Golf Package for visitors from Thailand (note: this package can be adapted to suit visitors from any country)
ITINERARY SUNSHINE SAFARI AND WESTERN CAPE GOLF TOUR Package for 12 Golfers
Rates include golf, accommodation, transport, breakfast, dinner, Golf cart and halfway house (as prescribed) Game Drives and air tickets JHB-George and Cape Town-JHB The package is flexible to meet your needs Prices subject to availability for 2010/2011 and price volatility
EXCLUSIONS Travel Insurance Personal spending Beverages Air Tickets- International to South Africa and return Medical Gratuities Telephones
Flights Inbound from Thailand to Johannesburg landing 7.30am-Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturday and outbound, same days at 13h40
Day 1 - Kai Thai Lodge / Soweto Tour
Arrive OR Tambo airport at 7.30am Book into Kai Thai Lodge in Johannesburg Country side Enjoy a tour to Soweto, home to 5 million black people Here you will experience the history and culture of South Africa The tour is about 5 hours We will visit the very poor and very rich areas in Soweto Then to Hector Pietersen Museum The museum depicts the 1976 student riots in South Africa where many students died in clashes. Then to Nelson Mandela’s house for a look Lunch at one of the famous Taverns in Soweto Return to Kai Thai Lodge Enjoy a quick shower and then enjoy Thai Cuisine at Monte Casino and enjoy some gambling
Day 2 - Zebula / Elements
Book Out of Kai Thai Lodge at 7am Enjoy a hearty full English breakfast Then head for Zebula Resort about 3 hours drive to play Elements Zebula is the only accredited 5 star Golf Estate, Nature Reserve, Bush Lodge and Health Spa in Southern Africa The Estate is situated on 1600 hectares of Malaria free bushveld where Rhino and Elephant are frequently seen Zebula Health Spa offers 5 star treatment for the golfer and non golfer Elements is only 40 minutes from Zebula and is rated top 10 in South Africa After we arrive at Zebula, we will book in and then tee off at Elements at 11.30am Elements was designed by Peter Matkovich where the environment, topography and natural bushveld landscape combine together to enable a golf course to be designed as if it was always there After golf we will over night at Zebula and enjoy a barbeque at the Boma under the stars
Day 3 - Legend Golf and Safari Resort - 5 star
Book out of Zebula at 7am Enjoy an early hearty full English breakfast and then drive to Legends about 1 hour drive towards the Waterburg Mountains This resort was opened in 2009.The entrance to the resort is designed like the Zimbabwe Ruins and is located in the Entenbeni Game Reserve and Waterburg Mountains There is an abundance of water with very green fairways and greens This luxury estate has 5 star accommodations which will have 1600 rooms on completion It also has a Health Spa on the estate Legends also has 10 of the best par 3 holes in the world called the Tribute Course The signature course was designed by 18 of the best Pro Golfers in the world, each designing their own hole Legends also boast the only Extreme 19th par 3 hole in the world situated 800m on top of a mountain Access is by helicopter to play this hole..The green is shaped like Africa and rewards hole in 1 players US$ 1 million (Optional) Tee off at 10am After golf over night at Legends in 5 star accommodation and enjoy a superb dinner and game drive
Day 4 - Leopard Creek - Kruger Park/Buhala Lodge
Depart 6am to Leopard Creek/Buhala Lodge in the Kruger Park - breakfast packs on bus Expected arrival at Buhala Lodge is 11am We book into Buhala Lodge situated on the banks of the Crocodile River Buhala is a beautiful lodge fenced into the Kruger on the banks of the Crocodile River near Malalane Kruger Entrance. It has been rated the World Luxury Hotels Award for the best country Hotel and also the best Country Retreat Award NB- Golf at Leopard Creek limited to Fridays before 11am, Sundays after 11am and no golf on Saturday or Public Holidays Leopard Creek was designed by Gary Player and was rated number 1 in the World for 4 years running Tee off at 11.30am for a true golfing experience After golf we over night at Buhala Lodge and dine under the stars Day 5 - Depart for George - Eastern Cape Depart 7am to OR Tambo for our flight at 15h00 to George, Garden Route, Cape Town Expected arrival at OR Tambo Airport is 13h00 Our destination is the Garden Route, home to some of the best golf courses in South Africa and the world Arrive at George Airport, Wilderness Garden Route of East Coast of Cape Town, late evening Book into Pezula Golf Resort in Knysna and enjoy dinner and luxury accommodation
Day 6 - Pezula Golf Estate in Knysna
After breakfast,we tee off at 9am Designed by Ron Fream and David Dale and is a Links Course Situated in the heart of the Garden Route on sweeping coastal cliffs The course lies high above the Indian Ocean The course looks like Gleneagles in the Scottish Highlands and Pebble Beach on the Monterey coast line. After golf we head for Ou Baai Golf Resort to stay at the Hyatt Hotel on the resort Relax and enjoy a Spa
Day 8 - Pinnacle Point Golf Course Mossel Bay
After breakfast, we tee off at 8am Arabella is designed by Peter Matkovich The course has plenty of room for the average golfer wanting to score high The setting of the golf course is alongside a lagoon The par 3 on the 17th is alongside the beach and so you need to hit very straight After golf, we head for Cape Town about 1 hour drive and on our way, we stop at Stellenbosch Winery Stellenbosch Winery We will then enjoy a wine tasting experience at Stellenbosch Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, founded in 1679 Wine making was started by the Dutch settlers and Stellenbosch is considered the oldest and finest wine farm Then we will make our way to Cape Town which is the 3rd most popular City in the World Book into Portswood Hotel at V+A waterfront which is situated on the very up market and affluent Harbour and Yacht Club No golf today On arrival, we will then experience Table Mountain with fantastic views of Cape Town
Day 9 - Arabella Golf Course
Table Mountain We will take a cable car to the top of the famous and majestic Table Mountain where you will experience 360 degree view of Cape Town. Opened in 1957 and declared a National Monument. Highest point being 1086m Over night at Portswood Hotel
Day 10 - Home Time - Return to JHB Book out at 6am, breakfast boxes on the bus Drive to Cape Town Airport for flight to OR Tambo in Johannesburg departing at 9am After landing at OR Tambo you will be in transit for your flight to Thailand - Departing 13h40
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Day 7 - Oubaai
Wake up to the sound of the Ocean and enjoy a hearty breakfast This wonderful resort boasts the World know Hyatt Hotel, 5 star accommodation which was opened in December 2009 It has 100 rooms plus Golf Villas on 316 acres of property overlooking the warm Indian Ocean It has pristine beaches for swimming plus indigenous forests and nature reserve Furthermore, the hotel has an amazing Spa to enjoy for all residents Tee off at 9am This golf course is proudly the first signature course in South Africa, designed by our own Ernie Els The design of the course allows for a challenge to all levels of golfers and is testimony to the talents of South Africa’s favourite golfing son Oubaai is a championship layout and rated by Ernie Els, two times US open winner, as one of his most favourite courses in the World. Overnight for 2nd night
Book out of Ou Baai after breakfast at 7am We then drive to Pinnacle Point only 45 minutes away Designed by Peter Matkovich and was opened in 2006 Pinnacle is considered to be one of the 10 best new courses in the world The course is sited on sloping cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean and every hole has a stupendous view Tee off at 8.30am After golf we head for Arabella in Hermanus which is 3 hour drive towards Cape Town, expected arrival 16h00 Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy the fantastic Spa Overnight in luxury accommodation