EPIC SOUTH AFRICA GOLF SAFARI

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1 EPIC SOUTH AFRICA GOLF SAFARI NOVEMBER 2017 ~ 17 DAYS - 9 ROUNDS OF GOLF South Africa is a country that captures everyone s imagination. It is epic, grand and offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that will linger with you long after you leave this captivating continent. It is a place of enormous beauty and diversity - stretching from the hippos in the Crocodile River to the penguins of the Cape. The golf is nothing short of spectacular when you have the chance to play South Africa s BIG 3 golf courses. And these are just a few of the highlights... It was a great holiday and beautifully organized. You (Go Golfing) looked after us very well and the choice of accommodation was very good... The participants were a lovely lot of friendly people. Each day the WOW factor grew as the golf courses seemed more picturesque and challenging. Sandy Stott, QLD, South Africa 2016 Nothing evokes images of a great South African adventure more than iconic game drives through the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Feel the exhilaration as you find yourself face to face with the local wildlife. There, you ll tee off in style at the very exclusive Leopard Creek Golf Club. Then it is off to Sun City, one of the country s premier golf destinations and home to the Gary Player course, the no1 course in South Africa. Wind your way through the spectacularly scenic Garden Route where some of the country s top golf can be found. You ll stay at the world-leading Fancourt Golf Resort teeing off at the famed Links golf course and the exquisite Montagu parkland course. More golfing highlights abound with Arabella, Pinnacle Point, Clovelly and Royal Cape. There are amazing experiences for non-players too. This is the ultimate South African golfing safari. You ll laze about in 5-star accommodation and safari lodges to ensure you travel in luxurious comfort and in locations that open the doors to exclusive golf courses. Go Golfing s founder, Peter McCarthy, will host this tour. Our South African tours never disappoint and are quick to sell out. This 5-star exclusive golf safari is strictly limited, so please reserve your place now... TRAVEL WITH THE BEST The organisation and tour leaders were excellent. As a non golfer we were catered for superbly. Hotels were excellent. Day tours were excellent. The group was friendly and sociable. I had a great time. Maureen Chenoweth, NSW, South Africa 2016

2 ITINERARY DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG You ll experience your first taste of what s to come on this 5-star tour the moment you step off the plane at Johannesburg International Airport. Treated as nothing less than a VIP, a local representative will be waiting to transfer you to your first night in luxury at the Michelangelo Hotel. This evening settle in and meet with some of your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner. Hotel: Michelangelo Hotel (D) DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Today, you ll experience the real South Africa as we make our way to Kruger National Park. Here you ll play the immaculate and exclusive Leopard Creek Golf Course. Ranked #2 in South Africa, the course is an annual fixture in the European Tour and hosts the Dunhill Championship. It offers two of the best finishing holes in the whole of Africa. It s spine-tingling and, not uncommon, to look up and catch a glimpse of the wildlife amidst Kruger Park with its elephants, buffalos and even giraffes roaming freely. You ll be captivated by the natural, breathtaking beauty that is wild Africa. Just after your arrival at Lukimbi Lodge you ll gear up for an early evening game drive in search of more majestic African wildlife. Hotel: Lukimbi Lodge (B,L,D) DAY 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK After an early breakfast, we set off again with guides and trackers for a safari in Kruger National Park. Your well-trained guide will help you locate the grand Big Five Rhino, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Buffalo - make sure you ask him to point out any animal you have always wanted to see in the wild. After lunch at the lodge, a second game drive will take place late afternoon. Hotel: Lukimbi Lodge (B,L,D) DAY 4: SUN CITY This morning we make our way to the stunning Sun City, located just over 2 hours from the hub of Johannesburg. Take the time to relax and explore all the activities Sun City has to offer. This is one of Africa s premier vacation destinations, recognized internationally for its lavish attractions and world-class events. The evening is at leisure to enjoy one of the numerous restaurants on offer at Sun City. From cabaret shows to casino thrills, game viewing to golfing, there is an abundance of entertainment at Africa s top resort. Hotel: Sun City Cascades Hotel (B) DAY 5: SUN CITY Golf today is at Lost City Golf Course. This impressive 18-hole, par 72 course covers more than 100 hectares. The most famous feature is the water hazard on the 13th with its Nile crocodiles ready to capture any wayward tee-shots. Your round includes lunch at the course s quaint, African-style halfway house and a well-deserved draught beer on completion of your round. With hundreds of activities on offer, you ll be spoilt for choice. Non-golfers will be taken on an exciting Rhino Walk where they will be tracking and learning about this fascinating animal. The evening is at leisure. Hotel: Sun City Cascades Hotel (B,L) DAY 6: SUN CITY Today you are in for a real golfing treat when you tee off at the Gary Player Country Course. It has welcomed all the major names including Els, Woods, and Nicklaus. This walking only course is a test of golf for players of all abilities. Your experienced caddy will assist you around this wonderful golf course and keep a look out for warthogs, baboons and antelopes that are plentiful on the course. Lunch is included for the golfers. Hotel: Sun City Cascades Hotel (B,L) Have always had a desire to visit South Africa and this tour was a fantastic taster... I knew before leaving Australia it was going to be a good holiday (i.e. read the itinerary), however overall, thanks Go Golfing for the holiday itinerary and the aforementioned plusses (the golf courses, localities, hotels, tour hosts and participants) - it was better than I envisaged. Alick Marks, VIC, South Africa 2016

3 ITINERARY DAY 7: FANCOURT - GARDEN ROUTE This morning we bid farewell to Sun City as we depart from Johannesburg airport for the next exciting chapter of this tour. After touchdown in George, we make our way along The Garden Route; a mix of modern golf courses, ancient forests, secluded communities, mountain hideaways and wind-swept beaches. The trail stretches along 400km mountain ranges and natural forests with panoramic views of beaches bound by the Indian Ocean. Once we arrive at our destination, the Fancourt Golf Resort, you ll feel immediately at ease. There, you ll be smitten with the view, be able to relax in the Roman bath and just wind down. With an abundance of decadent restaurants, you ll enjoy spending your evening exploring the options. Hotel: Fancourt Golf Resort (B) DAY 8: FANCOURT - GARDEN ROUTE After breakfast, tee off on the challenging Fancourt s Montagu Golf Course. A Gary Player design (as are all of Fancourt s courses) the Montagu is regarded as one of the finest parkland courses in the country. Exquisitely conditioned to provide a sensational golfing experience, you will use every club in your bag on this magnificent layout. Non-golfers will enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a luxurious 2-hour spa treatment! Hotel: Fancourt Golf Resort (B,L) DAY 9: FANCOURT - GARDEN ROUTE Today we go sightseeing. It will take you to scenic spots sure to stay etched in your memory long after this trip. The Featherbed Nature Reserve has a restricted number of visitors and offers an utterly unique experience. After a short ferry ride, you will be taken on a guided tour of the privately owned reserve and bask in its sunshine and spectacular coastal views. At sunset, we cruise the lagoon to experience the Knysna Heads. These two impressive and grand sandstone cliffs stand starkly at the entrance of the Knysna Lagoon. Hotel: Fancourt Golf Resort (B) DAY 10: FANCOURT - GARDEN ROUTE Once an old airport and runway, the Links Golf Course has transformed this barren landscape and is now the golfing hallmark of the Fancourt estate. South Africa s #1 golf course has played host to some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including the Presidents Cup as well as South African Opens. Marvel at how this Gary Player masterpiece was built. For the non-golfers, a wine tasting and cellar tour at Herold s Wines has been booked to enjoy some wonderful South African wine! This evening we bid farewell to Fancourt with a traditional South African Braai (BBQ). Hotel: Fancourt Golf Resort (B,L,D) DAY 11: OVERBERG - WESTERN CAPE This morning, we head out to the Pinnacle Point Golf Course for one last round along the Garden Route. Then, it s on to the Arabella Hotel and Spa - one of the country s most luxurious golf estates. It embodies classic elegance with old-world style and is home to one of South Africa s most premier spas. Hotel: Arabella Hotel and Spa (B) DAY 12: OVERBERG - WESTERN CAPE After breakfast, you set off to play a round on the Arabella Golf Course. Consistently ranked within the top 10 in South Africa, the course is framed by the Kogelberg mountain range and intertwined with the Bot River Lagoon. The 8th hole has been described as the most beautiful par 5 in South Africa and the 18th is rated among the finest finishing holes in the country. The communication and organisation by everyone involved at Go Golfing was first class. As a single traveller, I felt very comfortable knowing that everything was taken care of and with thirty other like minded golfers found this tour a fantastic holiday experience. John Wright, NSW, South Africa 2016

4 ITINERARY Non-golfers will enjoy a half day tour of Hermanus to spot a few whales! After a round set amid this picturesque landscape, we will enjoy a traditional South African Braai (BBQ). Hotel: Arabella Hotel and Spa (B,D) DAY 13: CAPE TOWN After breakfast we depart for Cape Town and make our way to the picturesque and iconic Table Mountain. Because you really can t say you ve visited Cape Town until you ve stood atop of this magnificent natural wonder we will jump aboard the revolving Cable Car and have you at the top in a matter of minutes. Here you can take in the spectacular beauty of Cape Town. Tonight we dine at the Gold Restaurant where we ll feast on local African cuisine this restaurant makes for a truly memorable experience as the entire place comes to life when the waiters begin to sing. Hotel: Table Bay Hotel (B, D) DAY 14: CAPE TOWN Today s round is at Clovelly Country Club. Nestled in the pristine and tranquil Silvermine Valley, this is one of the finest golf courses in South Africa. After your round, we will set off for a half-day winelands tour to experience the beauty of the Cape Winelands as well as sample the exquisite wines that the country has to offer. We visit the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine regions and the Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek and Ernie Els wine farm in Stellenbosch. Hotel: Table Bay Hotel (B) DAY 15: CAPE TOWN We take a break from golf to take a scenic drive down to the stunning Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This drive will take you to some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa, taking in the Chapman s Peak coastal road, Hout Bay and its thriving fishing village, and the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Looking out over the shining sea from the Cape Point Lighthouse truly makes you feel like you are standing at the edge of the world. As we head back towards Cape Town along the False Bay coastal road, we will travel through Fish Hoek (Vishoek in Afrikaans), a little town with a long history. The evening is yours to explore the beauty that Cape Town and its waterfront have to offer. Hotel: Table Bay Hotel (B) DAY 16: CAPE TOWN After breakfast we depart for a round of golf at the Royal Cape Golf Club. With a magnificent view of Table Mountain, Royal Cape hosts of the Lion of Africa Cape Town Open, and has played host to the South African Open many times. After your round, you are off to take a historical trip to the world renowned Robben Island. Originally used as a prison, this UNESCO World Heritage Site acts as a memorial to those who were incarcerated here - the most famous being Nelson Mandela. This tour to the island is sure to be soul stirring as it s so steeped in history. This evening we will have our final dinner together. We toast our champions, reminisce on all the fun and adventure and celebrate new-found friendships. Hotel: Table Bay Hotel (B,D) DAY 17: HOME Your incredible South African golfing adventure ends today. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport to commence your journey home. We recommend booking SA334 departing Capetown at 13:15pm via Johannesburg. (B) Why not extend your stay and come home via Mauritius on our post-tour extension? The communication and organisation by everyone involved at Go Golfing was first class. As a single traveller, I felt very comfortable knowing that everything was taken care of and with thirty other like minded golfers found this tour a fantastic holiday experience. John Wright, NSW, South Africa 2016

5 INCLUSIONS 16 nights in luxury 5-star hotels, resorts and safari lodges One-way internal flight Johannesburg/George (One checked-in bag of 20kg + 15kg for golf clubs) 5 dinners, inc. welcome and farewell dinners with drinks Full breakfast daily 5 halfway meals for golfers 9 rounds of golf, inc. motorised carts at 8 courses: 1. Leopard Creek Golf Course 2. Lost City Golf Course 3. Gary Player No1 + experienced caddy (walking course) 4. Fancourt Montagu Golf Course 5. Fancourt Links Golf Course 6. Arabella Golf Course 7. Pinnacle Point Golf Course 8. Clovelly Golf Course 9. Royal Cape Golf Course PACKAGE 2 x game drives + 1 x bush walk per day at Kruger Featherbed Nature Reserve Tour Knysna Heads / Lagoon sunset cruise Half day Table Mountain and City Tour Full day Cape Peninsula Tour Half Day Cape Winelands Experience Non-golfers activities as per itinerary VIP meet and greet on arrival with private transfers Luxury air conditioned coach Commemorative tour shirt Daily golf prizes plus NTP and team prizes Fully escorted by Go Golfing s founder, Peter McCarthy Led by South Africa s most experienced and entertaining guides. EARLY BI RD: BO O K BY 1 5 FEB & SAVE $ PP EAR LY BIRD PRICING Golfer - Twin Share AUD 8,997 pp Non Golfer - Twin Share AUD 7,585 pp Golfer - Single AUD 11,489 pp Initial deposit of AUD 2,000 per person must accompany booking (non-refundable). Final payment is due and payable on or before 20 July View Terms & Conditions on booking form. Contact us for an obligation free quote on flights and we ll reward you with 25% discount off travel insurance Travel@ GoGolfing.net.au Book Online