Golf Holidays in South Africa
South Africa, or the rainbow nation as it is known, is a melting pot of different cultures, racial and ethnic groups that make up this amazing country. A vast country divided into nine provinces, South Africa truly is a bucket list golf holiday destination. It is one of the only places in the world where you can combine a city break, unforgettable golf, unrivalled scenery, beach break, safari, whale watching, world-famous winelands and incredible cultural experiences all in one trip…and penguin colonies too!
You can even add on a stay in Mauritius for a change of pace.
The choice is yours and our golf holiday experts are here to guide you through the best sort of South Africa golf trip to suit your needs.
Top Hotel and Golf Resorts in South Africa
Garden Route, Cape Town and Western Cape
Fancourt Hotel
7 nights | Bed and Breakfast | 4 rounds
- Play on Fancourt's Outeniqua Golf Course (x4) and Fancourt Links (x1)
- Golf Holidays with Flights included
George, Cape Town and Western Cape
Oubaai Hotel Golf Resort and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Constantia, Cape Town and Western Cape
Steenberg Hotel & Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Favourite Hotels in Cape Town
Garden Route, Cape Town and Western Cape
Fancourt Hotel
7 nights | Bed and Breakfast | 4 rounds
- Play on Fancourt's Outeniqua Golf Course (x4) and Fancourt Links (x1)
- Golf Holidays with Flights included
Cape Town, Cape Town and Western Cape
Radisson Blu Cape Town Waterfront
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Cape Town, Cape Town and Western Cape
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Must-Stay Winelands Hotels
Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Western Cape
Lanzerac Hotel and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Western Cape
Majeka House
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Favourite golf courses in South Africa
FLY TO:
Cape Town, George and Port Elizabeth
FLIGHT TIME:
12 Hours from most UK airports
TIME DIFFERENCE:
+1 GMT
CURRENCY:
South African Rand
SUMMER IN WESTERN CAPE:
November to February
BEST GOLF WEATHER:
September to April
Where to Golf in South Africa
Why choose South Africa for a golf holiday?
The Western Cape of South Africa offers experiences that will stay with you for life. The golf and scenery coupled with the rich culture and friendly people make for the perfect golfing experience. South Africa is renowned as a great value destination once you get there, you can eat and drink in the best restaurants for much less than in the UK and the standards are incredibly high.
There is a golf holiday for everyone in South Africa. There are bucket-list golf courses all along the Western Cape and mixed in with all of the sightseeing, it is a well-balanced golf trip where you really do connect with the country.
Cape Town and Western Cape
Our programme centres around the Western Cape, the best known and touristic area of the country, the Western Cape is home to the world-famous Garden Route. You can meander your way from Cape Town, through the Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franshoek before ending up in Port Elizabeth. The number of things that you can see and do in one trip is endless and it all depends on how much ground you wish to cover in your trip.
The Western Cape encompasses the very best of South Africa in our opinion. You can golf at some unforgettable golf courses such as Fancourt Links and Pinnacle Point, watch the whales at Hermanus, sample the incredible views and landscape at the Cape of Good Hope, explore the wonderful city of Cape Town and follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, climb Table Mountain, lie on the beach at Camps Bay, enjoy the best food and wine in the Winelands or why not throw caution to the wind and see the BIG 5 on safari. We can put together bespoke itineraries that ensure you sample the best of resorts and play the best golf courses along the way.
How long are flights from UK to South Africa?
British Airways fly direct between London and Cape Town but there are multiple other ways to fly to the country, often via Amsterdam with KLM, Paris with Air France, Dubai with Emirates or Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. The in-direct routes are often the better value via regional hubs.
If choosing to fly back from George or Port Elizabeth (to avoid driving back to Cape Town) then we can easily arrange this for you.
What to expect upon arrival
Our local ground agents will be there to meet you upon arrival. Most people arrive in Cape Town and stay to explore the city for a few days, private airport transfers will be included.
Car hire is very popular in the Western Cape and most importantly, very safe and we encourage anyone to hire a car as you will get the very most out of your trip this way and be able to take in the very best of what South Africa has to offer.
Golfing in the South Africa - Weather Guide
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are a flip reverse to that of here in the UK. The Western Cape, and in particular, Cape Town has a very Mediterranean feel with hot summers between November and February. Golfers may wish to visit when it is slightly cooler from September and extend the season into April.
Months to avoid are June to August where it is typically cooler and rainier.
Top Tips when golfing in South Africa
If looking to enjoy whale watching in Hermanus, you need to travel between July and November. You can see the whales directly from the coastline or for a more immersive experience, take a local boat tour.
The Links at Fancourt is an unbeatable golf experience. One of those must-play golf courses that will challenge and wow you on every hole.
View Fancourt Links Course >Take a trip to Robben Island if staying in Cape Town, this is where Nelson Mandela served much of his sentence and is an immersive cultural experience.
Ensure you play Pinnacle Point. Take plenty of golf balls and ensure that you have plenty of room for photos at this incredible golf course
View Pinnacle Point Golf Club >Go on safari and spot the BIG 5. Simply unforgettable.
We recommend a stay in the safari lodges at Gondwana Game Reserve.
Extend your stay in South Africa or combine with Mauritius
South Africa has many other golf destinations and must-visit tourist attractions, we can combine packages to include Sun City, Leopard Creek, Kruger National Park and the Indian Ocean city of Durban too.
Our partners at Rovos Rail run some unmissable golf safari train journeys where you can take in some of the best golf courses all from the comfort of a 5-star deluxe train – your moving hotel!
South Africa is close to the paradise island of Mauritius (just over a 3-hour flight away) and is a popular combination for those looking to enjoy Cape Town and Winelands followed by the peace and tranquillity of Mauritius all in one holiday.
View All Golf Hotels in South Africa
Multi Destination
Cape Town, Winelands and George
12 nights - Cape Town and Western Cape -
Multi Destination
The Ultimate Western Cape Experience
14 nights - Cape Town and Western Cape -
Multi Destination
Cape Town, Safari Experience and George
11 nights - Cape Town and Western Cape -
Golf Tour
Golf Safari on the rails
8 nights - Sun City
Hermanus, Cape Town and Western Cape
Arabella Hotel, Golf and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Cape St Francis, Eastern Cape
Cape St Francis Beach Breaks Villa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Somerset West, Cape Town and Western Cape
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Garden Route, Cape Town and Western Cape
Fancourt Hotel
7 nights | Bed and Breakfast | 4 rounds
- Play on Fancourt's Outeniqua Golf Course (x4) and Fancourt Links (x1)
- Golf Holidays with Flights included
Mossel Bay, Cape Town and Western Cape
Gondwana Game Reserve
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Hermanus
Harbour House Hotel
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Western Cape
Lanzerac Hotel and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Western Cape
Majeka House
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
George, Cape Town and Western Cape
Oubaai Hotel Golf Resort and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Garden Route, Cape Town and Western Cape
Pezula Nature Hotel and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Cape Town, Cape Town and Western Cape
Radisson Blu Cape Town Waterfront
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Cape Town and Western Cape
Simola Hotel, Country Club and Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Constantia, Cape Town and Western Cape
Steenberg Hotel & Spa
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Hermanus, Cape Town and Western Cape
The Marine Hermanus
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Sun City
The Palace of the Lost City
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Cape Town, Cape Town and Western Cape
The Table Bay
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Cape Town, Cape Town and Western Cape
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
- Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
- Include this hotel as part of your South Africa tour
Our team of experts are on hand to help tailor-make your golf trip
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