Garden Route & Safari, South Africa

Play courses and venture on a thrilling South African safari where world-class golf meets wild adventure.

Golf & Safari Experience

10 Days

Tour Overview

Duration10 Days

Tour TypeFront 9

People12

From£5,495pp

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The Ultimate South African Golf & Safari Tour

A wonderful insight into the Rainbow Nation awaits on our best-selling South African Escorted Tour, combining the highlights of the country into one seamless journey. Experience the energy of Cape Town, explore the renowned Stellenbosch Winelands, enjoy unforgettable Big Five game drives at Gondwana Game Reserve, and finish with championship golf at The Links at Fancourt, one of South Africa’s finest courses.

The tour is fully guided throughout, with golf firmly at its core. You’ll benefit from PGA-led golf clinics before four of the five rounds, along with course briefings delivered ahead of each round, giving you insight into strategy, conditions, and layout so you can enjoy the golf to its fullest.

at a glance

Cape Town, South Africa

Multi-Destination Tour

Winelands Experience

Championship Golf

Tour Gallery

Green at Royal Cape Golf Club with mountains in the back ground

Green at Royal Cape with mountains in the background

Aerial view of Steenberg Golf Club with mountains in the background

Aerial view of Steenberg Golf Club, showing tree-lined fairways and perilous water hazards

Clubhouse at Steenberg Golf Club, with mountains in the background

Double bed suite at Southern Sun de Wagen

Aerial view of Pearl Valley Golf Club with a large water hazard in front of a green

Fairway at Pearly Valley with a large water hazard on the right

Storehouse at Ernie Els' winery with mountains in the background

View over Ernie Els' vineyard with mountains in the background

Outdoor swimming pool at Gondwana Game Reserve

Double bed suite at Gondwana Game Reserve

Indoor lounging area at Gondwana Game Reserve

Safari group observing a group of giraffes

Water in front of the lodges at Gondwana Game Reserve

Outdoor view of Fancourt Hotel & Manor House with a pond in front

Outdoor pool area at Fancourt Hotel and Manor House

Double bed room at Fancourt Golf & Spa Resort

Aerial view of Pinnacle Point's clubhouse with sea views in the background

Aerial view of Pinnacle Point's cliffside greens

Two players on a tee box at Fancourt Links over a large water hazard with mountains in the background

Wide view of the course at Fancourt Links with mountains in the background

Water hazard on the left with a winding fairway on the right and mountains in the background

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Itinerary

From Cape Town and safari lodges to championship fairways, this escorted journey showcases South Africa at its finest.

Accommodation

11 Feb – 14 Feb 2026: 3 Nights in [Cape Town V&A Waterfront] Commodore Hotel in a Deluxe Room (BB)
14 Feb – 16 Feb 2026: 2 Nights in [Stellenbosch] Southern Sun De Wagen Hotel in a SUITE (BB)
16 Feb – 18 Feb 2026: 2 Nights in [Garden Route] Gondwana Game Reserve in a Lehele Villa (FB + Safari Activities)
18 Feb – 20 Feb 2026: 2 Nights in [Garden Route] Fancourt in a Classic Room (BB+ 2-Day Value Add Package)

Transfers

11 Feb 2026: VIP Meet & Greet clients at Cape Town Airport
11 Feb – 20 Feb 2026: Private Transfer between airport, hotel and golf courses
20 Feb 2026: Transfer to George International Airport

Golf

12 Feb 2026: Royal Cape
13 Feb 2026: Steenberg
14 Feb 2026: Pearl Valley
18 Feb 2026: Pinnacle Point
19 Feb 2026: Fancourt Links
Complimentary buggies on all rounds

Day Tours, Golf Clinics and Meals included

11 Feb 2026: Welcome Dinner at Hotel
15 Feb 2026: Stellenbosch Winelands Tour and lunch at Steenberg Winery and Bistro
16 – 17 Feb 2026: Gondwana Game Drives and dinners
4 x Golf Clinics included 1 hour before tee time.
19 Feb 2025: Celebration Dinner at Fancourt

Our tour starts today in Cape Town, arguably the most beautiful city in the world. It is the playground of leisure lovers, adventurers and jetsetters alike. Famed for its flat-topped mountain (voted one of the New7Wonders of Nature, no less!), white sandy beaches, bountiful vineyards, waddling penguins and a bustling waterfront, it’s not hard to see why our Mother City repeatedly ranks among the best cities in the world.

After meeting your guide at Cape Town International Airport, we will transfer you to The V & A Waterfront, a bustling harbor precinct, that combines shopping, dining, entertainment, and stunning views of Table Mountain, encapsulating the vibrant spirit of Cape Town.

Check in at The Commodore Hotel and have an afternoon at leisure before you meet the rest of the group at the ‘Welcome Dinner’ in your hotel.

Accommodation

Meals

Transfer from your hotel to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to tee off, check in at the Pro Shop, grab a refreshment or warm up for your game before you experience the charm of South Africa’s oldest golf course.

In the shadow of Table Mountain lies the Royal Cape Golf Club, established in 1885. The current hosts of the Cape Town Open and 10 previous South African Opens.

Meals

Golf

Transfer from your hotel to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to tee off, check in at the Pro Shop, grab a refreshment or warm up for your game.

Steenberg, with its long and noble history, spectacular winery, five-star hotel and spa, and 18-hole Golf Course, is unique – and the perfect setting for the Steenberg Experience. Located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, with the spectacular icon of Table Mountain as its backdrop, Steenberg Estate is a must-visit destination with a must-play golf course. When you arrive at the gates and drive past the vineyards and ancient oaks, you are entering a world that goes well beyond golf.

After golf, freshen up before we enjoy a Wine Tasting & Dinner at Steenberg Winery & Bistro.

Golf

Activity

Check-out of your hotel and transfer from your hotel to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to tee off, check in at the Pro Shop, grab a refreshment or warm up for your game at Pearl Valley.

As the name implies, the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course truly bears the stamp of the world’s preeminent golf course designer. South Africa’s Top 100 Golf Courses, the definitive golf course ranking, placed the Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course as the third best in the country for 2022.

For six consecutive years Complete Golfer bestowed the Five Star Experience Award on the course.

Accommodation

Golf

Full day private guided Stellenbosch Winelands Tour with lunch at Ernie Els Winery! Stellenbosch is world-famous for its wine and today is the perfect opportunity to visit the famous vineyards for a tasting (or two). Many are set within spectacular gardens and farmland and offer the opportunity to have a stroll.

Meals

Activity

After early breakfast today, we depart for Gondwana Game Reserve; a magnificent 11,000-hectare private reserve in the heart of the Western Cape, Luxurious malaria-free safari holiday destination, where the Big Five roam freely across dramatic landscapes of fynbos-covered hills and valleys. Experience luxury safari lodges, thrilling game drives, and unparalleled wildlife encounters in a truly stunning setting.

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Meals

Activities include Big 5 game drives (2 per day), mountain biking, hikes, Africology spa treatments, and the popular Junior Ranger program.

Activity

Meals

Overlooking the Indian Ocean near Mossel Bay and designed by Peter Matkovich and 2011 Open Champion, Darren Clarke, Pinnacle Point is one of the most unique and scenic golf courses in the world.

This Clifftop Fynbos Golf Course inspires the golfer to play this challenging layout with a level of respect due to its dramatic views and breathtaking terrain. The 72 par layout is characterised by 7 majestic holes that line the Indian Ocean rock cliffs, four of which are played over ocean and cliff. All 18 holes have been designed to fit the contours of the land.

After golf, we check-in at Fancourt, South Africa’s Number One Luxury Golf & Spa Resort. The offers three golf courses, a golfing academy, two pro-shops, four tennis courts, four swimming pools and a gym; other on-site activities include a tranquil spa featuring a heated Roman Bath and four restaurant/dining options.

Accommodation

Golf

The design of the course was modelled on the links courses of the British Isles and, unsurprisingly, Gary Player has described it as his greatest ever feat as a course designer. Ranked inside the World’s Top 100 (#38) and 2nd in South Africa’s Top 100.

Golf

Meals

Our Tour ends after breakfast at Fancourt.

There are no activities planned today, just meet your departure transfer to George International Airport.

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Packages

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9 nights5 RoundsBed & Breakfast1 to 12 people

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Championship Golf, Expertly Guided

This tour is ideal if golf is the main event, not just an add-on. You’ll play some of South Africa’s finest courses, highlighted by The Links at Fancourt, consistently ranked among the very best in the country. What truly sets this experience apart is the structure around the golf itself: a fully escorted format, expert logistics, and PGA-led golf clinics before four of the five rounds, so you step onto each first tee better prepared and more confident. Certified PGA Professionals also deliver course briefings, offering genuine insight into strategy, conditions, and how best to tackle each layout.

Away from the fairways, the itinerary is carefully balanced with standout experiences that add depth to the journey. A guided Stellenbosch Winelands tour offers a relaxed look at one of South Africa’s most celebrated regions, while game drives at Gondwana Game Reserve provide the chance to see the Big Five in their natural habitat. Combined with well-paced travel, quality accommodation, and iconic scenery, this is a tour designed for golfers who want world-class courses, expert guidance, and unforgettable off-course experiences woven seamlessly into the trip.