14 Nights | 5 Stops | 8 Rounds of Golf 
Western Cape, South Africa
From the TeeA fortnight in South Africa, on scenic fairways and near majestic wildlife, can be just the rejuvenation you need. And that is exactly what we promise - a scintillating blend of golf and safari! Start off with the kaleidoscopic sights and sounds of the Mother City of Cape Town, before moving on to some whale watching action at Hermanus. The picturesque Garden Route follows, where the seaside gem of Knysna awaits with picturesque championship courses. Wildlife encounters with the Big Five will thrill and amaze you, as will world-class golf at Fancourt - including The Links, rated #1 in the country. Relish this opportunity of a lifetime, before you leave for home with a camera full of memories.
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AU$ 7,350 pp Sharing
AU$ 8,590 pp Single |
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Package Details
Day By DayArrive at CAPE TOWN Airport where you will be met and assisted to the RADISSON BLU WATERFRONT, Western Cape.
Superbly situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with the Table Mountain in the background, the Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury to discerning travellers.
Enjoy your first round of golf at the Clovelly golf course in Cape Town.
Nestled in the tranquil Silvermine Valley between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay, the Clovelly Country Club rewards accuracy off the tee and provides players with scenic views of the False Bay coastline.
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the splendours of the Mother City, from Table Mountain to Cape Peninsula.
Check out after breakfast and drive to Kleinmond and check into the ARABELLA HOTEL & SPA.
Just over an hour's drive from Cape Town, the Arabella Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of one of the richest plant kingdoms in the world. The guestrooms offer sensational views of the Bot River Lagoon or Kogelberg Mountains.
After checking in, enjoy a thrilling round of golf on the Arabella golf course.
After breakfast, tee off from the Arabella golf course for the second time and enjoy the experience as you attempt to better your score from the previous day.
Ranked as the 4th best course in South Africa and #1 in Western Cape, the Arabella parklands course hugs the Bot River lagoon with spectacular views across the Kogelberg mountain range.
Check out after breakfast and drive to Knysna and check into the SIMOLA HOTEL.
Set high in the hills above Knysna on a 325 hectare golf estate, the Simola Hotel commands an awesome view of the rolling mountains and Knysna Lagoon leading to the famous Heads in the distance.
After breakfast today, play golf at Pezula, South Africa's 'Postcard of Golf' above Knysna Lagoon with signature holes on cliff-top.
The Pezula Championship Course is spectacularly situated atop the famous Knysna Heads, and this high vantage point allows for majestic panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountain Range.
This morning, after breakfast, the Simola golf course awaits you.
The Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, which was officially opened by the ‘Golden Bear’ himself in September 2005, is only one of 5 Nicklaus signature courses in South Africa, and definitely the most scenic.
Check out after breakfast and drive to Mossel Bay and check into the GONDWANA GAME RESERVE.
Set on 11,000-hectares of undulating valleys and indigenous Fynbos, the Gondwana Game Reserve is the first authentic free-roaming Big Five reserve in the Western Cape, and home to several endangered wild species including Cape Mountain Zebra, Black Rhinoceros, and Black Harrier.
Spend the day getting acquainted with the majestic African wildlife, as you go on thrilling game drives in the morning and evening. Carry your camera to capture some thrilling moments as you witness the Big 5 from close quarters.
Check out after breakfast and drive to George and check into the FANCOURT HOTEL.
Ideally located in the heart of the Garden Route, and close to the charming town of George, the Fancourt Hotel sits on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains in the backdrop.
Play at the Fancourt Montagu after breakfast.
Voted the number one golf course in South Africa in 2000, the Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt is named after the mountain pass of the same name, and is part of the original 27-hole design at Fancourt by the legendary Gary Player in the early 90s.
After breakfast, prepare for an enjoyable round of golf at the Fancourt Outeniqua, a dramatic Gary Player parkland.
There are a variety of tees from which to choose to play, ensuring that golfers are unlikely to ever feel overpowered by the course.
The highlight of your stay at Fancourt - the high temple of South African golf - is definitely the opportunity to play the Fancourt Links.
The Fancourt Links recreates the links courses of Scotland and Ireland in a typically South African setting with the majestic Outeniqua mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop.
Check out after breakfast and travel to GEORGE Airport.
Recommended Accommodation
Cape Town, South Africa
Nearest Airport: 22 kmSuperbly situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with the Table Mountain in the background, the Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury to discerning travellers.
Kleinmond, South Africa Nearest Airport: 70 kmJust over an hour's drive from Cape Town, the Arabella Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of one of the richest plant kingdoms in the world. The 145 guestrooms are decorated with rich rosewood furniture, luxurious cottons and plush duvets. Full-width sliding glass doors lead to a private terrace that overlooks the Bot River Lagoon or Kogelberg Mountains.
Knysna, South Africa Nearest Airport: 60 kmSet high in the hills above Knysna on a 325 hectare golf estate, the Simola Hotel commands an awesome view of the rolling mountains and Knysna Lagoon leading to the famous Heads in the distance.
Mossel Bay, South Africa Nearest Airport: 55 kmSet on 11,000-hectares of undulating valleys and indigenous Fynbos, the Gondwana Game Reserve is the first authentic free-roaming Big Five reserve in the Western Cape, and home to several endangered wild species including Cape Mountain Zebra, Black Rhinoceros, and Black Harrier.
George, South Africa Nearest Airport: 7 kmIdeally located in the heart of the Garden Route, and close to the charming town of George, the Fancourt Hotel sits on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains in the backdrop.
Package Golf Courses
Designer(s):Nestled in the tranquil Silvermine Valley between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay, the Clovelly Country Club rewards accuracy off the tee and provides players with scenic views of the False Bay coastline. Known for its year round conditioning, the relatively short course possesses a unique character by virtue of its proximity to the sea.
Designer(s):Ranked as the 4th best course in South Africa and #1 in Western Cape, the Arabella parklands course hugs the Bot River lagoon with spectacular views across the Kogelberg mountain range. Designed by the acclaimed Peter Matkovich, this spectacular layout opened in 1999.
Designer(s):South Africa's 'Postcard of Golf', Pezula, is spectacularly situated atop the famous Knysna Heads with signature holes on the cliff-top. Designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream, Pezula's high vantage point allows for majestic panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountain Range. The course truly lives upto its name, Pezula, or "high up with the Gods" in the local language.
Designer(s):The Simola Golf Estate on the hills above picturesque Knysna is a breathtaking experience that combines achingly beautiful views of the enchanting forests, town, lagoon and Indian Ocean that lay out before it. The Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, which was officially opened by the ‘Golden Bear’ himself in September 2005, is only one of 5 Nicklaus signature courses in South Africa, and definitely the most scenic.
Designer(s):Voted the number one golf course in South Africa in 2000, the Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt is named after the mountain pass of the same name, and is part of the original 27-hole design at Fancourt by the legendary Gary Player in the early 90s. This classic tree-lined parklands layout underwent a major facelift in 2005 under renowned Scottish golf architect David McLay Kidd.
Designer(s):The Fancourt Outeniqua GC, a dramatic parkland with water hazards in as many as 11 holes, is quite similar to its sibling Montagu and offers challenging design and fine conditioning to ensure an excellent test for all levels of golfers. Although set in the same surroundings as its better known counterparts, the Outeniqua has developed an individual personality rivalling the other courses at Fancourt.
Designer(s):The Gary Player designed Fancourt Links, is the #1 ranked course in South Africa. Considered by the Black Knight as his design masterpiece, the Fancourt Links recreates the links courses of Scotland and Ireland in a typically South African setting with the majestic Outeniqua mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop.
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14 Nights | 5 Stops | 8 Rounds of Golf
Western Cape, South Africa
