By The Golf Planet Holidays Team · Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 1 June 2026 For an American golfer, South Africa is the ultimate two-for-one: world-class golf at a fraction of US resort prices, and a Big Five safari in the same trip. The catch is the planning — flights, courses, transfers, a country […]
For an American golfer, South Africa is the ultimate two-for-one: world-class golf at a fraction of US resort prices, and a Big Five safari in the same trip. The catch is the planning — flights, courses, transfers, a country you don’t know. The answer is a fully-hosted tour, where a UK specialist arranges every detail and travels with you.
Why hosted, not DIY
A hosted tour removes every unknown: a fixed itinerary, a small group, a host who handles the tee times, the transfers, the dinners and the safari. You fly in and play golf. It is the done-for-you way to tick off a bucket-list destination that feels a long way from home.
What the trip looks like
Ten days through the Western Cape and Garden Route: championship courses, five-star hotels, Cape Town and the Winelands, finishing with a safari. Departures are small and fixed-date, so they fill up.
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What our golfers say
4.997 reviewsjust returned from great golf trip to South Africa thanks Nigel highly recommend.
We have just returned from a fantastic 31/2 week holiday in South Africa organised by Golf Plant Holidays. Nigel was amazing sorting the itinerary for our group of 8 to include all the …
My husband Philip and I had a wonderful golf trip to South Africa in March with Golf Planet holidays. It was our first time to South Africa and it didn't disappoint us. …
Where to stay & play in South Africa
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What our golfers say
4.997 reviewsjust returned from great golf trip to South Africa thanks Nigel highly recommend.
We have just returned from a fantastic 31/2 week holiday in South Africa organised by Golf Plant Holidays. Nigel was amazing sorting the itinerary for our group of 8 to include all the …
My husband Philip and I had a wonderful golf trip to South Africa in March with Golf Planet holidays. It was our first time to South Africa and it didn't disappoint us. …
Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf holiday in South Africa cost?
Tailor-made golf breaks in South Africa start from
Do you arrange flights to South Africa?
Flights can be added as an ATOL-protected option, or you book your own and we handle everything on the ground — private transfers, tee times and buggies.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Every booking is financially protected through Protected Trust Services (PTS) — your money is held safely in trust until you have travelled. Flight-inclusive trips are also ATOL protected.
Can I tailor the trip?
Always. We don’t sell off-the-shelf packages — every South Africa break is built personally around your group, your preferred courses and your dates.
Come and play with us
Wherever you're travelling from, you're welcome on a Golf Planet hosted tour — a small group, a host with you from the first tee to the last, and every round, transfer and dinner taken care of. You just bring the clubs.
