SMALL GROUP TOUR
Trip Highlights
- Play Fancourt - The Links, the Gary Player designed #1-ranked course in South Africa
- Experience thrilling Big Five safaris at Kirkman’s Kamp in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Explore Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain and vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Discover the renowned Cape Winelands with guided cellar tours and tastings in Stellenbosch
- Indulge in luxury accommodations at the Fancourt Hotel and Cape Grace Hotel
Itinerary
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Sun, Oct 17Arrive George
Arrive in South Africa, where VIP assistance connects you onward to George on the Southern Cape coast. Transfer to Fancourt Estate, a refined Garden Route retreat framed by the Outeniqua Mountains.
Enjoy Welcome Drinks and Dinner this evening as the group gathers for the journey ahead.
Fancourt Hotel – One Bedroom Suite
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Mon, Oct 18GeorgeFancourt - The Montagu
Fancourt - The Montagu designed by Gary Player and refined by David McLay-Kidd, presents polished parkland golf with immaculate conditioning, mature landscaping and mountain views across the Garden Route.
Non-golfers may explore the Garden Route, Wilderness, Knysna Lagoon and Heads, Knysna Elephant Park, or Plettenberg Bay with a private guide.
Fancourt Hotel – One Bedroom Suite
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Tue, Oct 19George Pinnacle Point
Pinnacle Point is one of South Africa’s great coastal spectacles, with seven cliffside holes above the Indian Ocean and several dramatic carries across ravines and sea-facing terrain.
Non-golfers visit the Point of Human Origins (Pinnacle Point Caves), Mossel Bay, the Diaz Museum or Botlierskop Game Reserve, each offering a different view of the Southern Cape.
Fancourt Hotel – One Bedroom Suite
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Wed, Oct 20George Fancourt - The Links
Fancourt - The Links, Gary Player’s celebrated links-style masterpiece, is ranked #1 in South Africa and hosted the 2003 Presidents Cup.
Non-golfers may discover the Klein Karoo, where the Cango Caves, ostrich farms, Swartberg Pass and Prince Albert reveal a drier, more dramatic side of the Cape.
This evening, enjoy a group dinner at Fancourt.
Fancourt Hotel – One Bedroom Suite
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Thu, Oct 21Cape Town
Fly from George to Cape Town before continuing into the Cape Winelands.
Explore Stellenbosch with your guide, enjoying historic streets, vineyard scenery and a relaxed lunch stop before arriving at Lanzerac Estate.
Dinner this evening is included at The Lanzerac Estate.
Lanzerac Hotel – Classic Room
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Fri, Oct 22Cape Town Pearl Valley
Pearl Valley a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, sits between the Drakenstein and Simonsig Mountains and hosted the South African Open for three consecutive years from 2007 to 2009.
Non-golfers may linger in the Winelands or continue to Cape Town to explore the V&A Waterfront.
Lanzerac Hotel – Classic Room
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Sat, Oct 23Cape Town
Discover the Cape Winelands with guided cellar tours and wine tastings in Stellenbosch, Boschendal Historic Farm and Franschhoek, with lunch included amid the region’s graceful vineyard landscapes.
Cape Grace by Fairmont – Mountain Room Deluxe
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Sun, Oct 24Cape Town
Explore Cape Town with a guided city tour featuring Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with lunch included.
Cape Grace by Fairmont – Mountain Room Deluxe
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Mon, Oct 25Cape Town Steenberg Golf Club
Steenberg Golf Club, designed by Peter Matkovich, is a championship layout set among vineyards, pine forest and fynbos-lined waterways on the slopes of Table Mountain.
Discover Cape Point and the Southern Peninsula, including Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Dinner is included this evening.
Cape Grace by Fairmont – Mountain Room Deluxe
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Tue, Oct 26Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Fly from Cape Town to Skukuza before transferring into Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Arrive at Kirkman’s Kamp, a classic safari lodge overlooking the Sand River. Settle into the rhythm of the bush before your first safari experience in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife regions.
Meals and local beverages are included during your four-night stay at Kirkman's Kamp.
Kirkman’s Kamp – Cottage
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Wed, Oct 27Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Spend a full day on safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, with expert guides leading morning and late-afternoon game drives when wildlife is most active. Between activities, relax at Kirkman’s Kamp, enjoy the lodge setting and absorb the rhythm of the bush.
Kirkman’s Kamp – Cottage
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Thu, Oct 28Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Continue your safari experience in Big Five country, where lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino may be encountered across Sabi Sand’s varied bushveld. Between outings, relax into the quiet elegance of Kirkman’s Kamp.
Kirkman’s Kamp – Cottage
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Fri, Oct 29Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Enjoy a final full day of safari activities from Kirkman’s Kamp, following tracks through the bush as the reserve reveals its changing light, birdlife and remarkable wildlife encounters.
This evening, gather for Farewell Drinks and Dinner to celebrate the journey’s closing chapter.
Kirkman’s Kamp – Cottage
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Sat, Oct 30 Depart Skukuza, South Africa
Enjoy one final safari activity before brunch and departure from Kirkman’s Kamp.
Transfer to Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg, with assistance connecting to your international flight home.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Please note: Golf carts are provided at all golf courses. Additionally, forecaddies will be provided for all rounds at Fancourt.
Please note: Golf carts are provided at all golf courses. Additionally, forecaddies will be provided for all rounds at Fancourt.
Golf Courses
Lodging
Ground Transportation
Your local ground transportation will be provided throughout by comfortable air conditioned motorcoaches ensuring a relaxing travel environment. Your PerryGolf Host will accompany you throughout the tour and be present at all social functions, taking care of the finer details. This way you can relax with complete confidence that the logistics of your vacation are in expert hands. Your PerryGolf Host will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide as appropriate to the schedule.
Non Golfers will typically have organized touring options on golf days and dependent on the final numbers, an additional driver/guide may be added as required.
Inclusions
- Thoughtfully selected accommodations in specified room category (as listed in Itinerary) based on double occupancy
- Full breakfast daily, light lunch on all golf days and other meals where indicated on Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Select beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks with included dinners/lunches
- Green fees and starting times for each round as indicated and shared use of golf cart and/or caddies where available (refer to Itinerary for cart & caddie availability by course)
- Transportation, handling and management of golf equipment
- All privately guided sightseeing tours and admission charges with local English-speaking guides where indicated on Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Full-time PerryGolf tour host
- All airport transfers and ground transportation
- All local taxes, service charges and gratuities on included items
Important Information
- Golf Handicap Limit: Our golf tours and cruises visit courses with varying challenges, requiring players to meet a certain standard. To ensure an enjoyable experience among like-minded golfers, we set maximum handicaps of 28 for men and 36 for women.
- Golf Courses: Course lineup may be subject to change if a club hosts a conflicting event or for other reasons. In such cases, PerryGolf will endeavor to arrange a comparable course and notify guests promptly.
Not Included
- Airfare to/from destination
- Internal flights (George to Cape Town, Cape Town to Skukuza, Skukuza to Johannesburg) estimated at $950 per person, will be billed upon booking
- Travel protection
Pricing (USD)
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Please refer to the Reservation Form for details regarding Deposit, Payment, Cancellation and Travel Insurance.
Three (3) internal flights (George to Cape Town, Cape Town to Skukuza, Skukuza to Johannesburg) will be billed on confirmation of booking. Estimated cost of $950 per person.
FAQs
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What is PerryGolf’s Small Group Tour background?
We have operated small group tours since 1984, principally for small groups of friends on a customized basis. The small group tours we now offer are slightly different in that individuals who do not know each other can sign up for the trip and be part of a larger group. The service and delivery principle are the same however. We strive to excel and deliver memorable golf and travel experiences as we have done for thousands of clients since 1984.
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Tell me more about Small Group Tour experience.
If you enjoy combining your love of golf with a passion for travel, you’ll find a relaxing and highly rewarding experience on this Small Group Tour for a party of 24 - 30. Every aspect is fully managed from the handling of your luggage and equipment to hotel and golf course check ins. Various meals, guided sightseeing, carts / caddies, local taxes, service charges and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in addition to sandwiches, snacks plus an open bar for beer and wine during our time at each of the golf courses. Best of all, this PerryGolf vacation promises an ideal opportunity to join a group of fun, like-minded new friends.
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Where do the Small Group Tours operate?
Our portfolio of Small Group Tours is assembled on an annual basis. Most will feature countries we offer for Custom Tours including Scotland, Spain, Italy, France, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa but we also enjoy taking the opportunity to visit exceptional golf and lifestyle destinations people don’t always think of such as South American and Southeast Asia. Check Small Group Tours for our current portfolio.
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Should I take out travel insurance?
PerryGolf strongly recommends that you have luggage, accident and trip cancellation insurance. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate coverage. Full details of the Travel Insurance that PerryGolf can make available to you is available here.
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What format do the Small Group Tours follow?
Our Small Group Tours are a fully managed all-inclusive experience, delivered in a way that ensures exceptional guest satisfaction. All arrangements and logistics are managed in advance and onsite by PerryGolf. Beyond golf, guests are free to explore on their own arrangements. The ethos of the escorted tour program is to create a turnkey environment for travelers to relax and enjoy every aspect of the tour, without concerning themselves with the details. The program creates a stress-free environment, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their chosen destination and the opportunity of playing some of the world’s finest and most memorable golfing venues…to do so in the company of existing or likeminded new-found friends.
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What is included in the price of the Escorted Tour?
Our Small Group Tours are as all-inclusive as it is possible to be while providing each traveler the flexibility to create their own experiences. All accommodations, breakfasts, welcome & farewell cocktails & dinner, (often multiple dinner), all transportation and gratuities are included. At the golf courses, all greens fees, cart fees (or caddies at certain venues – excludes caddie gratuity), range balls, lunches, open bar at respective clubhouses and gratuities are included.
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What is a typical Small Group Tour group size?
The typical group size is approximately 24 golfers, with on average a further 10 non-golfing spouses. Some guests join our Small Group Tours as relatively self-contained groups, e.g. 2 or 4 couples who know each other, and they will have their own golfing partners already arranged. Other guests travel as individual couples or single travelers and are seeking to meet and play golf with other guests. We will arrange golf pairings for these guests and through this a great many friendship are born. Non-golfing spouses are also perfectly catered for with a range of sightseeing opportunities available.
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What is a typical golf day?
Transfers from your hotel to golf courses are coordinated ample time to arrive, hit balls and have lunch (if time appropriate). Similarly, after golf, there is time scheduled for drinks before returning to your hotel. Additional activities are scheduled on escorted trips and clearly listed on each day’s schedule.
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Tell me more about Small Group Tour experience.
If you enjoy combining your love of golf with a passion for travel, you’ll find a relaxing and highly rewarding experience on this Small Group Tour for a party of 24 - 30. Every aspect is fully managed from the handling of your luggage and equipment to hotel and golf course check ins. Various meals, guided sightseeing, carts / caddies, local taxes, service charges and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in addition to sandwiches, snacks plus an open bar for beer and wine during our time at each of the golf courses. Best of all, this PerryGolf vacation promises an ideal opportunity to join a group of fun, like-minded new friends.
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Are internal flights included?
Yes. When a tour requires an internal flight in the middle of an Escorted Tour, PerryGolf will include the cost of an economy ticket in the package cost (excluding Small Group Tours to South Africa). We will also include your carriage of golf equipment where relevant and a suitable luggage allowance. Guests are responsible for their own arrival/departure international flight arrangements which our Air Services staff can assist you with at 800.344.5257 or Air@PerryGolf.com.
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What is the expected dress code?
Depending on the destination, smart golfing attire is expected, bermuda shorts and collared shirts never go out of style. Shorts are welcome and typical on the golf course. Indeed, dress codes as would apply in North America apply on golf courses around the world. In the evening shorts or long pants are acceptable with golf/casual shirt. There is no requirement at any stage for a coat and/or tie.
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Are gratuities included?
All local taxes plus service charges and gratuities are included for all included items such as guides, baggage handling, golf service personnel etc. The only gratuity which is not included is the gratuity to your caddie. This is because we consider it to be a more one to one personal matter which is as much about personal recognition as it is about the actual remuneration. A gratuity of $15-$20 per caddie per round is appropriate.
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How much free time will we have?
For guests who are golfing and sightseeing, it is a fairly full schedule, with the majority of guests wishing to see and do as much as they can in what may be a once in a lifetime trip. We do however build in some “downtime” to allow guests to simply relax and enjoy the outstanding facilities at our various hotels.
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What level of fitness & mobility is required?
Aspects of PerryGolf trips may require a certain level of fitness and mobility in order for a guest to participate fully. Activities may include walking over uneven or rough surfaces, stepping on/off buses, walking up/down stairways where elevators do not exist, stepping in/out of tender boats or occasionally smaller boats, this list is intended as representative but is not exhaustive. If a guest has any concerns over their fitness or mobility levels they should discuss this in advance of any trip with a PerryGolf golf travel specialist and they will provide further information with regard to the activities that you are concerned about, but in general, PerryGolf activities are not designed or intended to be overly strenuous.
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If I am not golfing, are there additional sightseeing activities on “golf” days?
On most of the days when golf is scheduled, there will be additional sightseeing / touring activities for the non-golfing guests. See the schedule for details.
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Can I ship my golf clubs ahead of me to my destination?
Yes you can send your golf clubs, and indeed any luggage in advance to your destination to avoid checked baggage hassles. For more information click here.
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Can PerryGolf assist with my air travel arrangements?
PerryGolf can provide comprehensive assistance with your air travel arrangements for your PerryGolf trip. We enjoy attractive premium cabin fares with our Preferred Carriers who serve our destinations. These fares are bundled with our land arrangements. For more information click here.
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What are the key services PerryGolf provides?
PerryGolf is luxury golf tour operator with a unique portfolio of worldwide travel experience and is uniquely qualified to arrange every aspect of a luxurious, international golf vacation. Learn more here.
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Are there testimonials from past travelers?
We have lots of testimonials from our gracious clients - too many to show them all. But you can view some here.
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Are there more photos from past trips?
You can view photo albums from various destinations from some of our past trips here.
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Can I get laundry done on the tour?
Generally, yes, as most hotel stays are at least three days. Please confirm with your Golf Travel Expert to plan accordingly.
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Do you have any booking tips?
Simply we encourage guests to book as far in advance as possible as soon as program launches …. to ensure your spot. Often programs can sell out quite quickly as they are limited in the number of participants.
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Who should I contact for further assistance or to book a PerryGolf Escorted Tour?
Enquiries should be directed to our dedicated team of Golf Travel Experts at Expert@PerryGolf.com or 800.344.5257 option 3. Our experts are all golfers who understand the needs of golfers. They know the venues and all the details of the programs. They are ideally placed to provide the best assistance and guidance.
