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Why Take a Winter Golf Holiday in South Africa? A winter golf holiday in South Africa gives golfers warm weather, dramatic landscapes, friendly hospitality, wildlife, very good food and some of the best golf courses in the Southern Hemisphere.
For escaping the UK winter, or simply for a golf break in the sun, South Africa rarely disappoints. Below, the team at Golf Planet Holidays shares the top reasons why South Africa should be your next winter golf getaway.
1. Cape Town: the best destination for a winter golf holiday Cape Town remains the most popular base for golf travellers, and for good reason.
· Direct flights from the UK with British Airways or Norse Airways make travel easy, and there is little time difference to deal with.
· Golfers from regional airports can fly via Dubai, which keeps the connections simple and flexible. With Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and the beaches close by, Cape Town combines sightseeing and very good golf in one stay.
2. Amazing Value for Money Thanks to the Strong Pound
The British Pound is particularly strong against the South African Rand, making South Africa one of the most affordable long-haul golf destinations.
From fine dining and premium wines to luxury accommodation and activities, you can enjoy a VIP experience without stretching your budget.
3. Easy Travel and VIP Transfers for Golfers
South Africa is exceptionally easy to navigate:
· Hire cars are readily available
· Private transfer companies provide a smooth, personal service
· Roads and tourist routes are well maintained. If you’re travelling the Garden Route
or staying around Cape Town, getting around couldn’t be simpler.
4. Swap UK Winter for Sunshine: Perfect Golf Weather
From November to March it is summer in South Africa, which makes it a good escape from the cold of a UK winter.
We recommend morning tee times to avoid the midday heat, ensuring perfect playing conditions every day of your trip.
5. Fine golf courses with scenic views
South Africa’s golf courses offer:
· Warm and welcoming clubhouses
· Beautifully maintained fairways and greens
· Mountain and ocean views
· The South African tradition of the halfway house, a proper food stop between the nines
This is golf as it should be, relaxed and scenic.
6. Combine Cape Town with the Garden Route
One of the greatest advantages of a South African golf holiday is flexibility. You can easily create a multi-centre itinerary, such as:
· Cape Town for sightseeing, beaches, and top-tier golf
· The Garden Route and beyond for lush forests, coastal towns, boutique guest houdrd, and famous golf courses like Fancourt, Pinnacle Point, and Pezula
It’s one of the most scenic drives in the world, with serious golf along the way.
7. Add a Safari to Your Golf Holiday
A South African golf holiday wouldn’t be complete without a safari experience. Just 4 to 5 hours from Cape Town, Gondwana Game Reserve offers:
· Big Five sightings
· Luxury lodges
· A malaria-free environment
You can play golf in the morning and go out on a sunset game drive in the evening, a pairing few golf destinations can match.
8. Warning: You’ll Want to Return
Most visitors who take a winter golf holiday in South Africa end up planning their next trip before the first one is even over. The scenery, the service, the food, the wildlife, and the golf itself create a travel experience that’s uniquely addictive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf holiday in South Africa cost?
Golf breaks in South Africa start from
Do you arrange flights to South Africa?
We can add flights, and flights we book are ATOL protected. If you would rather book your own, we arrange the hotel and tee times, and can add transfers and buggies.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Every booking is protected through Protected Trust Services (PTS), so your money is held in trust until you have travelled. Bookings that include flights are also ATOL protected.
Can you change the hotel, nights or courses?
Yes. The packages are a starting point. Tell us your dates, how many nights and which courses you want, and we will price that version, subject to availability.
Come and play with us
Wherever you're travelling from, you're welcome on our Western Cape Spring 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.
