Overview
On this 12-night golf & sightseeing tour you will play the best golf courses in South Africa, marvel at the wonderful scenery, taste the fabulous food and wine and experience the thrill of an African game drive - all whilst staying in luxury accommodation and being personally guided throughout.
The golf courses are handpicked by The Travelling Golfer and include games at the Number One Course in South Africa 'The Links at Fancourt' and the Number Two course 'Leopard Creek', overlooking Kruger National Park.
Overview of your Tour
The tour begins in George with a 5-night stay at the beautiful Fancourt Resort in the heart of the famous garden route, where you will play 3 courses: The Links, Pinnacle Point and Montagu Courses. You will also spend a full day sightseeing on the Garden Route.
You then fly south to Cape Town where you stay in the Victoria & Alfred Hotel on the vibrant V&A waterfront. With 4-nights in Cape Town there is ample time to visit Table Mountain, do a full day tour to the Cape of Good Hope, tour the winelands of Stellenbosch and play golf at Pearl Valley. (rated 5)
The tour finishes with 3-nights at Buhula Lodge, where you can relax and dine on verandahs overlooking Crocodile River and Kruger National Park whilst spotting the Big 5. Your stay includes golf at Leopard Creek, a safari game drive into Kruger NP and all dinners.
There is the option to end you tour here or fly direct to the famous Victoria Falls. For the ultimate indulgence, you could travel to Victoria Falls via the luxury Rovos Rail. For more pre and post tour suggestions see below.
Itinerary
ITINERARY
Day One - Fly into George from Johannesburg. Transfer to Fancourt Resort and check in for 5-nights. Welcome dinner with fellow travellers
Day Two - Breakfast. Play Montagu Course., includes halfway house and shared carts.
Day Three - Breakfast. Transfer to the cliffside Pinnacle Point GC. Play golf with shared carts. Transfer back to Fancourt Resort. (410 R dinner voucher)
Day Four - Breakfast. Play The Links, includes Halfway House lunch, shared carts and caddies. (410 R dinner voucher)
Day Five - Breakfast. Full day tour Garden Route Tour including lunch. (410 R dinner voucher)
Day Six - Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to George Airport. Depart George 12.25pm, arrive Cape Town 1.20pm (flights not included in package) Check into Victoria & Alfred Hotel on V&A Waterfront for 4-nights. Mountain & harbour view rooms including breakfast.
Day Seven - Breakfast. Full day tour of Cape Peninsula region including Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulder Penguins, Chapmans Peak and Funicular.
Day Eight - Breakfast. Travel to Pearl Valley Golf Course. Play golf including shared carts. Transfer back to Cape Town.
Day Nine - Breakfast. Half day winelands tour to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Two wine tastings. Return to Cape Town after lunch and take aerial cableway to Table Mountain for views over Cape Town.
Day Ten - Breakfast. Transfer to Cape Town airport. Flight from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, departs 10.25am arrives 12.45pm (not included in package) Travel to Buhula Lodge and check in for 3-nights. Dinner at lodge included.
Day Eleven - Breakfast. Transfer to Leopard Creek GC. Play golf including shared carts. Return to Buhula Lodge, Dinner at Lodge.
Day Twelve - Breakfast. Private safari game drive into Kruger NP in open vehicle with qualified Ranger. Dinner at lodge.
Day Thriteen - Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. Flight to Johannesburg or Victoria Falls.
Your Tour Host
Leigh is a golf enthusiast being a member of the Metropolitan and National Golf Clubs and having played many of the top golf courses around the world. With a GA of 5 he is a handy golfer and former pennant player, who looks to find challenging golf courses to play.
He was a member of the South Africa 2019 Golf Tour so he is very experienced in our tour of South Africa. He led our successful Bandon Dunes tour in 2024 and was one of the team leaders on the Hamilton Island Teams Challenge.
"Just returned from the fabulous Bandon Dunes Tour combined with a one week private tour of the Pebble Beach golf courses. Highly recommend the Travelling Golfer after this third trip with them. Very well organized and friendly tours of challenging and beautiful golf courses". Raewyn Bandon Dunes Tour 2024
Package
Package Prices
(2025 prices provided below to give indication, 2026 yet to be released)
136,910 ZAR (*$12,1010 AUD) per golfer, twin share
176,903 ZAR (*$15,518 AUD) per golfer, single share
Deposit
$3,600 AUD pp twin share
$4,650 AUD pp single share
Balance payable 20/03/2026
To book complete our online booking form and an invoice for the deposit will then be sent to you. Do not book flights until we confirm the tour is a starter. You must have travel insurance in place before making any payments. We can assist you with purchasing travel insurance cover at a competitive rate. Please indicate if you require travel insurance on the booking form. The deposit is non-refundable once the tour is confirmed.
*Price in AUD is based on 1.0 AUD = 11.40 Rand and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations. Balance is payable 70 days before departure and the price in AUD will be calculated at that time. No refunds at all will be paid for any cancellations made within 70 days of departure.
Price is dependent on a minimum of 8 travellers in the group.
What’s included:
12 nights accommodation - 4 nights Victoria & Alfred Hotel superior double, mountain/harbour view, 5-nights Fancourt Resort Classic Room iwht Value added package, 3-nights Buhula Lodge standard room
Daily breakfasts
Welcome dinner at Fancourt
Dinners at Buhula Lodge
Green fees for 5 rounds of golf: The Links, Montagu, Leopard Creek, Pearl Valley, Pinnacle Point (plus Outinequa if time allows)
Shared carts at Pearl Valley, Leopard Creek, Montagu, Pinnacle Point
Caddies at The Links
Halfway houses at The Links and Montagu
Aeirial cableway to Table Mountain
Full day guided tour to Cape Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope including funicular, Boulder Penguins, Chapmans Peak
Half day winelands tour including 2 wine tastings and lunch
Full day Garden Route Tour
Safari game drive into Kruger National Park with qualified ranger
All land transfers, as per the itinerary
Fully hosted
Daily competition & prizes.
What’s not included:
Air fares, both international and internal flights
Travel Insurance
Personal items and meals (other than those mentioned in inclusions)
Book
To register your interest in this tour please complete the booking form. No deposit is payable at this time and there is no obligation to proceed with the tour
When the prices for 2026 are released we will notify you. If you wish to proceed, then the deposit will become payable.
On payment of the deposit your place will be confirmed and the deposit will become non-refundable.
The deposit can be paid for by bank transfer or credit card.
Terms and conditions can be found on the booking form or by clicking here.
Ile Aux Cerfs
Pre & Post Tour Options
Let us arrange some fabulous post or pre tour options for you in South Africa, or throughout Africa.
Below is a few of our recommendations, but there are many wonderful safari camps and lodges throughout Africa, particularly in Botswana's Okavango Delta. And a visit to Chobe National Park and Botswana after Victoria Falls is well worth considering.
All participants on our South Africa Golf Tour will have any additional touring quoted at competitve prices.
VICTORIA FALLS
One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourist attraction.
Explore the sights of Victoria Falls with this 3-night stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel, a gracious Edwardian style hotel that overlooks the Batoka gorge and has walking tracks to Victoria Falls.
SUNDAY 27 April: Direct Flight Kruger Mpumalanga to Victoria Falls
Flight departs Kruger Mpumalanga 11.35 am, arrives in Victoria Falls 1.25pm
3-nights Victoria Falls Hotel.
The Victoria Falls Hotel is an Edwardian Style hotel established in 1904 that overlooks the magnificent Batoka Gorge with the Victoria Falls only a 10-minute walk away through the hotel’s path. This gracious hotel is set in lush gardens, with three restaurants, a swimming pool, spa, hair salon, gym, mini golf (putt putt), in addition to an assortment of local art throughout the hotel grounds. The hotel epitomises the romance of grand travel with total relaxation. The highlight is traditional High Tea on the terrace and dinner at Jungle Junction offering a view of the Victoria Falls Bridge and Batoka Gorge, displaying the spectacular African show at night.
NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP
OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
From Victoria Falls you head to Kasane (85kms) and take a short flight to Nxabega Camp in Botswana. The camp consists of 9 ensuite safari tents, set on suspended platforms tucked beneath a canopy of ebony trees. It is located in a 25,000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The luxury tents provide a contempory spin on the traditional tented camping. Morning and afternoon game drives are a highlight, with extraordinary game viewing of giraffes, elephants, buffalo, hippo, lions, wild dogs, leopards, bird life and more. Your stay includes full board and all safari activities.
KIRKMANS KAMP SAFARI LODGE
SABI SANDS RESERVE
Kirkamns Kamp is our personal favourite. This gracious and historic lodge is located in the untouched wilderness of Sabi Sands Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. Sabi Sands is South Africa's largest and most well known game reserve, and is renowned for its great diversity of wildlife and leopard sightseeings. The reserve is home to the Big Five and other rare and iconic species. The accommodation consists of 12 guest cottages with private verandahs and heaps of 1920's colonial charm. The main lodge has a swimming pool, and large shady verandahs to relax and enjoy your meals. Your stay here includes full board and safari activities. It is a 4 hour drive from Buhula Lodge to Kirkmans Kamp.
SUNCITY RESORT
The famous Suncity resort has two world-class golf courses both designed by the legendary Gary Player - The Gary Player Course is rated 5 in South Africa and hosts the annual Nedbank Challenge, and the Lost City Golf Course is a desert style course complete with a water hazard that is home to 38 live Nile crocodiles! Stay at The Palace of the Lost City, a 5-star hotel of African charm and elegance set within verdant gardens.
Suggested itinerary:
Sunday 27 April: Collected from Johannesburg airport and driven to Sun City Resort (2 hours)
Accommodation: 3 nights at the Palace of the Lost City, Superior Luxury Room, includes breakfast
Monday 28 April: Play The Gary Player Course, rated 5 in South Africa and host course for the annual Nedbank Challenge. Includes caddies (no carts allowed) and halfway lunch.
Tuesday 29 April: Play the Lost City Golf Course, including shared cart and halfway lunch.
Wednesday 30 April: Transfer to Johannesburg Airport.
ROVOS RAIL
Rovos Rail is a magnificent five-star hotel-on-wheels that travels over 4 luxurious nights from Pretoria to Victoria Falls. It is described as "the most luxurious train in the world"
Your deluxe suite will be a home away from home, transforming from relaxing lounge during the day, to a subtly-lit bedroom during the night, complete with your own private opulent bathroom.
Meals are a highlight, served in the elegant dining car and are certain to exceed expectations.
The lounge car is a wonderful place to meet up for an afternoon high tea. Includes a game drive at Hwange National Park.
There are 4-night Rovos Rail train short journeys to and from Victoria Falls and Pretoria that could join into the start or finish of this tour.
What our clients say ...
"This is the best golf tour you could ever do. Of course the golf courses are brilliant and the accommodation spot on. But what you can’t beat is the fact the Travelling Golfer wants to make it the best experience ever.” Blair Open Rota 2022
"An absolutely amazing trip and exceptional value for money. I would certainly go on another golfing trip organised by The Travelling Golfer.” Helene Women’s UK Tour 2022
"The Travelling Golfer could not have made this a more perfect experience. They deliver what they promise. I would not consider using any other group to plan any other golfing destination in the world. I look forward to going on many other golf adventures using this group.” Peter Open Rota 2022
"Hard to imagine a better golfing experience". Geoff Open Rota 2022
"This was our third Travelling Golfer trip and each one has exceeded our expectations with planning and implementation". Chris Vietnam 2015 France 2016, Italy 2018