HIGHLIGHTS OF KRUGER & THE WESTERN CAPE GOLF TOUR

07 – 19 March 2024

Start your journey in the Kruger National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. Continue to Cape Town, boasting of pristine beaches, iconic mountain ranges, rolling vineyards, trendy cityscapes and, of course, world class golf courses. End off your visit with the picturesque town of Knysna, and stay at the luxurious Simola Hotel & Spa.

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Trip Profile

Duration
13 Days
price
£5650 - £7550
rounds of golf
7
stops
4
suited for
ALL-AGES
Arrival
Kruger park
stop 2
Cape Town
stop 3
Hermanus
stop 4
knysna
departure
george

Trip Highlights

  • Thrilling Game Drives: Spot the Big Five on exhilarating game drives with expert rangers.
  • Golfing Paradise: Play prestigious courses like Leopard Creek and Simola amidst stunning landscapes.
  • Majestic Table Mountain: Experience breathtaking views from atop Table Mountain with a cableway journey.
  • Wine Tasting Delights: Indulge in the finest wines at Tokara and Ernie Els Winery in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
  • Penguin Encounters: Get up close to adorable African Penguins at the enchanting Boulders Beach.
  • Scenic Garden Route: Enjoy spectacular golfing at George Golf Club and Pezula while surrounded by natural beauty.

Trip Overview

Embark on a remarkable journey with Jacques Gous Tours, immersing yourself in the captivating wonders of South Africa. Begin your adventure with a thrilling safari experience in Kruger National Park, where expert rangers guide you on exhilarating game drives, offering unforgettable encounters with the Big Five. Indulge your passion for golf as you tee off at world-class courses such as Leopard Creek and Simola, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and panoramic views.

Continue to the enchanting city of Cape Town, where you’ll ascend Table Mountain via a scenic cableway journey, taking in awe-inspiring vistas. Savor the rich flavors of South African wines during tastings at renowned estates in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Get up close to adorable African Penguins at Boulders Beach, a unique wildlife encounter. Journey along the scenic Garden Route, playing golf at George Golf Club and Pezula Championship Course, while relishing the natural beauty that surrounds you. Conclude your unforgettable journey with cherished memories and a farewell dinner, bidding farewell to the captivating landscapes of South Africa.

What's Included

  • Accommodation: Stay at Lukimbi Safari Lodge, Radisson Blu Waterfront, Arabella Hotel & Spa, and Simola Hotel & Spa.
  • Golf: Enjoy rounds at Leopard Creek, Steenberg, Clovelly, Arabella, Simola, George, and Pezula golf courses.
  • Transport: Convenient transfers provided for airports, hotels, golf courses, sightseeing, and dinner locations.
  • Sightseeing: Experience game drives, Table Mountain cableway journey, wine tasting at Steenberg, and visit to Boulders Penguin Colony.
  • Meals: Enjoy a variety of meals including dinners at Kloof Street House, Bistro 1682, Harbour House Restaurant, Jamani Restaurant, and more.
  • Miscellaneous: Benefit from airport meet and greet, 24/7 local support, and all tourism taxes and levies included.
  • Full Board and Bed & Breakfast: Lukimbi Safari Lodge offers full board, while other accommodations provide bed and breakfast.
  • Luxury Amenities: Stay in classic standard, deluxe, and luxury suites, and travel in a luxury tour coach for transfers.

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Itinerary

  • Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and depart on your connecting flight to the Kruger National Park (own flight arrangements).
  • Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to the lodge.
  • Check-in for 3 nights.
  • Freshen up and depart on an afternoon game drive with expert rangers. Afterwards enjoy dinner at the lodge.
  • After breakfast, enjoy a scenic transfer to Leopard Creek Country Club for your round of golf. Internationally recognised as a world class golf course, Leopard Creek, designed by Gary Player, is located strategically on the border of the Kruger National Park near Malelane. The course typifies the essence of African golf at its best with indigenous bushveld bordering the pristine fairways and greens. Tee times booked from 08h30.
  • Dinner will be served at the lodge.
  • Before breakfast, depart on an early morning game drive.
  • Spend the day at leisure. Lunch will be served at the lodge.
  • Freshen up and depart on an afternoon game drive with expert rangers.
  • Afterwards enjoy dinner at the lodge.
  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart on a direct flight to Cape Town. Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, then transfer to Table Mountain for a a return aerial cableway journey up Table Mountain. The Table Mountain aerial cableway is a five-minute ride to the top of Table Mountain. Enjoy the scenic views.
  • Check-in at the Radisson Blu Waterfront for 3 nights.
  • Enjoy dinner at Kloof Street House.
  • After breakfast, transfer to Steenberg Golf Club for your round of golf. Tee times tba.
  • Afterwards, enjoy a classic tasting of 5 wines at Steenberg Wine Estate. Make your way to Bistro 1682 at Steenberg for an early tapas style dinner.
  • After breakfast, transfer to Clovelly Country Club for your round of golf. Nestled in the tranquil Silvermine Valley between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay, the Clovelly Country Club rewards accuracy off the tee and provides players with scenic views of the False Bay coastline. Tee times booked from 09h36.
  • Afterwards, continue to Simon’s Town to visit the Boulders Penguin Colony. The beautiful Boulders Beach is one of Cape Town’s most visited beaches and the only place in the world where you get close to African Penguins.
  • In the evening enjoy dinner at Harbour House Restaurant, Kalk Bay.
  • After breakfast, check-out and depart on a full day Stellenbosch Winelands Tour. This historic town is known for oak lined cobblestone streets, classic Cape Dutch architecture, and its vibrant wine industry. Your first stop will be a visit to Tokara Wine Estate to enjoy a wine tasting. Continue to Ernie Els Winery for a Major Wine tasting experience.
  • Continue to Hermanus and check-in at Arabella Hotel & Spa for 2 nights.
  • Dinner will be served at Jamani Restaurant at Arabella Hotel & Spa.
  • After breakfast, make your way to Arabella Golf Club for your round of golf. Tee times booked from 09h30.
  • Dinner will be served at Jamani Restaurant at Arabella Hotel & Spa.
  • After breakfast, check-out and depart to Knysna. On the way enjoy lunch at Jan Harmsgat Restaurant in Swellendam.
  • Check-in at Simola Hotel & Spa for 4 nights. Dinner will be served at Lungalo Restaurant located at the hotel.
  • After breakfast, make your way to Simola Golf Course for your round of golf. The Simola Golf Estate on the hills above picturesque Knysna is a breathtaking experience that combines achingly beautiful views of the enchanting forests, town, lagoon and Indian Ocean that lay out before it. Tee times booked from 09h00.
  • Dinner will be served at Simola Clubhouse.
  • After breakfast, transfer to George Golf Club. Beautifully manicured and set in the heart of the scenic Garden Route, the George Golf Course has the majestic Outeniqua Mountains serving as the backdrop and offers breathtaking landscapes of the mountain and surrounding plateau. Tee times booked from 08h36.
  • Enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
  • After breakfast, transfer to Pezula Championship Golf Course for your round of golf. Designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream, the Pezula Championship Course is spectacularly situated atop the famous Knysna Heads, and this high vantage point allows for majestic panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountain Range. Tee times booked from 09h00.
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner at Drydock Restaurant.
  • Check-out and then transfer to George Airport for your connecting flight home.

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