South African Golf Tour - January to April 2018

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1 PO Box 4652, Tygervalley, Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) DJ ToursandSafari South African Golf Tour - January to April 2018

2 DETAILED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION DAY 1 - Wednesday Melbourne /Sydney (Johannesburg) Cape Town Depart from Melbourne / Sydney International Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Here I suggest you all use the same Travel Agent so that all are on the same plane. These Return International Flights are not included in the Tour Cost. On Plane On Plane

3 DAY 2 - Thursday Melbourne / Sydney (Johannesburg) Cape Town Arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Met by Dirk Joubert of DJ Tours & Safaris. I will personally be there as I will be the guide for the duration of the Tour. Will then check you in at your Hotel for the next 5 nights. Depending on arrival time, we will do Table Mountain this afternoon. It is now officially one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. at the waterfront. This is on your own and for your own expense. Suggestion Hildebrand. 4 * The Commodore/Portswood Hotel in the Waterfront. Or Similar, depending on availability.

4 DAY 3 - Friday Cape Town Arabella Golf and Spa Breakfast at the Hotel. Today is Round One of the Tour at the well-known Arabella Golf Estate near Kleinmond. The course was designed and built by the highly acclaimed South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich in Since then, many professionals and celebrities have enjoyed the Arabella Golf experience, including Jack Nicklaus, Samuel L. Jackson, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Ronan Keating, Lee Westwood, Tim Clark and Gary Player. Those who do not play Golf could go to the Spa and spoil yourself!! at the waterfront. This is on your own and for your own expense. Suggestion, try the City Grill. They serve typical South African dishes. 4 * The Commodore/Portswood Hotel in the Waterfront. Or Similar, depending on availability.

5 DAY 4 - Saturday Cape Town Peninsula Tour After Breakfast: Depart for Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour. Hout Bay Board the Nauticat to Seal Island. Peninsula Tour Continued. Cape Point Boulders Penguins At Leisure. at own cost. Suggestion, try Cape Town Fish Market in the Waterfront. 4 * The Commodore/Portswood Hotel in the Waterfront. Or Similar, depending on availability.

6 DAY 5 - Sunday Cape Town Winelands Cape Town After Breakfast, depart for a Full Day Winelands Tour. We will visit the nearby Towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and if time permits, Paarl. At Leisure. at own cost. By now you will have a good idea of where / what you want to eat. 4 * The Commodore/Portswood Hotel in the Waterfront. Or Similar, depending on availability.

7 DAY 6 - Monday Cape Town Pearl Valley Golf and Spa Today is Round Two of the Tour - Pearl Valley Golf Course. Those who do not play Golf could go to the Spa and spoil yourself!! At Leisure. at own cost. By now you will have a good idea of where / what you want to eat. 4 * The Commodore/Portswood Hotel in the Waterfront. Or Similar, depending on availability.

8 Day 7 Tuesday Cape Town - George After breakfast, check-out and depart for George. This is just over 400 Km and will take us between 5 and 6 Hours by Coach. Lunch is en-route. Arrive at George and check in to the 5* Oubaai Hotel and Spa. This will be your Home for the next 3 nights. at the Hotel or nearby Restaurant. 5* Oubaai Hotel or if not available the 5* Fancourt Hotel.

9 Day 8 - Wednesday Oubaai Golf Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today is Round Three of the Tour Oubaai Golf Club. The Ernie Els 18-hole Championship course is kept in mint condition and it is one of the most beautiful settings that can be seen anywhere in the golfing world. It was recently awarded 3rd best conditioned course in Southern Cape and 10th in South Africa. The layout of the course is a traditional links type layout where veld grasses line the manicured fairways. The course measures 6,516 metres from the pro tees, which is uniquely long for a coastal course. For the non-golfers, you can visit the Spa or just relax around the pool area. can be at any of the recommended Restaurants in Town. 5* Oubaai Hotel or if not available the 5* Fancourt Hotel.

10 Day 9 - Thursday Pinnacle Point Golf Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today is Round Four of the Tour Pinnacle Point Golf Course. 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 breath-taking 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. Once again, the non-golfers can relax at the clubhouse or visit the Spa. can be at any of the recommended Restaurants in Town. 5* Oubaai Hotel or if not available the 5* Fancourt Hotel.

11 Day 10 - Friday George - Knysna After breakfast, we check out and take a short drive to Knysna. This is only about 1 ½ hours drive. 12h00 - We do the World Famous Featherbed Reserve Tour. This includes a Lunch. We then check in at the 5* Simola Hotel Country Club and Spa. This will be your home for the next 3 nights. can be at any of the many restaurants in Town. 5* Simola Hotel.

12 Day 11 Saturday Simola Golf Today is Round Five of the Tour Simola Golf Course. Lunch at Simola. Once again, the non-golfers can relax at the Hotel or go for another Spa Session. can be at the Hotel or any of the many restaurants in Town. 5* Simola Hotel.

13 Day 12 Sunday Pezula Golf Today is Round Six of the Tour The amazing Pezula Resort (Golf and Spa). Lunch at Pezula. Continue Golf and Spa. tonight can be at 34 Degrees South, Seafood Restaurant. 5* Simola Hotel.

14 Day 13 Monday Knysna Port Elizabeth After breakfast, we depart for Port Elizabeth. En Route you could take up the courage and do the highest (216m) Bungi Jump in the world. This is for own expense and costs R890. OR, we could do the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour. This is also for own cost. R595. Lunch is en route. Dine at one of the many restaurants in the Boardwalk Casino Complex. 4* Brookes Hill Suites Hotel.

15 Day 14 - Tuesday Port Elizabeth Johannesburg White River Early breakfast, then transfer to the nearby Port Elizabeth Airport and catch our 08h35 domestic flight to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Please note the weight limitations of 23 Kg and Golf Bag of no more than 23 Kg. 7 Kg hand luggage. Land at 10h10. Collect luggage and meet our new driver. Drive down to the Lowveld. This is about a 4-5 hour drive. Check into the 4 * Kruger Park Lodge for the next 6 nights. at the Hotel is included. 4 * Kruger Park Lodge -

16 Day 15 - Wednesday Kruger National Park Very early wake up and morning Game Drive. This will be in Game Drive Vehicles. Back at Hotel at about 09h30 for Breakfast. Most of these Photographs of the Kruger Park, was taken by Dirk Joubert, your Tour Operator and Guide. Relax at Hotel and the afternoon Game drive. at the Hotel is included. 4 * Kruger Park Lodge -

17 DAY 16 Thursday Leopards Creek Golf Today is Round Seven of the Tour The World Famous Leopards Creek Golf Course. Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure that the Leopard Creek golf course and living areas are naturally protected from animals, while lakes and small streams have been diverted through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies. Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the river is named, crocodiles. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant are commonplace, on the course or in the Kruger Park bordering the course. The 505 meter par-five 13th is one of Leopard Creek s most memorable holes. Here the green is right on the edge of the Crocodile river but 32 meters above the level of the water, offering magnificent views up the river and into the Kruger Park. Gary Player is especially proud of the par-five 18th with its island green and the par-four 9th with its peninsula green jutting out of the same body of water. at the Hotel is included. 4 * Kruger Park Lodge -

18 DAY 17 Friday Kruger National Park Very early wake up and morning Game Drive. This will be in Game Drive Vehicles. Back at Hotel at about 09h30 for Breakfast. Relax at Hotel and the afternoon Game drive. at the Hotel is included. 4 * Kruger Park Lodge -

19 DAY 18 - Saturday Skukuza Golf Today is Round Eight of the Tour The Skukuza Golf Course. After breakfast, the Golfers depart for The Skukuza Golf Course. This is in the Kruger Park and is unique in the sense that any animals could cross the fairways while playing!! The Non Golfers can go to the local stores and buy African Craft to take home for yourself and as gifts to friends and family back home. Lunch at Skukuza. at the Hotel is included. 4 * Kruger Park Lodge -

20 DAY 19 - Sunday Panoramic Route Day Tour After breakfast, spend the rest of the day seeing the magnificent Panoramic Route Three Rondavels: Bourke s Luck Potholes: Gods Window: Mac Mac Falls: at the Hotel is included. 4 * Kruger Park Lodge -

21 DAY 20 Monday Johannesburg - Departure After breakfast, check out of Hotel and then depart for OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, via the N4. This is about a 5-hour drive. Lunch is en-route. Catch your flight back home. Sadly, it s time to say Good bye!! On Plane. On Plane

22 DAY 21 - Tuesday Melbourne / Sydney Breakfast on the Plane. Arrive back at Melbourne / Sydney International Airport. End of Tour.

23 TOUR SUMMARY PRICE: See note below. Price is based on 16 persons in 8 Luxurious Double Rooms, B&B. Double or Twin Beds. Single Supplement is available on request. PRICE INCLUDES DAYS 21 Days, 18 Nights. TOWNS/ CITIES TRANSPORT ACCOMMO- DATION AND MEALS TOUR MANAGER / GUIDE GOLF/SPA PRICE EXCLUDES Cape Town and Surrounds / George / Mossel bay / Knysna / Plettenberg Bay / Port Elizabeth / Kruger Park and Surrounds. Luxury Coach with Trailer and Driver for the duration of the Tour. Domestic Flights from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. All accommodation is in Luxury 4 */ 5* Hotels as listed in the itinerary. Breakfast Daily. 1 Lunch and 6 s are included. Price includes the Full-Time Representation of myself as the Tour Guide and Tour Manager. 8 Rounds of Golf (Cart Hire and Green Fees) are included. For the non-golfers, Spa Vouchers (R1000 per person) is included. INSURANCE Own Travel and Medical Insurance. TIPS FLIGHTS Driver and other non-restaurant Tips are included. At Restaurants, please use your discretion. 10% is the norm for meals. I will advise / guide you on this. Your International flight from Australia to Cape Town and back from Johannesburg are excluded. GOLF CLUBS Bring own Golf Clubs please. EXTRAS VISAS NOTES REGARDING PRICE MALARIA Any item not listed in the itinerary above. Other meals, excursions, transport or services not mentioned or mentioned as optional. Personal expenses like washing, phone calls, etc. For Australian Passport Holders, a Visa is not required. Other passport Holders must please check their requirements. All prices quoted are based on tariffs & fares currently available, therefore these prices are subject to change without prior notification. This is a quote only and no services have been secured. DJ Tours & Safaris reserves the right to change the itinerary in the event of circumstances beyond our control. It is essential that Malaria Precautions / Medication is taken prior to this Tour. Please consult your own Pharmacy and or Doctor about this. It is Your Decision whether to take this or not. This is only applicable from Day 14 Day 20.

24 Tour Cost: I will invoice you for payment in ZAR (South African Rand). Your cost in AUS will depend on the exchange Rate. Now, as of July 2017, it is about R10.20 for AUS1. So, work on R10 for 1 AUS. Total Tour Cost is R ,66 That is based on a minimum of 16 persons Touring. The cost is based on 8 Couples in Double/Twin Rooms. If the composition of the Touring Party is different, I will re-quote. This excludes your International Flights. These are for your own arrangement and Cost. Suggest you get one Travel Agent to do all the flights, ensuring that all pax are on the same flight. Fly in to Cape Town and fly back from Johannesburg. This includes all accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels as per the itinerary. B&B (See websites in the Programme), Luxury Transport with Springbok Atlas, All Entrance Fees and levies, Fully Guided by myself (Registered and accredited Guide), All Golf Fees (Green fees and Carts) as well as a R1000 Spa voucher per person x 7 visits. Malaria: The Kruger Park and Surrounds is in a Low Risk Malaria Area. It is your decision whether to take the precautionary medication or not. Please consult your doctor or pharmacy about this. We will be in this area for 7 days / 6 nights. DJ Tours & Safaris takes no responsibility for any person getting Malaria while on this Tour. Transport: This will be in a 28 Seater Luxury Mini Coach. So, there will be enough room for all the luggage and Golf Clubs. Meals: Full Hotel Breakfasts are included. 1 Lunch at Knysna is included and 6 s at The Kruger Park Lodge are included. The other meals that are not included cost an estimated R400 per person per day. R100 for lunch and R300 for dinner. Golf / SPA S I have made provision for 8 Rounds of Golf (Men?) / Spa Sessions (Ladies?) during the Tour. The 8 Courses that I have picked are (SA Ranking next to them): Arabella Near Kleinmond. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 8 Pearl Valley Near Paarl. This is where the South African Open has been played on a few occasions. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 13 Oubaai Near George. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 30

25 Pinnacle Point Mossel Bay. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 22 Pezula Knysna. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 18 Simola Knysna. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 15 Leopards Creek Kruger National Park. Golf and Spa. Ranking = 4 Skukuza Golf Course in the Kruger National Park. Just Golf. No Ranking, just unique! Non-Golfers: What you so on the Golf days will be discussed and implemented. For example, when in Cape Town, you might prefer to stay behind and explore The Waterfront, but you will each get a R1000 Voucher per Golf Day to treat yourself at the Spa s at these Golf Resorts and Spa s. You could also just choose to relax around the pool at these 4 and 5 * Hotels. Dates: The dates will be as follows (Always fly on a Wednesday to land in Cape Town on a Thursday, Fly back from Johannesburg on a Monday afternoon/evening to land back in Australia on a Tuesday): January Tour. Leave Australia on 10 January to land in Cape Town on 11 January Fly back from Johannesburg on 29 January to land in Australia on 30 January February Tour. Leave Australia on 7 February to land in Cape Town on 8 February Fly back from Johannesburg on 26 February to land in Australia on 27 February March Tour. Leave Australia on 7 March to land in Cape Town on 8 March Fly back from Johannesburg on 26 March to land in Australia on 27 March April Tour. Leave Australia on 4 April to land in Cape Town on 5 April Fly back from Johannesburg on 23 April to land in Australia on 24 April Be assured of the very best Service and Tour! Dirk Joubert July 2017.