| GARDEN ROUTE - 10 NIGHT SELF DRIVE ITINERARY |
Day 1 ~ Welcome to the Garden Route
On arrival at George Airport you will be met by one of our representatives who will direct you to your hire car, complete with local city and area maps. Drive the short distance to the quaint lagoon side town of Knysna and check in to the Knysna Quays Hotel, ideally located on the popular Waterfront area. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and acclimatising.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 2 ~ George Golf Club (18 holes, Par 72, 5800 metres)
Enjoy a morning round of golf at the George Golf Club, where Ernie Els learnt his trade, in the shadow of the Outeniqua Mountains. After the golf, we would suggest a couple of detours to Herolds Bay and Victoria Bay, as you make your way back to Knysna.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 3 ~ Knysna Golf Club (18 holes, Par 73, 5831 metres)
In the morning play the relatively flat layout at Knysna Golf Club, on the shores of the lagoon. Having completed your round, we would suggest heading for the hills to explore the forestry areas along the "Old 7 Passes Road" between George and Knysna, detouring to the tranquil Jubilee Creek, before continuing on to the remains of the original Millwood Gold Fields area and a refreshment stop at the original mining house, now a tea room and local forestry museum.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 4 ~ Non-Golfing Day - Suggested Sightseeing: Oudtshoorn
Head over the Outeniqua Mountains via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass, to Oudtshoorn and start the day with a visit to the well known Cango Caves and a local ostrich farm to find out more about these prehistoric creatures as well as attempting to ride one if the mood dictates! Take a conducted tour of the Cango Crocodile Ranch, where you are able to view the feeding of these great reptiles as well as visiting their cheetah enclosure with the opportunity to pet the amazing cats.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 5 ~ Fancourt Golf Club - Links Course (18 holes, Par 74, 6154 metres)
In the morning travel back to George to play the Links Course at the Fancourt Country Club. Having completed your golf, take a leisurely ramble through the Wilderness Lakes area on the return to Knysna. Possibly an opportunity to enjoy a sundowner cruise on the lagoon at the end of the day.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 6 ~ Plettenberg Bay Country Club (18 holes, Par 72, 5930 metres)
Travel through to the trendy holiday playground of Plettenberg Bay, and play on the picturesque hillside Plettenberg Bay Country Club course. In the afternoon we would recommend exploring the local town and surrounding area. Perhaps visit the Robberg Nature Reserve and take a short walk around part of the Robberg Peninsula with it's magnificent coastal views on all sides, before enjoying a sundowner and maybe an early evening meal on the deck of the Lookout Restaurant in Plett, before heading back for Knysna.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 7 ~ Sparrebosch Golf Club (18 holes, Par 72, 6281 metres)
In the morning play the magnificently situated, but not easy, hillside course of Sparrebosch Golf Club, spectacularly situated on the top of Knysna's Eastern Head where the views will compensate for all the lost balls! Spend the afternoon recovering!
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 8 ~ Goose Valley Golf Club (Par 68, 5194 metres)
Another trip to Plettenberg Bay to this time play the unique Goose Valley Golf Club. The course is not quite as challenging as Sparrebosch, but it has many similarities, albeit in a parkland setting. After the golf, we would suggest enjoying a river cruise on the Keurbooms River, in the company of a knowledgeable river guide.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 9 ~ Non-Golfing Day - Suggested Sightseeing: The 'Featherbed Experience'
After breakfast take a casual cruise across the lagoon, to the privately owned Featherbed Nature Reserve, where a tractor trailer ride to the top of the Western Head will provide magnificent views over the coastline, and the lagoon itself. Taking an optional walk back through forests, caves and a lagoon side path, lunch is served under the milkwood trees before returning to the mainland.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 10 ~ Sparrebosch Golf Club (18 holes, Par 72, 6281 metres)
In the morning, another chance to play at the magnificent Sparrebosch Golf Club. After the golf, it is worthwhile reserving an hour to visit the forest hideaway area of Noetzie. It is a relatively short distance to reach this extraordinary beach, with its secluded lagoon and beach and the unique Noetzie Castles.
Overnight - Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna
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Day 11 ~ Checking Out
After a casual check out from the Hotel, drive to George Airport to return the hire car and board the internal flight to Cape Town or Johannesburg, for the connecting flight back to Heathrow.
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| PRICES PER PERSON |
| GOLFERS | from £ 888.00
| | NON-GOLFERS | from £ 666.00
| | Single Room Supplement | from £ 144.00
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PRICES INCLUDE
Hire car based on two people sharing (CDW insurance & unlimited mileage)
10 nights twin/double share accommodation in South Africa
Daily breakfast
Green fees
Representative on-call throughout your stay
VAT @ 17.5%
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PRICES EXCLUDE
International and internal flights (quotations are available on request)
The cost of entrance fees to the suggested sightseeing attractions
Buggy and caddy fees
Lunches and dinners
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Escorted Tour Guide prices available on request
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