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The Best of South Africa

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15 Days
South Africa

The Best of South Africa tour takes you from Cape Town, through the Garden Route to the untamed wilderness of Shamwari Game Reserve on an unforgettable 14-night golf safari.

Guests will play golf at some of South Africa’s best golf courses, including Steenberg Golf Club and Pearl Valley in the Cape, Montagu, Outeniqua, and The Links at Fancourt, and the breathtaking Pinnacle Point Golf Course.

This tour includes luxury accommodation at Steenberg Hotel & Spa, Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, Fancourt Hotel, and the secluded Sindile tented camp. Guests will skip the long drives with convenient scenic helicopter flights and charter flights connecting the regions.

From walking on Table Mountain and wine tasting in Franschhoek to playing world-class golf and an authentic African safari, The Best of South Africa invites you to experience the absolute best of the Motherland. A symphony of sport, wine, and safari, this adventure is an ode to Africa’s rhythm.

Cape Town, Winelands, Fancourt and Shamwari map
  • 15 Days
  • 4 Location/s
  • 6 Rounds of Golf
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Golf
  • Day 4: Steenberg Golf Club in Cape Town
  • Day 6: Pearl Valley Golf Course in Paarl
  • Day 8: Montagu Golf Course in George
  • Day 9: Outeniqua Golf Course in George
  • Day 10: The Links Course in George
  • Day 11: Pinnacle Point Golf Course in Mossel Bay
Highlights
  • Helicopter transfers
  • Golfing on South Africa’s best courses
  • 4 nights at Steenberg Hotel & Spa in Cape Town
  • A Deeply Personal Cape Town History Tour
  • 3 nights at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch
  • Immersive food and wine experiences
  • 4 nights at Fancourt Hotel in George
  • 3 nights at Sindile in Shamwari Private Game Reserve
  • An Exclusive “Big Five” Safari
Included
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Golf
  • Airport meet & greet on arrival
  • 24/7 On-call local support
  • All local tourism taxes and levies
Excluded
  • Inbound and outbound flights
  • Visa processing fees
  • Insurance
  • Tips, gratuities and porterage
  • All items of a personal nature
  • All items not explicitly stated

Itinerary Overview

This itinerary can be fully customised to suit your clients’ specific preferences. All elements, including transportation options, accommodation, golf courses, and activities, can be tailored to align with their interests, schedule, and budget requirements.

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Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Day 1

Arrive in Cape Town

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, guests will be met and transferred in luxury to the Steenberg Hotel & Spa.

The evening features welcome canapés and South African wines at Tryn Restaurant. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Day 2

Robben Island & Table Mountain

After breakfast, guests will meet their guide at the hotel for a visit to Robben Island. The excursion includes a return boat trip and a tour alongside Christo Brand.

In the afternoon, guests will enjoy priority access to the Table Mountain cableway , where Champagne and light snacks will be served.

Afterward, there is a return trip to the hotel to freshen up before dining at Bistro Sixteen82.

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Robben Island Tour in Cape Town
Cape Point
Day 3

Cape Peninsula Tour

Guests will go on a full-day guided tour of the Cape Peninsula. Transport includes travel along Chapman's Peak Drive to the Cape Point Nature Reserve and a visit to the African penguins at Boulders Beach.

A delicious dinner is included at Karibu Restaurant before returning to Cape Town.

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Day 4

Play Golf at Steenberg

Guests will enjoy a day of golfing at Steenberg Golf Club, set amongst the vineyards and overlooking Table Mountain.

After the round of golf, guests will return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Steenberg Golf Course
Lanzerac Wine Estate
Day 5

Franschhoek Wine Tram

Following breakfast and checkout, a transfer to Franschhoek is provided to board the Wine Tram for a leisurely day of wine tasting.

In the afternoon, guests will transfer to the Lanzerac Hotel & Spa for check-in.

The evening features a wine tasting at the Tasting Room followed by dinner at The Manor Kitchen.

Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Day 6

Play Golf at Pearl Valley

After a leisurely breakfast at Lanzerac, guests will transfer to the Pearl Valley Golf Course. Guests will tee off on the Jack Nicklaus Signature course.

Transport is provided back to the hotel to freshen up, followed by a departure to Ernie Els Wines for a scenic dinner.

Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Pearl Valley Golf Course
Cavalli Estate - Cape Winelands
Day 7

Cape Winelands Guided Tour

A full-day guided wine tour is scheduled with a local wine expert.

Guests will visit top estates for curated tastings, enjoy a leisurely lunch alongside a guided cellar tour, and conclude the day's tastings at Jordan Wines.

For dinner, guests will head into the heart of Stellenbosch to dine at Helena's Restaurant at Coopmanhuijs.

Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
Day 8

Travel to Fancourt

After breakfast and checkout, guests will transfer to Cape Town International Airport for a scenic charter flight to George Airport, while luggage and golf clubs are transferred separately by road early in the morning.

Upon arrival, a transfer is provided to Fancourt Hotel. Activities include a round of golf at the Montagu Golf Course , followed by dinner at La Cantina.

Fancourt Hotel
Fancourt Golf Estate in the Garden Route (3)
Fancourt
Day 9

Play Golf at Fancourt Outeniqua

Following a delightful breakfast at Fancourt, guests will head to the Outeniqua Golf Course.

In the evening, a transfer is provided to 101 Meade for an inventive dinner.

Fancourt Hotel
Day 10

Play Golf at The Fancourt Links

The day begins with a delicious breakfast at Fancourt before heading out to play The Links Course.

Guests will have the afternoon at leisure before an evening transfer to Serendipity Restaurant for a fine dining experience.

Fancourt Hotel
Fancourt Links
Pinnacle Point
Day 11

Play Golf at Pinnacle Point

An early breakfast at Fancourt is provided before departing for the Pinnacle Point Golf Course.

Following the game, guests will enjoy dinner at the Pinnacle Point Clubhouse before transport returns them to the Fancourt Hotel.

Fancourt Hotel
Day 12

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

After breakfast and checkout, guests will transfer to George Airport for a charter flight to Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Upon arrival at the airstrip, a transfer is provided to the luxury lodge.

A freshly prepared lunch is served before heading out on an afternoon game drive with a specialist ranger.

The day concludes with a return to the lodge and a delicious dinner under the stars.

Sindile Lodge
Shamwari Sindile Lodge
Founders Lodge at Shamwari (8)
Day 13

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Mornings begin with a wake-up call accompanied by fresh coffee and traditional rusks , followed by a morning game drive.

Guests will return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, with the late morning at leisure. Lunch is served in the afternoon, followed by a break before high tea , and a late-afternoon evening game drive in search of the Big Five.

Guests will return to the lodge for dinner under the stars.

Sindile Lodge
Day 14

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Mornings begin with a wake-up call accompanied by fresh coffee and traditional rusks , followed by a morning game drive.

Guests will return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, with the late morning at leisure. Lunch is served in the afternoon, followed by a break before high tea , and a late-afternoon evening game drive in search of the Big Five.

Guests will return to the lodge for dinner under the stars.

Sindile Lodge
Shamwari Walking Safari
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Day 15

End of Tour

Following a final breakfast at Shamwari, guests will check out and transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport.

From there, a scheduled flight back to Cape Town or Johannesburg connects guests to their onward international flight home.

Sindile Lodge
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