Day 1: Paarl

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport on your flight from the UK

Our meet and greet team will assist you during your arrival, and the transfer company will take you directly to the beautiful Brookdale Estate, Less than an hour from Cape Town, time in the magical Paarl winelands has a revitalising and transformative effect on one.

From the moment you enter through the gates, you are met with a breathtaking winding path through vineyards and gardens .

 Located in the heart of the Paarl Winelands, the location offers easy access to some of Cape Town’s most exceptional trails, restaurants, wineries, golf courses, and nature experiences.

Lunch and dinner are not included, but  are also available at The Bistro for your own account.

Overnight at Brookdale Estate

 

Included

INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY:
Full breakfast, selected beverages, tea and coffee, filtered water, daily housekeeping, Wi-Fi throughout

Excluded

EXCLUDES: Dinner, lunch, picnics, child minding, laundry (provided on property),
telephone calls, items of a personal nature, gratuities, and hosted private wine tasting.

Day 2: Paarl

After a relaxing full breakfast,  you are transferred to the De Zalze Golf Estate - 50 minutes away from Brookdale Estate. 

Nestled in the heart of the winelands, within the parameters of the renowned De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, lies the 18-hole championship De Zalze Golf Course. The perfect test for all golfers, our state-of-the-art course boasts an excellent mix of parkland holes as well as the Oak-lined Blaauwklippen river which winds its way through the Estate and comes to play at various intervals.

Lunch at the Golf Club for your own account, and return to Brookdale Estate for a relaxing late afternoon and dinner for your own account. 

Overnight at Brookdale Estate

Included

Green Fees

Return transfers

Excluded

Golf cart (approx. R600 - GBP28)

Golf Clubs

Halfway house

Day 3: Paarl

After Breakfast your English-speaking tour guide/ driver will take you on a scenic and informative tour of Cape Town Winelands.

Lunch en route for your own account

Return to Brookdale Estate. Possibly enjoy a winetasting experience of the locally produced world-class quality wines

The terroir of the Paarl wine valley opens up a world of possibilities through its unique combination of character and elegance. UK-born proprietor, Tim Rudd, and his family saw immense potential in what was once overgrown and underutilised land. Here, Tim founded Brookdale Estate with a clear vision in mind – to create a world-class Country Estate in Paarl that produces fine wine blends using unusual varietals for South Africa

Dinner at the Estate, for your own account. 

Overnight at Brookdale Estate

Day 4: Paarl

Breakfast and then your transfer will take you to the Pearl Valley Golf Course, a short 20minute drive from  Brookdale Estate. 

The Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course carries the name of the world’s preeminent golf course designer, best known as the Golden Bear. When Jack Nicklaus opened the course in 2003, he said, " Surrounded by mountains, this is one of the most spectacular settings in which I have designed a golf course.” This was not only an endorsement but touched on the visual pleasure that adds immeasurably to how golfers experience the game.  Beyond the greens, landscaping, areas of natural fynbos and lakes, the Simonsberg mountain range creates a picture – the perfect backdrop.

Lunch at the golf course, for your own account.

Transfer back to your accommodation and relax for the rest of the day. 

Dinner at the Estate for your own account. 

The perfect ending to a beautiful sojourn in the fairest Cape

Overnight at Brookdale Estate

The Manor House from afar Welcome to Brookdale

Included

Green Fees

Shared Golf Cart

Return Transfers

Excluded

Club rentals are approximately R550 (about GBP26) per set. 

Halfway House

Day 5: Thornybush Game Reserve

A very early breakfast and transfer to Cape Town International Airport.

Fly directly to Hoedspruit, the gateway to the celebrated  Kruger Park Big 5 Country . An easy two and a half hour flight. At Hoedspruit you will be transferred to the amazing Siviti  game lodge - in a suite with your private plunge pool, from where you can observe the game that come to drink from waterholes or roam past the lodge. Relish the unique sounds of the bush -  and enjoy the hospitality and friendly staff as you partake of lunch. 

Mid afternoon, you will experience a safari game drive in an open safari vehicle, and start to witness how some of the local species get ready to rest for the night, whilst others prepare for a night of hunting and foraging.  A lovely halfway sundowner stop awaits you, where drinks and snacks will be served.  Your experienced, English-speaking safari guides will show you amazing sights and point out things you might have missed.  After a full sundowner safari game drive, return to the lodge for dinner. 

Overnight at Siviti  Lodge. 

 

Included

Luxury accommodation with private plunge pool, three meals and two game drives per day, teas, coffees and select house beverages as well as limited laundry service. Conservation fees and transfers.

Excluded

Curio purchases, gratuities, and anything not stated above. 

Day 6: Thornybush Game Reserve

The day starts with a very early sunrise safari game drive, with a great halfway stop to enjoy the view, some coffee, or tea, or your morning beverage of choice, and of course the South African morning staple of rusks ! Dunked and slurped! Or not, if you prefer. 

All meals and two game drives are included in your programme today. 

Overnight at Siviti  Lodge. 

Expert tips

Bring along your binoculars - it makes for even better game viewing when you have your own pair. 

Day 7: Thornybush Game Reserve

Two Safari Game drives and all meals included.

Consider some optional extras such as a visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre or an Elephant encounter. Helicopter flips or guided bush walks are also available as an optional extra. (not in the price)

Overnight at Siviti  Lodge. 

Elephants 6 feet from your breakfast table! Siviti lounge pocket with elephants at the waterhole Homestead private butler and chef

Day 8: White River

After your last dawn safari drive followed by breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred, on a scenic route via the famed Panorama Route with an English  speaking driver guide, en route to the little town of White River, where you will be staying at Oliver's.

Nestled in a tranquil country setting, Oliver’s is an owner-managed boutique hotel located on the secure White River Country Estate just outside of White River in the Mpumalanga province. Overlooking the first green of the 18-hole championship White River Golf Course, our signature ‘home away from home’ environment allows guests to experience the marriage of sophisticated Austrian flair with African warmth and hospitality.

Breakfast and dinner are included and lunch will be for your own account. 

Overnight at Olivers. 

Excluded

All Drinks

Day 9: White River

Following  a leisurely breakfast,   you are transferred  to the White River Country Club - only 5 minutes drive from Olivers.  

 The 18-hole parkland course, which celebrated its Centenary in 2024, offers a rewarding challenge for players of all skill levels. The par-3 5th “Signature Hole” crosses the White River and often echoes with the call of the resident fish eagle. The golfing section thrives with active Men’s, Ladies’, Juniors’, and social groups such as the “Tortoises” and “Tuesday School.” Resident professionals and coaches offer private and group lessons, fostering both new talent and lifelong enjoyment of the game.

Enjoy lunch at the country club and return to Olivers when you are ready. 

Breakfast and dinner are included and lunch will be for your own account. 

Overnight at Olivers 

   

Included

Green Fees

Excluded

Golf Cart approx. R325 (GBP15)

Golf Clubs approx. R250 (GBP12)

Caddy approx. R240 (GBP11)

Halfway house

Day 10: White River

Today, after breakfast your transport will take you into the heart of the Kruger Park, to the Skukuza Golf Club  - a 1 hour and 40 minute drive from Olivers, with its a  mini game drive naturally built in. 

The Skukuza Golf Course was first built as a recreational facility for Skukuza personnel and today all visitors to the Kruger National Park are welcome to enjoy the Golf Club’s newly renovated space, comfortable amenities and updated facilities. The Skukuza Golf Course is situated on the outskirts of Skukuza Rest Camp and the rich wildlife sanctuary surrounding the golf course is home to the Big Five, a huge variety of birds, and countless animals – all of which provide the visitor with a harmonious close-to nature golfing experience

Lunch at your leisure for your own account and then transfer back to Olivers in the afternoon. 

Dinner  is included

Overnight at Olivers

Oliver's Oliver's Restaurant Oliver's Accommodation

Included

Green Fees

Return Transfers

Excluded

Golf Cart: R495 (GBP23)

Golf Clubs: R800 (GBP37)

Halfway house

Day 11: White River

Day at leisure.   

After breakfast, the highlight of your tour will be to experience and play on Leopard Creek Golf Course -  a 90 minute drive from Olivers. 

Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the river is named, crocodiles. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant are commonplace on the course. 

“The Alfred Dunhill Championship is staged at the magnificent Leopard Creek Country Club, overlooking Kruger National Park. Since 2000 this prestigious tournament has occupied a unique place in world golf with champions which have included Major winners and former World No.1 golfers such as Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel and Ernie Els.”

Breakfast and dinner are included and lunch at the golf course will be for your own account. 

Overnight at Olivers. 

Oliver's Wellness Centre Olivers Bar Olivers Guest Swimming Pool

Included

Green Fees

Golf Cart

Return Transfers

Excluded

Golf Clubs: approx. R1850 (GBP85)

Halfway house

Day 12: End of Itinerary

Enjoy your final breakfast and prepare for departure from the lodge around 10h00.

Check in at the local airport  at 10h40 and fly directly to Johannesburg at 12h40 - landing at Johannesburg International Airport at 13h35.  

This will give you ample time to check in and do some last-minute gift shopping at the airport before flying back home. 

End of itinerary. 

E&OE

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