South Africa Safaris and Tours

World-renowned golf courses located in lush suburbs and unusual settings, combined with our year round sunny weather, makes South Africa a golfer's paradise. This itinerary is designed to ensure you experience the highlights of South Africa whilst playing some of the country's finest golf courses. As an added service, Welcome Tourism Services can pre-book tee-off times for you in the various resorts.

Day 1

You will be met on arrival at Johannesburg International Airport by a representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the vehicle rental counter to collect your vehicle. Your luxury hotel is set in the leafy suburbs of northern Johannesburg in an innovative and technologically advanced mixed-use lifetsyle centre.

Approximate travel time:

45 Minutes from Johannesburg International Airport to Melrose Arch Hotel

Hotel Melrose Arch Hotel - bed and breakfast basis

Day 2

Travel in an easterly direction past Witbank and Middelburg to Mpumalanga, known for its fantastic vistas and rich wildlife. Accommodation is at the Malelane Sun. Spend your days golfing, game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park or exploring the spectacular Panoramic Route including God's Window, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes and numerous waterfalls. For an additional golfing experience visit the nearby Leopard Creek Golf Course (open week days).

Approximate travel time:

5 Hours from Melrose Arch Hotel to Malelane Sun Hotel

Malelane Sun Hotel - bed and breakfast basis

Day 3 and 4

Make your way into the Kruger National Park at Malelane Gate. Continue to Lukimbi Safari Lodge where you will be able to play golf, relax and be close to nature.

Approximate travel time:

1 Hour from Malelane Sun Hotel to Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Lukimbi Safari Lodge - full board basis including 2 game viewing activities

Day 5 and 6

Follow the N4 in an easterly direction towards Jeppes Reef Border Post. Enter the Kingdom of Swaziland. Travel through stunning mountainous areas with great shopping opportunities at the many craft markets en route. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy a quick round of golf on the exquisite Royal Swazi Sun course.

Approximate travel time:

5 Hours from Lukimbi Safari Lodge to Royal Swazi Sun

Royal Swazi Sun - bed and breakfast basis

Day 7

You enter the province of KwaZulu-Natal, home to the Zulu people. En route there is an opportunity to travel through the oldest game reserve, Hluhluwe. The trip continues along the coast until you reach Ballito. Enjoy a game of golf at Umhlali Golf Course (approx 10 minutes drive from the hotel).

Approximate travel time:

7 Hours from Royal Swazi Sun to Hotel Izulu

Hotel Izulu - bed and breakfast basis

Day 8 and 9

Continue in a southerly direction towards Durban and make your way to the well known Zimbali Lodge. The lodge is situated close to white sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean coastline.

Approximate travel time:

30 Minutes from Hotel Izulu to Zimbali Lodge

Zimbali Lodge - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 10

Drive to Durban International Airport for the scheduled flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). On arrival, proceed to the Europcar rental counter to collect your car. Travel to nearby Windermere for an overnight stay.

Approximate travel time:

1 Hour from Zimbali Lodge to Durban International Airport

The Windermere - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 11 and 12

Travel along the widely acclaimed Garden Route, a stretch of scenic beauty between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. There are many sightseeing stops to be made en route such as the Tsitsikamma Forest, the seaside resort of Plettenberg Bay and the Knysna Lagoon. Arrive late afternoon in George and onto Fancourt, a resort synonymous with golf in South Africa. The resort comprises two 18-hole golf courses of championship class, both designed by Gary Player. Fancourt is also a member of the renowned 'Great Golf Resorts of the World'.

Approximate travel time:

4 Hours from The Windermere to Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate - bed and breakfast basis

Day 13

Depart from Fancourt and make your way to the exclusive 5 star Deluxe Collection Western Cape Hotel & Spa. It boasts a grand championship golf course and is situated on the Arabella Country Estate next to Southern Africa's largest and most beautiful natural lagoon.

Approximate travel time:

5.5 Hours from Fancourt Country Club Estate and The Western Cape Hotel & Spa

The Western Cape Hotel & Spa - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 14

Continue in an easterly direction towards Cape Town. Travel through the historic town of Swellendam and on to Cape Town.

Approximate travel time:

1 Hour from The Western Cape Hotel & Spa to ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel

ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 15

Check out of your hotel and make your way to Cape Town Airport. Return your rental vehicle to Europcar at the airport and check in for your flight back home.

Approximate travel time:

30 Minutes from the ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel to Cape Town International Airport

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Note : All accommodation mentioned are suggestions, and may be replaced with accommodation choices to suit individual travellers
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