13 Day Luxury Golf Safari (semi self drive)

Holiday Package Includes:
  • 4 Accommodation at Lions Sands River Lodge - Full board basis
  • 3 Nights Accommodation at Palace of Lost City – Including breakfast
  • 5 nights at the Table Bay Hotel – Including breakfast
  • Return Transfers from Skukuza Airport to Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
  • Return Transfers from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sun City
  • Round of golf on Gary Player Golf Course
  • Round of Golf on Lost City Golf Course
  • 6 days car hire – Group C – with power steering and all standard insurances
  • Round of Golf at Royal Cape Golf Course
  • Round of Golf at Steenberg Golf Course
  • Round of Golf at De Zalze
Holiday Package Excludes :
  • All airfares – International & Domestic
  • Any meals not specified
  • All Gratuities
  • Any items of a personal nature i.e. telephone, laundry etc.
  • Any errors or omissions

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg/ Kruger National Park

On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, guests are met by an African Sands representative who will present them with their self drive tour itinerary, all the vouchers for the tour of South Africa.
 

After looking through the documentation, guests will have the opportunity to ask the African Sands Representative any questions they may have. All of our team have years of experience in conducting tours throughout South and Southern Africa. They should be able to answer any questions guests might have regarding their self drive holiday. 

 

Guests will then be assisted with the check in formalities for their flight to Skukuza.

 

On arrival at Skukuza Airport, guests will be transferred to Lion Sands Private Game Reserve

The late afternoon is at leisure for you to explore your surrounds.

 

Tonight you will depart on your first game drive with your ranger and tracker in search of the famous “Big Five”. Perhaps you will see a lion on the hunt?

 

Return to the lodge in time for dinner

 

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – 4: Kruger National Park

Early morning wake up call

 

Enjoy a quick cup of tea before departing on another game drive in an open 4X4 safari vehicle conducted by your experienced ranger and tracker. The possibility of finding predators on a kill made during the night adds to the excitement. The safari returns to camp for a late breakfast after which guests are allowed some time for relaxation or a bush walk before embarking on an afternoon safari which is extended into the evening.

 

Golf can be arranged for you at Skukuza Golf Club, Leopard Creek Golf Club or Sabie River Golf Club, or you can just relax and enjoy this time being close to nature. (optional extra)

 

Weather dependant, dinner could be served in the middle of the bush with wild Africa all around you!

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kruger National Park / Sun City

Enjoy your final game drive searching for the Big Five before returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast

 

After breakfast check out of your room and meet with your driver who will transfer you to the airport.

 

Complete formalities for your flight to Johannesburg.

 

On arrival at Johannesburg Airport, meet with your local driver who will transfer you to Sun City.

 

The late afternoon is at leisure for you to explore the amazing Sun City complex.

 

Dinner at leisure

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Sun City

Beakfast at the hotel

 

Enjoy a round of golf on the Gary Player Golf Course

 

For the non golfer
Enjoy a day being pampered in the Spa at the Palace of the Lost City

 

Dinner at leisure

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Sun City

Breakfast at the hotel

 

Enjoy a round of golf on the Lost City Golf Course 

 

For the non golfer
Why not go Rhino Tracking with a game ranger in the Pilanesburg National Park

 

Dinner at leisure

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Sun City / Johannesburg / Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel

 

After breakfast check out and meet with your local driver who will transfer you back to Johannesburg Airport (O.R Tambo)

 

Complete formalities for your flight to Cape Town

 

On arrival at Cape Town, you will be met by a local African Sands Representative who will go with you to the car hire depot and help you arrange the collection of your hired car.

 

Afternoon at leisure

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9 – Day 12: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel

 

Over the next few days, you will have the opportunity to play the following golf courses:

  • Royal Cape Golf Course
  • Steenberg Golf Course
  • De Zalze Golf Course
     

 In the afternoon there is time to explore the spectacular scenery and enjoy the local sights.

 

Cape Town has many attractions, but the highlights of the city are:

  • Table Mountain – enjoy a cable way ascent to the summit of the mountain (weather permitting).
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – set against the majestic Table Mountain, the gardens have a rich botanical diversity (over 5 000 species).
  • Robben Island – infamous island where former president Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years.
  • Cape Peninsula – highlights of this full day excursion along the Peninsula’s beautiful coastline include a drive along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive, a boat trip from Hout Bay to view the Cape Fur Seal Colony, a visit to Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (the Continent’s most south-western point), and the Penguin colony inhabiting Boulders Beach in Simons Town.
  • The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – a popular retail destination with both local and international visitors featuring a myriad of fine restaurants, pubs and retail outlets.
  • The Two Oceans Aquarium – with more than 300 species of marine life, the aquarium demonstrates the rich bio-diversity in the oceans that surround the Cape.
  • The famous Clifton beaches

 

African Sands is available to help you with the final choice and plan your activities

 

Dinner at leisure

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel

 

Your day is at leisure - perhaps get in some last minute shopping?

 

Transfer to the airport and return your rental car and complete check in formalities for your flight home.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast