Detailed Itinerary
On arrival at Cape Town Airport, you will be met by our VIP arrival assistant at the exit ramp of your aircraft. They will assist you through Immigration and Luggage Claims to your driver in the arrivals hall. If your schedule requires an additional internal connecting flight, you will be helped with check-in to that flight and you will be met by your driver after luggage claim in the arrivals hall of your second stop.
ARRIVAL NOTE
We recommend arriving a day or 2 early in South Africa to assist with body clock adjustments. We would be happy to arrange any early arrival plans into Cape Town and assist with planning pre-tours to other parts of Southern Africa.
Enjoy today at your own leisure.
The Waterfront - Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina.
Welcome cocktails and dinner are included this evening, giving you an opportunity to meet your fellow travellers.
OVERNIGHT: One&Only Hotel - Marina Table Mountain Room
GOLF: Play today at Steenberg. An 18 hole championship course designed by Peter Matkovich; a backdrop of vineyards, gardens, forests and mountains provides the setting for this beautiful exclusive course. The course is always in excellent condition with bent grass greens and lush fairways. Steenberg offers you the opportunity of excellent golf within the historic setting of one of the Cape's oldest wine farms. Dating back to 1682 the vineyards have been replanted and 140 acres are now under vines.
SIGHTSEEING: Today is an opportunity to add personalized touring to your schedule. Visit Robben Island, explore local craft markets, jewelers or relax at a beach cafe.
OVERNIGHT: One&Only Hotel - Marina Table Mountain Room
Depart the city along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard, enroute to the fishing village of Hout Bay to explore the harbour, visiting its fish markets and shops. Continue over the 600m heights of Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most breath-taking passes and past the Cape’s longest beach, with a chance to spot Southern Right Whales just offshore from June to November. Enter the Cape of Good Hope National Park for a walk (or optional funicular ride) up to the Cape Point Lighthouse, to take in magical ocean vistas at this, the south westernmost point of Africa. Head along the False Bay coast to Boulders Beach near Simonstown to see a colony of African Penguins and then continue past the seaside resorts of False Bay, towards the city. The last stop of the day is Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, for a walk through one of the largest collections of indigenous plants in the world. Tour Highlights include: Hout Bay Harbour * Chapman’s Peak Drive * Cape of Good Hope National Park and Cape Point * Visit to Penguins at Boulders Beach * Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens * A lunch stop will be made enroute and is included in the cost.
OVERNIGHT: One&Only Hotel - Marina Table Mountain Room
Historic Cape Town & Table Mountain. Depart the city for the Lower Cableway Station to board the revolving cable car for a 5-minute ride to the top of Table Mountain. 1036 meters above sea level, it affords bird’s-eye views of both city and Peninsula as you walk its summit (weather permitting). Return to the city via the old Cape Malay Quarter, for a walk through the Company Gardens, the fresh produce gardens for ships and locals from the mid 17th Century and today, home to the SA Museum, Cultural History Museum, Houses of Parliament, National Gallery and St George’s Cathedral. Stroll through the city to Greenmarket Square to browse African mementos at its bustling market stalls. Explore other areas of personal interest such as art galleries, restaurants or enjoy added R&R time in Camps Bay or on the beach at Clifton. Your guide will discuss finer items directly with you.
OVERNIGHT: One&Only Hotel - Marina Table Mountain Room
GOLF: Play today at Pearl Valley. Set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region, this new Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is a treat to play. Pearl Valley is probably in the top conditioned course in South Africa. As with many Nicklaus courses, water on the right with plenty of sand, will keep the golfers mind off the wide landing areas provided. Also a new development, the course and it's geographical location allow for guests to enjoy a day outing in the Winelands with high quality golf to compliment the food and wine. A second course, 'Bears Best' will be built shortly on the same property. (Cart fee included)
The drive from Cape Town to the Winelands is 1 hour.
SIGHTSEEING: Enjoy the day at your own leisure – you will have time to explore the historical town of Stellenbosch. Explore the Winelands, visiting outlying towns, art galleries and boutique wineries.
Dinner this evening is included in The Governor's Hall at The Lanzerac Estate.
OVERNIGHT: Lanzerac Hotel - Luxury Room
SIGHTSEEING INCLUSION: Full day wine touring in the Cape Winelands. Exact touring routes will be decided by the guide based on the specific interests in the group and the hotel starting point.
Regular Tour Highlights include: Cellar tour * Wine Tasting (at least 2 wineries) * Stellenbosch, town of oaks * Boschendal historic manor house * Franschhoek Valley * Paarl. A lunch stop will be made enroute and is included in the cost.
OVERNIGHT: Lanzerac Hotel - Luxury Room
Enjoy a relaxing morning in Stellenbosch. Your tour host will plan activities, dependent on the interest of the group.
Your luggage and golf clubs will move by road at 9am.
3.15 PM: Fly from Cape Town to George.
4.15 PM: Land in George and transfer the 10-minutes to Fancourt.
Dinner is included this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Manor House - Homewood Suite
GOLF: Today play Fancourt - The Links. Ranked #1 in South Africa. Created from a previously flat piece of land, over 700 000 cubic metres of earth was moved in transforming it into a typical Links style. The course presents undulating windswept terrain and dune-style landscape and is the only such course in South Africa. Every hole has received detailed attention to ensure that the overall balance in terms of length, position of hazards and shot values are in harmony. As a result, The Links presents a stern test in all weather conditions. This is a walking course with caddies. Host course of the 2003 Presidents Cup, 2005 Women's World Cup and 2006 South African Open. Carts are only available with a medical note and must stay on the cart paths at all times.
SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTION: Today tour the Klein Karoo region inland from George, taking in the town of Oudshoorn, the Ostrich farms, Cango Wildlife Ranch & the Cango Caves. 29km from Oudshoorn, at the head of the picturesque Cango Valley, lies the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo - the Cango Caves. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the Swartberg Mountains, you will find the finest dripstone caverns in Africa, with vast halls and towering formations. Lost in absolute darkness, a deep stillness, a constant temperature and high humidity, it is a world with its own unique scenery of calcite masterpieces formed by gently dripping water. The tour includes a few natural chambers and takes one (standard) or one-and-a-half hours (adventure) to explore.
Dinner is included this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Manor House - Homewood Suite
GOLF: Today play Fancourt - The Montagu. Designed by Gary Player and remodeled in 2004 by David McKlay-Kidd (Bandon Dunes), the Montagu is South Africa's best parkland golf course. With the highest levels of conditioning and true championship layout, The Montagu at Fancourt sets the standards by which all other courses in South Africa are measured.
Non-golfers have their own private guide and vehicle on golfing days. In each region, the guide will plan a full day of activities covering the best points of interest. Special interests of the group will also be taken into consideration giving the most personalized experience possible. There are 3 full days of touring planned on the Garden Route.
SIGHTSEEING: The Garden Route and Little Karoo's natural assets will have you question ever wanting to leave this idyllic spot! The Garden Route and Little Karoo spans from Witsands whale birthing haven in the West to Plettenberg Bays beach, polo and party-going pleasures in the East. Then there’s the arid geological basin along the interior, wedged between the fynbos-rich Heidelberg in the west and Uniondales eastern sheep farming and rock art treasures. It's all about an abundance of blue skies, white sand beaches, rolling oceans, mountain scenery, indigenous fynbos, ostrich antics and local hospitality. A place where you can travel along routes where you are often alone on the open road or make for the malls and beaches Golden vineyards, sun-drenched orchards, pin-drop-silent forests, sweeping lakes and birds eye view passes add to the mix.
Dinner is included this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Manor House - Homewood Suite
GOLF: Today play Pinnacle Point. Magnificently perched atop staggering cliffs, this windswept course three hours east of Cape Town and a half hour south of George marks a major addition to South Africa’s already world-class golf scene. Six of the holes play across deep chasms to greens that seem to float in the Indian Ocean. The yawning ravines and distant horizons can make 150-yard shots look like twice that length. On the par-four eighth, tee and green sit on opposing bluffs; big hitters can attempt an all-or-nothing carry with the hope of having an easy wedge in or play it safe by bailing out left and facing a much longer approach. (Cart fee included)
SIGHTSEEING: Head down to Pinnacle Point with the golfers where you have the opportunity to explore the cave complex underneath this clifftop golf course. This guided tour of The Pinnacle Point Caves in Mossel Bay have revealed the world’s earliest evidence of man’s modern behaviour dating back 164 000 years ago. Discoveries in the system of 15 or more caves has been described as a huge step for mankind going back in history, as it was previously believed man’s complex thinking and behaviour dated back to 40 000 years ago in Eurasia. Findings from the caves have been featured in the prestigious Science and Nature journals, and it is now one of the most well-funded archaeological sites in the world. After lunch in the club you will have a chance to tour some local museums before returning to Fancourt.
An evening South African BBQ is included at Fancourt this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Manor House - Homewood Suite
9.00 AM - Depart Fancourt for Shamwari Private Game Reserve, located at the end of the Garden Route. The drive is 4.5 hours, with stops to do a little sightseeing. You will arrive in time for late lunch and orientation before the afternoon safari drives.
Nestled within the lush vegetation of Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Sindile Lodge comprises nine premier tents each with a private heated plunge pool. Sindile, Shamwari’s new luxury tented camp is a secluded, luxury getaway set deep in the African veld. Your stay includes all meals and activities, along with local drinks. Premium branded drinks are billed separately.
OVERNIGHT: Shamwari Game Reserve – Sindile Lodge
An average day on safari consists of:
| 5:30AM | Morning Game Drive: Guests are waking up for their morning game drive. |
| 7:45AM | Coffee & tea: Guests are enjoying coffee and tea in the bush. |
| 9:00AM | Breakfast: Guests are returning from their game drive for a hearty breakfast. |
| 11:00AM | Activities: Guests are enjoying an interpretive bush walk. |
| 1:00PM | Lunch is served. |
| 2:30PM | Rest & Relaxation: Enjoy a massage on the deck of your suite or relax at the pool. |
| 4:00PM | Evening Game Drive: Guests are enjoying high tea before evening game drive. |
| 5:30PM | Sundowners: Guests are sipping cocktails in the bush and watching the sun set. |
| 8:00PM | Dinner: The fires are lit in the boma for dinner under the African stars. |
OVERNIGHT: Shamwari Game Reserve – Sindile Lodge
Enjoy a full day of safari activities in the care of your lodge rangers.
OVERNIGHT: Shamwari Game Reserve – Sindile Lodge
Enjoy your final morning safari drive and breakfast before packing for departure.
Transfer to the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Airport for your flight home.
Depart South Africa from the Port Elizabeth Airport.
DEPARTURE NOTE: Flights from PLZ Airport connect to Cape Town or Johannesburg. You can also extend your trip with a journey customized tour to Victoria Falls, Botswana, or Sabi Sands for more safari time in Africa.
