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WELCOME 2 AFRICA - SOUTH AFRICA SELF DRIVE TOURS!

GOLF
15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS - JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN

World-renowned golf courses located in lush suburbs and unusual settings, combined with our year round sunny weather, makes South Africa a golfers paradise. This itinerary is designed to ensure you experience the highlights of South Africa whilst playing some of the country’s finest golf courses. Welcome Tourism Services can pre-book tee-off times for you in the various resorts.

Day 1:
You will be met on arrival at Johannesburg International Airport by a Welcome Tourism Services representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the Europcar rental counter to collect your vehicle.
Approximate travel time: 45 Minutes
Melrose Arch Hotel – bed and breakfast basis

Day 2, 3 and 4:
Travel in an easterly direction past Witbank and Middelburg to Mpumalanga, known for its fantastic vistas and rich wildlife. Accommodation is at the Malelane Sun. Spend your days golfing, game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park or exploring the spectacular Panoramic Route including God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes and numerous waterfalls. For an additional golfing experience visit the nearby Leopard Creek Golf Course (open week days)
Approximate travel time: 5 hours from Johannesburg to Malelane Sun Hotel
Malelane Sun Hotel – bed and breakfast basis

Day 5 and 6:
Your journey continues into the Kingdom of Swaziland. Travel through stunning mountainous areas with great shopping opportunities at the many craft markets en route. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy a quick round of golf on the exquisite Royal Swazi Sun course.
Approximate travel time: 4 Hours from Malelane Sun Hotel to Royal Swazi Sun
Royal Swazi Sun – bed and breakfast basis

Day 7, 8, and 9:
You enter the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, home to the Zulu people. En route there is an opportunity to travel through the oldest game reserve, Hluhluwe. The trip continues along the coast until you reach the Zimbali Golf Resort, situated close to white sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean coastline.
Approximate travel time: 7 Hours from Royal Swazi Sun to Zimbali Lodge
Zimbali Lodge – bed and breakfast basis

Day 10:
Drive to Durban International Airport for the scheduled flight to Port Elizabeth (not included – cost on request). On arrival, proceed to the Europcar rental counter to collect your car. Travel to nearby Hacklewood Hill Country House for an overnight stay.
Approximate travel time: 5 Hours
Hacklewood Hill Country House – bed and breakfast basis

Day 11, 12 and 13:
Travel along the widely acclaimed Garden Route, a stretch of scenic beauty between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. There are many sight-seeing stops to be made en route such as the Tsitsikamma Forest, the seaside resort of Plettenberg Bay and the Knysna Lagoon. Arrive late afternoon in George and onto Fancourt, a resort synonymous with golf in South Africa.
Approximate travel time: 6 Hours from Hacklewood Hill Country House to Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate.
Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate – bed and breakfast basis

Day 14:
Travel through the semi-desert of the Karoo, to Oudtshoorn, known for its Ostriches and the famous Cango Caves. Relax in an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity and enjoy the breathtaking night skies.
Approximate travel time: 5 Hours
Rosenhof Country Lodge - bed and breakfast basis

Day 15:
Continue through the Karoo and the historic town of Swellendam before returning your rental vehicle to Cape Town or the International Airport.
Approximate travel time: 4.5 Hours from Rosenhof Country Lodge to Cape Town or the International Airport.

*PRICES ZAR 2005:**
Period	Per person sharing	Single supplement
04/01/05-24/03/05	18020	11308
25/03/05-27/03/05	18680	11308
28/03/05-31/03/05	18020	11308
01/04/05-30/04/05	16267	9555
01/05/05-31/08/05	15915	9453
01/09/05-30/09/05	18010	11418
01/10/05-30/11/05	18300	11348

*Note rates only applicable to citizens of Europa, UK, South America, Far East, India, Australia & New Zealand. For other nationalities please contact us!

Vehicle: Europcar Group D1600cc vehicle with power steering, airbag, manual transmission, air-conditioning, radio and tape.