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9 Day Cape Town and Sun City
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Combine its stunning beauty with the vibrant excitement of South Africa's premier entertainment resort, Sun City and you have a tour to remember. Experience the majesty of Table Mountain, the delightful Cape winelands, world class wines, the vibrant Cape Town Waterfront and the sheer beauty of the majestic Cape Peninsula. When you add to this an unforgettable experience of South Africa's premier entertainment resort, Sun City, you have an unbeatable experience. At Sun City you can enjoy golf, game viewing, gambling plus world-class accommodation. See the Big 5 at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and perhaps win enough at one of the casinos to pay for your tour! This tour begins in Cape Town & ends in Johannesburg and you enjoy 5 unforgettable rounds of golf, including 3 of the top 5 South African courses. 3 tour options are available depending on your budget.
- Option 1 - 5-star accommodation in Cape Town at the famous Waterfront & at Sun City in the Palace of the Lost City
Tour reference number: PGT1000-5
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- Option 2 - 4-star accommodation in Cape Town at the famous Waterfront & at Sun City in the Cascades or Sun City Hotel
Tour reference number: PGT1000-4
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- Option 3 - 3-star hotel or guest house accommodation in Cape Town & at Sun City in the Sun City Cabanas
Tour reference number: PGT1000-3
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Suggested day-by-day itinerary.
Day 1
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you will be met by a representative of Pinnacle Golf Tours. Collect your hire car and we will escort you to your hotel (or guest house for option 3) where you will be staying for the next 5 nights. The details of your tour will all be carefully explained to you. You will receive all vouchers, tee times, directions plus three very important items. Firstly you will receive a mobile sat-nav unit for use in your hire car. It will be provided, together with a comprehensive list of the GPS co-ordinates for each of the golf courses, hotels, places of interest etc that you will visit during your holidaySecondly, you will receive an in-car audio guide to make your visit even more enjoyable & informative. Places of interest will be pointed out and their fascinating history explained. Thirdly, you will receive a local cellphone with the number of Pinnacle Golf Tours already programmed in. Remember we are on call to help you 24 hours a day.
After you have freshened up, start to explore the beauty of Cape Town. Depending on the weather, your first stop could be Table Mountain. The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain. The Cableway takes you to the summit in five minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensure that all passengers get a 360 degree aerial view of the city. Carefully laid out paths & walking routes enable you to experience the thrill of Cape Town.
Day 2
Today you will play the magnificent Pearl Valley course. Spanning some 212 hectares of prime Cape Winelands real estate, Pearl Valley Golf Estates is a magnificent 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. His unique touch is evident at Pearl Valley Golf Estates. This golf legend sees the Pearl Valley course as the sum of his knowledge and his experience. This spectacular course provides one of the top golf experiences in South Africa - and one of the best in the world. Pearl Valley Golf Estates was recently rated the '5th Best Golf Course in South Africa,' by Golf Digest and received a '5 Star Golf Experience,' by Compleat Golfer.
To meet the 'Golden Bear's' uncompromising standards of golf course design and aesthetic beauty, a combination of the intense colours of the greens and fairways, together with the brilliant white river sand lining the bunkers was carefully planned, to make Pearl Valley Golf Estates the most visually spectacular golf course in the country. Bunkers on Nicklaus' signature courses are renowned for being shallow, long and relatively undaunting. Every hole is played against the spectacular backdrop of the mountains surrounding the estate and all are challenging due to the bunkers and fast greens. The course has been designed with the area's prevailing winds in mind; the winter north westerly and the summer south easterly. All par 3s and par 5s play in different directions, ensuring that the same conditions are not experienced too many times in one round. The 4th is the 'Signature' hole and one of the most scenic of par 3s.
After your golf, why not visit one of the wine farms in the Stellenbosch / Paarl region. We will gladly recommend the best options. In Stellenbosch you might want to visit the famous Spier Wine Estate. See their famous cheetah conservation programme in action. If you are brave enough, share a cage with these magnificent animals. Dinner could be an incredible African experience at Moyo. Dining under the starlit African sky, Moyo is unlike any other restaurant. Bedouin tents and Gazebos are placed throughout the garden and create an almost nomad African Village. Watching over this Moyo Village is a 300 year old Oak Tree, a testament to Africa's greatness. Growing from the earth, pulsating water features crafted from copper are living works of art and skilfully constructed tree houses raise from the ground and take to the tree tops - an unparalleled dining experience. The buffet span is an incredible 25 metres. The flavour of freshly cooked potjies, tagines and grilled meats fills the air with aromas of cumin, paprika and rosemary. African musicians complete the scene. A truly memorable evening.
Day 3
Steenberg is the venue for today's round. The course was designed and built by one of South Africa's leading golf course architects, Peter Matkovich. The Steenberg Golf Club has been designed to take full advantage of natural features and hazards. The design of the central clubhouse is harmonious with the historic architecture of the estate. The 18 hole championship golf course meanders leisurely through the Steenberg vineyards, pine forests and gentle waterways. The course features four distinct areas: Wetlands, Parklands, The Cape Flats and Fynbos. With five different tees, the course can be enjoyed by all, from championship to junior level. Many golfers envy the superb condition of this soft spike course and it is widely renowned for having the best greens in Cape Town. There are also a number of practice areas, including a driving range, chipping area with sand traps and a large putting green.
After golf why not continue your exploration of the Cape Peninsula. Perhaps a drive to Cape Point, where the Atlantic & Indian Oceans are reputed to meet. Don't forget a stop at Boulders to experience the Penguins colonies. Dinner could be at one of the many top class Waterfront restaurants.
Day 4
After breakfast travel by the beautiful scenic coastal drive to Hermanus (approx 90 minutes) a fascinating harbour town. If you are holidaying from May to September, you may be lucky enough to see Hermanus' most famous visitors, the Southern Right Whale. These magnificent creatures come here to breed. Our mid-morning round of golf today is at Arabella. Voted the number two golf course in South Africa and the top golf course in the Western Cape, the Arabella Golf Club - former home to the Nelson Mandela Invitational - stretches through rolling fairways, deceptive bunkers and challenging water traps. It is also featured in Golf Digest's USA's Top 60 courses outside of America in 2007.
A truly unique golf course set on the banks of the Bot River lagoon and fringed by indigenous fynbos. Designed and built in 1999 by celebrated South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich, this classic parkland course has spectacular views across the Bot River lagoon and across the Kogelberg mountain range. Awarded Five-Star Golf Experience for the first time in 2002, the course is complemented by a luxurious clubhouse with bar and halfway house, as well as a fully stocked pro shop and excellent practice area with two resident teaching professionals. There is no doubt that a round of golf here ranks with the best experiences anywhere in the world.
Day 5
Today your round is at Erinvale. This Gary Player designed 18 hole championship golf course has fast become renowned throughout the golfing fraternity, both locally and abroad. Erinvale hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf, where thirty two participating nations competed and found the course both a golfing challenge and visual delight. It currently hosts the annual SAA Open, showcasing the South African golfing talent. After golf, why not visit the magnificent wine estate of Vergelegen, just a few hundred metres from Erinvale or perhaps drive back into Cape Town and experience the breathtaking Chapmans Peak Drive. Stop off at Hout Bay, with perhaps a short boat trip to Seal Island.
Day 6
Today you say goodbye to beautiful Cape Town. Check out of your hotel (or guest house for option 3) and take the short drive to Cape Town International Airport. Your flight to O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg) will take approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. You will be met at the airport and transported to the outstanding resort of Sun City, where you will be staying for the next 3 nights. Journey time will be approx 2½ hours.
Sun City, unique in the context of world resorts, with a combination of features unmatched anywhere, has dazzled the international community with its glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants, extensive sports facilities & star-studded spectaculars. The full variety of entertainment on offer ranges from slots to safaris; the theatre extravaganza to a games arcade for children; horse riding to golf, the magical Lost City water-park, The Valley of Waves to The Lost City... whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find it at Sun City. The recreational facilities include 2 world class golf courses. Situated in the bushveld of South Africa's North West Province, is surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Pilanesberg. The Resort has been awarded Gold classification from the Heritage Programme for its commitment to the principles of sustainable and responsible environmental practice. Sun City has something for everyone.
Why not take an evening Game Drive & enjoy a bush "braai" (barbeque) at the neighbouring, malaria-free Pilanesberg National Game Park which is home to South Africa's Big 5 - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo. Pilanesberg Game Reserve is set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, the Park ranks among the largest of the parks in South Africa (it is in fact the fourth largest park) and covers an area of 55 000 hectare. Pilanesberg National Park accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa.
Day 7
Another one of the Gary Player designed courses; the Lost City is a truly spectacular course and your golfing venue today. With the Royal Palace looming in the background, playing at the Lost City is a memorable experience. Gary Player designed the first nine in a desert style with a variety of cacti planted along the course. The back nine has a more indigenous African bushveld feel to it. Many of the holes have expansive views of the surrounding countryside. One of the features of the course is the 13th hole with its crocodile infested lakes. Be sure not to miss the opportunity to enjoy an after round sundowner at the Zimbabwe Ruins style clubhouse overlooking the 9th and 18th greens.
After golf you will be spoilt for choice when considering what to do next. How about an elephant back safari? Feeling lazy? What about relaxing at Lazy River whilst you take a gentle tube ride that flows endlessly round a kidney-shaped island at the Valley of Waves? Perhaps a top class variety show this evening, followed by a magnificent dinner.
Day 8
Today you play South Africa's famous Gary Player Country Club, South Africa's number 2 course. The Gary Player Country Club situated at Sun City is home to the prestigious $2 million Nedbank Golf Challenge. The clever design and multiple tees make the course equally enjoyable for both the keen novice and the skilled professional. Sun City's Country Club offers comprehensive facilities for golfer and non-golfer alike. Make use of the golf and pro shop, putting green, and health spa whenever you feel like it - the club is open seven days a week. A stay at the Sun City Resort and a round of golf at both golf courses is certainly a 'must do' for any golf addict planning to visit South Africa. Continue to enjoy the outstanding activities on offer today with perhaps a final trip to see "Lady Luck" in the casino!
Day 9
Today you bid farewell to Sun City. Before you go, why not spend the morning with a breathtaking hot-air balloon ride. Float silently over the Pilanesberg Game Farm, experience Africa from a different dimension. Toast to the spirit of Africa with a glass of champagne. Unforgettable !! A 2½ hour drive will take you back to Johannesburg and your flight home. Cherish your memories of our magnificent country and start to plan your return visit with Pinnacle Golf Tours. Next time, why not visit the Garden Route? We would love to see you again. Bon voyage !
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