South Africa January Golf Cruise
South Africa’s Summer (January each year) Golf Cruise begins in Cape Town. Four captivating ports of call are ahead, including Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay, Durban, East London, and finally, a return to Cape Town. The golf lineup includes rounds at the highly-rated courses of Humewood GC, Durban GC, Zimbali GC, and Pearl Valley GC.
Post-cruise add-on options include Ulusaba Luxury Safari or the world-class Blue Train.
10 Nights | 4 Rounds | Cape Town – Cape Town | January | AZAMARA Quest
Explore the diverse and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, visiting its many iconic attractions, including the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Port Elizabeth and the Addo Elephant National Park, the only location in the world home to each of Africa’s “Big 7” animals. The golf is equally diverse. Durban has been a regular host of the South Africa Open and is a links-style layout offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course Pearl Valley is set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region and is a treat to play.
Your clubs will be waiting for your arrival at each golf course. Tee times and pairings will be posted the night before. Casual competitions will be arranged, and prizes will be awarded. Lunch is included while you play, plus there will be an open bar at the clubhouse when you finish. Carts/caddies, transfers, local taxes, service charges, and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in the 2020 South Africa Summer Golf Cruise golf shore excursion package.
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: Humewood Golf Club was considered the top course in South Africa by the legendary countryman, professional Bobby Locke, during his prime in the 1930s and 40s. A genuine seaside link, Humewood has played host to the South African Open and South African Amateur on many occasions, and Ernie Els is a past champion of the Goodyear Classic, held at the course from 1984-1992. The greens were converted to bentgrass in 2009, and the result was consistently magnificent putting surfaces.
RICHARDS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: Zimbali Country Club offers irresistible ocean and forest views, exceptional water, and wetland features within an inspiring natural setting. It has also developed the reputation of a memorable course with charisma and challenge. With the agenda of “conservation taking precedence,” international golf course designer and former British and South African PGA champion Tom Weiskopf crafted a course with dramatic elevation changes and varying eco-systems, which is ecologically sound while maximizing the natural landscape.
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: Durban Country Club combines lush vegetation, sand dunes, and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean. It is a typical links layout with wide, undulating fairways. As a regular host for the South African Open and the Volvo Open in 2013 and 2014, the course measures 6,400 yards and plays to a par 70 from the club tees. The par-5 5th will seize your attention due to the elevated tee, gusting wind, and ocean view.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
GOLF: Pearl Valley, set in the famous Franschhoek Wine region, is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and a treat to play. Pearl Valley is considered one of the top-conditioned courses. As with many Nicklaus courses, water on the right with plenty of sand will keep the golfers’ minds off the wide landing areas provided. The course and its geographical location allow guests to enjoy a day outing in the Winelands with high-quality golf to complement the food and wine.
| Date | Port | Arrive / Depart | Golf | Sightseeing |
| Jan 21 | Cape Town | Embark / 6:00 PM | ||
| Jan 22 | At Sea | |||
| Jan 23 | Port Elizabeth | 7:00 AM / 9:00 PM | Humewood | Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial |
| Jan 24 | At Sea | |||
| Jan 25 | Richards Bay | 6:30 AM / 9:00 PM | Zimbali | Kosi Bay |
| Jan 26 | Durban | 7:30 AM / 7:00 PM | Durban | Durban |
| Jan 27 | East London | 1:00 PM / 7:00 PM | East London | |
| Jan 28 | At Sea | |||
| Jan 29 | Cape Town | 8:00 AM / IN PORT | Cape of Good Hope | |
| Jan 30 | Cape Town | IN PORT / IN PORT | Pearl Valley | Table Mountain |
| Jan 31 | Cape Town | Disembark / 9:00 AM |
Club Continent Suite from $5,099 pp/dbl
Club Ocean Suite from $8,099 pp/dbl
Owners Suite from $8,599 pp/dbl
Golf Shore Excursion Package from $2,975 per golfer
Golf Bags Fly FREE when you fly with us from North America, Australia, or Asia to Cape Town on Turkish Airlines Business Class lie-flat beds. You’ll enjoy a 3-night pre-cruise add-on extension at the Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Belek Antalya, Turkey. Two Championship golf course rounds are included. This Five-Star All-Inclusive Luxury Golf Resort on the Mediterranean is a GolfAhoy exclusive.
Post-Cruise Five Star African Safari add-on extension at Ulusaba in South Africa. Ulusaba means “place of little fear” – a GolfAhoy exclusive.
Join our GolfAhoy group for an optional add-on Post-Cruise journey into the South African heartland on the world-class BLUE TRAIN. It can be combined with our Ulusaba Safari – a GolfAhoy exclusive.
