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Golf + Big Five Safari

South Africa Golf Safari

Cape Town, Hermanus, Knysna, Mossel Bay & George
12
Nights
8
Rounds
5
Stops
★★★★★
Luxury
The Trip

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.

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 13 days across South Africa.

1
Arrival
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
Culture
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
Round 1
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
Culture
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
Transfer
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
Rounds 2 & 3
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
Transfer
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
Rounds 4 & 5
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
Transfer
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
Safari
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
Transfer
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
Rounds 6 & 7
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
Round 8
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
Where You'll Stay

Luxury Accommodation

Five stops from the V&A Waterfront to Fancourt — with a Big Five game reserve in between.

Every Detail Covered

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
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

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