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Western Cape golf holidays

Built for a four, two couples or two families travelling together: Erinvale, Royal Cape and Steenberg on the card, a winelands hotel for the golf and a Cape Town base for the evenings.

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Golf holidays in Western Cape start from £495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) per person, across 14 courses we can book, 12 hotels and resorts we sell. Sold ground-only, hand-priced around your dates, and arranged by us since 1981.

£495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435)from, per person
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The Western Cape suits golfers who travel together. Play in the morning, take a long lunch on a wine estate, then book a table for eight in Cape Town. That rhythm works for a fourball, for two couples sharing the trip, and for two families who want the children on a beach while the golfers play.

Most of our groups split the stay. Four or five nights in the winelands at Silver Forest or Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa put Erinvale, Somerset West, Stellenbosch and Devonvale close by. Three or four nights in the city follow, at The Vineyard Hotel in Claremont or The Commodore on the V&A Waterfront, for Royal Cape, Steenberg and Westlake.

Prices start at £495pp (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) for three nights and two rounds, bed and breakfast, green fees included. Treat that as a starting point. Tell us your dates and who is coming and a specialist will price the real trip. There is nothing to pay to ask.

Why play golf in Western Cape

Variety, all inside an hour of Cape Town. Erinvale is Gary Player's course at Somerset West, with the Helderberg behind it. Royal Cape is the oldest club in South Africa, flat and lined with mature trees. Steenberg sits among the Constantia vineyards, and Devonvale is laid out across a working wine estate near Stellenbosch.

That spread matters in a mixed group. For the player who wants a test, Erinvale from the back tees is the round of the trip; for the player who wants a decent score and a long lunch afterwards, Somerset West and De Zalze make the better day. We set the order so the hardest course never lands the morning after the longest dinner.

The courses you’ll play

These are the Western Cape courses we book. Your specialist matches them to the group, books the tee times and arranges the transfers to each one.

Where you’ll stay

Pick the base by who is travelling.

A four or a society. Silver Forest sits next to Erinvale, from £495pp (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) for three nights and two rounds. Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is on the Erinvale estate itself, from £545pp (≈ €645) (≈ $725) (≈ CA$1,025) (≈ AU$1,055) (≈ NZ$1,295) (≈ CHF 595) (≈ kr 6,875) (≈ kr 7,175) (≈ kr 4,875).

Two couples. The Vineyard Hotel gives you secluded Claremont with the Constantia courses close by, from £1,735pp (≈ €2,075) (≈ $2,325) (≈ CA$3,285) (≈ AU$3,365) (≈ NZ$4,135) (≈ CHF 1,905) (≈ kr 21,915) (≈ kr 22,855) (≈ kr 15,545) for seven nights and six rounds. The Oude Werf puts you in the middle of Stellenbosch, a short walk from its restaurants, from £865pp (≈ €1,035) (≈ $1,155) (≈ CA$1,635) (≈ AU$1,675) (≈ NZ$2,065) (≈ CHF 945) (≈ kr 10,925) (≈ kr 11,395) (≈ kr 7,745) for five nights and three rounds.

Two families. The Bay Hotel is a seaside stay at Camps Bay, from £710pp (≈ €845) (≈ $945) (≈ CA$1,345) (≈ AU$1,375) (≈ NZ$1,695) (≈ CHF 775) (≈ kr 8,965) (≈ kr 9,355) (≈ kr 6,355) for three nights. The Commodore is on the V&A Waterfront, from £1,495pp (≈ €1,785) (≈ $2,005) (≈ CA$2,825) (≈ AU$2,895) (≈ NZ$3,565) (≈ CHF 1,645) (≈ kr 18,885) (≈ kr 19,695) (≈ kr 13,395) for seven nights. The golfers play; everyone else has the beach or the Waterfront.

Adding the coast. Harbour House in Hermanus for the whale coast, from £495pp (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435). African Oceans Manor at Mossel Bay, from £510pp (≈ €605) (≈ $675) (≈ CA$965) (≈ AU$985) (≈ NZ$1,215) (≈ CHF 555) (≈ kr 6,435) (≈ kr 6,715) (≈ kr 4,565). The Farmhouse Hotel at Langebaan on the West Coast, from £1,210pp (≈ €1,445) (≈ $1,615) (≈ CA$2,285) (≈ AU$2,345) (≈ NZ$2,885) (≈ CHF 1,325) (≈ kr 15,285) (≈ kr 15,935) (≈ kr 10,835).

If you would rather not organise a thing. The Western Cape Spring Tour runs from 28 February to 9 March 2027: ten days, six courses, Sue from our team as your host, airport transfers, all ground transport, daily breakfast and welcome and farewell dinners, from £2,995pp (≈ €3,585) (≈ $4,015) (≈ CA$5,665) (≈ AU$5,815) (≈ NZ$7,145) (≈ CHF 3,295) (≈ kr 37,835) (≈ kr 39,455) (≈ kr 26,835). Two couples get the company at dinner without any of the planning. Single rooms are available at a supplement.

Best time to play golf in Western Cape

October to April is the season we price, and it is when the Cape is driest and most settled. February and March are our favourites: long warm days, and the wine harvest is under way. December and January bring the south-easter, the wind locals call the Cape Doctor, and it can blow hard for days at a time. Christmas and Easter are busy in the Cape as well, so families travelling in the school holidays should ask early.

A sense of Western Cape

Food & wine

Two traditions sit side by side. Cape Malay cooking arrived with people enslaved and exiled from Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India, and it gave the Cape bobotie, tomato bredie, denningvleis and koesisters. Then there is the braai, which is a way of eating rather than a barbecue, and snoek off the West Coast, salted and grilled over coals. Wine is the serious draw. Stellenbosch and Paarl make Cabernet and Chenin Blanc of real weight; Pinotage, a South African crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, divides opinion and deserves your own verdict; Cap Classique is made by the Champagne method. Behind Hermanus, the cool Hemel-en-Aarde wards turn out Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a Burgundian accent. Groot Constantia has produced wine without interruption since 1685. Napoleon had its sweet wine shipped to him.

Beyond the fairways

Table Mountain comes first, but go early in your stay in case cloud closes the cable car and you need another day. Kirstenbosch botanical gardens lie on its eastern slopes. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for eighteen years, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children tend to remember the African penguins at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town. Stellenbosch, founded in 1679, takes you back to the early Dutch settlers, and the Cape of Good Hope feels like the edge of the world. The Garden Route needs two nights at least, so base yourselves on the coast rather than driving it in a day.

Getting around & exploring

Hire a car. You drive on the left, a UK photocard licence is valid for up to twelve months, and the trunk roads are good tarmac: the N2 running east, the R27 up the West Coast, the R44 and R310 into the Winelands. Stellenbosch is about 50 km from Cape Town, under an hour. Hermanus is roughly 125 km, an hour and a half on the N2 then the R43, and Langebaan a similar run north. The Garden Route looks compact on a map and is not. Mossel Bay is nearly 390 km, four hours, so give it two nights. Safety comes up on every enquiry. The honest answer is a few borrowed habits: doors locked, bags out of sight at junctions, no long drives after dark. Cape Town International sits 20 km east of the city. Chapman's Peak Drive charges a toll and earns it.

Good to know before you book

Getting there

Cape Town is a direct overnight flight from London, about eleven and a half hours, and South Africa is one hour ahead of the UK in summer and two in winter, so nobody loses a day to jet lag. One-stop routes through the Gulf or Europe run from regional airports.

Flights are an ATOL-protected add-on we can book alongside your ground arrangements, or you can book your own. For a group we can put everyone on the same flight, or bring people in from different airports on the same day. On arrival we arrange private transfers or car hire: a people carrier suits a four with clubs, and two cars suit two families.

Good to know

This is a spread-out region rather than a single resort. Stellenbosch is under an hour from Cape Town and Hermanus about an hour and a half, so we plan two bases, not a new hotel every night.

Several of the best courses are members' clubs with set visitor times, so we book tee times when you confirm, not when you land.

Prices on this page are per person, sharing, bed and breakfast, with green fees included for the rounds stated. Tell us who is not playing and we will leave the golf off their price. South Africa drives on the left, and the Cape can turn from hot and still to windy in a day, so pack for both.

Send us your dates and your group and we will come back with a priced plan.

Done for you

Hosted golf tours in Western Cape

Small-group trips we plan end to end — a Golf Planet host with you on the ground. Reserve a place, or we’ll build one around your group.

Hosted

Western Cape Spring Tour, 28 February to 9 March 2027

9 nights · 6 rounds · 28 February - 9 March 2027

Some trips you talk about for years before you go, and for years after. This is one of them. Ten days in…

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The courses you can play in Western Cape

Paarl Golf Club — Western Cape golfPaarl Golf ClubDesigned by Bob Grimsdell (original 1908 nine); Danie Obermeyer (main architect / remodel) with David Frost (Boschenmeer nine, 1997)Played on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →King David Mowbray Golf Club, Cape Town — Western Cape golfKing David Mowbray Golf Club, Cape TownPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Milnerton Golf Club, Cape Town — Western Cape golfMilnerton Golf Club, Cape TownPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Somerset West Golf Club — Western Cape golfSomerset West Golf ClubDesigned by Charles Molteno Murray; redesigned by Peter Matkovich (2018)Played on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →Clovelly Golf Club, Fish Hoek — Western Cape golfClovelly Golf Club, Fish HoekDesigned by Dr Charles Molteno MurrayPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →De Zalze Golf Club, Stellenbosch — Western Cape golfDe Zalze Golf Club, StellenboschDesigned by Peter MatkovichPlayed on stay & play breaksDiscover this course →
All 14 courses in Western Cape

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Golf resorts — stay & play on-site

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Somerset West — Western Cape golfErinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Somerset WestErinvale Golf Club, Somerset West · Somerset West Golf Clubfrom£545 (≈ €645) (≈ $725) (≈ CA$1,025) (≈ AU$1,055) (≈ NZ$1,295) (≈ CHF 595) (≈ kr 6,875) (≈ kr 7,175) (≈ kr 4,875)per personDiscover this resort →

Hotels — play the area’s courses

African Oceans Manor, Mossel Bay — Western Cape golfAfrican Oceans Manor, Mossel BayPinnacle Point Golf Club, Mossel Bay · Oubaii Golf Club, Herolds Bayfrom£510 (≈ €605) (≈ $675) (≈ CA$965) (≈ AU$985) (≈ NZ$1,215) (≈ CHF 555) (≈ kr 6,435) (≈ kr 6,715) (≈ kr 4,565)per personDiscover this hotel →Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus — Western Cape golfHarbour House Hotel, HermanusHermanus Golf Club · Erinvale Golf Club, Somerset Westfrom£495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435)per personDiscover this hotel →Silver Forest, Somerset West — Western Cape golfSilver Forest, Somerset WestSomerset West Golf Club · Erinvale Golf Club, Somerset Westfrom£495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435)per personDiscover this hotel →Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch — Western Cape golfSpier Hotel, StellenboschDe Zalze Golf Club, Stellenbosch · Stellenbosch Golf Clubfrom£495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435)per personDiscover this hotel →The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay Cape Town — Western Cape golfThe Bay Hotel, Camps Bay Cape TownMetropolitan Golf Club · King David Mowbray Golf Club, Cape Townfrom£710 (≈ €845) (≈ $945) (≈ CA$1,345) (≈ AU$1,375) (≈ NZ$1,695) (≈ CHF 775) (≈ kr 8,965) (≈ kr 9,355) (≈ kr 6,355)per personDiscover this hotel →The Commodore Hotel, Cape Town — Western Cape golfThe Commodore Hotel, Cape TownMetropolitan Golf Club · Milnerton Golf Club, Cape Townfrom£1,495 (≈ €1,785) (≈ $2,005) (≈ CA$2,825) (≈ AU$2,895) (≈ NZ$3,565) (≈ CHF 1,645) (≈ kr 18,885) (≈ kr 19,695) (≈ kr 13,395)per personDiscover this hotel →
All 12 hotels and resorts in Western Cape

Every hotel and resort with a package on sale today. Open one for the dates, the courses and what is included.

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  • African Oceans Manor, Mossel Bayfrom £510 (≈ €605) (≈ $675) (≈ CA$965) (≈ AU$985) (≈ NZ$1,215) (≈ CHF 555) (≈ kr 6,435) (≈ kr 6,715) (≈ kr 4,565) pp

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  • Harbour House Hotel, Hermanusfrom £495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) pp

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  • Silver Forest, Somerset Westfrom £495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) pp
  • Spier Hotel, Stellenboschfrom £495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) pp

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  • The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay Cape Townfrom £710 (≈ €845) (≈ $945) (≈ CA$1,345) (≈ AU$1,375) (≈ NZ$1,695) (≈ CHF 775) (≈ kr 8,965) (≈ kr 9,355) (≈ kr 6,355) pp
  • The Commodore Hotel, Cape Townfrom £1,495 (≈ €1,785) (≈ $2,005) (≈ CA$2,825) (≈ AU$2,895) (≈ NZ$3,565) (≈ CHF 1,645) (≈ kr 18,885) (≈ kr 19,695) (≈ kr 13,395) pp
  • The Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaanfrom £1,210 (≈ €1,445) (≈ $1,615) (≈ CA$2,285) (≈ AU$2,345) (≈ NZ$2,885) (≈ CHF 1,325) (≈ kr 15,285) (≈ kr 15,935) (≈ kr 10,835) pp
  • The Oude Werf Hotel, Stellenboschfrom £865 (≈ €1,035) (≈ $1,155) (≈ CA$1,635) (≈ AU$1,675) (≈ NZ$2,065) (≈ CHF 945) (≈ kr 10,925) (≈ kr 11,395) (≈ kr 7,745) pp
  • The Vineyard Hotel, Cape Townfrom £1,735 (≈ €2,075) (≈ $2,325) (≈ CA$3,285) (≈ AU$3,365) (≈ NZ$4,135) (≈ CHF 1,905) (≈ kr 21,915) (≈ kr 22,855) (≈ kr 15,545) pp
  • The Western Cape sightseeing excursionsfrom £1,210 (≈ €1,445) (≈ $1,615) (≈ CA$2,285) (≈ AU$2,345) (≈ NZ$2,885) (≈ CHF 1,325) (≈ kr 15,285) (≈ kr 15,935) (≈ kr 10,835) pp
  • Thirty On Grace, Luxurious Guesthouse, Cape Townfrom £495 (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435) pp

Hand-built around your dates

Ready to play Western Cape?

14 courses12 staysfrom £495pp (≈ €585) (≈ $655) (≈ CA$935) (≈ AU$955) (≈ NZ$1,175) (≈ CHF 535) (≈ kr 6,245) (≈ kr 6,515) (≈ kr 4,435)

Tell us your dates and group and we’ll shape the itinerary, hand-price it, and a specialist confirms every detail. No obligation, no payment today.

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What golfers say about Western Cape

4.997 reviews

We have just returned from a trip to the Western Cape and the Kruger, that will be remembered for many years. We played Stellenbosch, De Zalze and Paarl - all of which were in superb condition - along with Erinvale. We then moved on to …

Richard · Western Cape · a month ago

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…

Grace Reid · Western Cape · 2 years ago

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…

Andrew Bates · Western Cape · 3 months ago

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Western Cape. The questions our golfers ask most.

How much does a golf holiday in South Africa cost?

Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, everyone has different areas and golf courses they want to vist.  We're here to build your tailor-made holiday and our prices give you an idea how much each section could cost.

Is South Africa good for golf in the winter?

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.

When is the best time to play golf in South Africa?

October to April, the South African summer, is best for the Cape and Garden Route, and it lines up neatly with the UK winter.

Are flights included, and is a South Africa golf holiday ATOL protected?

Our South Africa holidays are hand-built 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.

Do I need a handicap to play golf in South Africa?

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. 

How many golf courses are there in South Africa?

South Africa boasts over 450 golf courses spread across its diverse regions, offering a variety of challenges for golfers of all levels. From world-renowned championship courses like The Links at Fancourt to hidden gems nestled in scenic landscapes,  such as Knysna, there's no shortage of exceptional 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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