On Safari With Gary Player

Arrive in Cape Town and check in to the Queen Victoria Hotel, ideally located at the V&A Waterfront. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening as the group gathers for welcome drinks and dinner. It's a chance to meet your fellow travellers and ease into the journey ahead with good food, South African wine, and a view of Table Mountain.

Begin your day with a round at Clovelly Golf Course, a tight par-72 tucked into the Silvermine Valley and framed by both ocean and mountain views. Then settle in for lunch at Harbour House in Kalk Bay, a stylish seafood restaurant set in one of Cape Town’s most character-filled seaside villages, known for its working harbour, eclectic shops, and relaxed coastal charm.

Today you’ll enjoy a full day of sightseeing and cultural experiences in Cape Town, including a visit to the city’s iconic landmark, Table Mountain, with fast-track entry and refreshments. You’ll then have the privilege of a private guided tour of Robben Island with Christo Brand — Mandela’s former warden and the author of Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend. Your private city tour continues with local legend and Bo-Kaap resident, Shireen Narkedien. The day concludes with dinner at SPYCED, a vibrant Cape Malay restaurant offering an immersive culinary experience.

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Enjoy a memorable round at Royal Cape Golf Club, South Africa’s oldest course, where immaculate tree-lined fairways, strategic water hazards, and the ever-present backdrop of Table Mountain create a classic, wind-shaped challenge that showcases the very best of Cape Town’s golfing heritage.

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Check out of your Cape Town hotel and head into the beautiful Cape Winelands, arriving at the Lanzerac Hotel, Spa and Wine Estate. Set on a historic Stellenbosch wine estate, Lanzerac Hotel and Spa offers a blend of Cape Dutch elegance, vineyard views, and indulgent wellness experiences, making it one of the Cape Winelands’ most iconic and luxurious retreats. Included is a dinner at Lanzerac.

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Play a round at Pearl Valley, an award-winning Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the Cape Winelands, renowned for its immaculate fairways, mountain vistas, and its iconic signature 13th hole — a breathtaking par-3 that demands a precise carry over shimmering water to a well-protected green, and remains one of the most photographed holes in South Africa.

Enjoy a round at the scenic Erinvale Golf Course, framed by the Helderberg Mountains, before heading to Ernie Els Wines for a relaxed, premium tasting and a leisurely lunch overlooking the estate’s vineyards.

Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to the Lowveld. On arrival, continue to Jock Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park. You'll be joined here by Gary Player, who will spend the final part of the trip with the group. This luxury lodge is the original private safari lodge in the Kruger National Park, where you can enjoy endless wilderness views from your private thatched suite on the riverbed. Dinner is served under the endless African skies.

Golf at Leopard Creek Country Club, one of Africas most spectacular courses, overlooking the Crocodile River and Kruger, the course blends championship golf with breathtaking wildlife views. Gary joins the group for the round, offering insight and sharing his connection to the venue. In the afternoon, head out on a thrilling game drive followed by a relaxed group dinner at the lodge.

Begin the day with a morning safari, tracking the Big 5 while accompanied by Gary Player. After time to rest and reflect, gather for a memorable farewell dinner with traditional South African flavours, fine wine, and final words from your host. It's a fitting end to a once-in-a-lifetime journey of golf, wildlife, and time spent with a global sporting icon.

Enjoy a final morning at Jock Safari Lodge before transferring to the airport for your onward journey. After ten unforgettable nights of golf, wildlife, warm hospitality, and remarkable experiences, you'll leave South Africa with memories that will last a lifetime.