Luxury South Africa Golf & Safari Tour An 18-Day Signature Tour by Voyages.golf
03 – 20 March 2025
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Kariega Private Game Reserve Our Last Tour to South Africa!
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Steenberg Golf Club
Our Last Tour to South Africa – 2018!
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Foreword It’s been five long years since we last toured South Africa. Last time we chartered the Rovos Rail for an epic journey through the North. This tour focusses on exploring the famous Garden Route in-depth.
This inclusive escorted golf tour has it all, with a luxury twist. Enjoy small-group game drives at a private game reserve near Port Elizabeth (see the Big Five), as well as nine rounds of golf at South Africa’s top-rated courses. All golf courses on the tour have been carefully selected and rate among Africa’s top courses.
All hotels are boutique, 5-star luxury. Your Voyages.golf tour hosts can vouch for their quality. This tour is escorted by the owners Glenn & Gayle Hedley, who have been taking tours to South Africa since 1993 and are well versed in the geography, customs and history of South Africa.
This is a truly bucket-list experience, designed for those who want to achieve the following: ➢ Play the best golf courses in South Africa ➢ Enjoy 3-nights at a private game reserve with small-group game drives ➢ Explore the Garden Route in depth
➢ Take a trip to SA with a group of likeminded golfers (& non-golfing partners) ➢ Enjoy a high-quality trip with 5-star hotels throughout
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Full List of Inclusions Luxury Boutique Accommodation Throughout (17 Nights/ 18 Days) ✓
6 Nights at the V&A Hotel in Cape Town
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2 Nights at the Lanzerac Hotel in Stellenbosch
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4 Nights at the Fancourt Hotel in George
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2 Nights at the Boutique Sky Villa Hotel in Plettenberg Bay
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3 Nights at the Kariega Game Reserve (all meals)
Meals ✓ Daily Breakfast at your hotel
Activities & Sightseeing ✓
✓ 5 Hosted Lunches ✓ Welcome Dinner & drinks ✓ Farewell Dinner & drinks
Golf
3 or 4 Game Drives at Kariega Private Game Reserve
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Table Mountain Tour
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Cape Point Tour with Lunch
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Robben Island Tour with Lunch
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Milnerton Golf Links
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Wine Tour in Stellenbosch with Lunch
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Steenberg Golf Club
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Wine Tasting & Lunch at Herolds Bay
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Clovelly Golf Club
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Hosted Lunch at Enrico’s in
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Pearl Valley Golf Club
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Pinnacle Point Golf Club
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Fancourt’s The Links Golf Course
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Fancourt’s Montagu Golf Course
✓ Golf Prizes for our Friendly Competition
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Plettenberg Bay Golf Club
✓ Services of your Voyages.golf tour hosts throughout
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St Francis Links Golf Club
Transport ✓ All airport/hotel/golf/activity transfers with water & drinks
Plettenburg Bay
Other ✓ Tour Shirt & Travel Kit
✓ Group chat during trip for messaging & photo sharing ✓ All taxes & fees 6
2025 Tour Map
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Golf Pairings & Format
This golf tour is available to anyone. It is not a golf tournament or competition. Nominal prizes will be awarded for daily winners, NTP’s, and overall winners. If you do not have a registered golf handicap and haven’t had one for more than 12 months, we will automatically give you one according to the Rules of Golf (USGA/R&A).
You may join the tour either as a golfer or non-golfer, but you cannot choose which rounds to play; in other words, you need to commit to the tour as either a golfer or non-golfer. The aspect of playing golf on the tour is a central part to
this trip, but it is also about meeting other people, playing golf with newfound friends and making lifelong memories with as much emphasis placed on enjoying South Africa’s world-class hospitality and of course the sightseeing opportunities involved. Non-golfers are always welcome to join this tour.
Daily golf pairings will be announced each morning and will be mixed.. If travelling as part of a larger party, you will get the opportunity to play together, as well as mixed pairings to ensure everyone plays together. If you have any specific requests regarding the pairings, please let us know at the time of booking. 8
Kariega Private Game Reserve
Tee off at jaw-dropping locations…
Pinnacle Point 9
Itiner
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Itinerary Day 1, Monday 03 March - Arrivals From 15.00
Arrive in Cape Town Airport & Transfer to the 5-star Victoria & Alfred Hotel, overlooking Cape Town’s spectacular harbour.
We jump right into it with a special visit to Table Mountain, followed by our official Welcome Dinner to kickstart an amazing journey to come. Exact timings will be published closer to departure. Dinner venue TBC.
Day 2, Tuesday 04 March – Sightseeing with Lunch 09.00
After breakfast at your leisure, meet at the lobby for full-day tour of Cape Point National Park. Cape Point National Park is a promontory of outstanding natural beauty and history. It became a point of interest for sailors attempting to make an eastern journey to the East and was first navigated by Portuguese sailor Bartolomeu Dias in 1488. The evening is free to spend at your leisure. The V&A Hotel has been specifically chosen for its proximity to local restaurants and shops, so you don’t need to wander far to enjoy the best food in South Africa.
Day 3, Wednesday 05 March – Golf 09.00
For our first round of golf, we head to Milnerton Links. Although not described as a gem in South Africa’s golfing crown, Milnerton is a seaside links which is a hidden gem in South Africa’s golfing repertoire. The views of Table Bay are simply jaw-dropping, and the course plays like a classic seaside links that one would find in the UK. Our first and last golf rounds are played by the water, and we think this is the best way to build the excitement for what’s to come. The evening is free to spend your leisure. Your tour leaders are always available and every night we have an open invitation to join us for 12 dinner if you haven’t made your own plans.
Day 4, Thursday 06 March – Sightseeing with Lunch 09.00
Today we head to Robben Island with lunch included. The ferry departs from outside the V&A Hotel so there is no need to rush. Originally settled as a Dutch penal colony, Robben Island has a long & colourful history as a mental asylum, leper colony, hospital, military base, and most recently a museum. The evening is free to spend at your leisure. Ask your tour hosts for the best restaurants – we’ve been here plenty of times.
Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town
Day 5, Friday 07 March - Golf 10.00
After breakfast at your leisure, we’ll head to the picturesque Steenberg Golf Club. Designed by Peter Maktovich (A name you’ll recognise after this trip), this is an award-winning parkland course with amazing views. An interesting feature of South African golf are the half-way houses on after 9 holes. You’ll spend a good 20-30 minutes enjoying a snack, light meal or a drink before heading out to complete the back nine.
This evening is free to spend at your leisure. Some of the best restaurants in Cape Town are: Fyn, Pier, Clark’s, Galjoen, The Pot Luck Club, and Belly of the Beast. Ask concierge to make your dinner bookings – they are extremely helpful.
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Itinerary Day 6, Saturday 08 March - Golf 09.00
After breakfast at your leisure, meet in the lobby ready to depart the nearby Clovelly Country Club. Designed by Dr Charles Murray, this is a favourite for Cape Town Residents. Featured in Africa’s Top 50 Courses, Clovelly is a parkland track that dates back to 1934. This Estate feels like a ‘locals-only’ club, but the people are super friendly and you’ll be welcomed with open arms. Our final night in Cape Town is free to spend at your leisure. As always, there is an open invitation to join your Voyages.golf tour hosts for dinner.
Day 7, Sunday 09 March – Winery Tour & Lunch 10.00
After breakfast & check-out, we’ll head up to the hills for two nights at the stunning boutique Lanzerac Hotel, but not before our winery tour with lunch included. We’ll taste local wines and learn about the history of Stellenbosch as it became infused with rows of grape vines over the decades. The area was first inhabited in 1685, and grape vines followed shortly after in the 1690s. It has since enjoyed a long history of producing some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Bordeaux Blends.
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Kariega Private Game Reserve
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Itinerary Day 8, Monday 10 March - Golf 09.00
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After breakfast at your leisure, we head to Val de Vie Estate to play the famous Pearl Valley Signature Course, designed by the Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus. Pearl Valley opened in 2003 and quickly became one of South Africa’s top golf courses. With stunning views and a challenging layout, this golf course is meticulously maintained and is every bit a championship layout
After golf, we’ll have lunch at a local venue in Franschoek (one of the oldest towns in South Africa). The evening is free to spend at your leisure
Day 9, Tuesday 11 March - Golf 08.30
After breakfast, check-out & meet in the lobby for our journey down the Garden Route. We’ll play the famous Pinnacle Point Golf course on our way to Fancourt Hotel. Designed by Peter Maktovich, Pinnacle Point was developed for luxury private real estate, and the golf course welcomes visitors. Enjoy spectacular views and a truly sensational experience. After golf, we continue to the famous Fancourt Hotel for four nights in a Luxury Room. The evening is free to spend at your leisure. Enjoy Fancourt Resort’s multiple dining options or head into the nearby town of George.
Day 10, Wednesday 12 March – Wine Tasting & Lunch 10.00
For our rest day, we head to Herolds Bay for a leisurely wine tasting with lunch included. Enjoy the views, soak up the Rosé & indulge in world-class cuisine. The evening is free to spend at your leisure. Fancourt has various activities to indulge in for the adventurous, or simply read a book & enjoy some down-time. Nara
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Herold’s Bay
Fancourt Hotel – Luxury Room 17
Itinerary Day 11, Thursday 13 March – Golf 09.00
After breakfast at your leisure, we head to the famous Fancourt Links, designed by South African legend Gary Player. Rated as South Africa’s Best Golf Course, The Links Course at Fancourt is truly spectacular and has been self-described as his best work. See for yourself! The evening is free to spend at your leisure.
Day 12, Friday 14 March - Golf 09.00
After breakfast, meet in the lobby ready for golf at Fancourt’s Montagu Course. Designed by Gary Player, this parkland course is vastly different from The Links. Enjoy a round of golf on this breathtaking golf course. After lunch at the club, we head back to Fancourt Hotel for an evening at your leisure. We may transfer into the nearby town of George for an evening drink and dinner – more info on this to come.
Day 13, Saturday 15 March – Travel 08.00
Today we’ll say goodbye to Fancourt & head to the second last destination on our trip – beautiful Plettenberg Bay. This place is an area of outstanding natural beauty & we’ll be staying in the heart of town for two nights at the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel – with just 14 rooms! For lunch, we head to the locals’ restaurant called Enrico’s for some world-class cuisine. Lunch is on us today. The evening is free to spend at your leisure. Join your tour hosts as we head into town for a local meal.
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St Francis Links
Fancourt - Montagu
The Links at Fancourt
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Itinerary Day 14, Sunday 16 March - Golf 09.00
This morning we have a short trip to the hidden gem of the Garden Route: Plettenberg Bay Golf Course. Designed by Fred Hawtree, this golf course is a scenic walk in the park. Locals love it & we are sure you will too! Evening is free to spend at your leisure
Day 15, Monday 17 March – Golf & Game Drive 08.00
After breakfast, meet in the lobby ready for golf at St Francis Links. For our last round on tour, this amazing golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus, and regularly hosts championships. Strong sea breezes, a tough layout and amazing views over St Francis Bay make for an unforgettable golfing experience. After golf, we head to Kariega Game Reserve for 3 nights, starting with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Day 16, Tuesday 18 March – Game Drive 08.00
Before breakfast, we’ll head out on another game drive to observe South Africa’s famous flora and fauna before the heat of the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all-inclusive at this 5-star Game Reserve. The evening is free to spend at your leisure.
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Steenberg Golf Club
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Itinerary Day 17, Wednesday 19 March – Game Drive 08.00
Today is a repeat of yesterday. Will we see leopards, giraffe, zebra’s, lions or rhino’s? Let’s see what the morning and afternoon game drives bring us! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Kariega Game Reserve.
Day 18, Thursday 20 March - Departures
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After breakfast, meet in the lobby ready for departures to Port Elizabeth Airport. End of Services For post-tour extensions & extra travel, please let us know. Our team is happy to help.
The Links at Fancourt
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Pricing ✓ Prices are listed in AUD ✓ All prices are listed as per person ✓ Pay in AUD, RAND, USD, NZD (prices other than RAND & AUD will be converted at the daily exchange rate). Special: Book this tour and receive a 15% discount off travel insurance (Australian residents only)
Prices Per Person
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Double/Twin Occupancy
$ 16,298
Single Occupancy
$ 22,398
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Sun City Extension | 20 – 23 March For those that haven’t been to South Africa’s Sun City Resort, it’s like a theme park for adults. Full of opportunities to self-indulge, we finish this Garden Route adventure with a 3-night sojourn to Sun City Resort on our way out. We have selected 20 – 23 March for this trip extension because the flight path will go Port Elizabeth → Johannesburg → Home. A 3-night layover with 2 rounds of golf to
break up the flight fits perfectly.
✓ 3-Nights Accommodation at the 5-star Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort ✓ Check-in 20 March 2025 ✓ Check-out 23 March 2025 ✓ Daily Breakfast ✓ 2 Rounds of golf with carts ✓ Gary Player Country Club (includes half-way house) ✓ Lost City Golf Course ✓ Round-trip transportation from Johannesburg Airport ✓ Welcome drinks on arrival ✓ Farewell Dinner with drinks ✓ Golf Prizes ✓ Fully Escorted by your Voyages.golf Tour Hosts
Prices Per Person
AUD
Double/Twin Occupancy
$ 2,298
Single Occupancy
$ 2,998
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Payment Schedule
25% Deposit to confirm your place 25% Stage payment due 31 May 2024 Balance due 31 October 2024
Terms as per standard terms & conditions.
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Golf Information Click each image for more information on each golf course
Milnerton Links
Clovelly Country Club
St Francis Links
Fancourt - Montagu
Pinnacle Point
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Fancourt – The Links
Steenberg Golf Course
Plettenberg Bay
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A c c o m m o d a t i o n
✓ All accommodation is 5-star luxury ✓ Breakfast is included at each hotel ✓ Beds can be arranged on a double-share or singleoccupancy basis. • Singles will have one bed (Queen or King): • Double occupancy rooms will have their bed configuration as either: • Double: One couple shares one bed (Queen or King) • Twin: Two people sleep in individual beds (aka double/double), either two double or single beds
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Hotels Victoria & Alfred Hotel Cape Town - The Victoria & Alfred Hotel, situated along Cape Town's esteemed V&A Waterfront, embodies modern luxury with a recent refurbishment, boasting a 5-star distinction. Commanding panoramic views of Table Mountain and the harbor, this establishment offers sumptuously appointed accommodations, gourmet culinary experiences, and exemplary service. It stands as an epitome of refined indulgence in the picturesque landscape of South Africa.
Lanzerac Hotel in Stellenbosch embodies sophistication with its 5-star elegance. Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, the hotel offers luxurious accommodations, award-winning wines, and a serene spa. Enjoy a blend of historic charm and modern luxury in this iconic destination that is located in Cape Town’s back yard.
Fancourt Hotel in George is Africa’s premier golf resort. Boasting world-class amenities, championship golf courses, and refined accommodation, Fancourt creates an exclusive retreat in the scenic Garden Route. Immerse yourself in luxury surrounded by pristine landscapes and impeccable service.
Sky Villa Hotel in Plettenberg Bay redefines coastal luxury. Perched atop a hill, it commands breathtaking ocean views. The boutique hotel offers contemporary design, private plunge pools, and personalized service. Indulge in the serenity of Plettenberg Bay while enjoying the epitome of modern coastal elegance.
Kariega Game Reserve, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, combines luxury with a safari experience. Set in a malaria-free wilderness, the reserve offers diverse game viewing, intimate lodges, and conservation efforts. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the African bush while enjoying the comforts of a world-class game reserve. 29
Sky Villa Hotel, Plettenberg Bay
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FAQ’s What are your payment terms for this tour?
We offer a flexible payment plan as outlined below. The payments are split into three invoices to spread the payments. • 25% due to confirm your place • 25% due 31 May 2024 • Balance due 31 October 2024
I want to extend my trip. Do you offer extra travel services? Our range of travel services includes: • Flights (we book and ticket in-house) • We recommend booking flights for this tour from May 2024. • Travel Insurance • Golf Club shipping • Sightseeing • Custom itineraries
• Event experiences Are motorised golf carts included in this tour? Yes, shared golf carts are included for each round during this tour. My partner is a non-golfer, can I bring them? Absolutely. All our tours can supplement golf with activities or free time 31 for non-golfing partners & friends. We can arrange separate activities that are aligned to your partner’s interests.
Are Your Tour Leaders Experienced? Our tour leaders have been travelling the world with groups for 30 years, and they each have over 40 years’ experience in the travel industry. The youngest tour leader (Harry) grew up ‘on-tour’, and decided that facilitating people’s enjoyment in new destinations was a lifelong passion. Do you have terms and conditions? This golf tour is subject to our standard terms and conditions. For more details, please see www.voyages.golf/terms. Do you have Covid-19 Guarantees? Yes, we do! If the tour is cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 border restrictions; you are entitled to change to the new postponed dates for free (if applicable), receive a travel credit voucher or you can cancel and receive a refund, less a small administration fee. This refund policy applies for all listed tours. Speak to a travel expert when booking to ensure you're covered for travel insurance. Our experts can issue a travel policy for you if required. What is the booking process?
1. Contact us to make the booking 2. We will confirm prices & your package (in writing) 3. We will provide your booking confirmation and invoices 4. Once the deposit invoice is paid, your booking is guaranteed 5. We will update you periodically with important bits of information about the tour, travel tips, necessary information about the 32 destination and what to expect 6. Within 2 months of the trip, your final itinerary will be provided, along
What is the booking process? Once you are ready to make a booking, there is a simple 6-step process
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Contact us via email, phone or online form
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Our travel experts will ask for some basic contact details for the trip and confirm the prices with you.
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Once you provide those details, we will issue your booking confirmation and payment invoices in-line with the payment schedule. All our payment methods and specifics of what is included will be highlighted on your booking confirmation.
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Once payment is made, we will send a receipt of the transaction and your place will be secured.
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That’s it! We will send automatic reminders when future payments are due.
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About 2 months prior to the tour, we will announce specific information about the upcoming tour including a timeline of when to expect your travel documents which will include some (if not all) of the following: •
The day-to-day itinerary with specific timings
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Contact information for your tour leaders
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Our exclusive on-tour messaging portal (for daily updates & quick communication during the tour, and photo sharing)
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Flight information & tickets (if booked by us)
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Any other necessary information (extra travel vouchers, sightseeing
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What Payment Methods do you accept? •
Credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express)
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Bank Transfers in the following currencies:
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AUD, RAND, USD, GBP, NZD
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Information to provide when booking To proceed with booking, we will require some basic details for each traveller including: • • • • •
Full names as per your passport Emails & phone numbers of each traveller Street address of the person paying (if splitting the invoice, we’ll need the street address of each payee Merchandise sizing (if shirt/jacket included) Official Golf handicap (GA or respective official handicap number)
We will then send a confirmation and an invoice for the package. All our bank and payment methods will be supplied. Your booking is confirmed only once you receive an invoice from us and payment is made by the listed due date. Payments
Payments can be made by bank transfer or card. If paying by credit card, merchant surcharges apply. Please nominate your preferred currency when booking. International payments or payments via Telegraphic Transfer, must include an additional AUD$25 for the Australian bank charges. Bank charges from your bank must be borne by you. If charges are taken from the amount due, we will invoice for the difference for the amount owing and the amount we receive. Payment details can be found within your invoices which will be provided upon confirmation of your booking.
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Cape Town
St Francis Links – Mossel Bay
South Africa Awaits… 03 – 20 March 2025 Spaces Strictly Limited
Request to Book: Email Us: res@voyages.golf Phone: +61 (3) 5923 0666 Book Your Trip Now
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