Day 1: Cape Town
Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport from where a day is spent exploring one the world's most beautiful cities. Table Mountain, arguably the most famous natural landmark in Africa, is first on the agenda. From Table Mountain one of the most impressive views of the world can be enjoyed, the Indian Ocean and the deep blue waters of the Atlantic, the Cape Peninsula which sinks away and allows these two great oceans to meet at Cape Point. We also visit the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which had its conception when the mining magnate and philanthropist Cecil Rhodes donated the land to the people of South Africa. The garden is home to 4000 of the 18000 species of Flora which are found in South Africa and creates a most remarkable display. It is at the memorial of this man, one of Africa's greatest son's, from where sweeping views of the entire Cape Flats can be enjoyed, where we end an unforgettable day.
Overnight: Ambassador
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Cape Town
Tee off is after breakfast, on the Erinvale course, an 18 hole championship course designed by Gary Player. It hosted the World Cup of Golf in 1996 and is gaining a reputation as one of the Cape’s finest courses. Superb views over the Hottentots Holland as well as the Helderberg Mountains, make the setting of the course a scenic delight. The first nine are situated in a valley and feature quite a few hazards, but are relatively easy if compared with the second nine which mostly stretch over mountainous terrain, and can be quite challenging. After some time for lunch and relaxation we visit the adjacent Vergelegen wine estate, where some of South Africa’s finest wines can be sampled, before returning to the hotel during the late afternoon.
Overnight: Ambassador
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Cape Town
The Royal Cape has the distinction of being South Africa’s oldest course . A true championship course, it has played host to the South African Open no less than eleven times. It is essentially a parkland course, with exceptional views of the Table Mountain Range. The well maintained fairways are narrow and tree lined. Several water features also add to the degree of difficulty and enjoyment of this course. We begin play on this marvelous course during the mid morning, after which the late afternoon is spent at leisure at Erinvale.
Overnight: Ambassador
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Arniston
The tour traces the coast from Gordon's Bay , traversing the towns of Rooi Els and Betties Bay on the way to Hermanus. En Route several stops are made at vantage points from where the Southern Right Whale can potentially be spotted. These whales frequent the waters of South Africa's coastline during the months of June to November. They travel approximately 2000 kilometers from the Southern Ocean to give birth in these waters. Spotting these graceful mammals regally splashing about is a most rewarding experience. Lunch is enjoyed in Hermanus with its sweeping views of Walker Bay, said to be the best place on the entire coast from which to do whale watching. After some time spent in Hermanus, the tour continues via Gansbay and Bredasdorp to the quaint fishing village of Arniston. The Village takes its name from a tragic shipwreck which occurred in these treacherous waters in 1815. The village is situated a stone’s throw from the Southern Tip of Africa and the coastline surrounding it is noted for its bizarre marine erosions, of which the most famous is the Waenhuiskrans, an enormous cavern eroded from the cliffs, within walking distance of Arniston. After a visit to the Waenhuiskrans we retire to our overnight destination.
Overnight: Arniston Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Garden Route
We depart early for the scenically spectacular Garden Route. The tour makes its way north, passing the town of Mosselbay, where the Portuguese seafarer Bartholomew Dias first set foot in 1488. It is regarded as the Southern Entry point to the Garden Route and is situated not far from the town of George, where we base ourselves at the King George Hotel with its sweeping views across the George Golf Course. The afternoon is spent at leisure.
Overnight: King George
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Garden Route
A late breakfast is followed by tee off on the George Golf Course. It is continually rated as one of South Africa's finest courses. This course, which is well established course, takes in the grandeur of the Outeniqua Mountains, and the lush vegetation which characterizes the Garden Route. The setting and challenge which this course presents is sure to make the day an unforgettable experience.
Overnight: King George
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Garden Route
After breakfast guests travel travel to the sleepy town of Knysna, along a scenic route passing through The Wilderness and Sedgefield where we devote the afternoon to playing Pezula, 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 sight which couldn't be more perfect. We return to George during the late afternoon.
Overnight: King George
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Departure
The morning is spent at leisure after which guests are transferred to George Airport for a flight to Cape Town. Guests are met at Cape Town Airport and are transferred to any location of their choice in the city or are assisted in transferring to an international flight back to their country of origin after a memorable South African golf tour.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast |
