GGD04 - 13 Day Cape Town & Garden Route Golf Tour

This is one of our most enjoyable and relaxed golfing vacations. This tour takes in all the beauty of the Western Cape Province. Starting in Cape Town and exploring its sights, courses and culture, we will make our way up the Eastern Coast taking in the wine regions and some Southern Right Whales in Hermanus (seasonal). Golf Fancourt where you will play the manicured courses of this sensational estate and ride ostriches in Oudtshoorn, ‘ostrich capital of the world’. That is not quite it, we continue along the coast to Knysna, playing Pezula Golf Course which is certainly one of the most scenic courses around today. This is certainly one tour you do not want to miss.

'The Links Golf Course' - Fancourt Golf Estate - George, Garden Route.

The Route
Cape Town - Stellenbosch - Hermanus - Mossel Bay - George - Oudtshoorn - Knysna - George 

Departures
These tours depart daily to suit your needs

Guests
Minimum 2 - Maximum 8

Day 1 of the tour
Guests arrive in Cape Town in the morning where you will be met by your tour guide. You will then travel to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront where you will have a light lunch before joining a boat trip to Robben Island (Prison Island where Nelson Mandela spent 19 years). After you return from your boat trip you will then check in to your hotel and have the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy dinner at one of Cape Town's many fine restaurants.

Overnight:     City Lodge V&A Waterfront - Cape Town (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 2 of the tour
This morning you will be collected at your hotel by your guide and then do the South Peninsula Tour of the Cape taking in Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point (where many like to believe the two oceans meet) and Simon’s Town along the way. We stop for lunch at the Westlake Golf Club before having a great 18 holes of golf in the afternoon.

Overnight:     City Lodge V&A Waterfront - Cape Town (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 3 of the tour
An early start today as we tackle the Rondebosch Golf Course. Weather depending, this afternoon we will take a trip up Table Mountain (own account) for beautiful views across the city of Cape Town. This evening you are at leisure.

Overnight:     City Lodge V&A Waterfront - Cape Town (Bed & Breakfast) 

Day 4 of the tour
This morning after a relaxing breakfast we check out of the hotel and travel to Stellenbosch where we have lunch before playing a round of golf on the De Zalze Golf Course which is beautifully surrounded by vineyards. After golf we check in to our small quaint hotel in the heart of Stellenbosch where you are free to explore.

Overnight:     D'Ouwe Werf Hotel - Stellenbosch (Bed & Breakfast)
  

Day 5 of the tour
A relaxing morning at leisure. At midday we meet for an afternoon wine tasting tour. We stop first for lunch at Spier (own account) before getting to taste some of the finest wines the Cape has to offer. This evening will be at leisure.

Overnight:     D'Ouwe Werf Hotel - Stellenbosch (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 6 of the tour
Today we check out and depart Stellenbosch for a day of scenic driving. A stop in Hermanus may bring you a sighting of the Southern Right Whales in the bay (seasonal). We have a light lunch in Swellendam before continuing on to Mossel Bay where we will check in to our hotel. The hotel is situated right on the beachfront and you will then have the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure. 

Overnight:     Diaz Strand Hotel - Mossel Bay (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 7 of the tour
This morning we will play a round of golf on the Mossel Bay Golf Course. After golf we will then have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Mossel Bay and possibly visit the Diaz Maritime Museum. You may decide to just rather head back to our hotel and have a relaxing afternoon at leisure on the beach. 

Overnight:     Diaz Strand Hotel - Mossel Bay (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 8 of the tour
Departing Mossel Bay this morning we will take a leisurely one hour drive to the town of George and the magnificent Fancourt Golf Estate. Fancourt is Africa's premier golf resort and is home to 3 golf courses. On arrival we will check in and then play an afternoon round of golf on the Outeniqua Golf Course. After golf we then have the rest of the evening at leisure to enjoy dinner at any of a number of the restaurants on offer.  

Overnight:     Fancourt Hotel - George (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 9 of the tour
Today we will have another round of golf at Fancourt on the Montagu Golf Course which is rated in the top 5 in South Africa. The rest of the day will be at leisure to either visit the spa for a relaxing treatment or to make use of the world class of golf practice facilities. 

Overnight:     Fancourt Hotel - George (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 10 of the tour
After breakfast we travel inland to the Klein-Karoo semi desert area and the town of Oudtshoorn. This town is known as the 'ostrich capital of the world' and we will do a tour of an ostrich farm as well as pay a visit to the Cango Caves. This evening you should definitely try an ostrich steak for dinner and relax in one of the most tranquil places in South Africa. 

Overnight:     Hlangana Lodge - Oudtshoorn (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 11 of the tour
This morning as we depart Oudtshoorn we will stop in at the Cango Wildlife Ranch before driving on to the small quaint town of Knysna. This is a great town to do your shopping for African curios. Later this afternoon we will enjoy a sundowner boat cruise on the Knysna lagoon. This evening will be at leisure to enjoy a superb dinner at one of the many fantastic restaurants in town. Seafood is a must while dining out in Knysna.

Overnight:     Knysna Log Inn - Knysna (Bed & Breakfast) 

Day 12 of the tour
A final round of golf today on the Pezula Championship Course. After golf we can either drive to the next door town of Plettenberg Bay to have a look around or return to Knysna for a final afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight:     Knysna Log Inn - Knysna (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 13 of the tour
A final morning to relax. We then depart Knysna and travel to George Airport where your guide will drop you off to board your onward flight home. 

Please Note
Please feel free to make any other requests or suggestions to the above tour. We will be happy to make any itinerary and accommodation changes to suit your budgets and needs.