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12-day Cape Town, Sun City & Kruger National Park safari
Enjoy the stunning beauty of Cape Town with magnificent Table Mountain, stay in the ever vibrant Waterfront, wonder at the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Combine this with the excitement of South Africa's premier entertainment resort, Sun City and complete your vacation of a lifetime with a safari at The Kruger National Park, one of the top wildlife parks in the world and the flagship of Africa and South Africa's game reserves. All of this plus 8 rounds of golf. Your tour starts in Cape Town & ends in Johannesburg.
- Option 1 - 5-star accommodation in Cape Town at the famous Waterfront, 5-star living in Sun City at the Palace of the Lost City & the magnificent Hans Merensky Estate bordering the Kruger National Park.
Tour reference number: PGT1500-5
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- Option 2 - 4-star accommodation in Cape Town at the famous Waterfront, 4-star living in Sun City at the Cascades or Sun City Hotel & the magnificent Hans Merensky Estate bordering the Kruger National Park.
Tour reference number: PGT1500-4
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- Option 3 - 3/4-star accommodation in Cape Town at the famous Waterfront, 4-star living in Sun City at the Sun City Cabanas & the magnificent Hans Merensky Estate bordering the Kruger National Park.
Tour reference number: PGT1500-3
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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 the famous Cape Town Waterfront 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 ensures 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
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 golf course 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 course was designed and built by one of South Africa's leading golf course architects, Peter Matkovich. 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 3
With lovely views of Table Mountain from most holes, the Royal Cape Golf Club offers a beautiful setting that will make your second round truly memorable. Royal Cape Golf Club is a true championship course having hosted the South African Open no less than ten times and the SA Amateur Championships eight times. The most recent SA Open held here was in 1996 and was won by Ernie Els. Extensive work was done on the greens in 2000 to bring them up to the USGA standards and the course today is a fine test of golf and worthy of its championship rating. Essentially it is a very flat parkland course, well maintained and a pleasure to play with lovely views of the surrounding mountains. But don't be deceived by its apparent easiness. The fairways are narrow, demanding extreme accuracy off the tee, wayward shots can be heavily penalized amongst the trees and the greens are well bunkered. There is also plenty of water on the course. The most difficult holes are the par-4 3rd, at 435m the longest two-shotter on the course, and the par-4 14th, a dog-leg right played into the teeth of the prevailing south-easter and with water guarding the right front and side of the green.
Day 4
Your third round today is at Clovelly Golf Course. Nestled in the pristine and tranquil Silvermine Valley close to Fish Hoek. It has always been one of the most popular and visited courses in the Western Cape. Clovelly was designed by Dr Charles Molteno Murray, one of the best known golf architects of his day, and he sure made it challenging. Famous for its rolling fairways and undulating holes, Clovelly complements its rich coastal environment. There are natural sand dunes as well as water features and a wide variety of indigenous fauna - especially bird life such as guinea fowl, pheasant, peacock and steppe buzzard - and flora, notably the variety of trees which line the fairways. Clovelly has championship-quality greens and tight fairways by South African standards. There are a fine number of testing holes, with the Silvermine River, and adjacent ponds adding much to the character. Clovelly - like fine Cape wines - improves steadily with age, and its vintage and quality is well established throughout South Africa, and indeed, beyond our shores. This reputation is founded on the warmth of Clovelly's "family" character & its outstanding facilities.
Day 5
Today it's Atlantic Beach. Enjoy our Championship Links style Golf Course with its traditional style and an ocean breeze off the ocean. On calm days you can play your normal lofted shot or on windy days you can use the firm turf to play low running shots, beneath the wind. Either way, we are sure you will enjoy the challenge around this 18 hole course. Atlantic Beach Links Golf Courses have been built with a serious commitment to the preservation of the indigenous fauna and flora. Compared to other golf courses in Cape Town, on completion of your 18 holes around our course you will agree that it is the combination of good golf in unsurpassed natural surroundings that make Atlantic Beach Links Golf Course a unique golfing experience.
Day 6
Today we say goodbye to beautiful Cape Town. Check out of your Waterfront hotel and take the short drive to Cape Town International Airport. Return your hire car. 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 to Phalaborwa. Your flight will take 1hr 10min. You will be met at Phalaborwa Airport & transported to the world renowned Hans Merensky Golf Resort. Here golf meets the African wildlife for one of the most adventurous experiences a golfer can imagine.
The famous Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, stretches along the entire length of the Estate's eastern boundary. Hans Merensky offers its guests accommodation in luxurious, individually decorated chalets along the golf course, overlooking the 11th & 12th fairways. You will wake to the sounds of birds & watch herds of impala graze at your doorstep. You could also be accommodated in rooms in the main hotel, overlooking the swimming pool.
Day 10
Today you will have an early morning wake up call to drive into the Kruger Park for your first game drive. Kruger's climate is subtropical with hot rainy summers from October and March, followed by warm dry winters. In winter, the cooler temperatures and sparser vegetation makes game viewing and golf playing a lot easier. Following your game drive you will return to Hans Merensky for your first round of golf. Playing golf on the outskirts of the Kruger Park means you can combine your favourite sport with the bush and wildlife-viewing activities. With the possibility of Zebra and other wildlife visiting you during your challenging round of golf, you won't even need to venture beyond your golf course to view some of Africa's finest game! You will love the manicured fairways of this challenging 18 hole Championship course, where crocodile & hippo add spice to the normal golfing hazards. The Clubhouse is raised to overlook the 9th & 18th holes, offering unsurpassed views over the adjacent bush.
Following your round there is a host of other sporting activities on offer. Choose from an exhilarating game of tennis on one of the floodlit courts, or quicken the pace on one of the air conditioned squash courts. Cool off in one of the sparkling swimming pools, maybe even visit the gym, complete with sauna.
Dine in the elegant Leadwood Restaurant or have a BBQ in the adjacent Leadwood Lapa.
Day 11
Decide whether you would like an early morning game drive or an early tee off. Perhaps today you would prefer to play a second round in the morning & experience an afternoon game drive into the Kruger Park. The Championship course has hosted many high-profile professional and amateur tournaments, a measure of its widely acknowledged quality. The land on which the course is built once formed part of the Kruger Park and magnificent bushveld trees line the fairways and form backdrops to the holes, giving the impression that the course is far older than its 30 odd years. From the moment one enters the club grounds, one realises that this is a uniquely African experience - monkeys leap above the enormous trees near the clubhouse, which is said to have the biggest thatched roof in the country. Playing this course is a real golfing safari experience.
There is not a single weak hole on this course. Signature holes are difficult to single out, but the four par fives are all excellent, particularly the 16 th, where a pulled or hooked drive could well land in the Kruger Park. The par three 8th and 17th holes, both over water to well-bunkered greens, are also exceptional. Particularly during the drier winter months, elephants, several species of antelope, giraffe, warthogs and even the big cats occasionally can be seen in the surrounding bush. The course is truly a revelation. Finish this special day with a sunset boat safari on the Olifants River to complete a magical stay.
Day 12
This morning take your final early morning game drive into the Kruger National Park before checking out ready to be transported back to Phalaborwa Airport & onward to Johannesburg and home.
Thank you for booking with Pinnacle Golf Tours. We sincerely hope we have met or exceeded your expectations. Have a pleasant journey home - we look forward to seeing you again. Bon Voyage!
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