Experience some of the finest golf courses South Africa has to offer, including the No. 1 Gary Player (home to the Nedbank Million Dollar Classic), Lost city (the par 3, 13th is surrounded by a crocodile infested water hazard), Atlantic Beach (qualifying course for the British Open), the new Jack Nicklaus designed course “Simola” on the Garden Route and world renowned Pezula (Spectacular!) overlooking the Indian Ocean, and more.
Visit the world famous Kruger Park game reserve-last tour saw the “Big Five”. The tour takes in Sun City (South Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure) and the Lost Palace, before we head to the jewel of the South, Cape Town. Take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit the wine regions of Franschoek and Stellenbosch, before we go right to the tip of the Cape of Good Hope, then take off along the spectacular Garden Route—great sightseeing!
INCLUSIONS:
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Fully escorted by a Go Golfing representative and a registered, experienced South African tour guide outlining all the history and highlights
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17 nights accommodation with ALL meals specified
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8 rounds of golf including green fees, motorised carts on 7 courses + experienced caddy at Gary Player + snack lunches
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Daily golf prizes plus nearest-to-the-pin & team prizes
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Gourmet lunch at the Vredenheim wine estate
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10 evening 2-3 course dinners incl. a moonlight dinner cruise
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All tourists (inc. non-golfers) receive a golfing safari souvenir golf shirt and cap
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All transfers and transport in air-conditioned coach
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Internal Flights, Johannesburg –Capetown-Johannesburg
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Entrance fees to the Kruger National Game Reserve Park
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Afternoon/night game drive in Kruger game vehicles
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A full day in Open Safari Game vehicles through Kruger Park
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Experienced game trackers and nature guides
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Non-Golfers receive a native cultural village experience
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Gala Farewell Dinner including complimentary wines
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Entrance fees to Kruger House, Voortrekker Monument & City tour
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Seafood dinner cruise on the Knysna nature reserve with commentary
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Entrance fees to Boulders Penguin Colony
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Entrance fees to Cape Point Nature Reserve Cape of Good Hope
FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd is a licensed travel agent. Travel associated with Go Golfing tours can be booked at preferential rates, directly with Go Golfing Travel Licence Number 2TA5414. Please contact travel@gogolfing.net.au or phone 07 5562 5307 for more information.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Wednesday 7 March
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport at approximately 4pm and we are transported to The Schoongezich Guest Complex Pretoria. Time to freshen up before welcome dinner, tourist introductions and tour briefing. (travel time from airport approx 50 minutes.) (D)
Day 2: Thursday 8 March
Group tour photo before we depart—WEAR TOUR SHIRT. After breakfast we have a very interesting historical tour of Pretoria including Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Church Square and Union Buildings with expert commentary, followed by an afternoon round of golf at Silver Lakes including golfers lunch. Non-golfers visit Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, (one of the largest shopping complexes in the southern hemisphere). Entrance fees for Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House and Pretoria City Tour included. (B/Golfers Lunch/D)
Day 3: Friday 9 March
We depart to Hartebeespoort Dam for a late morning round of golf at Blue Valley Golf Course, designed to make full use of the natural terrain, plus half way house lunch. Non-golfers have an exciting visit to the Lesedi Cultural Village and the craft markets at Hartebeespoort Dam. After golf, we depart for the drive to Sun City, South Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure, it offers: excellent sport facilities, gambling, water theme park, shops, restaurants, spa, and game reserve. (B/Golfers Lunch)
Day 4: Saturday 10 March
We depart early towards the 2 million hectare Kruger National Game Park. After booking into our traditional rondarvels, we then go on a late afternoon 3 hour evening game drive in the park’s game vehicles with experienced trackers before returning for dinner. (B/Golfers Lunch/D)
Day 5: Sunday 11 March
We have a 2hr morning game drive in Private Open Safari Game vehicles. Then return for a full buffet breakfast. After breakfast we plan further game viewing in our own private vehicles. On our private tours we have seen ALL of the “Big Five” plus, plus, plus! (B/D)
Day 6: Monday 12 March
After breakfast we have a final game drive in the coach before we head back to Pretoria. Lunch en-route for own account. Afternoon at leisure. (B/D)
Day 7: Tuesday 13 March
After breakfast we tee off at the impressive South African No. 1 Gary Player layout with the aid of an experienced caddy and golfers lunch included. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Non-golfers indulge in some of the many pleasures available at the Sun City complex. (B/Golfers Lunch)
Day 8: Wednesday 14 March
The Golfers tee-off today at the magical Lost City GC. Beware crocodile moat surrounds Hole 13. (Halfway lunch included). Non-golfers indulge in some of the many pleasures available at Sun City. Arrive back in Pretoria in the late afternoon. (B/D)
Day 9: Thursday 15 March
We have the full day at leisure to further enjoy what Sun City has to offer: Tour the Palace of the Lost City; High Tea; Valley of the Waves; Casinos or optional round of golf at the Lost City Course. Optional Dinner and Extravaganza Show (B)
Day 10: Friday 16 March
After breakfast we depart back to the Johannesburg airport for our 12:45h—13:00h connecting flight of 2h to Cape Town (included). Upon arrival we visit Table Mountain for sightseeing and weather permitting a early bird bonus Cable Car ride to the top. We then book into the centrally located City Lodge at the V&A Waterfront. (B)
Day 11: Saturday 17 March
Early morning departure for the whole group to the wine lands for a round of golf at Paarl Golf Club. The non-golfers have time to explore Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. After golf we will all enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at the Vredenheim wine estate included. (B/L)
Day 12: Sunday 18 March
In the morning we have an early round at Atlantic Beach Golf Course (qualifying course for the British Open –golfers snack lunch included). Non-golfers have the morning at leisure to explore more of the delights of the waterfront. In the afternoon we all re-unite for a historic tour of the Cape Town City Centre and the cable car up Table Mountain if we missed out earlier. Dinner that evening will be at one of the many superb restaurants at the waterfront, at own expense. (B/Golfers Lunch)
Day 13: Monday 19 March
After breakfast a long but interesting journey along the Garden Route, via Mosselbay to George then onto Knysna. We stop for sightseeing and lunch along the way. Dinner included at the Waterfront in Knysna. (B/D)
Day 14 Tuesday 20 March
Early breakfast and excursion at the Knysna Elephant Sanctuary—”you’ll be touched!” Then to “Simola” a Jack Nicklaus course overlooking the Knysna Heads + golfers lunch. Non-golfers at leisure to visit the waterfront. (B/Golfers Lunch)
Day 15: Wednesday 21 March
After breakfast we take on the breathtaking Pezula course on the side of the Indian Ocean—truly spectacular—take your camera! Half way house lunch included. Tonight we enjoy seafood buffet dinner while cruising the Knysna Lagoon on the historic ‘John Benn’. (B/Golfers Lunch/D)
Day 16: Thursday 22 March
We visit the Knysna Hollow for another full buffet breakfast (en-route) then back to Cape Town via the N2. Lunch en-route (not included). On the way we pass Dolphin Point and through scenic Hermanus. A mid-afternoon arrival back in Cape Town leaves time for a further visit to the waterfront and all it’s delights. (B)
Day 17: Friday 23March
Today we go to the tip of Cape of Good Hope and then Boulders Penguin Beach at Simons Town. In the afternoon there is an opportunity to visit the V&A Waterfront or enjoy an optional Robben Island Tour (Visit Nelson Mandella’s cell). Tonight we have our Farewell Dinner and Prize Presentations. Wines included at the Heidleberg Restaurant, overlooking the bay. (B/D)
Day 18: Saturday 24 March
After breakfast we have the morning at leisure for a final look around Cape Town before departing to the airport for our connecting flight to Johannesburg (included) and onward journey. Group airfare flight departs Johannesburg at 18:05pm (South African Airways). Zambia Post Tour departs Johannesburg, see brochure for inclusions.
TOUR PRICES:
Tour + Air $9,530pp (twin share)
Tour $7,030pp (twin share)
Non Golfer + Air $8,385pp (twin share)
Non Golfer $5,885pp (twin share)
Single Supplement $1, 245
EARLY BIRD BONUS!
Cable Car Ride - Table Mountain Cape Town
Ride the largest cable car ride in the Southern hemisphere to the to top of Table Mountain
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BOOKING CONDITIONS:
BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS: The person effecting a booking shall be deemed to have accepted the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons named on the booking form. The contract will be governed by the booking conditions. Any variation to your booking requirements must be made in writing. All monies received by us will be deposited in a trust account. Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd retains the right to disburse monies paid by you to operators and service providers as required.
CHANGES IN PRICES OR ITINERARY: Prices are based on tariffs current as at 22 June 2011. If we are forced to change your booking or any part of it for reasons beyond our control, we will give you notice thereof, including any change in price. In the event that any change to your itinerary demonstrates that your tour has become materially different from the original, you have the right to ask for a rearrangement or withdraw from the tour. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel your booking because of events outside our control we will, if able, offer alternative arrangements. If you do not accept the alternative, we will refund any monies still held by us.
AIRFARES: Travel associated with Go Golfing tours can be made by clients, at preferential rates, directly with Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd. Licence number 2TA5414. Contact info@gogolfing.net.au or phone 07 5562 5307. Flights booked with Go Golfing Travel require full payment at time of booking and are subject to the terms and conditions of the corresponding airline.
TOUR COSTS: The tour costing is per person based on sharing twin/double room. The tour cost is in Australian dollars and could fluctuate if unforeseen exchange rates occur.
DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS: A non refundable deposit of $1000 per person must accompany this booking application. $200pp deposit required for Zambia post tour. A second deposit of $3,000 per person is due and payable before 15 November 2011. The balance of monies owing (inc. any optional extras) is due and payable before 7 January 2011. Failure to adhere to this payment schedule may jeopardise your further inclusion on the tour.
$100 discount for Go Golfing Members: This $100 discount will be deducted from the final balance on receipt of your deposit.
PAYMENT TYPES: Cheque payments should be made payable to Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd. We accept Mastercard and Visa Card payments. Note: payment by these credit cards will attract a credit card surcharge equal to 1.5% of the payment amount.
CANCELLATION: Should you cancel your booking the following cancellation charges will apply:- More than 60 days prior to departure - Loss of deposit. Inside 60 days - Up to 100%* *Refunds will be determined on the basis of the amount we are able to recover from suppliers paid on your behalf. No refund is available for cancellations on or after the date of departure or in respect of any accommodation, meals or any other services not utilised. Some local operators apply individual cancellation charges that will affect the total amount of cancellation fees charged.
RESPONSIBILITY: Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise, of those Airlines, Hotels, Operators or Persons providing services in connection with this tour. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our control. Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd has made every endeavour to ensure that all details are correct at time of printing but cannot accept responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend that, at the time of booking, you take out a comprehensive Insurance Policy of your choice. It is a condition of this tour that you are adequately covered by the final payment deadline. Contact (07) 5562 5307 or info@gogolfing.net.au to find the policy that best suits your individual situation. And, as part of the group you are entitled to a 10% discount off your selected policy.
South African Safari Post Tour - Zambia (24 - 27 March 2012)
Staying at The Zambezi Sun Hotel, the hotel is operated by the Sun International (same as Sun City) and is situated within walking distance of the Victoria Falls. (includes Dinner, bed and breakfast—great value) Residents have free unlimited access to the falls from, the Zambian side—terrific! An excellent pool and bar area is situated in the centre of the hotel complex—relax! A selection of extra activities is included each day along with your dinner each evening. And if that’s not enough then a variety of activities can also be booked directly at the hotel including white water rafting, elephant back safaris, bungee jumping etc.
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Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport before the tour package commences
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Return Airfares: Johannesburg to Livingstone in Zambia in Economy Class with Airline Taxes including return airport transfers at the Livingstone Airport (all included in price)
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THREE nights accommodation with Bed and Buffet Breakfast included at the Zambezi Sun International + sumptuous evening dinners
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THREE extra exciting activities included:
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1 x African Queen Sundowner River Cruise including complimentary snacks and local beers, wines and soft drinks
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1 x Morning Game Drive to Mosi Ao Tunya game drive with experienced tracker & nature guide
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1 x Walk with the Lions Tour
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Unlimited access to the spectacular Victoria Falls and Livingstone Island (Zambian side)
PRICES:
Twin Share AU $2,490 per person
Single Supplement AU $2,790
FLIGHTS:
From Johannesburg to Zambia on 24 March at 9:15am (arriving 11am). Then guided transfer to your hotel. Return flight to Johannesburg, 27 March at 1pm
Please note that these are included in the package.
A Zambian Visa is required for Australian and New Zealand passport holders. Also a Visa is required for any optional visits to Zimbabwe