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Your Africa Tour Includes:
· 14 nights 5-star deluxe hotels and game camps
· Daily breakfast and 4 dinners (lunches and cocktails
included at Game camp too!)
· Green fees for 7 rounds of golf (carts or caddies extra
unless included in green fee)
· Transportation in a self drive van or luxury motorcoach
for groups.
· All sightseeing options as listed and game drives at
Mala-Mala.
· All taxes and service charges for items included in tour
price.
· Detailed itinerary, luggage tags and tee prizes.
Itinerary:
This tour will include visits to Africa’s finest hotel,
Grande Roche. Nowhere else in the world can you experience
such a unique blend of activities and diverse scenery as
South Africa. Highlighted will be your stay at the world’s
most luxurious game camp, Mala Mala, complete with guided
game drives to see the “big 5”. Your small group will enjoy
golf at Royal Cape GC, Fancourt and Gary Player CC, and the
spectacular sightseeing and wine tours will round out this
trip of a lifetime.
Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town, check in to The Table Bay
Hotel on the waterfront (or the Cape Grace for extra price).
(CD)
Day 2 - Morning golf Erinvale GC and afternoon time
for wine tasting tour. (B)
Day 3 - Golf Royal Cape GC and afternoon city tour
with Table Top Mountain. (B)
Day 4 - Today enjoy a Cape Peninsula seld drive tour
and maybe stop for a nice lobster lunch. (B)
Day 5 - Transfer to Stellenbosch’s famed Grand Roche
wine estate. (B)
Day 6 - Golf Stellenbosch GC, rest of day is free to
relax at your own leisure. (B)
Day 7 - Transfer to George and the Presidents Cup
host Fancourt Hotel. (B)
Day 8 - Golf Montague GC, rest of day is free to
enjoy this spectacular resort. (B)
Day 9 - Golf the Links GC, a great new layout which
hosts 2002 Presidents Cup. Dinner at the hotel. (BD)
Day 10 - Fly to Johannesburg and motorcoach transfer
to Sun City’s famed Palace Hotel, an adult playground. (B)
Day 11 - Golf Gary Player GC, site of the Million
Dollar Challenge. (B)
Day 12 - Golf Lost City GC, rest of day free to
explore this mega resort on own. (B)
Day 13 - Fly to Skukuza for all-inclusive game camp
life at Mala Mala. (BLCD)
Day 14 - Second day of exciting Krueger Park game
drives at Mala Mala. (BLCD)
Day 15 - Fly Johannesburg for your return flights
home. (B)
Hotels:
Wide World of Golf has booked the finest hotels in South
Africa for this voyage including the Table Bay, Grande
Roche, Fancourt and The Palace. However, no accommodation
experience can touch the fantastic service and unique
accommodations at Mala Mala, the worlds finest game camp.
TABLE BAY HOTEL – The gracious Table Bay Hotel,
stands proudly overlooking the bustling Cape Town Victoria &
Alfred Waterfront with its working harbor and exclusive
shops. There are panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean
towards historically significant Robben Island in one
direction, while in the opposite direction, soars the
majestic Table Mountain with its shifting table cloth of
tumbling clouds. The hotel is ideally situated to explore
this fascinating city, only a short walking distance to some
of the best restaurants and shops. The hotel offers all the
facilities and first class service the discerning traveler
requires including sauna, gym, spa, jacuzzi, swimming pool
and beauty clinic. Capturing the essence of the enchanting
Cape, Victorian elegance combines with contemporary charm at
The Table Bay, one of the Leading Hotels of the World. WWG
Grade: A (upgrade your hotel to the Cape Grace nearby - one
of the top hotels in the world - supplemental cost applies)
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GRAND ROCHE HOTEL – Located in the heart of the wine
district in the Paarl Valley, the Grand Roche is the proud
recipient of Africa’s “hotel of the year award”. The hotel
epitomizes luxury and quiet elegance, with its beautiful
décor and lovely balance of modernity and old-world charm.
The award winning Bosman’s restaurant ranks
among the world’s greatest for its superb gourmet cuisine
and service. Individual suites are tastefully furnished in
every detail to create a relaxing ambience and mood. This
Relais & Chateaux property also offers a health center
including sauna, steam, massage as well as tennis courts and
two outdoor pools. WWG Grade: A+ |
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FANCOURT HOTEL – Set near the coastal city of George
and a leading member of the “Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide” group, the Fancourt always lives up to its highly
regarded reputation. Ernie Els has chosen Fancourt as his
home away from home and states that “the golf course and
overall facilities rate as South Africa’s best”. Four fine
restaurants also offer each guest a diverse and excellent
choice of menu, from gourmet dining to grill room atmosphere
all meals are sure to be enjoyed. WWG Grade: A |
 PALACE HOTEL – Located in Sun City, one of the great
adult playgrounds of the world, the Palace offers royal
hospitality and lavishes it’s guests with 5 star service.
The Palace is adorned with exquisite mosaics, frescoes,
hand-painted ceilings – works of art you would find nowhere
else in the world. The craftsman who are said to have
fashioned this amazing Palace many centuries ago paid
tribute to both art and nature, capturing elegant sable and
winged cranes in bronze and stone and celebrating the mighty
elephant with a
life-size sculpture. Other highlights of the facilities at
the hotel include one of the biggest casinos in the southern
hemisphere, live entertainment, game viewing and a huge
range of water sports available at the “Valley of the
Waves”, an immense man made water playground. A casino,
dinner shows, spa, swimming pools and elegant dining are
also all part of the exciting ambience here at the Palace. A
great time is sure to be had at this Las Vegas style resort
in the heart of South Africa. WWG Grade: A |
 MALA MALA GAME RESERVE – Located in Kruger National
Park, the Mala Mala Main Camp is set in beautiful
surroundings on the banks of the Sand River. The spacious
Buffalo lounge displaying bronzes, works of art and animal
trophies, leads onto an expansive wooden deck which provides
an elevated view of animals watering in the Sand River.
Whether you prefer spending your time in camp doing some
passive game viewing from the verandah or relaxing next to
the sparkling pool with a drink in hand, personalized
service is assured by a staff to guest ratio of three to
one. Breakfast and lunch are served in an attractive
air-conditioned dining room overlooking the Sand River. Dinner,
announced by the beating of African drums, is served under
the stars in a reed enclosed boma, a tradition laid down at
Campbell's first camp. Finally, highlighted during your stay
at Mala Mala will be the fantastic game drives offered to
view the “Big Five” up close and personal. Mala Mala is a
proud recipient of numerous international awards for both
the environmental management practices and quality of game
drives to make certain that your safari excursion is a
memorable one. WWG Grade: A+ |
Prices:
$6240 per golfer double occupancy / $5350 per non-golfer
double occupancy / $7260 per golfer single occupancy. $1000
deposit for reservations. Tour terms and conditions apply.
Call for your free tour prospectus complete with a detailed
day-to-day itinerary.
“Your Africa Golf Safari was without a doubt the finest
golf tour we’ve taken—thank you so much for making our dream
come true!” –R.L. (New York, NY)
Scheduled Golf Courses:
ERINVALE GC - par 72, 6,725 yards - At the very heart of the
Cape, amongst verdant green vineyards, lies the 260-hectare
Golfing Estate Erinvale. Yet another, Gary Player designed
course, Erinvale presents each golfer with breathtaking
views of the surrounding mountains and sublime beaches just
minutes away. The holes also come complete with their fair
share of water hazards, placing further emphasis on
accuracy. The course is proud to have hosted the World Cup
of Golf in 1997, bearing testament to its quality. WWG
Grade: A-
ROYAL CAPE GC – par 72, 6,675 yards The grand old dame of
the cape was first established in 1885, members of Royal
Cape will testify that little has changed in over 100 years.
Nine South African Open and eight South African Amateur
championships have been staged at Royal Cape, a measure of
the high esteem in which the course is held. Gary Player won
the South African Open here in 1965 with a record
15?under?par score of 273. WWG Grade: A-
STELLENBOSCH GC – par 74, 6,890 yards On the outskirts of
town on the road to Somerset West, along the well-known Cape
Wine route, lies the Stellenbosch GC, one of the top course
of the Cape region. This championship course offers
beautiful views of the historic town of Stellenbosch, the
surrounding vineyards and the mountains from each tee.
Highlighted holes include, the 495 yard par- five 8th which
is referred to as the “snakes and grapes” hole, slice here
and your ball is in the snake infested bush, hook it and you
are out of bounds left into the vineyards. This is the home
course of US PGA golfer David Frost. WWG Grade: A-
SPARREBOSCH GC – par 72, 6271 yards Sparrebosch, the Classic
Ocean 18, was opened for play officially on 5 August 2000.
The breathtaking views combine with an amazing marriage
between environmentally sensitive development and Mother
Nature to create Southern Africa’s postcard to golf. The
layout of this championship course was carefully planned to
feature both ocean views (on all eighteen holes) as well as
lagoon and mountain views (holes 6, 7 and 8). WWG Grade: A
FANCOURT LINKS– par 72, 6925 yards - The brilliant new links
layout is the best golf course to be built in all of Africa
in years, the course will play host to the 2003 Presidents
Cup matches, a testament to its high standard and high
praise since its inception in fall of 2001. Thousands of
tons of earth were moved to create giant dunes and the
bunkering is a fine as can be found, similar to the St.
Andrews style of links golf. WWG Grade: A+
MONTAGU GC – par 72, 6,595 yards - Designed by Gary Player
at the beautiful Fancourt Resort, the Montagu is noteworthy
for both its scenic beauty as well as challenging design.
The course captures the natural beauty of the Garden Route
and its stunning surroundings with prodigious mountain
ranges providing the back drop. The course is always in top
condition and the kikuyu fairways and bent grass greens are
possibly the best in South Africa. 1The course is
consistently rated in the top five courses in Africa. WWG
Grade: A
LOST CITY GC – par 72, 6,750 yards Gary Player firmly
believes that he has managed to create one of the top
courses in the world at the Lost City, with its desert style
front nine and 'Out of Africa' back nine. 'For me, a great
course is one you remember,' he says. 'If you go to Augusta
National and play it just once, you will always remember
each and every hole. And 1 think the same applies to the
Lost City.' Certainly the par?three 13th at the Lost City is
unforgettable. The green is the shape of the African
continent, while three big bunkers are filled with different
coloured sand to symbolise the diversity of the people of
this country and continent. The view from the elevated tee
is truly magnificent and a wide enclosure just left of the
green contains more than 40 huge crocodiles and hundreds of
golf balls, the legacy of pulled or hooked tee shots.
Everywhere there are breathtaking views of the beautiful
bushveld and mountainous terrain. WWG Grade: A
GARY PLAYER CC – par72, 7,640 yards The Gary Player Country
Club course at Sun City has become known all over the world
as the venue for the annual Million Dollar Challenge in
December, when fans in their tens of thousands turn out to
see the great golf. Most of the game's superstars graced the
fairways of this magnificent bushveld course, carved out of
an extinct volcano in the wild (largely unexplored) and
wonderful (rich plant, animal and birdlife) Pilanesberg
mountains, and surrounded by high ground on all sides. Since
the inaugural Million Dollar Challenge in 1982, the Sun City
course has consistently provided a superb, world-class test
for the likes of Nick Price, Nick Faldo, David Frost,
Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els and Steve Ballesteros. Towards
the mid-1990s the spectacular layout was in such good
condition that Langer (not a man to exaggerate) put it in
the same class as Spain's Valderamma and America's Augusta
National. Off the back markers the course measures among the
longest courses in world golf. It is a par 72, but the
rating is 76. WWG Grade: A+
Notes:
In
South Africa, most of the courses have carts. The other
courses (Royal Cape, Stellenbosch, Fancourt Links) will have
caddies only. Guests can participate in as many game drives
at Mala Mala as they please. Although no malaria shots are
required, check with your own physician who may prescribe
Larium pills. Extensions to Durban, Zimbabwe and
Johannesburg can be arranged or extra cost, or extend your
stay with game camps in Botswana, or visits to Victoria
Falls, Leopard Rock or Kenya. The Blue Train or Rovos Rail
are also nice additions. The WWG Golf Tour Escort has not
yet been determined. Smoking is not permitted at group
dinner tables or on the motor coaches. The tour price is
based on using the type of rooms shown within the itinerary.
Often, guests prefer to upgrade to deluxe rooms or suites
for a supplemental cost. Call WWG to request upgraded rooms
and after contacting specific hotels, WWG will advise
availability and costs. All golfers are required to bring
their current handicap cards with them during tour: maximum
handicap for men is 28 and for women is 36. Airfare can be
booked yourself or through WWG’s local ticketing agent.
Frequent Flyer redemptions must be arranged directly with
the airline. All participants are advised that Trip
Cancellation Insurance is highly recommended. An insurance
information form will be sent to you at time of deposit or
on request. Call for details.
Private Groups - Please Note:
A version of this tour can be customized for your private
group—Due to the rapid and frequent exchange rate changes
between the US$ and most foreign currencies, the rates shown
for this package may not be up to date and may not reflect
current exchange rates. Be advised that because of these
daily fluctuations, tour package rates shown herein are
always subject to change, and the tour or package price at
time of initial quote, may vary at time of final invoice
payment, when current rates will be payable.
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