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South Africa offers some of the continent's finest golf experiences, from Fancourt's celebrated courses near George to coastal layouts around Knysna and established championship venues in Sun City. African Sky arranges private golf vacations that combine preferred courses with comfortable accommodation, regional sightseeing and, where requested, a safari. Tee times, transfers and touring are coordinated to suit the itinerary.
The Garden Route is particularly rewarding for golfers. Fancourt's Montagu and Outeniqua courses provide contrasting parkland layouts, while The Links offers a demanding links-style experience. Farther east, Pezula and Simola overlook the Knysna area. Several excellent courses can therefore be enjoyed without changing accommodation every night.
Cape Town and the Winelands add another dimension to a golf vacation. Courses such as Steenberg, Erinvale and Pearl Valley can be combined with visits to the Cape Peninsula, wine estates and restaurants. Sun City provides a different setting, with the Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Golf Course offering contrasting rounds.
For longer journeys, golf can be followed by time in the Kruger region or another South African safari destination. Our private tours allow sightseeing to be arranged around tee times, with suitable time for travel between regions. Course selection, rounds and accommodation can be adjusted according to the preferences of the traveling party.
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Featured South African Golf Vacations
Choose from privately guided golf journeys combining South Africa's leading courses with Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, Sun City, safari areas and other regional highlights.
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South African Golf Vacation Experiences
Golf is the focus, but the best itineraries also make time for South Africa's scenery, wildlife, food, wine and major attractions between rounds.
Championship Courses
Play a varied selection of highly regarded layouts ranging from established parkland courses to dramatic coastal designs.
Golf and Safari
Combine time on the fairways with Big Five game viewing in Kruger or another rewarding South African safari area.
Cape Winelands
Enjoy scenic golf alongside wine estates, mountain landscapes and the restaurants of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
Coastal Golf
The Garden Route and parts of KwaZulu-Natal offer memorable courses where ocean scenery forms an important part of the round.
Private Touring
A private African Sky guide handles the road travel and sightseeing, adding flexibility on days when you are not playing golf.
Excellent Accommodation
Golf resorts, boutique hotels and safari lodges can be combined to suit the route and preferred level of comfort.
Best Golf Destinations in South Africa
South Africa's leading golf regions combine contrasting course styles with major attractions, making it possible to build a varied golf itinerary around the parts of the country you most want to explore.
Cape Town
Steenberg and Royal Cape are among the established courses golfers can consider around Cape Town. The city also offers Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and restaurants, with the Winelands within reach for additional rounds.
Garden Route
Fancourt, Pezula, Simola and other respected courses combine with forests, beaches and dramatic coastal scenery.
Kruger Area
Golf in the Lowveld can be combined with a Kruger safari, although access to certain courses is restricted. Leopard Creek accepts visitors only on selected dates through approved accommodation partners, making advance arrangements essential.
KwaZulu-Natal
Coastal, resort and inland courses can be combined with warm Indian Ocean beaches, the Drakensberg or northern KwaZulu-Natal safari areas.
Sun City
The Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Golf Course provide two very different rounds within one convenient resort destination.
Gauteng
Johannesburg and Pretoria offer established parkland courses, including Royal Johannesburg and Pretoria Country Club. Golf here can be incorporated into an itinerary that continues to Sun City or the Lowveld.
Advantages of Booking Your Golf Vacation with African Sky
African Sky has planned and operated private travel in Southern Africa since 1998. Our golf itineraries combine pre-arranged tee times with private touring, carefully selected accommodation and the option to include safari experiences. We manage the travel between regions so you can concentrate on the courses and attractions you have chosen to experience.
- Private, tailor-made golf itineraries
- Tee times arranged in advance
- Experienced African Sky guides
- Golf, safari and sightseeing combinations
- Accommodation suited to each region
- SATSA member since 2002
Plan Your South African Golf Vacation
The best golf itinerary starts with the courses and regions you most want to experience, followed by a realistic balance between golf days and sightseeing. Travel season, preferred tee times and the amount of safari or touring you want to include should all be considered before finalizing the route.
Choose Your Golf Regions
Cape Town, the Garden Route, Sun City and the Lowveld each offer a different style of golf. Choosing two or three complementary regions usually produces a more enjoyable trip than trying to cover the entire country.
Balance Golf and Sightseeing
Allow enough time for Cape attractions, wine estates, safari activities and scenic touring. Rest days or half-days can also be useful between demanding rounds on championship courses.
Plan for Season and Tee Times
Weather varies substantially between the Western Cape, Highveld and Lowveld. We consider the complete route and secure appropriate tee times rather than treating every golf region as though it has the same conditions.
Cape Town and its surrounding area, along with the Garden Route, stand out for their excellent championship golf courses. I recommend Steenberg and Arabella in the Cape region. On the Garden Route, my favorites are The Links and Montagu at Fancourt near George, Pinnacle Point near Mossel Bay and Pezula in Knysna. Leopard Creek is also worth considering when staying at one of the select safari lodges near Kruger National Park that can arrange access.