surrounded by a beautiful splash of 'lakes' for which the estate is named. The par three 9th hole is a gem on a spectacular green island. The afternoon leads the golf tour east of Pretoria to Cullinan, where the world's largest diamond was discovered in 1905.
This fabulous diamond weighed an incredible 3 106 carats in the rough. The Asscher Brothers in Amsterdam transformed it into the magnificent stones that grace the British Crown Jewels today. A surface tour of the mine provides visitors with insight into how these precious stones are formed under tremendous pressure and heat.
Distance Itinerary Today, your South African golf tour heads northwest toward the Sun City Resort. En route to Sun City, we visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve for a first safari experience.
Pilanesberg is in a transitional zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, providing an exciting overlap of animals and vegetation. Whether you are after sightings of the Big Five or are an avid birder, Pilanesberg offers a wealth of wildlife for safari enthusiasts. We arrive at The Palace of the Lost City in the late afternoon.
Distance ItineraryThe day's round of golf is sure to be exciting. Sun City's Gary Player Golf Course is considered the 'toughest course in the Southern Hemisphere.' The course was designed with championships and tournaments in mind; the Parklands-style course hosts the Nedbank Golf Challenge annually and routinely challenges professional golfers.
Following a stimulating round of golf, the afternoon is spent at leisure. Sun City is known for its variety, ensuring visitors find appropriate entertainment. Head off on a hike, speed down the waterslides of the Valley of the Waves, unwind with a cocktail beside the Royal Bath swimming pool, or replace the outdoors with the mesmerizing chimes of the casino.
Distance Itinerary The Lost City Golf Course forms the centerpiece of the day's activities. The bushveld and rolling hills of Pilanesberg surround the desert-style course. Another wild twist is that the course is home to some rather peculiar residents—a bask of Nile crocodiles! Be wary of wayward shots, as some water hazards may prove unapproachable. Enjoy the afternoon by picking the resort's most thrilling activities or leisure options.
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TransfersAfter breakfast, guests are transferred to O.R. Tambo International Airport for a flight to Mbombela (Nelspruit). You will be met here for an onward trip into the Kruger National Park and the luxury Lukimbi Safari Lodge. This five-star safari lodge is located along the banks of the non-perennial Lwakahle stream, a tributary of the nearby Crocodile River. The lodge occupies a very exclusive 37,000-acre (14,973 hectares) private concession in the game-rich southern region of this world-famous national park.
The nearby Crocodile River is a permanent water source, ensuring a constant wildlife presence in the region. The area supports an abundance of ‘Big 5’ animals and numerous plains game species such as impala, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, and warthog, to mention a few. After a short rest in your luxury suite, you’ll depart on your first game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle into this wilderness area under the guidance of Lukimbi’s expert tracker and ranger.
Itinerary During the morning, you will be transferred via the Malelane Gate of the Kruger National Park to Leopard Creek for a round on arguably the most prestigious golf course in South Africa. The sluggishly-flowing Crocodile River separates the lush Leopard Creek course from the vast wilderness of the Kruger National Park.
The estate occupies a remarkable site offering a stunning contrast between these two worlds. Utilizing the expertise of both Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, the course was specifically designed to blend in with its surroundings. Here, the term ‘water hazard’ takes on a new meaning as many of the water features are inhabited by hippos, and the adjacent Crocodile River is precisely what its name implies. Sightings of antelope, buffalo, and elephants are commonplace, sometimes even on the course. The resident giraffe often enjoys an evening amble past the clubhouse. This course is a stern test for both amateurs and professionals alike. Following the round at Leopard Creek, guests are transferred back to the lodge, where the late afternoon is spent leisurely.
ItineraryThese days, guests enjoy two game drives accompanied by expert local rangers and trackers. The southern region of the Kruger National Park has long been regarded as the best part of the reserve for game viewing. The area supports an incredible diversity of wildlife, from animals as large as the African elephant to creatures as small as the Brant’s Climbing Mouse.
Your informative rangers will provide you with a wealth of information, and wildlife sightings in the area will be excellent. Notably, the area supports many leopards, black and white rhinos, buffalo, and lions. Large herds of animals are often seen from the comfort of the lodge deck overlooking the dry riverbed.
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TransfersThe last day of your golf tour begins with a final safari in the Kruger National Park - revel in the early morning bird song, the earthy scents of the veld, and the golden sunrise that bursts through the bush. Following a delectable breakfast, guests are transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for a flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where this adventure ends.
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