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In every province, around every corner, there’s a magic moment waiting to leave you inspired with incredible people underpinning it all. From city life to adventure, wildlife to culture, breathtaking scenery to sun-soaked coasts – discover South Africa . . .
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outh Africa is one of the world’s best golfing holiday destinations. Golfers from around the world are continuously impressed by the standard of the courses they play and it’s no surprise too as South Africa has some of the best in the Southern Hemisphere. One only needs to understand the country’s natural beauty to understand why beauty is par for the course. Even if you aren’t part of an arranged golfing tour, it’s still very easy to hire a car from one of the country’s major airports and opt for an independent golfing safari. South Africa has excellent roads and travelling around is a lot easier than most international golfers might expect, despite the vastness of the country. There are plenty of courses willing to hire out a set of clubs for those who just want to have a quick round on a whim. From Johannesburg, wildlife resorts such as the Kruger National Park and Sun City are but a few hours’ drive away and some of the country’s top courses are situated
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near these parks. There is even one inside the Kruger National Park, so you can expect actual wildlife to spectate your round. Some of the courses to consider in the northern part of South Africa—within driving distance of OR Tambo International Airport —include Sun City, Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Leopard Creek and the Highland Gate Golf Course designed by Ernie Els. In fact, Legends has a famous 3-par 19th hole where you tee off from the top of a cliff and get there via helicopter. Now that’s some extreme golfing! The Western Cape province, which includes the City of Cape Town as well as the famous and ever-beautiful Garden Route, should be on every golfer’s bucket list. Fancourt, a golf estate in the Garden Route town of George, has three world-class courses with luxury accommodation. The Eastern Cape also has several excellent golf holiday establishments, such as St Francis Golf Lodge, which has received some rave reviews. So go on, tee off on an unforgettable golfing adventure that will take your breath away, South Africa is waiting for you.
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It’s breathtaking, captivating, bustling, endless . . . it’s South Africa!
BEST TIMES TO VISIT Since South Africa is in the southern hemisphere, it’s summer there when it’s winter in Europe. Summer begins in November and lasts till February, which if you think about it, makes this the ideal time to visit if you want to escape the cold weather. Depending on where you’re visiting, the average day temperature in summer ranges from a minimum of 15°C ( 59°F) to a maximum of 28°C (82°F). In winter the average day temperatures are 9°C to 23°C (66°F to 73°F). Just ensure you have a jacket to put on as it can get chilly at night.
visit the waterholes to drink. Summer in the Lowveld can be extremely hot. Alternatively, you can go on a winter beach holiday in Durban or on the KwaZulu-Natal coast as average temperatures hover around the 26°C mark. In Cape Town, the best time to visit is in spring and autumn, which is April and May or the beginning of September to October. Spring is particularly breathtaking as you’ll get to witness first-hand some of South Africa’s most beautiful indigenous flowers bloom.
Autumn offers a relief from the summer heat Late winter is popular for game spotting while the vineyards of the Cape Winelands because the vegetation is sparse and animals start to change colour. 4
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www.chakatravel.com PEOPLE AND LANGUAGES South Africans have been referred to as the ‘rainbow nation’, a title which illuminates the country’s cultural diversity. South Africa is home to a multi-cultural melting pot of 55 million beautiful people of diverse origins, cultures, languages and religions. There are 11 officially recognised languages, most of which are indigenous to South Africa. English is spoken everywhere you go. English is the language of the cities, of commerce and banking, of government and official documents. All road signs and official forms are in English and at any South African hotel, Bed and Breakfast or Guest House the service staff will speak English. Other languages you can expect to hear are Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans.
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outh Africa’s premier leisure resort is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, 7 km from the George Airport. The resort is superbly landscaped on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as the perfect backdrop. The Fancourt hotel has 115 rooms on offer. Leisure activities on the resort include a Spa with an indoor heated Roman Bath as well as a leisure centre which is home to the Kids Club, teen lounge, gymnasium, cinema, indoor heated and outdoor swimming pool. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, running/walking trails, bird watching and fishing. A variety of restaurants are available on the resort for your enjoyment. Fancourt has a choice of three Gary Player designed golf courses all ranked in the Top 15 in South Africa as well as a Golf Academy. Glorious swimming beaches are easily accessible and mountain biking, horse riding, picnics and hikes can be arranged on request. Sightseeing excursions to the picturesque coastal towns of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay as well as the historic town of Oudtshoorn are also available.
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THE LINKS Situated within the greater precinct of the Fancourt Estate is the private and exclusive golfing phenomena known as The Links. The Links is a private Club for the exclusive use of its Members and accompanied guests, with limited tee times being made available to Fancourt Hotel and Manor House Guests who meet minimum reservation requirements. Sculpted into what Gary Player has described as his greatest feat as a course designer, The Links is the golfing hallmark of the Fancourt estate. The Links is currently ranked as the number one golf course in the country by Golf Digest South Africa, and 38th in Golf Digest US edition’s list of the world’s 100 greatest golf courses that compared 464 courses from 18 countries around the globe.
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THE MONTAGU Fancourt’s Montagu course has developed into one of the finest 18-
hole parkland layouts, earning it the number 8 position on Golf Digest SA’s list of top golf courses in the country. Exquisitely conditioned to provide a riveting golfing experience, this tree-lined course covers large tracts of varying terrain on rolling land.
THE OUTENIQUA The Outeniqua golf course presents an 18-hole parkland layout that is tailored to provide a laid-back golfing experience. The course provides for easier game play than its counterpart, the Montagu while offering its fair share of challenges and water hazards on as many as 11 of its holes. Named after the mountain range that forms its breath-taking backdrop, the course is pristinely conditioned to accommodate a large volume of players.
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LEGEND GOLF AND SAFARI Legend Golf & Safari Resort, also known as the “Home of the Extreme 19th”, is one of the world’s most renowned resorts. This unique leisure destination welcomes all travellers, whether it be for a holiday getaway, business trip, golf or safari experience, Legend caters for every need. Home to the unique “world-in-one” Signature Course where each of the 18 holes have been designed by a world golfing legend. In addition, you can take DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
the challenge of the world famous Par 3, the Extreme 19th. Golfers take a helicopter 401 meters up to the top of the mountains. Once on top they tee off and try to get the ball into the hole on the Africa Green 400 m below. One of South Africa’s most talked about luxury destinations will inspire all those who visit with its picture perfect scenery, majestic architectural designs and the experience of a lifetime. www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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SUN CITY RESORT Sun City resort is one of South Africa's premier golfing destinations. It is home to two 18-hole, par 72 golf courses designed by South African legend Gary Player: the Lost City Golf Course and the Gary Player Golf Course, both of which have been designed to maximize the challenge for every handicap of golfer.
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GARY PLAYER The birth of the Sun City Resort called for South African golfing COUNTRY CLUB professional, Gary Player, to design an award winning golf course
that would fit in with the superlative venue. Using his experience and know-how as a professional golfer, Player understood exactly what golfers would appreciate, while designing a course that is challenging and enjoyable.
LOST CITY Gary Player was called upon again to extend his professional GOLF COURSE expertise by designing the golf course. The course offers
undulating plains, expansive fairways, mountainous areas and small patches of desert. There is also a distinctive region covered with a series of lakes that separate the 9th from the final hole. The 13th hole offers a green in the shape of the African continent, complete with a pond that is home to numerous Nile Crocodiles; adding to the true African appeal of this course.
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Arabella Golf Estate The Arabella golf course in South Africa was designed and built in 1999 by celebrated South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich, who is also credited with the design of Western Cape courses de Zalze and Steenberg, this classic parkland course has spectacular views across the Bot River lagoon and across the Kogelberg mountain range. The course is complemented by a luxurious clubhouse with bar and halfway house, as well as a fully stocked pro shop and excellent practice area with two resident teaching professionals.
Pezula Golf Course Pezula Championship Golf Course is located in the Western Cape of South Africa in the picturesque town of Knysna, the jewel of the world famous Garden Route. This stunningly beautiful golf course is a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens rolling through the pristine Southern Cape landscape. The breathtaking, award-winning 18-hole golf course, designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan USA, offers visitors who wish to play the ultimate golf course in Knysna, an unsurpassed golf experience, and rates amongst the best and the most scenic golf courses in the world. 12
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Simola Golf & Country Club Simola Golf & Country Estate was conceived as one of South Africa’s most desirable golfing destinations. Attractions on the 325 hectare estate include the Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa; our 18-hole, par-72, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This outstanding masterwork was the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in Africa, and offers top-class facilities to complement the surroundings and enhance your enjoyment of your time on the course.
Pinnacle Point Estate Overlooking the Indian Ocean near Mossel Bay, and designed by Peter Matkovich and 2011 Open Champion, Darren Clarke, Pinnacle Point is one of the most unique and scenic golf courses in the world. This Clifftop Fynbos Golf Course inspires the golfer to play this challenging layout with a level of respect due to its dramatic views and breathtaking terrain. Golfers have access to a number of world-class facilities, including the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Academy, driving range, putting green, club-fitting and repairs workshop, and excellent pro shop, not to mention a clubhouse with 270-degree sea views. DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
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Follow the swallows for a tropical treat
South Africa is enticing European golfers with an exotic mix of inexpensive golf, tropical weather and wonderful wildlife. CLIVE AGRAN took the 11-hour flight to Durban to find out more . . . 14
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t’s a large country with several popular golfing areas. I headed half-way down the east coast to the province of KwaZulu-Natal, just a short connecting flight from Johannesburg.
parkland layout that’s pleasing on the eye and yet easy on the legs. So, providing it’s not too hot, walking’s a viable option. There’s water on 15 of the holes, but nothing too intimidating.
My opening round was played south of Durban at the Wild Coast Sun Country Club. Hewn from the rocks and inhospitable coastal terrain by Robert Trent Jones, it’s a rollercoaster ride from hill top to valley bottom and back again. Buggies are mandatory and a head for heights essential as you weave through gorges, over ravines and along cliff tops. There’s even a funicular behind the 12th green to take unbuggied tournament pros up to the 13th tee.
With its lakes, gently rolling terrain and elegant stone bridges, Selborne has an almost romantic Capability Brown-type feel. In fact, the layout was the work of Dennis Barker, who created the course in the 1980s out of a dairy farm. A competent handicap golfer, his superb creation suggests that a big-name architect isn’t always necessary to produce something special.
The greens are quick, certainly a lot quicker than the four-ball in front. Wild Coast, it has to be said, is a holiday course that attracts the casual as well as the accomplished. Weekends are therefore best avoided. On a more positive note, the beautifully maintained course is a delight to play with the ever-present wind off the Indian Ocean making matters even more interesting. The six par threes are gems. If you don’t manage an ace on any of them, don’t worry, there are plenty available in the adjoining casino. Travelling north, you pass halfa-dozen courses along the coast before reaching Selborne. Set a little back from the sea, it’s a pretty
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Mr Barker’s house is now a hotel and a number of properties were built on the estate. Fortunately, unlike similar developments in America, the houses are tucked away and don’t intrude.
In fact, it’s hard to be upset by anything in such a sublime setting, not even the hysterical laughter than appears to greet every wayward shot and echoes around
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the adjoining jungle. It’s the monkeys - like everyone else - having a good time. Was it worth battling through Durban’s rush-hour? You bet, for everything about the place is magical from the period clubhouse, with its fading photos of Bobby Locke and a youthful Gary Player, to the immaculate fairways with the links-like bumps and hollows. New courses work at being spectacular; great one’s don’t have to try. Buggy free, the course exudes quality and the place wreaks of class.
trees on the left. The 12th is almost equally unforgettable and proves that a hole doesn’t need to be long to be testing. The green sits on top of a giant mound that slopes steeply away in all directions so you’re second is struck with either a putter or a sandwedge. Legend has it that the then Prince of Wales took 17 here in 1925. My final round was played at the Tom Weiskopf designed Zimbali, just north of Durban. It’s a course of two uneven halves. The first 11 holes are fairly open while the
last seven are much tighter. Vertigo sufferers should consider skipping the 13th or tee-off with their eyes shut as the fairway looks about 1000 feet below. And the problems don’t end there as you’ve still to negotiate a few perilous hairpins on the way down. The bowel-loosening qualities of the hole possibly perhaps explain the loo behind the 14th tee. Shortish hitters might also be alarmed by the 145-yard carry over impenetrable scrubland at the 7th and the intimidating second over a swamp at the 15th. The reward for perseverance is a great finishing hole and a complimentary bucks fizz behind the 18th green.
Great golf holes, like elephants, are hard to describe yet you recognise one when you see one. The third at Durban Country Club is undoubtedly such an animal. From the elevated tee, it ripples into the distance between bushes on the right and 16
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FIRST CLASS SOUTH AFRICA Rohan Vos was always a man of vision, an entrepreneur and when he launched Rovos Rail, little did he know what a huge success it would be. Imagine travelling through the South African countryside in a luxury coach brimming with authentic Victorian history, world class service and opulence at your fingertips . . . DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
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egin a journey with Rovos Rail to Southern Africa’s most spectacular destinations.
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. With discreet and friendly service, five-star cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail harks back to a simpler, more elegant era encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. In a series of journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 days, Rovos Rail links some of the sub-continent’s greatest destinations from Cape Town at its tip to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes in Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal and the magnificent Garden Route along the Cape south coast.
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The trains – which may be hauled by diesel or electric locomotives – carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites and are also available for charter, while the Events Train caters for up to 250 guests and is suitable for daytime journeys. Rovos Rail has also established three elegant seaside retreats in Cape Town that overlook the trendy and vibrant fishing villages of Kalk Bay and St James. With views across the Indian Ocean, this prestigious little stretch along the coastline is an ideal location for a stress-free holiday. DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
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My Rovos Rail Golf Safari Adventure By Mark Marais
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y wife Marcella and I have recently become empty nesters and we knew that this would mean being able to travel away together a lot more. What we hadn’t anticipated was that our first holiday without our daughters would be one that would be hard to beat!
GOLF SAFARI PACKAGE 10 NIGHTS FROM £3,825pp Full Board, flights, transfers, 5 rounds of golf The Golf Safari begins in Pretoria and travels west to Sun City in the hills of the Pilanesberg for a day at this renowned facility including a game drive for non-golfers. In the foothills of the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, 18 holes await at the Champagne Sports Resort with a guided tour of the battlefields a further highlight for non-golfers. Enjoy a game at Durban Country Club (or Beachwood) or tour the city. Then it’s on to Zululand for game viewing at Hluhluwe before heading to Swaziland. Tee off at Royal Swazi or enjoy a game drive at Mkhaya and a visit to Ngwenya Glass and Guava Gallery. Golfers then play the challenging Leopard Creek course (dependent) while non-golfers enjoy a game drive in the world-famous Kruger Park, after which this memorable journey ends in Pretoria. VIEW PACKAGE AND BOOK – CLICK HERE DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
Our good friend Scott Edkins from Ascot Tours arranged a private hire of Rovos Rail for a golf safari in South Africa and having had my eye on this amazing luxury train and golfing adventure for a few years we decided to join Scott’s inaugural Rovos trip. Having had a wonderful start to our holiday with my cousin and her lovely family in Jo’burg Marcella and I headed off north to Rovos Rails private station in Pretoria . . .
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Set high up on the impressive Hanglip Mountain, the Extreme 19th is accessible only by helicopter and played to a green the shape of Africa some 400m below. CLIVE AGRAN took his chance to try for a hole in one of a lifetime. . .
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f I were to confess to you that my mouth turns dry and knees go wobbly whenever I climb half-way up a step-ladder, you will perhaps appreciate the enormous courage I exhibited in agreeing to take on the world’s most talked about and unique Par 3, the Extreme 19th at Legend Golf and Safari Resort.
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The stats alone are enough to make me feel slightly nauseous but here goes. It’s a par three, the tee box of which is perilously perched 1410 feet (430m) above the green. Although the total distance from tee to green as the pelican flies is 642 yards (587m), the actual horizontal distance the ball has to travel is a more modest 400 yards (370m) or thereabouts, depending on where they put the pin. Unless you top it, the ball takes about 25 seconds to reach the ground and 22
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so you could, in theory at least, slice your tee shot towards the jungle and hit a provisional long before your first shot has landed. Some tee shots have hit the green, albeit landing in sub-Saharan Africa. As each player steps up to the plate, so crunch time creeps closer. As I pace nervously about, those yet to go approach me, ask how I feel and reveal that they, too, are suffering. It is some comfort to know that I am not alone. As the merry band of ‘reluctants’ diminishes, I increasingly envy those DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
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who have hit. It’s like entering a freezing swimming pool; the longer you leave it, the worse it is.
safety, I learn that one of the markers is waving his arms to indicate that my ball has made it.
At some point you simply have to take the plunge. Not wishing to be stone cold last, I volunteer to be the penultimate victim.
Relief at not having to hit any more balls combined with euphoria at clearing the jungle causes me to run around hysterically for at least twice as long as it took my ball to reach the ground.
A guy scribbles my initials and number ‘1’on a brand new Titleist, tees it up, notices the blood draining from my face and the nervous chatter dribbling from my mouth and kindly moves the ball back six inches. Any further and my back swing will graze the boulder behind.
I am still buzzing as I take my customary four shots to get up and down. A nine! Never in the history of our great game has a sextuple-bogey felt so good.
If I had ever developed a pre-shot routine during my undistinguished golf career, now would be the time to deploy it. Instead I simply avoid looking anywhere but at the ball. I then swing, make surprisingly good contact and sprint away from the edge towards safety. There’s a long pause before those who have the nerve to follow it break the predictable news that it hasn’t made it. Still, one literally a long way down and only two to go. My second also fails but, more importantly, the ordeal is now nearly over. Anticipating the end, I relax a tad and not only crunch the third but also, remarkably, watch the ball as it flies into space. Although I don’t, of course, witness it myself because I have by now retreated to a place of comparative DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
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www.chakatravel.com CAPE TOWN & FANCOURT, SOUTH AFRICA GOLFING HOLIDAY 10 NIGHTS FROM £2,295pp Spend five nights in the vibrant city of Cape Town where you will have the chance to explore all the city has to offer. Play at three courses in the Cape Town area – Clovelly Country Club, Royal Cape Golf Course and Steenberg Golf Course.
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SOUTH AFRICA GOLF & BEACH HOLIDAY, DURBAN 10 NIGHTS FROM £1,845pp We are delighted to offer this fantastic 10 night golf break to the beautiful sunshine coast of Durban, South Africa. The newly renovated Blue Marlin Hotel is located 30 mins down the coast from central Durban, perched atop a hill that overlooks the stunning Scottburgh Beach. VIEW INFO
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Seven nights on the sunny coast of Durban at Fairmont Zimbali Resort CAPE TOWN-WINELANDSinclusive of four rounds of golf on three different courses. Followed by another FANCOURT seven nights at the world-renowned and hugely popular Fancourt in George plus rounds on all three of their championship courses. VIEW INFO
JOHANNESBURG, KRUGER & DURBAN GOLF & GAME ADVENTURE 14 NIGHTS FROM £3,795pp Explore the East of South Africa with this ultimate golfers getaway. This superb itinerary is packed with absolutely world-class golf courses such as the majestic Leopards Creek. Combine that with 5-star luxury accommodation and spectacular scenery and you have a winning recipe for the ultimate South African golf holiday. VIEW INFO
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Many of our amateur golf tournaments include tuition and are ideal for single golfers, couples and groups of friends. Nongolfers are also welcome and we will make sure they have an equally good time! Here are a number of good reasons to go on one of our tours or join one of our tournaments.
Jacques Gous Chaka Travel’s PGA Professional
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Meet like-minded people and make lifelong friends Escorted golf holidays are suitable for everyone from solo travellers to couples, and because you’re joining a group of like-minded people with similar interests you’re very likely to make new friends and acquaintances. Benefit from having your own tour guide and improve your game Our guides are extremely knowledgeable about the areas where you’ll be staying, and will also be on hand to offer expert tuition and advice on improving your game during your stay. This means you’ll get a highly enjoyable social and cultural experience combined,
really providing the best of everything in a holiday whether you’re a golfer or not. Play stunning courses and visit exotic locations Our escorted group holidays take place in some of the most beautiful and intoxicating destinations in the world, so this could be the ideal opportunity to play some courses on your bucket list. Total flexibility Many people incorrectly assume that joining an escorted golf holiday means that their days and night are planned out in advance and that it takes more of a ‘school trip’ feel than a relaxing and luxurious holiday. This really couldn’t be further from the truth. DESTINATION: SOUTH AFRICA
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