Detailed Itinerary
Flights direct from the USA arrive in the evening and will require an overnight hotel stay before connecting to George on the morning of 06 OCT.
Arrive in South Africa today where our VIP staff at Cape Town or Johannesburg Airports will meet you at your aircraft and assist you through Immigration and Customs, and on to your flight connection to George Airport on the Southern Cape coast.
See pricing information for more detail on the internal flights that are booked as part of the schedule.
In George you will be met and driven to the Fancourt Estate, just 8 minutes from the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you could add a round of golf, get your swing grooved at the Fancourt Academy or book a spa treatment at the hotel.
Welcome cocktails and dinner are included this evening.
NON-GOLFER TOURING NOTE: On golfing days, non-golfers have a private guide and vehicle assigned to explore the local area. SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS in the schedule show the main touring opportunities recommended each day, which can be adjusted for special interest as required. Entrance fees for the main activities and lunch are included for all touring days in the schedule.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Hotel - One Bedroom Suite
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. The Links experience includes a mandatory caddie and the option to walk or take a cart.
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS: Garden Route, Wilderness, Knysna Lagoon & Heads, Knysna Elephant Park, Plettenburg Bay.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Hotel - One Bedroom Suite
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. Throughout the layout, the architects wisely designed large, fairly flat greens that yield plenty of sensible pin placements and give golfers who have run a gauntlet just to get to the green a bit of a break. (cart fee included)
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS: The Point of Human Origins (Pinnacle Point Caves), Mossel Bay, Diaz Museum, Botelierskop Game Reserve.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Hotel - One Bedroom Suite
Today play Fancourt - The Outeniqua. Beautifully maintained, the Outeniqua course is a parkland design of the highest quality. Often referred to as the 2nd Fancourt Course, Outeniqua can easily stand alone as a wonderful golf outing. Although the course moves through a fair amount of housing, it is well set back and carefully hidden with the use of flower beds, trees and well placed water hazards.
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS: The Klein Karoo, Ostrich Farms, Cango Caves, Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert.
OVERNIGHT: Fancourt Hotel - One Bedroom Suite
Fly from George to Cape Town this morning. (1-hr flight)
Meet your local driver and guide and tour out into the Winelands, exploring the historic town of Stellenbosch with a lunch stop included. Arrive in time to enjoy the beautiful facilities before dinner.
Dinner this evening is included
OVERNIGHT: Le Quartier Francais - Grande Room
GROUP SIGHTSEEING: THE CAPE WINELANDS Full day of Guided Cellar Tours, Wine Tastings, Stellenbosch. Boschendal Historic Farm, Franschhoek Town. Lunch is included.
OVERNIGHT: Le Quartier Francais - Grande Room
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 its 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)
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS: Non-golfers can spend more time in the Winelands or head through to Cape Town ahead of the group to explore the V&A Waterfront, the extensive shopping and entertainment hub built around the Cape Town Harbour.
OVERNIGHT: Cape Grace by Fairmont - Deluxe Mountain View
GROUP SIGHTSEEING: CITY of CAPE TOWN Full day touring Cape Town including Historic Cape Town City, Table Mountain (including cable car), Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay. Lunch is included today.
OVERNIGHT: Cape Grace by Fairmont - Deluxe Mountain View
GROUP SIGHTSEEING: CAPE POINT & SOUTHERN PENINSULA Full day guided touring 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 , Lunch is included.
Dinner is included this evening.
OVERNIGHT: Cape Grace by Fairmont - Deluxe Mountain View
Depart Cape Town for the Kruger National Park.
Fly from Cape Town to Nelspruit, the gateway to Kruger National Park.
Transfer from Nelspruit to Lukimbi. (1hr outside the park + 1 hr inside the park) There will be time for afternoon tea and orientation before the afternoon safari activities commence.
Your stay at Lukimbi includes all meals, safari activities and local drinks.
OVERNIGHT: Lukimbi Safari Lodge - Classic Suite
Enjoy a golf and safari combination day today. Leopard Creek is located an hour from the lodge, on the border of the park.
Today play Leopard Creek (tbc). Situated near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek presents a rare opportunity to play an outstanding bushveld golf course. The 360 hectare development is bordered to the north and west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Typical bushveld koppies overlook the course from the east, providing an ideal backdrop for a magnificent Gary Player designed course. Ranked #1 in South Africa in 2005 * 2023, Leopard Creek is everything you would expect from one of the most exclusive and unique golf experiences in the World.
OVERNIGHT: Lukimbi Safari Lodge - Classic Suite
A day of safari activities guests to maximize the cooler mornings and evenings when animals are most active, whilst enjoying the comforts of the lodge during the heat of the day. Each suite at Lukimbi has aircon.
| 5:30AM | Morning Safari Drive. |
| 9:00AM | Breakfast at the lodge. |
| 11:00AM | Bush walks (if available) or spa treatments and R&R. |
| 1:00PM | Lunch. |
| 2:00PM | R&R: Perfect time to book spa treatments. |
| 3:30PM | Afternoon tea. |
| 4:00PM | Evening Safari Drive. |
| 7:30PM | Return for drinks around the campfire. |
| 8:00PM | Dinner is served. |
OVERNIGHT: Lukimbi Safari Lodge - Classic Suite
Enjoy another full day on safari at Lukimbi.
OVERNIGHT: Lukimbi Safari Lodge - Classic Suite
Enjoy the morning safari activities and brunch at Lukimbi.
There will be time to pack up and say goodbyes before heading back to KRUGER MPUMALANGA AIRPORT for your homeward journey.
TRIP EXTENSIONS to Victoria Falls and beyond can depart from KRUGER MPUMALANGA AIRPORT, directly to Victoria Falls.
