Silver Cloud South Africa golf Cruise

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1 Silver Cloud South Africa golf Cruise february 9 22, 2016 fancourt cape town durban kruger national park

2 SOUTH AFRICA 2016 SOUTH AFRICA is a land of extraordinary contrasts and beauty. The country s spectacular landscape features lush vegetation in sub-tropical areas along the ocean to vast desert surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges. In conjunction with Silversea Cruises, we have designed the ultimate golf and touring experience to this remote corner of the world, where wildlife and dramatic landscapes are the backdrop of our travels. Those in search of great golf know that South Africa has a robust offering of great courses. The remote, exclusive Leopard Creek and The Links Course at Fancourt are on every golfer s must play list. For those interested in more than golf, we have designed informative tours that meet the interests of discerning travelers. We ll sample famed South African wines, explore flora and fauna along the Garden Route, learn about the cultural shifts that are taking place and encounter exotic wildlife up close as we search for the Big Five in Kruger National Park. Host vessel for our South Africa Golf Cruise is Silversea s Silver Cloud, known for being as spacious as a grand hotel and as gracious as a best friend s home. Silver Cloud s uncompromising service, gourmet dining and intimate onboard space provide the perfect atmosphere for our journey. Each day on board we ll have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of South African life past and present from noted experts. Kruger National Park MOZAMBIQUE Maputo ROB PRENTIS will serve as our guest lecturer while on board Silver Cloud. A fifth generation South African, Rob holds majors in English and History from the University of South Africa and post graduate qualifications from the University of Cape Town. From the days of segregation to the birth of a free nation, Rob has been a witness to and participant in the evolution of South Africa. Passionate about sharing the wonders of the country he loves, his lectures and stories will certainly add depth and humanity to our journey around this wonderful country. Whether playing golf or exploring the bush with our experienced guides, shopping in Cape Town or touring a local school, you will experience unsurpassed personal attention, returning from your journey with new and enriched friendships and memories of a captivating travel experience. Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Stellenbosch George East London Port Elizabeth Richards Bay Durban Indian Ocean

3 Fancourt Links FEBRUARy 9: GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA arrive in george, where you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the fancourt hotel, in the heart of the garden route. relax and enjoy the combination of old world charm and contemporary luxury at the foot of the majestic outeniqua Mountains. FEBRUARy 10: GEORGE GolF: FANCourT links Since opening over 20 years ago, fancourt hotel & country club estate has established itself as one of the premier golf resorts in the world and the links at fancourt is the signature course. the links offers generous fairways balanced with small, fast greens and challenging hazards. fortunately, we have the best caddies in South africa to help manage risks and rewards presented on each hole. this will be a challenging, but fun, first round of golf. Tour: GArdeN route we follow the garden route that parallels the coastline featuring lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forest, amber-colored rivers and golden beaches. this region offers a stirring study in contrasts. our scenic journey is capped with a visit to the featherbed nature reserve where we will enjoy lunch in this seafood capital of the Southern cape. FEBRUARy 11: GEORGE GolF: PiNNACle PoiNT GolF CluB only in South africa can you venture from a challenging links course to cliff side golf like we find at the pinnacle point golf club. this impressive layout meanders over breathtaking terrain and along rocky cliffs overlooking the indian ocean. brilliantly green fairways, pristine beaches with a bit of salty sea breeze will vie for your attention, but this golf course demands your focus if you hope to post a good score. Knysna Lagoon, Garden Route Tour: BoTlierSKoP PrivATe GAMe reserve ideally situated along the garden route and framed by the outeniqua Mountains is the magnificent botlierskop private game reserve. on our exclusive group tour, we will delight in seeing rhinoceros, lions, buffalo, giraffes and elephants up close. our safari day concludes with lunch on the reserve before returning to fancourt.

4 FEBRUARy 12: GEORGE CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA EMBARK Silver Cloud St. Francis Links GolF: FANCourT MoNTAGu gary player originally designed this parkland course, but it was david Mclay kidd who revamped the course to help it better compete for center stage at fancourt. new water features were added and many of the trees were cut back to provide better views of the scenic outeniqua Mountains. ranked #7 in South africa by Golf Digest, the Montagu will be another great golf experience. following our round, we take a short flight to cape town where we board Silver Cloud. Tour: CAPe ToWN touring passengers set off this morning for cape town, where we travel to the top of table Mountain, one of the most well-known mountains in africa. Made famous for the tablecloth of clouds that often pour down its slopes, we have spectacular views of robben island and the cape town city bowl, the harbor where Silver Cloud awaits. after lunch, we settle in and meet the staff of our host vessel Silver Cloud. FEBRUARy 13: DAy AT SEA delight in a full day at sea on Silver Cloud. Sit back and relax or take advantage of the oceanview fitness room, sauna and whirlpool. onboard lecturers share their insights about South african flora and fauna as we take in the natural scenery from aboard Silver Cloud. FEBRUARy 14: PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA GolF: ST. FrANCiS links St. francis links offers a mental test of golf with undulating terrain and greens that flow naturally with the surrounding landscape. golfers navigate the dunes and through milkwood trees on the front nine before encountering breathtaking panoramas on the home stretch. ranked #9 within South africa, the bunkers look as if they have been plowed out of the ground, epitomizing the links character of this course. Cape Town Tour: Addo elephant PArK we cross the Swartkops river to the addo elephant park, consisting of over 440,000 acres of bush country and home to over 550 elephants. we travel in open Jeeps to watch these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and learn about their herding culture and intelligence.

5 Lion Sands River Lodge FEBRUARy 15: DAy AT SEA all passengers will take pleasure in another day at sea as we relax and enjoy the comforts Silver Cloud provides while cruising these beautiful waters past dramatic coastlines. this afternoon our onboard lecturers discuss the history of these shores. FEBRUARy 16: MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE DISEMBARK Silver Cloud KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA we disembark Silver Cloud in Maputo and drive to kruger national game park where guests stay at either Jock Safari lodge, lukimbi lodge or lion Sands river lodge (lion Sands lodge guests have a 10-minute flight within the park to their lodge). we arrive in time for an afternoon private game drive, setting out to find the big five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino) over the next three days. all three lodges are quite intimate and blend luxury into a natural setting with private decks to watch wildlife throughout the day. each lodge is recognized for its knowledgeable guides and trackers who will lead our four game drives. FEBRUARy 17: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK grab your cameras, today is dedicated to safaris. we rise early for a morning game drive in search of animals when they are most active, on the hunt and gathering at watering holes. as the wildlife seek shady naps, we return to our lodges for a relaxing late breakfast. guests may join a game walk to explore areas in close proximity to their lodge. lunch is served on the deck of the lodge, overlooking a scenic waterhole, and there is opportunity to indulge in the comforts of the lodge spa and pool. as late afternoon approaches, and animals become more active, we are back in the bush, looking for members of the big five that may have eluded us so far. upon our return in the early evening, we gather around the boma and savor a safari barbecue.

6 Kruger National Park FEBRUARy 18: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK RICHARDS BAy, SOUTH AFRICA EMBARK Silver Cloud GolF: leopard CreeK GolF CluB we venture across the crocodile river to leopard creek golf club. host site for the alfred dunhill championship, a pga european tour event, leopard creek is recognized as one of the world s topranked courses and the most exclusive in africa. gary player designed the course and worked with conservation authorities to ensure it blended in with the surroundings, providing a first-class golfing challenge in a pristine wildlife environment. the course is always in immaculate condition and sub-air cooling systems have been installed to ensure the bent grass greens maintain consistency in the summer months. Tour: KruGer NATioNAl PArK touring passengers get one last opportunity to look for the big five. each game drive is different as our guides may follow a river bed or look for newborn lion cubs. throughout the drive, our guides help us spot a variety of wildlife and also help us understand how various animals use the natural habitat for their survival and advantage. following golf and our game drives, we drive to Malelane airport for a one hour chartered flight to richards bay where we re-board Silver Cloud for cocktails and dinner. Leopard Creek Golf Club

7 Durban Country Club FEBRUARy 19: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA GolF: durban CouNTrY CluB the durban country club is a fitting finish to our golf along the coast of South africa. history suggests that many will enjoy the course but few will master the undulating fairways and greens defended by lush vegetation and deep bunkers. the third hole is the most famous, starting from an elevated tee that ensures the wind will affect your tee shot. the dunesland fairways at durban country club are quite memorable and beg a golfer to come try again. Tour: durban CiTY Tour durban is an intriguing cultural blend of east, west and africa. with its endless summer climate, durban offers a subtropical carnival atmosphere all year round. we tour this cultural melting pot to the apartheid beaches, and take rickshaws along the golden Mile to the indian Market where shoppers bargain for spices. there is time for shopping before we visit the botanical gardens with its impressive orchid garden, and collection of trees and plants from around the world. FEBRUARy 20: EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA today, we visit hudson primary School, exploring the legacy of our guest lecturer, rob prentis, who helped found and nurture the school and a generation of South african students. now fully integrated and offering opportunity to the previously disenfranchised, the growth and success of the school, and many like it in South africa, did not come without the sacrifice and passion of brave community leadership and students. interaction with students and faculty of the school is something that past kalos guests have widely remarked as both memorable and inspirational. the struggle and triumph of this one school in east london serves as a metaphor to the spiritual renaissance of the South african people, and you are certain to be touched by its story. FEBRUARy 21: DAy AT SEA on our final day at sea, we have one last opportunity to learn about african culture from our experts. or, you may choose to enjoy some time on the deck or in the panorama lounge enjoying the views as we cruise along this fantastic coast to cape town. FEBRUARy 22: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA DISEMBARK Silver Cloud we disembark Silver Cloud in the heart of cape town, under the imposing views of table Mountain. you may wish to join us as we travel to Stellenbosch for an extension tour, or kalos has made arrangements at the one & only hotel for those who wish to extend their stay in cape town.

8 GOLF AND WINE TOUR STELLENBOSCH February 22 25, 2016 Lanzerac Vineyard Estate Home to over 150 wine farms and estates, the Stellenbosch Valley produces some of the world s finest vintages and is an ideal setting for delightful golf. On February 22, you will be transported from Silver Cloud to Lanzerac Estate, a 300-year-old private wine estate on the outskirts of the historic town of Stellenbosch. Golfers will enjoy two rounds during our stay. Ranked among the top courses in the Cape Town area, we enjoy the relatively open parkland layout at Gary Player s Erinvale, and our second round is at De Zalze, another beautiful parkland layout set amidst the De Zalze Wine Estate in the shadow of the Helderberg Mountains. Those on tour immerse themselves in the museum and food scene of Stellenbosch. Showcasing the best of South African artists as well as major European sculptors, the Rupert Museum will host us for a tour and lunch. Our second day will be spent touring the quaint and historic village of Stellenbosch. After golf and touring each day, we will gather as a group to explore the vineyards and taste varietals at the wineries of Ernie Els and Klein Zalze. Tour price is $2,435 per person, double occupancy in a Luxury Room ($2,965 per person for Junior Suite). The price includes three nights accommodations at The Lanzerac Vineyard Estate; two rounds of golf or two half day tours; three breakfasts, lunch during golf; vineyard tours as indicated; all airport transfers during extension tour.

9 SILVER CLOUD PerSoNAl ServiCe. SPACiouS luxury. Silver cloud is a shining example of intimate, elegant cruising. As spacious as a grand hotel, as gracious as a best friend s home, the lifestyle on board Silver cloud is one of fewer guests, more space and features Silversea s renowned personalized service. With a capacity of 296 passengers and crew of 222, guests will be treated to individual service throughout their stay. Whether dining, relaxing on deck or by the pool, or enjoying butler service in your suite, your every need will be met by this talented crew. Silver cloud features four distinct restaurants which offer the fi nest dining experience at sea. From the restaurant, which serves contemporary, international cuisine, to le champagne, created in partnership with Relais & Châteaux, to the more casual grill and la terrazza, you are sure to be delighted by the culinary journey. The Silver cloud experience is designed to meet the needs of the most discerning travelers, and our time spent on board is sure to be memorable.

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