5 facts about South African Golf Courses and Estates

1. Atlantic Beach Golf, Cape Town: This 18-hole golf course is situated by the sea and mountains. It has been designed in such a manner as to offer two types of golfing experiences: that being, windy or not-windy.
   
   
2. Pearl Valley Golf Course: Situated within by the Drakenstein Mountain range, Pearl Valley was designed by Jack Nicklaus who has been awarded the accolade of “Golfer of the Century.”
   
   
3. Erinvale Golf Club, Somerset-West: This 18-hole course was designed by Gary Player and it has two types of courses: low, flat ground and high, undulating landscapes. While walking the greens, you can enjoy the panoramic vistas of mountains and vineyards.
   
   
4. Pezula Golf Course, Knysna: Pezula is also an 18-hole course, but it was designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan, USA and is considered to be one of the best golf courses in the world.
   
   
5. Fancourt Golf Course: Considered South Africa’s premier golfing resort, Fancourt was originally designed by Gary Player in the 90s. Down the years, additional courses have been added, until Fancourt now numbers four distinctly characterised courses. Bramble Hill is the most well used of all these courses, having 18 holes and its own modern clubhouse.

4 Nights: Winchester Mansions Hotel, Cape Town

Winchester Mansions is a four star accommodation that is situated right by the sea front and on Sea Point’s Platinum Mile – a popular promenade that you can stroll along while watching the sunset. This elegant hotel’s signature is the personalised care of its guests. Here, you can relax and indulge in the pampering effects of the Ginko spa’s wellness treatments. Also, why not enjoy the Sunday Jazz Brunch where you can listen to live jazz and enjoy a brunch buffet, which includes breakfast and a carvery.

www.winchester.co.za

3 Nights: River Manor Country House and Spa, Stellenbosch – Winelands

The River Manor is both a National Monument and a modern wellness centre. It is situated within the tree lined “Avenue” of Stellenbosch, the heart of the winelands. Colonial antiquity and African flair are infused in the décor and charm. A colonial breakfast is served in the morning and the village is only a 2 minutes walk from the door. Within the garden, the Spa can be found, where you can be treated by professional therapists before relaxing by the pool.


www.rivermanor.co.za

4 Nights: Bradach Manor, Knysna – Garden Route

Offering unrivalled views of the Knysna Heads and Lagoon, Bradach Manor is a four star guest manor which is situated within Knysna, along the Garden Route – South Africa’s Eden. In the mornings, a full English and Continental breakfast is served on the terrace which overlooks the lagoon. Bradach Manor is perfectly situated for all your golfing expeditions.

www.bradachmanor.com

2 Nights: Amakhala Game Reserve: Eastern Cape – Safari

Amakhala is a five star safari reserve that began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. The different lodges are still managed by the families of the original 1820 British settlers. Their aim is to reintroduce wildlife back into the wild. Prior to 1999, the land was used for cattle farming, so flora and fauna have had to be re-established. Amakhala offers a range of activities; such as morning and evening game drives, safari walks, cheese and wine boat cruises along the Bushman’s River and canoe expeditions.

www.amakhala.co.za

Suggested Golfing

Pearl Valley Golf Club, Paarl - Winelands

www.pearlvalley.co.za

Pezula Golf Club, Knysna – Garden Route

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Suggested Activities

Suggest Wine Tour: Wine, Chocolate, Cheese and Olive Tours

Enjoy a day that celebrates the culinary delights of the Cape’s oldest wine regions.

Highlights

• Cheese tasting at two estates that produce delicious premium cheeses
• Chocolate tasting at a specialist shop in Franschhoek
• Wine tasting at some of the Cape’s top wine estates
• A relaxed lunch at a top winelands restaurant
• A scenic meander through the picturesque wine regions of the Cape
  

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Other Suggested Activities

Knysna Elephant Park

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Featured Restaurant

Tokara

Tokara is famous for their olives, wines and restaurant. Situated on the Helshoogte Pass between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch – the heart of the Cape Winelands – you dine on a wooded deck while enjoying the awesome views of Table Bay, Table Mountain and Simonsberg Mountain Ranges.

One of the most interesting aspects of Tokara is the glass wall that separates the lobby from the kitchen. Here, you personally witness how the ultra-modern kitchen operates before being escorted to your seats and indulge in the culinary excellence of the chef, Etienne Bonthuys. The ambiance is relaxed, the views breath-taking and the architecture avant-garde.


www.tokara.co.za