South Africa and especially the Garden Route is fast establishing itself as the golfing mecca of South Africa.

In 2006, the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) actually voted the Garden Route as the Best Golf Destination in Africa and the Middle East.

Here at Explorer Travel we can tailor your holiday to your hobbies and interests. We can build a holiday around the golf courses you want to play a round on and, for example, visiting the vineyards in the Cape Winelands. Give us a call for a no obligation quote.

Example itinerary

Day 1: London - Cape Town Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Cape Town with either Virgin Atlantic or South African Airways.
Day 2: Cape Town On arrival, transfer to the Holiday Inn Waterfront for 4 nights.
Day 3: The Royal Cape Golf Club and Cape Peninsula Enjoy a challenging morning of golf at The Royal Cape Golf Club. This is a demanding course with narrow fairways, strategically placed bunkers and fast greens. In the afternoon, visit the scenic Cape Peninsula Nature Reserve.
Day 4: De Zalze Golf Club and Cape Winelands Transfer to Stellenbosch to play a round at De Zalze Golf Club. After your game, sample some of the wines produced on the Spier Estate.
Day 5: Cape Town Time at leisure for sightseeing in Cape Town.
Day 6: George This morning transfer to Cape Town airport for the short flight to George, in the heart of the Garden Route. On arrival, collect your hire car and drive to the Fancourt Hotel and Country Club, your base for the next 2 nights. Spend the afternoon playing a round of golf at the Links Course at Fancourt.
Day 7: Fancourt Country Club Morning golf at Fancourt Country Club (Bramble Hill). This Gary Player-designed course is a demanding but fair test, set in beautiful surroundings. In the afternoon try a visit to Oudtshoorn, the 'feather capital' of the world due to its ostrich industry.
Day 8: Knysna Leaving George you travel along the picturesque Garden Route to Knysna, where you will spend 2 nights at Pezula. Take an optional ferry ride across the estuary to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, to see the 2 majestic rock cliffs known as the 'Heads'.
Day 9: Pezula Country Club (ex Sparrebosch) Make your way to Pezula Country Club and enjoy a round of golf. This magnificent green was designed by Ronald Fream and David Dale of Golfplan, California.
Day 10: Cape Town - London Return your hire car to George airport and fly to Johannesburg, ready for your flight back to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic.

Prices from £725 per person

Please Note: Includes green fees for all courses mentioned. Excludes flights, car hire, entrance fees to optional attractions, cart and club hire and additional golf fees. Tee-off times are subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to substitute accommodation for that of a similar standard where necessary.

FREE golf carriage with Virgin Atlantic


1 golf bag containing no more than 14 clubs, a dozen golf balls and 1 pair of golf shoes may be carried FREE of charge, in addition to your luggage allowance. Golf bag must not exceed 10kg.