Golf Holidays in South Africa
✅ World Class courses set within stunning natural beauty
✅ Experience fine cuisine alongside fine wine tours
✅ Take in the Big Five by adding a safari to your trip
✅ Exceptional value for money, combining superb golf with luxurious accommodations
South Africa is a stunning and beautiful golfing destination, often described as ‘a world in one country’.
Across South Africa you can experience everything from deserts and forests to savannahs and mountains, not to forget the amazing beaches and incredible game reserves. South Africa ticks off an endless list of sights and experiences across the vibrant cities, with the wealth of world-class golf courses simply adding to its appeal.
Here at Your Golf Travel, we can help you choose a destination for your South Africa golf holiday, assist with building out your itineraries and provide you with unrivalled experience from our experts who have travelled throughout this amazing country playing golf along the way. If you want to add a Big 5 Safari, Whale Watching or sightseeing in Cape Town to your golf holiday, then we will help you create a memorable golf holiday in South Africa.
South Africa boasts a number of fantastic golf courses each in their own unique settings; you’re likely to see wildlife off the rough, greens bordering the coast and of course a strong ocean breeze. Many of the premium courses in South Africa rank amongst the best in the world, all with championship pedigree; Fancourt Links (host of Presidents Cup), Durban Country Club (South African Open), Leopard Creek (European Tour), Gary Player at Sun City (Nedbank Golf Challenge) all examples of this.
Then there are spectacular newer designs such as Pinnacle Point on the coast, Pearl Valley in the Winelands or Pezula set on the cliffs above Knysna. Even in the cities, you find some outstanding courses like the exclusive River Club in Johannesburg or the charming Clovelly near Cape Town; wherever you go in this diverse country, there will be a fantastic golf course for you to play.
With so much to experience in South Africa there really is something for everyone, that's why we offer bespoke holidays tailored to your requirements. Our South Africa Golf Experts have travelled extensively within the country and have created four possible itineraries below. Get in touch now to create yours.
From Table Mountain cable car rides, to Gondwana Game Reserve drives, this 10 nights with 4 rounds of golf package is the ideal South Africa escape.
Take your South Africa golf holiday to the next level with 14 nights and 6 rounds of golf, experiencing everything Cape Town and the Garden Route has to offer.
Tick off two DP Tour bucket list courses with Sun City's Gary Player Country Club and Leopard Creek, this South Africa golf holiday will certainly be an unforgettable trip.
Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, is one of the most iconic cities in the world with so many landmark attractions. The dramatic Table Mountain is a unique and mesmerising backdrop for the city but its the golden beaches, vibrant array of bars and restaurants as well as the non-stop entertainment which completes its appeal.
Once you add in the world-class golf courses, beautiful wineries of Stellenbosch and Constantia and the spectacular Garden Route between Mossel Bay and Storms River, you simply run out of superlatives for the majestic Cape Town.
KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa’s most diverse provinces and has so much to offer guests from all around the world. You can trace the region’s rich history in the ancient battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift, explore the rolling hills of the Drakensberg and enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean from some of the great beaches across Durban.
In Northern Durban, there are some magnificent game reserves which should be at the top of your bucket list, all the while enjoying the excellent year-round topical climate with temperatures between 23 and 30 all year round.
Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most dynamic cities, built on gold deposits, affording it the name as South Africa’s El Dorado. Today you can discover Johannesburg’s thrilling history in museums celebrating the gold-mining past, as well as exploring the city’s more modern face with a trip to visit the huge range of shops, malls, glittering skyscrapers and beautiful houses.
The Kruger National Park is a vast game reserve the size of Wales and there is some of the best Big 5 game viewing in the world around here. For the golfer, one of the most famous resorts in Africa is Sun City, which is just 2 hours from Johannesburg.
Since opening in the early 1990's, Fancourt has developed at an incredible pace, and is now firmly entrenched in the elite of world golf resorts.
Considered one of the finest layouts in South Africa, the experience at Durban Country Club is an unforgettable experience and has played host to the South African Open on multiple occasions.
Home to the Nedbank Golf Challenge since 1981, and therefore perhaps South Africa’s most famous course, the Gary Player Country Club is an amazing course part of the huge Sun City Resort.
Erinvale was one of the earliest courses in South Africa, and was able to quickly take to the global stage after hosting the World Cup of Golf. The location is also stunning, sitting among wine estates on Helderberg Mountain.
Situated within a 500-acre estate in the Cape Winelands, Pearl Valley is a championship golf course that is familiar with the spotlight, having previously played host to the South African Open on the European Tour.
Located adjacent to the Crocodile River on the fringes of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek is the realisation of an individual dream, that of Johann Rupert, who enlisted the help of national golfing icon Gary Player.
The Cape’s climate is perfect for growing wine. A lot of the wineries also have great restaurants and is a must in the Stellenbosch and Constantia region.
Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of South Africa, where you can witness a spectacular display of raw power and elegance of water acrobatics.
The Garden Route refers to the stunning stretch of coast between Mossel Bay and the Storms River. It offers a spectacular coastline of dramatic headlands which give way to white sandy beaches.
Whether in the Cape or in Kruger, from Lions to Rhinos, a stay at any of the large selection of game reserves to see the Big 5 animals is a must on any South African holiday itinerary.
The ultimate luxury journey, staying in stunning accommodation on the train whilst playing the best courses in South Africa, including Durban Country Club and Leopard Creek Country Club.
It has two outstanding championship golf courses, one of which is an annual European Tour host, as well as a waterpark, casino and nearby game reserves.
South Africa is a great country to drive in, with stunning views, grand roads and beautiful scenery; when away from the main cities the traffic isn’t too bad either. However, it’s worth remembering that South Africa is much larger than England or any UK country, so plan your journeys carefully, as per the driving distances.
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Direct flights from the UK to Cape Town or Johannesburg are around 11 hours via British Airways, with Durban being the generally cheaper flight option. Internal flights are frequent and extremely good value for those building a multi-destination itinerary.
On the whole, South Africa boasts a much better climate than here in the UK, however across different regions and cities, the temperatures vary. Durban can be humid but tends to have a consistent climate year round. The summer months in Cape Town are warm and dry, with average temperatures of 23-25°c. Winter can be wet and windy, but the sun still shines and the average winter temperature is around 17°c.
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Emirates Airlines via Dubai & Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
The golf courses are simply breathtaking and while the six courses I played, from Arabella which lies just an from Cape Town, to the amazing Fancourt Resort in George, home to Africa's top ranked golf course, were all superb, it was Pinnacle Point that really jumped off the page. The course sits high atop the cliffs overlooking Mossel Bay and is pure drama from start to finish. The only thing that could top that course I suppose is a crack at the Extreme 19th at Legend Golf & Safari Resort, something I was lucky to do during our stay at the Entabeni Safari Reserve.
There's so much more to South Africa than just the golf though. The food and wine is to die for and Franschoek, where you'll find restaurants like the heavenly La Petite Ferme, is ideal for foodies and wine lovers. I think the best thing about South Africa though is the sense of adventure you get when you're there. There's so much to do and see so from zip-lining over jungle canyons cage diving with Great Whites, to the cable car ride up Table Mountain and a fascinating excursion to Robben Island; a holiday here is just go, go, go from start to finish.
Year on year South Africa is reaffirming its place as one of the top golfing destinations in the world partly due to its abundance of glorious championship courses but also as a result of the wide variety of things to do away from the golf.
Cape Town International Airport is just 20 minutes from the V and A Waterfront, in the heart of Cape Town. There are direct flights into Cape Town with British Airways from London Heathrow. There are many different indirect flight options into Cape Town including South African Airways via Johannesburg, Emirates Airlines via Dubai, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. Flight durations average just over 11 hours.
Durban King Shaka International Airport is located just to the North of Durban and just 25 minutes from Fairmont Zimbali Resort. Historically there have been no direct flights from Uk to Durban but as of Winter 18-19, British Airways will fly non-stop to Durban from Heathrow. There are many different indirect flight options including Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways via Johannesburg and Emirates Airlines via Dubai.
O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg is well served from the UK with direct flights from London Heathrow with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways. There are also excellent connections through Dubai with Emirates, through Abu Dhabi with Etihad and through Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Flight duration is around 11 hours.