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Golf Holidays in South Africa

Golf Holidays in South Africa

Why Book a Golf Break in South Africa

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.

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

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Golf 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.

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

Fancourt, South Africa
Fancourt, South Africa
Durban Country Club, South Africa
Durban Country Club, South Africa
Leopard Creek Country Club, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Leopard Creek Country Club, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Sun City Golf Resort, South Africa
Sun City Golf Resort, South Africa
Pinnacle Point, South Africa
Pinnacle Point, South Africa

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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Best Golf Courses in South Africa

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Fancourt South Africa

Fancourt South Africa

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.

  • 3 Championship Golf Courses
  • Fancourt Links Ranked First in South Africa
  • In the heart of the Garden Route
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Durban Country Club

Durban Country Club

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.

  • European Tour host
  • Set on the edge of the Indian Ocean
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Gary Player Country Club, Sun City Resort

Gary Player Country Club

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.

  • European Tour host
  • Sun City Resort course
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Erinvale Golf Club, Stellenbosch

Erinvale Golf Club

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.

  • Gary Player original design
  • Located on the mountain slopes
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Pearl Valley Golf Club, Stellenbosch

Pearl Valley Golf Club

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.

  • Jack Nicklaus Signature design
  • Previous European Tour host
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Leopard Creek Country Club

Leopard Creek Country Club

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.

  • Ranked number 3 in South Africa
  • Previous European Tour host
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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.

Drive Times (approx)
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

Experience South Africa

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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.

Building Your South Africa Golf Holiday

Fancourt, South Africa

Cape Town, Safari and Fancourt

Experience luxury golf with a taste of the African wild; time for a Safari adventure!

  • Return International Flights
  • 3 Nights at the 4* Portswood Hotel
  • 1 Round at Clovelly Golf Club
  • Visit Table Mountain
  • 3 Nights at Gondwana Game Lodge
  • Safari & Game Drives
  • 4 Nights at Fancourt
  • 1 Round at Fancourt Links Course
  • 1 Round at Montagu Course
San Lameer Country Club

Durban and Kwazulu Natal Coast

Sun-seeking travellers wanting to travel during the South African winter and still catch some rays on the golf course.

  • Return International Flights
  • 5 Nights at the 5* Zimbali Lodge
  • 1 Roud at Zimbali Golf Course
  • 1 Round at Durban Country Club
  • 1 Round at Mount Edgecombe Golf Course
  • 2 Nights at Selborne Resort
  • 2 Rounds at Selborne Golf Course
The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City Resort

Sun City and Bela Bela

Golf carts, safari jeeps and the big 5; 7 nights of non-stop action in Sun City and Bela Bela.

  • Return International Flights
  • 5 Nights at the 5* Cascades Hotel
  • 2 Rounds at Gary Player Country Club
  • 1 Round at Lost City Course
  • 2 Nights at Safari Plains Safari Tent
  • 1 Round at Elements Golf Club
  • 2 Safari Drives

Explore South Africa

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.

Weather & Flights & Weather
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

YGT Rory's South African Adventure

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.

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.