Luxury Garden Route Escape

✅ Guided Tour of the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain

✅ Tour of Robben Island

✅ Morning and afternoon Game Drives at Gondwana

✅ Playing the best golf course in South Africa

✅ Full day guided tour of some of the Western Cape’s finest winelands

✅ Stop in Hermanus on the way to Mossel Bay for a spot of Whale Watching (June - October)

Day 1
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Make your way to the V&A Waterfront and check-in at The Table Bay Hotel for 3 nights. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the hotel and its surroundings.

Day 2
After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel for your full day, guided tour of the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain. Start with a scenic drive over Chapman's Peak, arguably one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, until you reach the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Take a funicular ride up to the old lighthouse, from which you'll have nearly 360 views of the peninsula. Take a walk back down the cliff and head to Boulder Beach, where you'll have the chance to see the many members of one of South Africa's only two permanent penguin colonies. Your day will end with a cableway journey to the top of Table Mountain, one of the7 Natural Wonders of the World.

Day 3
After breakfast, make your way along the coast to Clovelly Country Club for your round of golf on this stunning course. Head back to the Waterfront to catch the ferry to Robben Island.

Day 4
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way along the Garden Route to Mossel Bay. Check-in at Gondwana Game Reserve for 3 nights. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, followed by high tea. In the evening you'll depart on an afternoon game drive accompanied by your knowledgeable ranger. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Day 5
Start the day early with a morning game drive before breakfast. This is the ideal time for game viewing as the reserve's predators take advantage of the cooler dawn hours to hunt. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, followed by time at leisure before lunch and high tea. In the evening, you'll depart on another game drive, during which you'll have the opportunity to see the reserve's nocturnal creatures prepare for their night ahead. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Day 6
Start the day early with a morning game drive before breakfast. This is the ideal time for game viewing as the reserve's predators take advantage of the cooler dawn hours to hunt. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, followed by time at leisure before lunch and high tea. In the evening, you'll depart on another game drive, during which you'll have the opportunity to see the reserve's nocturnal creatures prepare for their night ahead. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Day 7
Bid farewell to Gondwana with a last morning game drive before breakfast. Check-out of the lodge and make your way to Pinnacle Point Golf Club in Mossel Bay. After your round on this challenging and breathtaking clifftop course, make your way to George and check-in at Fancourt Hotel for 4 nights. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8
After breakfast, make your way to the Pro Shop to commence your round on the scenic Outeniqua Golf Course. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 9
After breakfast, make your way to the Pro Shop to commence your round on Montagu Golf Course, a challenging but rewarding course. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10
After breakfast, you'll be taken to The Links for your round of golf on South Africa's number 1 course. This is a real treat for golf enthusiasts! Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way back along the Garden Route to Stellenbosch, an oak-lined university town in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Check-in at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa for 3 nights. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 12
After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel for your private guided tour of the Cape Winelands, including wine tasting experiences at three stunning estates. Your tour will include a garden stroll at Babylonstoren, a wine & charcuterie (or vegetarian alternative) pairing, chocolate tasting and either a grappa or beer tasting at Spice Route, and a sparkling wine and nougat pairing at Villiera.

Day 13
After breakfast, make your way to Pearl Valley for your round of golf, played with surrounding views of the local mountains and vineyards. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 14
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to the V&A Waterfront. Check-in at The Victoria & Alfred Hotel for a night. Take advantage of this last day in Cape Town to see any sights you've previously missed.

Day 15
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to Cape Town Airport for your outbound flight.

My belief is that a golf holiday should always offer so much more than just a round of golf and a hotel. An ability to be able to explore your chosen destination and bring home some cherished memories.

What's in my bag?
Ping G425 Driver
Ping G425 3 wood
Srixon 745 Irons
Vokey Design Wedges 50, 54, 58
EvnRoll Putter

Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Matthew about planning your next golf trip.