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South Africa Golf Safari

Cape Town, Hermanus, Knysna, Mossel Bay & George
12
Nights
8
Rounds
2
Courses
South Africa
Destination
The Trip

South Africa Golf Safari

Welcome to the Rainbow Nation, where golf is served with a blend of safari. The adventure begins at the Mother City of Cape Town, following which we take you through one of the most scenic drives on the planet — along the Garden Route, parallel to the Indian Ocean — with stops at Hermanus and Knysna.

Don't forget 8 rounds of incredible golf including the high temple of South African golf: Fancourt, near the historic town of George. Plus Big Five game drives at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, and a self-drive rental car for 13 days.

Trip Highlights
  • Fancourt LinksSouth Africa's #1 — Gary Player's inland links.
  • Big Five SafariMorning & evening game drives at Botlierskop.
  • 8 Championship RoundsClovelly, Arabella ×2, Pezula, Simola & 3× Fancourt.
  • Table Mountain TourHalf-day guided tour included.
  • Cape Peninsula TourFull-day tour included.
  • 13-Day Rental CarSelf-drive the Garden Route — included.
Your Journey

Day by Day

A suggested flow for your trip. Every day is flexible — extend, shorten, or swap any element based on your preferences.

1
Cape Town Airport → The Commodore, V&A Waterfront

Welcome to Cape Town

Arrive at Cape Town International. Collect your rental car and drive to The Commodore Hotel on the V&A Waterfront (approx. 25 minutes). Check in to your room overlooking the harbour and Table Mountain.

Rental Car The Commodore
2
Half-Day Table Mountain & City Tour

The Mother City

Guided half-day tour of Cape Town — Table Mountain Cableway, Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, Castle of Good Hope. Afternoon free for V&A Waterfront shopping or Robben Island (optional).

Table Mountain Tour City Tour
3
Clovelly Country Club

False Bay Golf

A 30-minute drive to Clovelly — nestled in the Silvermine Valley between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay. Par 72, 6,445 yards. Return to The Commodore.

Clovelly CC Par 72 · 6,445 Yards
4
Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Cape Point & Penguins

Full-day guided tour: Chapman's Peak Drive, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope. Lunch in Simon's Town.

Boulders Beach Cape of Good Hope
5
Cape Town → Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus

East Along the Coast

Drive east to Hermanus (approx. 1.5 hours). Check in to Harbour House Hotel — perched above the Old Harbour.

Drive Harbour House
6
Arabella Golf Club (×2)

Western Cape's #1 — Twice

Two rounds at Arabella — ranked #1 in the Western Cape. Par 72, 6,651 yards. The course hugs the Bot River lagoon with mountain backdrop. Whale watching in season from your hotel terrace.

Arabella (×2) Whale Watching (seasonal)
7
Hermanus → The Rex Hotel, Knysna

Into the Garden Route

Drive east along the Garden Route to Knysna (approx. 4 hours of stunning coastal scenery). Check in to The Rex Hotel.

Garden Route Drive The Rex Hotel
8
Pezula Championship + Simola

Knysna Double

Morning: Pezula Championship Course atop the Knysna Heads — Par 72, 6,521 yards. Afternoon: Simola Golf Estate on the hills above Knysna — Par 72, 6,909 yards. Two dramatic courses in one day.

Pezula Simola
9
Knysna → Botlierskop Game Reserve, Mossel Bay

Safari Time

Drive west to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (approx. 2 hours). Check in to your bush lodge. Afternoon: first game drive in 4×4 Land Rovers — in search of the Big Five. All meals and drinks included at the reserve.

Game Drive Botlierskop Reserve
10
Morning & Evening Game Drives

Big Five Day

Early-morning game drive at dawn — the best time for predators. Return for brunch at the lodge. Afternoon at leisure. Evening game drive at sunset. Dinner under the African stars.

Morning Game Drive Evening Game Drive
11
Botlierskop → Fancourt Hotel, George

The High Temple

Drive to Fancourt Hotel in George (approx. 45 minutes). Check in to South Africa's most celebrated golf resort — 1,500 acres of lush country estate.

Drive Fancourt Hotel
12
Fancourt Montagu + Outeniqua

Gary Player Double

Morning: Fancourt Montagu — voted #1 in SA in 2000. Par 72, 7,342 yards. Afternoon: Fancourt Outeniqua — Gary Player's parkland masterpiece. Par 72, 6,903 yards. Dinner at La Cantina.

Fancourt Montagu Fancourt Outeniqua
13
The Links at Fancourt

South Africa's #1

Your finale — The Links at Fancourt. Gary Player's inland-links masterpiece, rated #1 in South Africa. Par 72, 7,579 yards. Farewell dinner tonight. Tomorrow: drive to George or PE Airport for departure.

Fancourt Links #1 South Africa
Beyond the Fairways

South Africa Attractions

Table Mountain, Cape Point penguins, and Big Five game drives.

Table Mountain
Cape Point
Big Five Safari
Knysna Heads
Every Detail Covered

What's Included

Transparent from the start — here's exactly what you get with this itinerary.

Your Package

  • 8 rounds: Clovelly, Arabella ×2, Pezula, Simola, Montagu, Outeniqua, Links
  • 12 nights across 5 hotels/lodges
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • All meals & drinks at Botlierskop Game Reserve
  • Half-day Table Mountain & City Tour
  • Full-day Cape Peninsula tour

Experiences & Extras

  • Morning & evening Big Five game drives at Botlierskop
  • 13-day Cat-C rental car with GPS & insurance
  • 24/7 golf hotline
  • Local knowledge, expertise & support
  • All taxes & service charges

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