Self
drive Golf tour of South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA GOLF SAFARI
15
days & 14 nights discovering the beauty of south africa
Kruger
- Swaziland - Kwazulu Natal - Garden Route - Cape Town
World-renowned
golf courses located in lush suburbs and unusual settings, combined
with our year round sunny weather, makes South Africa a golfers
paradise. This itinerary is designed to ensure you experience
the highlights of South Africa whilst playing some of the country’s
finest golf courses. As an added service, The Safari Co. Golf
Team can pre-book tee-off times for you in the various resorts.
Day
1
You will be met on arrival at Johannesburg International Airport
by a Safari Company representative, handed your world-class documentation
and assisted to the Europcar rental counter to collect your vehicle.
Your luxury hotel is set in the leafy suburbs of northern Johannesburg
in an innovative and technologically advanced mixed-use lifestyle
centre.
Approximate
travel time: 45 Minutes from Johannesburg International
Airport to Melrose Arch
Hotel
Melrose Arch Hotel – bed and breakfast basis
Day
2, 3 and 4
Travel
in an easterly direction past Witbank and Middelburg to Mpumalanga,
known for its fantastic vistas and rich wildlife. Accommodation
is at the Malelane Sun Hotel. Spend your days golfing, game viewing
in the world famous Kruger National Park or exploring the spectacular
Panoramic Route including God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon,
Bourkes Luck Potholes and numerous waterfalls. For an additional
golfing experience visit the nearby Leopard Creek Golf Course
(open week days).
Approximate
travel time: 5 hours from Melrose Arch Hotel to
Malelane Sun Hotel
Malelane
Sun Hotel – bed and breakfast basis
Day
5 and 6
Your
journey continues into the Kingdom of Swaziland. Travel through
stunning mountainous areas with great shopping opportunities at
the many craft markets en route. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon
and enjoy a quick round of golf on the exquisite Royal Swazi Sun
course.
Approximate
travel time: 4 Hours from Malelane Sun Hotel to
Royal Swazi Sun
Royal
Swazi Sun – bed and breakfast basis
Day
7, 8, and 9
You
enter the province of KwaZulu-Natal, home to the Zulu people.
En route, there is an opportunity to travel through the oldest
game reserve, Hluhluwe. The trip continues along the coast until
you reach Zimbali Lodge, situated close to white sandy beaches
on the Indian Ocean coastline.
Approximate
travel time: 7 Hours from Royal Swazi Sun to Zimbali
Lodge
Zimbali
Lodge – bed and breakfast basis
Day
10
Drive
to Durban International Airport for the scheduled flight to Port
Elizabeth (not included). On arrival, proceed to the Europcar
rental counter to collect your vehicle. Travel to nearby Hacklewood
Hill Country House for an overnight stay.
Approximate
travel time: 1 Hour from Zimbali Lodge to Durban
International Airport
Hacklewood
Hill Country House – bed and breakfast basis
Day
11, 12 and 13
Travel
along the widely acclaimed Garden Route, a stretch of scenic beauty
between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. There are many sightseeing
stops to be made en route such as the Tsitsikamma Forest, the
seaside resort of Plettenberg Bay and the Knysna Lagoon. Arrive
late afternoon in George and on to Fancourt, a resort synonymous
with golf in South Africa.
Approximate
travel time: 4 Hours from Hacklewood Hill Country
House to Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate.
Fancourt
Hotel and Country Club Estate – bed and breakfast basis
Day
14
Travel
through the semi-desert of the Karoo, to Oudtshoorn, known for
its ostriches and the famous Cango Caves. Relax in an atmosphere
of calm and tranquillity and enjoy the breathtaking night skies.
Approximate
travel time: 3 Hours from Fancourt Hotel and Country
Club Estate to Rosenhof Country Lodge
Rosenhof
Country Lodge - bed and breakfast basis
Day
15
Continue
through the Karoo and the historic town of Swellendam before returning
your rental vehicle to Cape Town or the International Airport.
Approximate
travel time: 4.5 Hours from Rosenhof Country Lodge
to Cape Town or the International
END OF SERVICES
COST:
Contact us for a detailed quote for this self drive tour package
INCLUDED:
Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary, car rental
inclusive of supercover and unlimited mileage, Meet and Greet
on arrival, Deluxe Travel Pack as described in the documentation
section of this website, VIP card, tourism levy on accommodation
and unlimited access to The Safari Co.'s service back-up.
EXCLUDED:
Fuel deposits and airport surcharges, additional driver/younger
driver surcharges, fuel, oil, meals not specified in the itinerary,
entrance fees, drinks, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
Recommended or mentioned excursions are not included unless specified.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
MIN/MAX PAX: Two – single supplement on request
DEPARTURE: Daily
VEHICLE: Europcar Group D, 1600cc vehicle with power steering,
automatic transmission, air-conditioning, radio and tape.
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING: Light casual clothing is sufficient during
the day with smart casual dress recommended for evenings and dinner.
From May to September warm clothing will be required.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: No inoculations are required but an anti-malaria
precaution is recommended.