Some trips you talk about for years before you go — and for years after. This is one of them. Ten days in the Cape with a Golf Planet host at your side: six championship courses framed by mountains and vines, long lunches in the winelands, a sundowner as the light turns gold. The golf is wonderful — and so is everything around it. Bring the group, bring your other half; we take care of every detail. Then, when the last putt drops, swap the clubs for a Big-5 safari at Gondwana. One small group goes each spring, and bookings for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.
Meet Sue — she travels with you
Sue doesn't just plan your tour, she comes with you. From the welcome dinner onwards she travels with the group, hosts the table in the evenings and makes up the fourballs, so you can simply play, relax and enjoy the company. Travelling on your own? You'll arrive solo and leave with friends. That's the difference a real host makes.
— Sue, your Golf Planet host
Championship golf with mountains and vines on every horizon, every tee time booked before you arrive. Here's where you'll tee it up.
Ten days, one cinematic run through the Cape — each one a little different. Here's how it unfolds.
You land, your private transfer is waiting. The airport behind you, a smooth run into Claremont and The Vineyard, your home for the first five nights. Settle in, then join Sue for the welcome dinner. The trip's begun before you've even teed it up.
Metropolitan, a parkland gem right in the city with Table Mountain filling the sky behind the greens. Dinner tonight at Barristers, a Newlands institution.
Westlake, tucked under the mountains in Tokai on the quieter southern side of the city. A tree-lined parkland round with the Constantiaberg for company.
A breather from the golf. Into the city for the sights and the markets, then Afternoon Tea at the grand old Mount Nelson. Table Mountain too, if the cable car's running.
Royal Cape, the oldest golf club in South Africa, founded in 1885 and laid out beneath Devil's Peak. A proper championship test to close out the Cape Town leg.
Check out of The Vineyard and head for the Helderberg. A round at Somerset West, a classic old Murray layout given a clever Matkovich redesign, then settle into Silver Forest, your base for the final four nights.
A day among the vines. The scenic road to Franschhoek, the prettiest of the wine valleys, for a long lunch, a tasting or two and a browse of the galleries and craft shops.
Stellenbosch, South Africa's oldest inland course, winding beneath the peaks. Afterwards: wood-fired pizza and a cold drink on the clubhouse terrace as the sun slips behind the mountains. Hard to beat.
A final round at Erinvale, Ernie Els' home club, the Hottentots-Holland mountains standing guard over every fairway. A Gary Player design that hosted the World Cup of Golf. Tonight, a farewell dinner to toast a trip you'll be talking about for years.
Home, or stay on. Many of our guests tack on a Big-Five safari at Gondwana, or a few more days in the Cape. Just say the word and we'll build it in.
Four hours from Cape Town on the Garden Route lies Gondwana Game Reserve — 11,000 hectares of malaria-free Big-5 wilderness. Open-vehicle game drives at dawn and dusk (lion, elephant, rhino, cheetah), and luxury bush-lodge suites to come home to. We'll tailor the safari extension around your golf — just ask.
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Golf holidays in South Africa — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.
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Absolutely! South Africa is an ideal winter golf destination. While much of Europe is bundled up, the Western Cape offers mild temperatures and sunny days, perfect for enjoying a round of golf. Famous courses like Royal Cape, Stellenbosch, and Erinvale offer stunning views and top-tier conditions, making this holiday an unforgettable golf experience. Whether you're looking for a winter sun escape or simply a great game, South Africa’s winter weather is perfect for teeing off.
South Africa is a year-round golf destination, but the best time to play depends on what you're looking for. For winter sun and mild temperatures, the Western Cape is perfect from November to April. If you prefer warmer weather, the summer months (May to October) are ideal for golf in regions like Kwazulu Natal, where temperatures are pleasant and the courses are in top condition. Regardless of when you visit, South Africa offers fantastic golf all year long.
October to April, the South African summer, is best for the Cape and Garden Route, and it lines up neatly with the UK winter.
South Africa is home to some of the best golf courses in the world. Notable courses include Royal Cape Golf Club in the Western Cape, ranked among the country’s top courses, The Links at Fancourt, Erinvale, and Pearl Valley. Each course provides a unique challenge and stunning views, making them perfect for golfers looking for an unforgettable round.
Our South Africa holidays are tailor-made and ground-only, so flights are arranged separately, and we are happy to book them for you. When we book your flights the trip is ATOL protected and your money is held safe until you travel.
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