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. Places are limited, so ask about availability.
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, so you can simply play, relax and enjoy the company. Come as a couple or with friends, and you'll leave with a few more. 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 through the Cape, and no two of them the same. 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 course 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 artisan 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.
Gondwana Private Game Reserve sits on the Garden Route, about four hours east of Cape Town, so it picks up naturally where the tour ends. Eleven thousand hectares, malaria free, and the Big Five on it. Days run to a simple shape: a game drive out at six in the morning, breakfast when you are back, the afternoon to yourself, afternoon tea at half past three and the second drive at four, then dinner at half past six. Two drives a day, every day, in open vehicles with your own guide and tracker.
Full board covers the lodge, both drives, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Drinks are extra except on the game drives themselves, and the reserve charges a conservation levy of R550 per adult per stay. Most guests take two or three nights, which is enough for four or six drives and a proper look at the reserve. Tell us how long you want and we will price it with your dates.
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Kwena Lodge is the one most couples take. Fourteen free-standing suites, each with a wood fire and a shaded deck looking over two waterholes, an infinity pool at the lodge and dinner under thatch. It is adults only, so the evenings stay quiet.
Kwena and Lehele villas suit a group travelling together: three and four bedroom houses with their own kitchen and a wraparound deck, and you are driven to the lodge for meals and drives. Lehele is the family side of the reserve and takes children of any age, with a junior ranger programme for the four to eleven year olds included in the rate.
Ulubisi House is the whole place to yourselves: three bedrooms, six adults, your own guide, vehicle, chef and butler, a pool and a hot tub, and local drinks included. It is the one to ask about if a few of you want to finish the trip somewhere memorable.
Western Cape Spring Tour, 28 February to 9 March 2027 · 28 February - 9 March 2027
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“Excellent trip to Cape Town this January. Everything ran like clockwork, including the weather, from check in at The Commodore Hotel, through 5 games of golf to check out. All the courses were professionally managed, fairways beautifuly manicured & each course tested a different aspect of your game. Highly recommend Golf Planet Holidays and their partner African Eagle Tours.”
“We were fortunate to attend Cape Town with Golf Planet Holidays for their Western Cape Escorted Tour. On arrival at Cape Town Airport we were met by Nigel Birch, former European Tour Professional, who expertly guided us through the ten days, be it golf, wine tours or meals. We had a wonderful time.”
Golf holidays in South Africa. The questions our golfers ask most.
Every golfer has different areas and courses in mind, whether it's your first visit or your fifth. We'll put your holiday together around them, and our prices give you an idea of what each part could cost.
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. Courses such as Royal Cape, Stellenbosch and Erinvale have fine views and are in top condition, which makes this a winter golf trip to remember. If you want winter sun, or simply a good round, South Africa’s winter weather is ideal for golf.
October to April, the South African summer, is best for the Cape and Garden Route, and it lines up neatly with the UK winter.
Our South Africa holidays are planned around each group and sold 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.
While most golf courses in South Africa don’t require a specific handicap for visitors, we always recommend checking with us in advance, especially for high-end or championship-level courses. The last thing we want is for you to have an unsuitable round of golf. Generally, golfers with a handicap of 24 for men and 36 for women will find the courses accessible. Our expert team can help ensure you have all the information you need to book your perfect round.
South Africa has over 450 golf courses spread across its regions, with a wide range of challenges for golfers of every level. There are well-known championship courses such as The Links at Fancourt, and quieter ones in lovely country around Knysna, so there is no shortage of good places to play. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a club golfer, South Africa has a course that’s perfect for you.
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