South Africa Golf Safari
Golf & the Big Five
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.
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Fancourt LinksSouth Africa's #1 — Gary Player's inland links.
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Big Five SafariMorning & evening game drives at Botlierskop.
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8 Championship RoundsClovelly, Arabella ×2, Pezula, Simola & 3× Fancourt.
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Table Mountain TourHalf-day guided tour included.
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Cape Peninsula TourFull-day tour included.
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13-Day Rental CarSelf-drive the Garden Route — included.
Day by Day
A suggested flow for your 13 days across South Africa.
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.
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).
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.
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.
East Along the Coast
Drive east to Hermanus (approx. 1.5 hours). Check in to Harbour House Hotel — perched above the Old Harbour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Courses You'll Play
Seven of South Africa's finest — from False Bay to the high temple of Fancourt.
Silvermine Valley between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay.
Bot River lagoon with mountain backdrop.
Atop the famous Knysna Heads.
Hills above Knysna with lagoon views.
Gary Player parkland.
Outeniqua Mountains backdrop.
Gary Player's inland-links masterpiece.
Luxury Accommodation
Five stops from the V&A Waterfront to Fancourt — with a Big Five game reserve in between.
What's Included
Transparent from the start — here's exactly what you get with this itinerary.
Golf & Accommodation
- 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
Experiences & Transport
- Half-day Table Mountain & City Tour
- Full-day Cape Peninsula tour
- Morning & evening Big Five game drives at Botlierskop
- 13-day Cat-C rental car with GPS & insurance
Our Complimentary Extras
Every trip includes these exclusive value-adds — our way of saying thank you.
- 24/7 golf hotline
- Local knowledge, expertise & support
- All taxes & service charges
South Africa Attractions
Table Mountain, Cape Point penguins, and Big Five game drives.
The Gallery
Cape Town to Fancourt — with safari in between.
Ready for Golf & the Big Five?
Every itinerary is fully customizable. Change hotels, swap courses, extend your stay, or combine with another region. Tell us what you want — we'll build it.