Day 1: Cape Town
Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport from where the day is spent exploring one of the worlds most beautiful cities. We visit Table Mountain, where a cable car ride to the top of the mountain reveals breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula. After descending the mountain, visits are made to the Parliament Gardens and Cape Castle, before retiring to the overnight destination situated on Cape Towns famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Cape Town
After breakfast we make our way to the Royal Cape Golf Course for a round on South Africa's oldest golf course. With lovely views of Table Mountain from most holes, this championship course offers a beautiful setting that will make your visit memorable. Royal Cape is a true championship course, having hosted the South African Open no less than eleven times and the SA Amateur Championships eight times. The most recent SA Open held here was in 1996 and was won by Ernie Els. The round of golf is followed by some time for lunch, after which the tour makes its way back to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, where the late afternoon is spent relaxing.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Cape Town
The Erinvale Golf Course is situated at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains and is the site for the morning's game. A Gary Player Design, the course boasts an impressive setting which takes in views of the surrounding mountain ranges and False Bay in the distance. It has hosted the World Cup of Golf and is frequently rated one of the finest courses in South Africa. The round of golf is followed by visits to two of the nearby wine estates, where guests can sample some of South Africa's finest wines and enjoy the rich history and superb architecture on display.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Cape Town
We trace the Indian Ocean coast and traverse the towns of Rooi Els and Betties Bay en route to Kleinmond and the Arabella Golf Course. During the months of June to November the waters are frequented by the Southern Right Whale - stops will be made at different vantage points from where these regal creatures can be spotted. Outside whale season the drive, of about one hour and fifteen minutes, is still one of the countries most scenic.
The Arabella course will challenge both novices and professionals alike, as this masterful Peter Matkovich layout is played. It is bordered by the Kleinmond Lagoon , and much care has been taken to ensure the course blends in well with the natural surroundings. We make our way back to Cape Town during the late afternoon after a short stop in Hermanus, which is situated on the shores of Walker Bay.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Winelands
Atlantic Beach Golf course is the focus of a morning round. This Links, which is situated on the West Coast, reveals magnificent examples of Cape Fynbos and will present a challenge, especially on windy days, when it will be necessary to use the firm turf to play low running shots under the wind. The tour then makes its way to the South African wine producing area, and the magnificent Lanzerac Hotel, where the late afternoon is spent at leisure.
Overnight: Lanzerac
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Winelands
We devote the day to exploring the town of Stellenbosch, and the Stellenbosch wine route. The town is the oldest in South Africa after Cape Town, and is undoubtedly the most scenic and historically-preserved town in the country. Oak-lined streets next to water furrows compliment the many fine examples of elegant Cape Dutch, Victorian and Georgian architecture - all part of this unique "Town of Oaks".
The town, ideally situated in a magnificent mountain valley, boasts a mild Mediterranean climate. The Stellenbosch Wine route is the oldest, largest and probably the most visited of the Southwest Cape’s wine routes. Many of the estates are very old; their gabled, whitewashed Cape Dutch Homesteads, rolling vineyards and shade-dappled grounds lovely beyond measure. We visit three of these fine estates, where the art of wine making in South Africa is experienced first hand. A large variety of cultivars can be sampled and a specific cultivar, which appeals to your palette, is sure to be found.
Overnight: Lanzerac
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Garden Route
After breakfast the tour travels to the coastal city of Mossel Bay, where we begin our garden route tour. It is here where the Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Dias set foot on shore in 1488, and we dedicate some time to visiting the museum which bears his name. The museum stands not far from the Milkwood Tree and fountain which served, respectively, as a post office and watering hole to sea farers in centuries past.
Overnight: Fancourt Manor
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Garden Route
The Links at Fancourt hosted a very successful Presidents Cup in 2003 and has since become one of South Africa’s most highly rated and sought after courses. A man made Links, the course is difficult and it would be prudent to carry some additional balls. Gary Player has ensured an almost perfect balance between hazards , length and shot value. The course has been compared favorably with some of Scotland’s finest links courses and the morning round is sure to be the highlight of your 10 day Western Cape Golfing Experience. The afternoon is spent at leisure.
Overnight: Fancourt Manor
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9: Garden Route
After a leisurely breakfast guests head to Pezula and devote the afternoon to playing this course. Pezula is situated high above the Indian Ocean on one of Knysna’s famous heads . A relatively new course, utmost care has been taken in the design, to ensure a great golfing experience on a site which couldn't be more perfect. We return to Fancourt during the late afternoon.
Overnight: Fancourt Manor
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10: Departure
A morning round of Golf is enjoyed at the Fancourt Outeniqua.This Gary Player designed course was named after the Mountain Range which forms the barrier between the Garden Route and the Little Karoo. A parkland course which takes in beautiful scenery , the Outeniqua is sure to reward both experienced players as well as novices. Guests are then transferred to George Airport for a flight to Cape Town where a memorable Western Cape golfing experience comes to an end.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast
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