Golf Breaks & Holidays in South Africa
Your Perfect Golf Escape in South Africa
South Africa is divided into multiple provinces, all boasting their own character and range of attractions to make a golf holiday in South Africa an irresistible choice. On South African golf holidays you will never find yourself without something to do or see, or without the opportunity to play some of the best golf courses in the world. This magnificent country provides the perfect base for an unforgettable multi-centre golfing tour. South Africa is highly recommended with plenty of world-class golf courses to choose from.
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- World renowned golf courses
- Spectacular scenary
- Big 5 game reserves
- The Cape Winelands
- The Garden Route
- Amazing cuisine
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South Africa Golf Holidays
We offer packages across all of the main golfing regions of South Africa, click here to find out more.
Why choose South Africa for your next golf holiday?
- Exceptional world-class golf courses.
- Course views that you will never forget.
- Wineland regions are a must add to the itinerary.
- Amazing local cuisine and culture.
- Incredible warm climate.
- Direct flights from Heathrow airport.
What makes South Africa a popular golfing destination?
South Africa offers a completely unique golfing adventure and memories that last a lifetime. Home to the famous city of Cape Town, the Cape region boasts an array of activities and attractions perfect for those looking to totally indulge in its stunning naturalistic setting. With several thrilling leisure activities such as hiking and cable car trips at impressive heights, outstanding scenery, beautiful winelands, and captivating landscapes, you simply cannot miss out on a golf escape to South Africa.
Golf in South Africa
South Africa is home to over 450 golf courses. Among this array of grounds, there are certain favorite’s shown in our client feedback.
Fancourt Links
Fancourt Links is ideally located just 5 miles from George Airport, in the heart of the Garden Route. Over 1,500 acres of lush countryside surround the resort, which is framed by the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains. The Links Course is without a doubt the most impressive piece of golf design and construction ever in South Africa and repeatedly ranks 1st in the country. The design team spent months studying the classic links courses of Scotland and Ireland and used this research to create this masterpiece.
Leopard Creek Country Club
Leopard Creek is a private members’ course that consistently rates among the Top 5 courses in South Africa. Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the Crocodile River is named. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo, and elephant are likely, either on the course or in the Kruger Park that borders the course.
Pearl Valley Golf Course
Pearl Valley golf course is nestled in the beautiful Berg River Valley, surrounded by the majestic Simonsberg Mountains, and lies within the Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate. This gated residential community is home to the iconic Jack Nicklaus & Gary Player designed course. The course was opened in 2005 and has previously been named the Best Conditioned Course in South Africa on three occasions. You can also find a gymnasium and spa facilities at Pearl Valley.
Top Golf Holidays in South Africa based on client feedback
- The Golfers Package – Cape Town & Fancourt
- South Africa Golf & Wine Package
- The Explorers Package – Luxury Golf & Safari
- Cape Town & Garden Route
- South African Adventure – The Pro’s Guide Package
You can also look through our range of golf courses in South Africa below, we are certain that there is something for any type of golfer.
For more information about South Africa’s main golfing destinations, click here.
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Golf Regions in South Africa
Kruger National Park
- Leopard Creek Golf Course
- BIg 5 Game Reserves
- Safari
KwaZulu Natal
- Indian Ocean beaches
- Coastal golf courses
- The Drakensberg
- Malaria free game reserves
Northern Province
- The Kruger National Park
- Drakensberg Escarpment
- The 'gateway' to southern Africa
- Malaria free game reserves
Rovos Rail
- Luxury train journeys
- Golf specific itineraries
- Activities for non-golfers
- Game viewing
Western Cape
- Top 10 golf courses
- Big 5 Game Reserves
- The Cape winelands
- Cape Town
Golf Courses in South Africa
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Golf Hotels in South Africa
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St Francis Links Golf Club
St. Francis Links Golf Club, Jack Nicklaus Drive, Saint Francis Links, Saint Francis Bay, South Africa
Steenberg Golf Club
Steenberg Golf Club, Tokai Road, Tokai, Cape Town, South Africa
Stellenbosch Golf Club
Stellenbosch Golf Club, Strand Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa
San Lameer Golf Club
San Lameer Country Club, Main Road, Sanlameer, Southbroom, South Africa
Hermanus Golf Club
Hermanus Golf Club, Main Road, Fernkloof Estate, Hermanus, South Africa
Highland Gate Golf Course
Highland Gate Golf Club, Kruisfontein Road, Mpumalanga, Dullstroom, South Africa
Royal Swazi Spa Country Club
Royal Swazi Spa Country Club, Lobamba, Eswatini
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North, Johannesburg, South Africa
Royal Durban Golf Club
Royal Durban Golf Course
Royal Cape Golf Club
Royal Cape Golf Club, Ottery Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Glendower Golf Club
Glendower Golf Club, Marais Road, Dowerglen, Edenvale, South Africa
Gary Player Country Club
Gary Player Golf Course Restaurant, Sun City, South Africa
Pinnacle Point Golf Estate
Pinnacle Point Golf Club, Mossel Street, D`Almeida, Mossel Bay, South Africa
Fancourt – Outeniqua
Fancourt Hotel, Montagu Street, Fancourt, George, South Africa
Fancourt – Montagu
Fancourt Hotel, Montagu Street, Fancourt, George, South Africa
Fancourt – Links
Fancourt Hotel, Montagu Street, Fancourt, George, South Africa
Erinvale Golf Club
Erinvale Golf Club, Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa
Elements Private Golf Reserve
Elements Private Golf Reserve, Bela-Bela, South Africa
De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate
Winelands Golf Lodges, Strand St, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Leopard Creek Country Club
Leopard Creek Country Club, Malelane, South Africa
Lost City Country Club
Lost City Golf Course, Sun City, South Africa
Clovelly Country Club
Clovelly Country Club, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, South Africa
Pezula Golf Club & Championship Course
Pezula Championship Golf Course Restaurant, Sparrebosch, Knysna, South Africa
Pearl Valley Golf Course
Pearl Valley Golf Course, Wemmershoek Rd, Paarl, South Africa
Oubaai Golf Course
Oubaai Golf Club, Oubaai Golf Estate, South Africa
Champagne Sports Resort Golf
Champagne Sports Resort Golf club, R600, Cathkin Park, South Africa
Nelspruit Golf Club
Matumi Golf Estate, Wilhelm Street, Steiltes, Mbombela, South Africa
White River Country Club
White River Country Club, Pine Lake Dr, White River, South Africa
Zimbali Country Club
Zimbali Country Club, R627, Zimbali Coastal Estate, Dolphin Coast, South Africa
Arabella Country Estate
Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa, R44, Kleinmond, Hermanus, South Africa
Humewood Golf Club
Humewood Golf Club Restaurant, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, South Africa
Durban Country Club
Durban Country Club, Fairway, Beachwood, Durban North, South Africa
Buhala Lodge
Buhala Lodge, N4, Malelane, South Africa
Erinvale Estate Hotel
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa
Fairmont Zimbali Resort Hotel
Zimbali Coastal Estate, Dolphin Coast, South Africa
Fancourt – The Manor House
Fancourt Hotel, Montagu Street, Fancourt, George, South Africa
Fancourt Hotel
Fancourt Hotel, Montagu Street, Fancourt, George, South Africa
Gondwana Kwena Lodge
Kwena Lodge, Mossel Bay, South Africa
Jock Safari Lodge – Kruger
Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park, Near Skukuza, South Africa
Oude Werf Hotel
Oude Werf Hotel, Church Street, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Pearl Valley Hotel
Val de Vie Estate, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr, Paarl, South Africa
Rovos Rail – African Golf Collage
Rovos Rail Cape Town, Old Marine Drive, Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa
Rovos Rail – Golf Safari
Rovos Rail Cape Town, Old Marine Drive, Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa
Pezula Hotel
Pezula Nature Hotel & Spa, Lagoon View Drive, Sparrebosch, Knysna, South Africa
Shongololo Express
Cape Town, South Africa
Southern Sun The Cullinan
Southern Sun The Cullinan, Cullinan Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Steenberg Hotel
Steenberg Hotel & Spa, Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town, South Africa
The Cascades at Sun City
Cascades Hotel, Sun City, South Africa
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City
The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City, Rustenburg, South Africa
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Vineyard Hotel and Spa
The Vineyard, Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Arabella Hotel & Spa
Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa, R44, Kleinmond, Hermanus, South Africa
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South Africa’s Top Golfing Regions
Learn more about South Africa’s main golfing destinations below:
Western Cape
The Western Cape comprises of several key areas including the fascinating city of Cape Town and the stunning winelands region. Surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, these destinations are perfect for a cultured beach getaway, as well as an unforgettable golf break! With a vast range of fantastic golf courses and golf resorts, the Cape region is the perfect golf destination in South Africa.
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Places to Stay
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Northern Province
The Northern Province in South Africa comprise of several key areas worth visiting; the North-West Province, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The Northern Province are home to several of South Africa’s best-known regions including the stunning Kruger National Park, the Drakensberg Escarpment and the world-renowned Sun City. Not only do the Northern Provinces boast some of the best areas in South Africa, it is also home to some fantastic golf courses and luxury golf resorts, making it the perfect golf destination in South Africa.
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Places to Stay
Top Golf Course
Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park is around the size of Wales and is home to an abundance of incredible wildlife including the big 5; Leopards, Lions, Rhinos, Elephants and Buffalos. If you are looking for the trip of a lifetime and a Safari experience you will never forget then the Kruger National Park will not disappoint. Whether you are looking for the traditional safari camp experience, a boutique lodge or a luxury safari, Kruger National Park offers something for everybody and we encourage you to add this destination to your bucket list.
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Places to Stay
Top Golf Course
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Where are the best golf courses in South Africa?
Best value: Vineyard Hotel & Spa | Pearl Valley Hotel
Best courses for low handicapper: Fancourt Links | Fancourt Montagu | Fancourt Outeniqua | Pinnacle Point | Oubaai | Pezula
Best overall golf experience: Cape Town & Garden Route Experience
Best resort golf: Fancourt Links | Fancourt Montagu | Fancourt Outeniqua
Where is the best golf in South Africa?
Fancourt Links is ideally located just 5 miles from George Airport. The Links Course is without doubt the most impressive piece of golf design and construction ever in South Africa and repeatedly ranks 1st in the country. Player’s design team spent months studying the classic links courses of Scotland and Ireland and used this research to create this masterpiece.
Leopard Creek is a private members’ course that is consistently rated as one of the Top 5 courses in South Africa. Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the Crocodile River is named. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant are commonplace, either on the course or in the Kruger Park that borders the course.
Where is the best luxury hotel in South Africa?
South Africa does luxury hotels very well and the obvious one here is Fancourt but you might also like to try Steenberg Hotel which is consistently voted one of the most luxurious hotels in the Cape Town region.
Where is the best safari experience in South Africa?
Kruger National Park is the largest National Park in South Africa and has been protected since 1898, it is home to the big five; Leopards, Lions, Rhinos, Elephants and Buffalos. You can also visit Gondwana game reserve which is in the Western Cape and is home to the breath-taking White Rhino.
How many golf courses are in South Africa?
South Africa is home to over 450 golf courses; the best golf courses can be found in the following regions Western Cape, Kruger National Park, and Northern Province.
Why is South Africa good for golf?
Every golfing region in South Africa offers something unique and guarantees a golfing adventure of a lifetime. There are an array of activities and attractions to enjoy in the Cape region, which boasts the famous city of Cape Town.
How much does a South Africa golf holiday cost?
Our entry-level packages consist of 7 nights B&B and 3 rounds. These types of packages start from £1299 and expand to our higher range of experiences.