The Ultimate Golf & Safari Experience - Best of the Cape

Thursday

Depart the States for South Africa.

Friday

Arrive South Africa (Cape Town International Airport), where you’ll be met by a Golfpac International representative.

From the airport you will be transferred (25 minutes transfer) by your private driver to the first class Radisson Hotel Waterfront next to the V&A Waterfront where everything is happening.

The remainder of your afternoon will be at your leisure.

This evening you will be joined by your tour guide for a welcome/orientation session during which the tour itinerary will be discussed in detail.

Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town (Standard Room)
The Radisson Hotel Waterfront is spectacularly situated on the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking its own private marina and Robben Island. This 5 star international hotel combines high levels of luxury with the warmth of true South African hospitality.

Saturday

We will ascend Table Mountain (weather permitted) and visit Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the Boulder penguin colony and drive over Chapman’s Peak before returning to our hotel. Your evening will be at leisure.

Cape Town, South Africa's most popular travel destination has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful cities alongside that of Sydney and San Francisco. Dominated by the world famous landmark, Table Mountain, and blessed with a spectacular coastline and a Mediterranean type climate, the mother city of South Africa has a variety of attractions to excite every visitor.

Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town (Standard Room)

Sunday

After breakfast we leave for the Cape Winelands (45 minutes transfer) where we will play the Jack Nicklaus designed Pearl Valley golf course.

Pearl Valley golf course is situated in the famed Franschhoek valley and is the second Jack Nicklaus course in South Africa. The golf course lies within a ring of mountains formed by the Drakenstein and Simonsberg. Pearl Valley has become one of the major jewels in the Western Cape’s already gem encrusted golf course crown.

After golf we visiting Franchhoek - the culinary capital of the Cape - for lunch. We visit a working wine farm to taste some of the best wines the Cape has to offer before returning to our hotel.

This evening you can explore the V&A Waterfront and dine at one of the many top restaurants on offer.

Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town (Standard Room)

Monday

After breakfast, a scenic drive (3 hours 30 minutes) along the garden route will take us to the Fancourt Hotel & Spa in George. Upon arrival you will have time to explore the resort before dining at any of the four restaurants on the resort.

Accommodation: Fancourt Hotel & Spa, George (One-Bedroom Garden Suite) Fancourt Hotel & Spa is South Africa’s premier golf resort, featuring three highly rated Championship golf courses as well as the Western Cape’s premier 18-hole public course. Fancourt was voted the “Best Golf Resort in the World – 2003” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Tuesday

Today you play the Gary Player's The Links at Fancourt. The Links at Fancourt is an awe-inspiring example of magnificent design and golf-course construction, about which designer Gary Player says: “Links golf is how the game originated and at The Links we take golfers back to the roots of golf – and they can play a ‘British Open’ all of their own!” “The Links” is without doubt the most impressive piece of golf design and construction ever in South Africa. When playing The Links, it is difficult to believe that one is not in Scotland or Ireland, until, that is, one notices the imposing Outeniqua mountain range that rises impressively in the background. The Links was the host venue for the 2003 Presidents Cup and 2005 Women’s World Cup of Golf.

After golf you can spend your day at the Health Spa or on the beach at Herold’s Bay, where Ernie Els resides. This evening you will be at leisure to explore the award winning resort.

Accommodation: Fancourt Hotel & Spa, George (One-Bedroom Garden Suite)

Wednesday

Today we play the Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt. The Montagu is a much celebrated parkland course and has been ranked as the number-one golf course in South Africa in the past. It has recently been redesigned by the famous David McLay Kidd (of Bandon Dunes fame). The new-look course, which has now grown in superbly, has been restored to its former glory where it will once again hold its head high amongst the best in the world.

After golf we take a scenic drive (1 hour) along the pristine coastal area called the Garden Route to the picturesque town of Knysna where we will stay at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. Early evening we will take a sundowner cruise on the Knysna Lake before we dine at one of Knysna’s superb sea food restaurants.

Accommodation: Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa (Studio Suite) With its exquisite location on the Eastern Head of Knysna, which hugs the rugged Southern Cape coastline, Pezula is Africa's first truly luxury resort, a sanctuary of privacy and indulgence created to reflect the natural beauty of its surrounds. Set on a stunning award-winning private estate, known for its dramatic scenery, sweeping fynbos landscapes and ancient indigenous forests, the hotel has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains.

Thursday

After breakfast we play the stunningly beautiful Pezula golf course. The Pezula golf course is a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens rolling through the pristine landscape. The breathtaking, award-winning 18-hole course rates amongst the best and the most scenic golf courses in the world.

After your golf game we explore the quaint town of Knysna or you can drop in at the Pezula Health & Beauty Spa for a much needed massage (Optional). Dinner will be at Zachary’s Restaurant at Pezula.

Accommodation: Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa (Studio Suite)

Friday

After an early morning breakfast we will fly from George to Port Elizabeth from where you are transferred to the fabulous Shamwari Game Reserve (1 hour transfer) for an unforgettable African Safari. This is where Tiger Woods got engaged! An evening game drive is in the works tonight.

An optional game of golf will be arranged at the Bushman Sands golf course in nearby Alicedale for those that need a break from the elephants, lions, rhinoceros, leopards, buffalo’s etc.

Accommodation: Shamwari Game Reserve (Eagles Crag Lodge) Shamwari is a 49,000 acre malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This “Big 5” reserve received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushman’s River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (45 minutes drive outside the city) and Grahams town, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. The reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life.

Saturday

Today is spent on a South African safari (both morning and evening drives).

As you return from your morning game drive a wonderful breakfast awaits. The remainder of the afternoon is spent at your leisure until you prepare for your evening game drive.

As night settles in and guests return from their evening game drive, they will be presented with a wonderful dinner.

Evening is at leisure to explore Cape Town’s biggest tourist attraction – The V&A Waterfront.

Accommodation: Shamwari Game Reserve (Eagles Crag Lodge)

Sunday

After an early morning game drive (optional) and late breakfast we leave for Port Elizabeth Airport where you will catch a short flight to Cape Town International from where you will depart on your outbound flight

* Option: Spend a 3rd night in Shamwari Game Reserve (please call for details).

Prices, Terms & Conditions

Package Prices:

$5,595 per golfer, double occupancy.
$4,995 per non golfer, double occupancy.

Pricing based on high season travel of January-March 2008/09 and October-December 2008 (South Africa’s summer and spring).
Pricing based on 4 passengers sharing a private micro bus with driver/guide.

Package Includes:

9 nights accommodation based on double occupancy.
Green fees, golf carts and/or caddy fees included on all golf days.
Meet & greet upon arrival.
All transfers as scheduled.
Excursions at specified.
Breakfast daily.
Lunch and dinner at Shamwari Game Reserve.
Transportation throughout by air-conditioned micro bus/coach with driver.
Internal airfare (George to Port Elizabeth & Port Elizabeth to Cape Town).
Services of expert tour guides throughout.
All applicable taxes.

Not Included:

International Airfare.
Any items not specifically described in the itinerary.
Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.

Necessary for Booking:

Full names of everyone in the party and a rooming list.
Flight information once confirmed (arrival & departure).

Scheduling:

Please note that the tour space is based upon availability at the time of booking. Additionally, we do reserve the right to change the routing, accommodation, vehicles or golf should any unforseen circumstances or changes in weather conditions arise. Any changes made will be of equal value.

Reservation Procedures:

1. Simply call, write, or fax us with your inquiry.
2. 30% per person deposit required.
3. Hotels, golf courses, and ground transportation confirmed. All courses and hotels based on availability at time of booking.
4. Full payment due 60 (sixty) days prior to arrival.
Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your departure you will receive all necessary travel documents.

Method of Payment:

U.S. currency in the form of agency checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Cancellations:

Cancellations after deposit/payment should be made in writing.

Time of reservation to 60 days prior to departure: Full deposit forfeited.
59-31 days prior: 50% of total package price forfeited, plus any non-refundable fees.
Thereafter: Full payment forfeited.

Exchange Rates:

Tour prices are based on exchange rates effective at time quotation and are subject to change. It may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your vacation if fluctuations in the exchange rate deem it necessary. Once full payment has been received surcharges may not be levied.

Refunds:

Refunds will not be given for unused portions of any tour.