WORLD AMATEUR GOLFERS CHAMPIONSHIP OPTION 4: SAFARI, GOLF & CAPE TOWN DETAILED ITINERARY. Click here to view Virtual Itinerary

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1 WORLD AMATEUR GOLFERS CHAMPIONSHIP OPTION 4: SAFARI, GOLF & CAPE TOWN Sunday, 4 November 2012 DETAILED ITINERARY Click here to view Virtual Itinerary On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, collect your Group E car hire vehicle (Toyota Corolla or similar) from Avis and make your way to Kariega Game Reserve for check in at Main Lodge. Kariega Game Reserve Main Lodge A natural extension to the Garden Route, just 80 minutes from Port Elizabeth, this malariafree Big 5 private game reserve, incorporates contrasting riverine, bushveld and grassland eco systems and is bordered by the picturesque Bushmans and Kariega Rivers. In addition to superb morning and evening game viewing from open vehicles with experienced Game Rangers, Kariega is unique in its offering of safe walking close to abundant game and birdlife and a diversity of activities which include river cruises on the popular "Kariega Queen", canoeing, mountain biking, swimming in beautiful rover pools and visits to the nearby golden beaches of Kenton on Sea for bathing, a stroll or horse riding. Kariega prides itself in the abundance of general game and birdlife supplementing the Big 5. Wonderful sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope species can be enjoyed in addition to resident Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles. Kariega Lodge comprises spacious and comfortable log chalets, all bedrooms en suite with private viewing decks and some with private pools. Fine traditional meals are provided in the Architectural Award winning restaurant or boma, which expertly integrates with nature and the environment and radiates an informal, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Ukhozi Lodge ("the place of Eagles") accommodates 20 guests in 10 superbly appointed luxury suites crafted from log, with panoramic views from private decks. The Lodge boasts unique African style lounges, restaurant and boma with an outdoor heated pool. Here, guests can unwind in front of log fires, enjoy sumptuous cuisine or simply share an experience of the African bush. Kariega Game Reserve Main Lodge Chalet [Fully Inclusive]

2 Monday, 5 November 2012 Day at leisure to enjoy individual activities. Kariega Game Reserve Main Lodge Chalet [Fully Inclusive] Tuesday, 6 November 2012 After breakfast and check out procedures, make your way towards St Francis Bay for check in at St Francis Golf Lodge. St Francis Golf Lodge Presiding over the 1st tee of the Jack Nicklaus designed Links course, St Francis Golf Lodge is a place where golf enthusiasts can escape to indulge their favourite pastime and relax in the beautiful surrounds of St Francis Bay in Southern Africa. Thoughtful service, laid back comfort, and the opportunity to test your mettle on the best links course I have ever designed is all part of the St Francis Lodge experience. Guests can expect to leave this luxurious choice of accommodation with a replenished spirit and renewed love of the game. A divine combination of elegant African style and luxury awaits the visitor. The lodge consists of two separate serviced houses, each with 5 luxuriously appointed en suite bedrooms and several relaxed living areas that take in the sweeping views of the golf course, ocean, and the gentle waterways of the surrounding riverside thatched village. Relax in our 10 bedrooms of which 8 are golf course facing and have beautiful double showers. The other 2 rooms have both bath and shower as well as an outside shower on the enclosed patio. Feast on a scrumptious homemade breakfast on the verandah before teeing off and enjoy the luxurious facilities at The Links Club House. Spend the afternoon relaxing on a deck chair besides the Lodge s seculed pool, but don t miss the decadent traditional afternoon tea held at the Clubhouse just 70 metres away. The 19th hole is the perfect place to reflect on the day s play with your fellow golfers. This is also the best place to come and watch sporting events, with two 42 inch plasma televisions and on colder days, a crackling fire will accompany your glass of wine. This afternoon you will enjoy a round of golf at St Francis Links. Page 2 of 7

3 When Jack Nicklaus opened this remarkable golf course in December 2006, his signature was surely stamped on the dune laden landscape as he quoted This is probably the best golf course I have ever seen. and he told the large media contingent not to confuse this with the best course I have ever done it s better than that! Indeed, Mother Nature designed the foundation for this masterpiece well before the Golden Bear s arrival. A natural dune landscape, situated in a coastal location a little away from the oceanfront had been carved and tempered by time into an oasis of natural undulations and blessed with natural flora, bush and protected indigenous milkwood trees. The conditioning of this course is fantastic all year round and this South African Links will have golfers mesmerized from start to finish. St Francis Golf Lodge Standard Double Room [Bed and Breakfast] Wednesday, 7 November 2012 After breakfast and check out procedures, make your way further down the Garden Route towards George for check in at Fancourt Hotel Country Club and Golf Estate. Fancourt Hotel Country Club and Golf Estate Fancourt, South Africa's premier leisure and business resort is situated in the heart of the Garden Route. Ideally located just seven kilometres from both George Airport and the historic town of George, the resort is superbly landscaped on both 613 hectares of lush countryside with majestic Outeniqua Mountains as the perfect backdrop. Fancourt Hotel has a total of 117 guest rooms on offer including Luxury rooms, One bedroom suites and Two bedroom suites. Rooms and suites are modern and spacious, overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains, Fancourt gardens or golf course. Fancourt s original homestead, built in 1859, was recently rejuvenated as the new luxury boutique hotel Manor House at Fancourt and offers guests both natural beauty and supreme luxury. The fully equipped and professionally staffed Fancourt Spa, which incorporates a sauna, steam room, tepidarium and gymnasium with personal trainer, includes a heated indoor roman bath and Jacuzzi, a hair salon and Cherot, Fancourt's exclusive ladies fashion boutique. Fancourt is South Africa s premier golf resort, featuring three highly rated Championship golf courses; other facilities include two golf shops, a Golf Academy, a deli, mini cinema, a Kid's Club and Teen Lounge. This afternoon you will enjoy a round of golf at Fancourt Montagu. Page 3 of 7

4 Montagu, named after the Montagu pass was originally designed by Gary Player and is a much celebrated parkland course and has been ranked as the number one golf course in South Africa in the past and iscurrently ranked as No. 7 (Golf Digest Rankings 2011). The exquisitely conditioned Montagu is at the heart of Fancourt, with its glorious parkland layout, covering large tracts of varying terrain on rolling land. It s beauty is enhanced by mature trees, flower beds, shrubs and water hazards that provide a colourful contrast to the landscape. The warm up area, featuring a full length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to all golfers before play. Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting. Fancourt Hotel Country Club and Golf Estate Luxury Room [B&B] Thursday, 8 November 2012 Today you will enjoy a round of golf at Fancourt Outeniqua. Outeniqua, named after the mountain range that overlooks the area has a different look than the Montagu, so they complement each other perfectly as varying playing experiences. The Outeniqua is regarded as the easier course of the two, being more open in appearance, yet it has its share of challenges and risk and reward moments. Water hazards or streams come into play on as many as 11 of the holes, including 4 of the last 5. The warm up area, featuring a full length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to all golfers before play. Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting. Fancourt Hotel Country Club and Golf Estate Luxury Room [B&B] Page 4 of 7

5 Friday, 9 November 2012 After breakfast and check out procedures, make your way towards Cape Town for check in at Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel. Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel Situated at the entrance to the exciting V&A Waterfront, Southern Sun The Cullinan offers glorious views of Table Mountain, the sea and the bustling harbour and is approximately 25 minutes from the airport. The hotel complements the rich cultural heritage of Cape Town with a timeless architectural tradition. Elegance and style is evident in the marbled foyer, with its majestic columns and lavish decor, rich furnishings and intricate metalwork. This hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers, and provides a full range of services from the elegant breakfast room and a la carte restaurant, to the ladies' cocktail bar. For the health conscious, the hotel has its own gym and, for those who prefer a fresh water dip to the cold Atlantic Ocean, the outdoor pool is ideal. The 410 stately hotel rooms boast spectacular views over the many aspects of Cape Town. From the spacious room, enjoy either the view of Table Mountain, the bustling Table Bay Harbour and Waterfront or the city centre. Accommodation has been lavishly decorated with rich finishes and furnishings, luxurious private bathrooms and in room amenities to keep visitors stay private and ever so comfortable. Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel Standard Room [Bed and Breakfast] Saturday, 10 November 2012 Day at leisure to enjoy individual activities or an optional round of golf at Steenberg Golf Club (green fee as per supplementary cost above). The Steenberg golf course is rated as one of the top three courses to visit in South Africa, while the Estate itself has earned global recognition as a flagship residential address. Situated mere minutes from the Cape Town city centre, Steenberg is a first class destination for fine dining, wines of origin and luxury hotel accommodation. Steeped in the Cape Dutch tradition, history has an elegant, almost tangible quality at Steenberg. Nestled in the crook of the Constantiaberg Mountains, the Estate is a piece of time crafted perfection some three centuries in the making. Page 5 of 7

6 Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel Standard Room [Bed and Breakfast] Sunday, 11 November 2012 After breakfast and check out procedures, make your way to Cape Town International Airport and return car hire vehicle to Avis. Depart via own arrangements. This tour is based on 2 people sharing but can be customized to accommodate your individual requirements add people / increase or decrease days / more golf. QUOTATION FOR SERVICES (based on 2 people sharing) Double / Twin Room Per Adult Sharing: R SUPPLEMENTARY COSTS One way flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth on SAA From R One way flight from Cape Town to JNB/Durban on SAA From R Round of golf at Steenberg Golf Club R **SHOULD YOU PREFER TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE ADD A FURTHER 3% TO THE ABOVE QUOTATION AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE Accommodation (7 nights) 4 Nov Nov Kariega Game Reserve Main Lodge 4* Chalet [Fully Inclusive] 6 Nov Nov St Francis Golf Lodge 4* Standard Double Room [Bed and Breakfast] 7 Nov Nov Hotel 5* Luxury Room [Bed and Breakfast] 9 Nov Nov Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel 5* Standard Room [Bed and Breakfast] Car Rental (8 days) 4 Nov Nov 2012 AVIS (Premium Cover) Group E (Toyota Corolla or Similar) Page 6 of 7

7 including GPS Golf (3 rounds) 6 Nov 2012 St Francis Links 7 Nov 2012 Fancourt Montagu 8 Nov 2012 Fancourt Outeniqua PLEASE NOTE: This is a quotation only no reservations have been made. It is valid for operation for travel from 4 November November 2012 and is subject to the availability of all services at time of booking. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR COPY OF TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PASSENGERS REQUIRE AT LEAST 2 BLANK CONSECUTIVE PAGES IN THEIR PASSPORTS & THAT THESE SHOULD BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER DEPARTURE. WE RECOMMEND THAT PASSENGERS PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE IN THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE. END OF SERVICES Page 7 of 7