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Golf Holidays in South Africa

Why Book a Golf Break 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, superb golf, luxurious hotels

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.

Our guide to playing the best golf courses in South Africa.

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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.

Popular South Africa Golf Courses

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 renowned architects have played a significant role in elevating South Africa's golf landscape. Nine-time Major champion Gary Player is behind two of the nation’s premier courses: the Fancourt Links and the Gary Player Golf & Country Club located at Sun City. Additionally, the legendary Jack Nicklaus has made his mark on South African golf with the creation of both Pearl Valley and Simola.

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.

Our guide to playing the best golf courses in South Africa.

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Fancourt, South Africa

The Garden Route Experience

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.

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The Table Bay Hotel 2

Luxury Garden Route 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.

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The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City Resort

Sun City and Bela Bela

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.

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Best Golf Destinations in South Africa

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Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town

Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route

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.

Things to do & see around Cape Town

  • Table Mountain
  • V and A Waterfront
  • Robben Island
  • Stellenbosch and Constantia Wineries
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San Lameer Country Club

Durban & Kwazulu Natal

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.

Things to do & see around Durban

  • Durban Beaches
  • Zulu Battlefields
  • Drakensberg Mountains
  • Game Reserves of Northern Natal Coast
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Kruger National Park

Johannesburg, Kruger Park & Sun City

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.

Things to do & see around Johannesburg

  • Sun City
  • Kruger National Park
  • Rovos Rail
  • Extreme 19th Hole
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Travelling by Car in South Africa

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.

Travelling by Car in South Africa
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
1 Hr
Cape Town to Hermanus
2 Hrs
Cape Town to George
5 Hrs
George to Knysna
1 Hr
George to Port Elizabeth
4 Hrs
Johannesburg to Sun City
2 Hrs
Johannesburg to Legend Resort
3 Hrs
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
4 Hrs

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Wineries, Cape Town

Wineries

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.

Whale Watching, Hermanus

Whale & Shark Watching

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.

Garden Route

The Garden Route

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.

Safari, Durban

Safari

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.

Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail

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.

Sun City Golf Resort, South Africa

Sun City

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.

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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.

When to Visit

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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London to Cape Town
11.5 hrs
London to Durban
12 Hrs
London to Johannesburg
11 Hrs
Direct Flights
British Airways, Virgin & South African Airways
Cape Town High Season
Oct-Apr (24-30°C)
Durban High Season
Apr-Sep (22-28°C)
Johannesburg High Season
Oct-Mar (22-28°C)
Connecting Flights
Emirates Airlines via Dubai & Turkish Airlines via Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions about South Africa Golf Holidays

Is South Africa Good for Golf?

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.
How to get to Cape Town from the UK?

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.
How to get to Kwazulu Natal from the UK?

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.
How to get to Johannesburg from the UK?

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.

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