Hereunder follows examples of some of the itineraries that we can offer – again a reminder that we will tailor-make any tour to suit you, whether it is fully guided, partially guided, a self-drive or just staying at one of the many golfing estates, we will do it all for you. These below are just a sample of what can be done and to give you some idea of what’s on offer and possible. Remember, these are just examples, we will tailor make any tour to suit you.
Tour Example: 8-Day Cape Town & Garden Route
Day 1
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you'll be welcomed by a Far & Wild safaris guide. You will be taken on an orientation tour of this Mother City before checking into your accommodation in this city. Accommodation here varies and there is a magnificent choice for accommodation to suit your requirements. Below Table Mountain is South Africa's cosmopolitan Mother City - Cape Town. Cape Town is a must visit destination on any trip to Southern Africa. The paternal presence of Table Mountain, the pristine coastline with its white sandy beaches, the magnificent countryside with its bountiful rivers and the unique floral kingdom, together with the warm summer climate and friendly community, makes the Western Cape perfect for any vacation.
Day 2
Play Steenberg, Westlake, Clovelly or Royal Cape Courses.
After the golf we go on a tour to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where we visit Cape Point to explore the diversity of plant species in this reserve first hand and hopefully to view the rare bontebok and zebra, eland, baboon and other wildlife of the reserve. The scenery here is stunning and one has the option of getting to the view site by foot or by the less strenuous funicular. If time allows we will proceed to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach to view and learn more about these fascinating birds. We then travel through the naval-base town of Simon's Town along the False Bay Coastline back to our overnight accommodation. (*NB. You may want to extend your stay in Cape Town for more days of golfing here – there are many more courses to play).
Day 3
This morning, we depart on a full day tour of the Cape Winelands. We make our way directly to the Cape Winelands where we visit various wineries, museums and other venues for the full day. Towns we may visit include Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek.
Day 4
After breakfast we make our way to George along “Route 62”, the tourist route that meanders between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, offering the shorter, scenic alternative to the N2 highway. It's an area of magnificent landscapes and towering cliffs, crystal clear streams and the abundance of trees and indigenous flora. The ever changing colours of the majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers, vineyards and orchards, as well as the multitude of attractions, will offer you an unforgettable adventure — whether this is in the physical sense or simply a kaleidoscope of scenic tranquility. Innovation and pride, combined with a terrain and mild climate that are harmoniously balanced, results in the prominence of this region's wines. Route 62 will take you along the longest wine route in the Western Cape and most likely the whole world.
We will stay at Fancourt. Set in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route, with its three Gary Player-designed golf courses and the only TaylorMade Performance Lab in Africa, Fancourt is a premier business and leisure destination. This five-star resort has luxury rooms, Spa, and six restaurants. (*NB – Please note that one may only play the Fancourt courses if you are resident here)

Day 5
Tee off at Fancourt Montagu, George or Pinnacle Point Courses after breakfast.
After the golf we visit the quaint coastal town of Knysna and enjoy a stunning seafood meal at any of the restaurants at the Knysna Quays. A place of "People, Beauty and Mystery" is what comes to mind when describing Knysna. The exceptionally equitable climate with rain falling throughout the year ensures it remains perennially green. The town nestles between the impressive Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, with the world-renowned forests encircling it like a protective mantle. At the heart of Knysna is the 21 ha lagoon protected from the sea by the monolithic sandstone "Heads" - silent sentinels looking down on the centuries of the rich history of this unique part of "paradise on earth".

Day 6
Play Fancourt Outeniqua, Pinnacle Point or George Courses.
After the golf we visit the ancient Cango Caves near the town of Oudtshoorn or simply top up your tan with a long drink pool-side. The Cango Caves are among the biggest stalagmite formations in the world. One can go for extensive subterranean walks in the widely branching caves. The bizarre shapes in the caves are mainly composed of calcium carbonate. They develop as limewater drips from the stones and evaporate. The structures growing down from the cave ceiling are called stalactites, while those that grow from the ground to the top are called stalagmites.
If time allows we will also visit a working ostrich farm where one can learn more about these fascinating birds. Commercial ostrich farming started during the late 1880's in South Africa; this was also the start of the ostrich industry worldwide. The fashion demand in Europe for ostrich feathers inspired the growth of the industry, with the Oudtshoorn district quickly being established as the Ostrich capital of the world. During the first decade of the previous century, ostrich feathers gained record prices on foreign markets, ranking 4th on the list of South African exports, after gold, diamonds and wool. The consequence of this newly found opulence meant that ostrich farmers were able to build beautiful sandstone mansions.

Day 7
Tee off at Fancourt Links, Pinnacle Point or George
After the golf we visit the historic town of Mossel Bay where we visit the Diaz Museum and Old Post Office Tree. The interesting Diaz Museum was originally erected in 1901 to serve as a grain and sawmill. It was adapted to serve as a unique Maritime Museum and houses, among others, the impressive life-size replica of Bartolomeu Diaz’s caravel, the ship in which he sailed into Mossel Bay in the year 1488. It also displays ship models of a bygone era, route maps to the East and exploration of the Dark Continent in general, as well as the Post Office Tree, the Granary, the Shell Museum and more.
Day 8
Check out after breakfast and either return to Cape Town via the N2 with your guide, or fly out from George to Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town.
MORE: No trip to the Western Cape is complete without a visit to watch the whales in Hermanus. Best sighted during the months from July to November, when the much revered Southern Right Whales are making their slow migratory pilgrimage along the coast, whale watching in Hermanus is one of the Cape’s most exciting draw-cards.
You can also go shark diving! Your excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour. The launching slip way of this small harbour, being the point of entry for all cage diving expeditions to the islands, becomes a beehive of activity on clear mornings. Air tanks are filled, cylinders are placed inside diving cages, safety equipment is checked and the boats are fuelled prior to passengers' arrival. The trip takes about 4 to 5 hours. The boat leaves the harbour and takes about 20 minutes to reach the channel between Geyser and Dyer islands. It normally takes about an hour of chumming and baiting before the first great white hones in on the bait with deadly accuracy - (sharks use their sense of smell and unique sense of electro-reception to detect the movement of the fibrous rope in the water.) A dorsal fin and part of the tail silently slice up through the water, leaving barely a wake; the ominous fins lock in on the boat. The undisputed lord of the deep has arrived!
The shark makes its swift, surprise attack from below and behind, leaping out of the water making a terrifying, brief, shocking appearance from nowhere. Having struck with awesome power, it falls backwards, using the forces of gravity and it’s incredibly powerful body to move away from the boat and descends into the depths of the ocean, its elegant torpedo-shaped body leaving not even a ripple on the surface. Passengers can experience excellent surface viewing from the boat’s upper deck to get an all-round view of the sharks attacking, circling and descending. It is the ideal spot to capture the exhilarating action on film or shoot video footage - the water is no more than 6 meters deep and is crystal clear.
You can extend your golfing holiday here and play Arabella or Hermanus Courses in this region.
You can also go to the Knysna/Plettenberg Bay area and play courses such as Pezula, Goose Valley and Simola or to extend this even further you can visit some excellent private game reserves in the Eastern Cape, places such as Shamwari, Kwandwe or Gorah Elephant Camp, or the very good Addo Elephant Park. Courses to be played in this region are Bushman Sands, Royal Port Alfred, St. Francis Bay, Fish River Sun and Humewood, among others.
Shamwari is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is home to Africa’s Big 5. This reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man’s dream and the success of many people’s passion.
Kwandwe consists of 22 000 hectares (54 400 acres) of a hauntingly beautiful but previously neglected part of the African continent where the area’s natural wildlife has been painstakingly restored. A conservation victory, Kwandwe is home to thousands of animals, including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah, among others. Meaning “Place of the Blue Crane” in Xhosa, Kwandwe is a haven for a population of these rare, highly endangered birds which is South Africa’s national bird. The Reserve also provides sanctuary for other threatened species, such as the Knysna woodpecker, Cape grysbok, black wildebeest, crowned eagle and black-footed cat. A biological melting pot of various vegetation types, the Reserve boasts a spectacular display of winter flowering aloes from June to August. Kwandwe flanks both the north and south banks of the Great Fish River, which meanders for 30 km (19 miles) through this pristine, private wilderness.
Gorah Elephant Camp - the incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant while being served tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it’s an everyday occurrence. This exclusive safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past - the awesome natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure. Gorah is the only private concession situated in the middle of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, home to the densest population of elephants on earth. Gorah is a Big 5 reserve and a member of Relais & Chateaux.
Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lays the Addo Elephant National Park. Here the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolin's call heralds each new dawn. Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace. The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. |