SOUTH AFRICA GOLF SAFARI

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1 SOUTH AFRICA GOLF SAFARI 11 Nights 3 Stops 5 Rounds of Golf V&A Waterfront, George, Entabeni This tour is like a sandwich, stacked high with top-quality fillings between two big slices of city and bush bread. Check out a kaleidoscope of cities, mountains, golf courses and safaris all the way from Cape Town to Waterberg! Hone your drives at some of the most exciting golf courses in South Africa and experience the thrill of the great outdoors while on safari. Combine this with the bright lights of Cape Town, the world class Fancourt golf resort and wonderful starry skies of the bushveld, this tour really does showcase the best golfing adventure in South Africa. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION Victoria & Alfred Hotel 4 3 Night(s) 5 5 Night(s) Legend Golf & Safari Resort 4 3 Night(s) GOLF COURSES Steenberg, Fancourt Outeniqua, Fancourt Montagu, Fancourt Links, Legend Signature ASCOT GOLF LEAVE ORDINARY GOLF BEHIND

2 SOUTH AFRICA GOLF SAFARI 11 Nights 3 Stops 5 Rounds of Golf Stop 1 : V&A WATERFRONT, Cape Town Stop 2 : GEORGE, Garden Route 3x Night(s) at Victoria & Alfred Hotel 5x Night(s) at 18x holes golf at Steenberg 18x holes golf at Fancourt Outeniqua Stop 3 : ENTABENI, Waterberg 3x Night(s) at Legend Golf & Safari Resort 18x holes golf at Legend Signature 18x holes golf at Fancourt Montagu 18x holes golf at Fancourt Links INCLUSIONS 11x nights accommodation with full daily breakfast All meals and game activities on safari Big 5 Safaris with expert guides 5x 18 holes and 1x 10 holes of golf Full day touring as per itinerary Meet & assist at the airport All local taxes and tourism levies 24/7 expert local support Transfers are included as per itinerary EXCLUSIONS All flights both local and international All portage and tips for caddies, drivers & guides All caddies and carts not indicated in itinerary All meals, drinks not mentioned in itinerary All items of a personal nature 1

3 STOP 1:V&A WATERFRONT DAY 1: V&A WATERFRONT 3 Nights 1 Rounds of Golf Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Hotel They say there's never a bad time to visit Cape Town! Widely known as one of the most interesting and vibrant cities in the world, the World Design Capital of 2014 is a heady cocktail of modern culture, fascinating history and exceptional natural beauty. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the ancient Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is South Africa's most visited tourist destination that also serves as an ideal departure point for tours in and around Cape Town Here Cape Dutch architecture and 21st century skyscrapers Arrive at CAPE TOWN Airport where you will be met and assisted to the VICTORIA & ALFRED HOTEL, Cape Town. A classic landmark on the V&A Waterfront, and framed by the majestic Table Mountain, the magnificent Victoria & Alfred Hotel was originally built in 1904 as North Quay Warehouse. Mountain and Piazza facing rooms offer spectacular views of the Alfred Basin or the vivacious Piazza while the third floor is home to the Superior Loft rooms. The OYO restaurant is well known for its seafood and serves rich breakfast and fine cuisine. The Cocktail Bar's minimalist decor and glazed walk-in cellar provides the perfect ambience for wine talks and live music on special evenings. jostle for space with 450+ retail outlets that sell everything from high-street international fashion to indigenous local jewelry. And if shopping works up an appetite, over 80 eateries present culinary delights from rustic al fresco fish and chips to starched DAY 2: V&A WATERFRONT table-cloth fine dining in settings ranging from the water s edge Victoria & Alfred Hotel to feeling the sand under your feet. Add 22 heritage landmarks, Steenberg indoor entertainment venues, live performances, and countless air, land and water activities; and we dare you to ever get bored at the nerve center of Cape Town. Play at STEENBERG, Cape Town. Golf at STEENBERG, a Peter Matkovich hybrid, with the longest green in Africa on hole 14. Rated among the top 3 golf courses to visit in South Africa, Steenberg, nestled in the crook of the Constantiaberg Mountains, lives up to its fame with a charming location. Designed by the eminent golf course architect Peter Matkovich, Steenberg follows his principle that good golf course architects listen to the land. Recently voted Top foreign golf resort by Conde Nast Traveller readers, Steenberg is one of the most prestigious golf courses in South Africa. 2

4 DAY 3: V&A WATERFRONT Victoria & Alfred Hotel Free day at Cape Town 3

5 STOP 2:GEORGE DAY 4: GEORGE 5 Nights 3 Rounds of Golf Nestled below the Outeniqua Mountains, at the heart of South Africa s coastal paradise, Garden Route and halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, sits the sixth oldest town of South Africa. This pretty village is George which was originally a woodcutters post for the Dutch East India Company, and was later renamed after King George III during the British occupation of the Cape. Of historical interests in George is the Slave Tree - an ancient oak to which slaves were chained before they were auctioned to the highest bidder. A length of chain and padlock are still Check out from Cape Town and drive to the Garden Route region and check into the FANCOURT HOTEL. Ideally located in the heart of the Garden Route, and close to the charming town of George, the sits on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains in the backdrop. As South Africa's premier golf resort, it has three outstanding 18-hole courses- Links, Montagu and Outeniqua- each offering a very special and unique experience. The 115 guest rooms come with elegant furnishings and contemporary luxury amenities. High tea at the Manor House, authentic Italian fare at La Cantina, culinary innovation at Henry White's makes Fancourt a gourmet's delight. embedded in its trunk. George also has the largest collection of steam trains at the Railway Museum, while the Church of St Peter and St Paul is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in South Africa. George is the perfect base to explore several nearby DAY 5: GEORGE attractions like game safari, wine estates, village markets and golf apart from a host of outdoor activities like paragliding, hang- Fancourt Outeniqua gliding, hiking, canoeing and sailing. Interestingly, George is the only district in the country that grows hops and supplies most of the country s beer-brewing needs. Play at FANCOURT OUTENIQUA, Garden Route. Golf at OUTENIQUA, a dramatic Gary Player parkland with water hazards in as many as 11 holes. A majestic 18-hole parkland layout at Fancourt, designed by the legendary Grand Slam golfer Gary Player, the Outeniqua is quite similar to the Montagu and offers challenging design and fine conditioning to ensure an excellent test for all levels of golfers. With play being restricted to hotel residents, members and their guests, the course rarely seems crowded and you can enjoy a peaceful and comfortable round of golf at your pace. Although set in the same surroundings as its better known counterparts, the Outeniqua has developed an individual personality rivalling the others. 4

6 DAY 6: GEORGE DAY 8: GEORGE Fancourt Montagu Fancourt Links Play at FANCOURT MONTAGU, Garden Route. Play at FANCOURT LINKS, Garden Route. Golf at MONTAGU, a Gary Player parkland with a Performance Lab managed by PGA professionals. Voted the number one golf course in South Africa in 2000, the Montagu course at Fancourt has since undergone many more improvements and is today in league with the most modern courses of the world. With golfing access limited to members and their guests, the much-celebrated Parkland course provides ample time and space to relish a quite beautifully manicured experience, in majestic surroundings like no other. The new and improved Montagu course makes for a remarkable round of golf. The holes have been lengthened and new green complexes have been introduced. Golf at FANCOURT LINKS, inspired by Scottish faiways and considered by Gary Player as his best. Fancourt is South Africa's premier golf resort, featuring three highly rated Championship golf courses. Of these, an inland-links style challenge to test the best in the world is how the Fancourt Links was visualised at its conception. Designed by the legendary Gary Player and considered to be his masterpiece, the Fancourt Links recreates the links courses of Scotland and Ireland in a typically South African setting with the majestic Outeniqua mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop. DAY 7: GEORGE Free day at Garden Route 5

7 STOP 3:ENTABENI DAY 9: ENTABENI 3 Nights 1 Rounds of Golf Legend Golf & Safari Resort The bluish 'Water Mountains' in Limpopo encompass 22,000 hectares of malaria free bush-veld that is home to the Legend Golf and Safari Resort. The resort includes the Signature golf course, where each of its 18 holes has been designed by a champion golfer from around the world. The outstanding feature however is the Extreme 19th, the highest and longest Par 3 in the world, with the tee set on top of Hanglip Mountain that can only be accessed by a helicopter. The Africa shaped green is about 400 meters below making it one of the toughest holes ever! Check out from Garden Route and drive to the Waterberg region and check into the LEGEND GOLF & SAFARI RESORT. Set amidst 22,000 hectares of wilderness in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy, the Legend Golf & Safari Resort combines exceptional bushveld luxury, extrairdinary golf and freeroaming Big Five against the backdrop of Waterberg Mountains. Accommodation consists of en-suite units with seating area, large picture windows, glass sliding doors, outdoor patio, luxurious bathrooms, double vanity, separate baths and showers. The exclusive Lookout Restaurant, serves freshly prepared meals and al fresco dining, while guests can also enjoy outdoor boma meals at one of the many luxury lodges. That's not all because Waterberg has the highest concentration of the elusive leopards in the world, which can be spotted regularly on the reserve. Enjoy the legendary safaris of Africa, for up close and personal encounters with the Big 5 on thrilling game drives, with field guides. DAY 10: ENTABENI Legend Golf & Safari Resort Legend Signature Play at LEGEND SIGNATURE, Waterberg. Designed as a championship layout with wide fairways and USGA standard greens, the Signature Golf Course is a unique world-in-one course where each hole is designed by one of the world's top golfers. Beginning and ending with a hole designed by South Africa's Trevor Immelman and Retief Goosen, the holes in between feature Major winners as well as modern icons. Indeed, the list of signatures reads like a who's who of world golf. Representing amazing diversity from four continents, this collaborative masterpiece offers all golfers the flavor of a true African challenge. With game like zebras, wildebeest and warthogs meandering freely on the fairways that wind through open grassland and dense bush, a round on Signature GC makes every shot a very special experience. 6

8 DAY 11: ENTABENI Legend Golf & Safari Resort Free day at Waterberg DAY 12: ENTABENI OR Tambo International Check out from Waterberg and travel to OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL Airport. 7

9 VICTORIA & ALFRED HOTEL V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape A classic landmark on the V&A Waterfront, and framed by the majestic Table Mountain, the magnificent Victoria & Alfred Hotel was originally built in 1904 as North Quay Warehouse. Today, the property boasts 94 rooms, suites and lofts spread over three floors. Mountain and Piazza facing rooms offer spectacular views of the Alfred Basin or the vivacious Piazza while the third floor is home to the Superior Loft rooms. Each comes with king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms having separate bath, shower and toilet apart from a host of other facilities. The OYO restaurant is well known for its seafood and serves rich breakfast and fine cuisine. The Cocktail Bar's minimalist decor and glazed walk-in cellar provides the perfect ambience for wine talks and live music on special evenings. FANCOURT HOTEL George, Garden Route, Western Cape Ideally located in the heart of the Garden Route, and close to the charming town of George, the sits on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains in the backdrop. Fancourt is primarily known for its superb golf facilities. As South Africa's premier golf resort, it has three outstanding 18-hole courses- Links, Montagu and Outeniqua- each offering a very special and unique experience. The 115 guest rooms come with elegant furnishings and contemporary luxury amenities. High tea at the Manor House, authentic Italian fare at La Cantina, culinary innovation at Henry White's or health snacks at Morning Glory makes Fancourt a gourmet's delight. LEGEND GOLF & SAFARI RESORT Entabeni Conservancy, Waterberg, Limpopo Set amidst 22,000 hectares of wilderness in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy, the Legend Golf & Safari Resort combines exceptional golf, luxury accommodation and free-roaming Big Five against the backdrop of Waterberg Mountains. Accommodation consists of 230 en-suite units, with 4 or 5 bedroom options. Each measures about 36 square meter and comes with seating area, large picture windows, glass sliding doors, outdoor patio, luxurious bathrooms, double vanity, separate baths and showers. The exclusive Lookout Restaurant, nestled between the Signature Golf Course and the Mmadikiri Dam, serves freshly prepared meals and al fresco dining, while guests can also enjoy outdoor boma meals at the luxury lodges. 8 Pow e r ed by T C P DF ( www. t cpdf. or g)