ITINERARY FOR AND GEORGE GOLF HOLIDAY

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Journey overview

Experience the natural beauty of South Africa’s Cape while enjoying some of the country’s golf courses. Begin your adventure in the shadow of , where you can explore the spectacular scenery and rich history or choose to explore the fine wine estates in the Cape Winelands. Move on to a round of golf within sight of some of the best whale watching waters in the world at beautiful . Further up the , tee off while admiring the craggy peaks of the in the charming town of George, finishing your golfing adventure in quaint , with its famous lagoon sheltered by steep, rugged cliffs.

Highlights of this Itinerary

 Explore scenic Cape Town and the beautiful Cape Winelands

 Play some of the world’s most scenic golf courses

 Explore the picturesque landscapes of George, situated on the famed Garden Route

What we love about this journey

 Make the most of your golfing experience by hiring a caddie who knows the details of each new course

 Savour the best tastes of the Cape Wine Route on a Wine and Dine Tour

 Upgrade to a round of golf at the Fancourt Links, one of the best golf courses South Africa has to offer

Specially created for

 Golf enthusiasts

 Self-drive travellers

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9 nights / 10 days

2 Guests

DAY PROGRAMME Day 1  Welcome and assistance at Cape Town International Airport

 Vehicle collection at Bidvest Car Rental (Toyota Corolla or similar – Manual)

 Self-drive to the Steenberg Hotel

 Overnight: Steenberg Hotel

Day 2  Included activities: Green fee

 Overnight: Steenberg Hotel

Day 3  Recommended activities (at additional cost): Cape Town City Tour Half Day

 Overnight: Steenberg Hotel

Day 4  Self-drive to the Arabella Hotel & Spa

 Overnight: Arabella Hotel & Spa

Day 5  Included activities: Green fee

 Recommended activities (at additional cost): Hermanus Whale Watching

 Recommended activities (at additional cost): Dyer Island Cruises

 Overnight: Arabella Hotel & Spa

Day 6  Self-drive to the Fancourt Hotel

 Overnight: Fancourt Hotel

Day 7  Included activities: Outeniqua Golf Course Green fee

 Overnight: Fancourt Hotel

Day 8  Self-drive to Pezula Hotel

 Overnight: Pezula Hotel www.andBeyond.com Cape Town and George Golf Holiday – 2019 – Rack – 2018-09-13 Day 9  Overnight: Pezula Hotel

Day 10  Self-drive to George Airport for departure flight

 Drop off rental car

 Departure

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Steenberg Hotel Cape Town, South Africa Day 1

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall, where you will be welcomed by a member from our andBeyond team.

Collect your rental vehicle with GPS, directions provided make your way to Steenberg Hotel. (Toyota Corolla or similar - Manual)

Unwind during your 3 night stay at Steenberg Hotel in a Standard Luxury Room with ensuite bathroom.

Your stay includes breakfast, complimentary transfer services to local restaurants and shopping centres within a 5 km radius of the hotel, complimentary (non-exclusive) shuttle service by road to the V&A Waterfront at 10h00 and 15h00 daily, returning at 15h30, complimentary wine tasting and cellar tour at Steenberg Vineyards (subject to winery hours), discounted green fees at the Steenberg Golf Club, complimentary arrival drink (glass of bubbles or mineral water) and complimentary wi- fi.

Day 2

Indulge in a round of golf on the visually spectacular and technically challenging course at the Steenberg Golf Club. Rated as having one of the top three courses in South Africa, the Steenberg Golf Club lies in the crook of the Mountains. The 18-hole championship course meanders leisurely through the Steenberg vineyards, pine forests and gentle waterways, covering four distinct areas – wetland, parklands, and vegetation. The first six holes are laid out in gentle, manicured parkland before moving into the wetlands. The course continues among the scraggly fynbos typical of the region before ending beneath the splendour of stately oaks.

Included activities:

 Green fee

Day 3

Explore the natural beauty of scenic Cape Town and delve deep into its colourful history. Take the cable car to the top of iconic Table Mountain or enjoy a guided walk up Lion’s Head. Travel to the place where two oceans meet and stand on the most north-western point of the African continent at . Visit the magnificent , meet the African penguins at or come face to face with a great white shark on a cage dive. Take a ferry to historical and wander through the corridors of Cape Town’s ancient Castle. www.andBeyond.com Cape Town and George Golf Holiday – 2019 – Rack – 2018-09-13 Browse the colourful markets at , soak up the sun on Cape Town’s golden beaches or experience a walking tour of one of its vibrant townships.

Or choose to venture into the scenic Cape Winelands, home to some of the world’s best known wine estates. Indulge in wine tasting in picturesque surroundings or explore the beautiful vineyards on horseback or by bicycle.

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

 Cape Town City Tour Half Day

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Steenberg Hotel Cape Town, South Africa The Cape’s first farm, established in 1682, has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Steenberg Farm boasts the beautiful Steenberg Hotel, with 24 rooms encapsulating the dictum of understated luxury and offering spectacular views and discrete, personalised service. The hotel buildings, which include the Manor House, Jonkershuis and the barn, have been declared a National Monument.

The hotel harmoniously blends elegance and tradition with modern conveniences. Each of the rooms offer an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, satellite television, Wi-Fi and a personal bar. All are tastefully furnished with original antiques and selected suites boast private patios. Guests can indulge in a sophisticated take on South African fare at Catharina’s restaurant, accompanied by fine wines from the estate or unwind at Bistro Sixteen82, which serves popular bistro-style fare and tapas. A complete destination, the farm is home to an exceptional winery, producing some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa, along with several other celebrated varietals. Treat yourself to an afternoon of wine tasting, a picnic excursion or a soul-soothing treatment at the spa!

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT STEENBERG HOTEL

 The comprehensive art collection will delight art enthusiasts.

 With the spectacular views of vineyards and the golf course you’d hardly believe you’re anywhere close to a major city.

 Be sure to indulge in at least one dinner at the hotel. It’s a fine dining experience, with elegant service to match the 17th century, original winery.

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Arabella Hotel & Spa Whale Coast, South Africa Day 4

This morning you will drive yourself to the whale watching mecca of Hermanus, where you will check into the Arabella Hotel and Spa.

Acknowledged as the best land-based whale watching site in the world, Hermanus even has an official whale-crier. Once hunted almost to extinction, these gentle giants loll in the waters within stone’s throw of the rocky shore, where one can sit and commune with them for hours. Originally called Hermanuspietersfontein after Hermanus Pieters, a teacher and shepherd who used to graze his sheep in the area, the town’s name was shortened in 1902 at the anguished request of the local postmaster.

Put your feet up during your 2 night stay at Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa in a Deluxe Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast and includes a round of golf on the Arabella Golf Course and access to the Arabella Spa.

Day 5

Enjoy a round of golf at one of the top courses in the Western Cape. Designed by celebrated South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich, the Arabella Golf Club boasts a classic parkland course with pristine fairways. Spectacular views stretch across the Bot River Lagoon and on to the Mountains. The Arabella Golf Club is home to the Nelson Mandela Invitational Charity Golf Tournament, played by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. A clubhouse provides relaxation after a stimulating round of golf, while the pro shop is available for all golfing purchases and the club also has an excellent practice area with two resident teaching professionals.

Included activities:

 Greenfee

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

 Dyer Island Cruises

 Hermanus Whale Watching June - December

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Arabella Hotel & Spa Whale Coast, South Africa Situated on the banks of the Bot River Lagoon, bordering the pristine , is the superb Arabella Hotel and Spa. 145 spacious suites offer tranquil vistas of the lagoon, golf course and magnificent mountain range. Each room has a beautiful ensuite bathroom, personal bar, internet connection, satellite television, air conditioning and a private balcony.

Guest areas include two world-class restaurants, three discerning bars, an inviting swimming pool and the first-class Arabella Spa and Wellness Centre (complete with sauna, steam bath, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, beauty salon and hairdresser). Golfing enthusiasts will be delighted with the hotel’s spectacular golf course – rated no 1 in the Western Cape and no 5 in South Africa. Beyond the walls of this five-star retreat, you’re s poilt for choice with activities, such as shark cage diving, whale watching or visiting the Hemel en Aarde Wine Valley.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ARABELLA HOTEL AND SPA

 The prime location with its magnificent views is the Bot River Lagoon and Golf Course.

 If you’re an avid golfer, the setting couldn’t be better for a challenging game of golf on the pristine course.

 An evening drink at Barnaba’s bar with piano music in the foreground and never-ending vistas.

 At least one pampering treatment at the spa should be incorporated into your stay at the Arabella. The spa is one of the most prestigious in South Africa and the treatments are sheer delight.

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Fancourt Hotel George, South Africa Day 6

This morning drive up the renowned Garden Route to the charming town of George and check in at the Fancourt Hotel.

Tucked between the breath-taking Outeniqua Mountains and the , George is the hub of the world-renowned Garden Route, an area of spectacular forests, lakes, rivers and mountains. The sixth oldest town in South Africa, George is filled with reminders of its gracious past, such as the graceful Drostdy building and the King Edward VII Library. The Slave Tree, an ancient oak planted more than 180 years ago, earned its name from the chain and lock embedded in its trunk. George is also a mecca for golfers, with a number of golf courses that consistently appear on the list of the country’s top ten. Although George itself is not on the coastline, the secluded beaches at nearby are ideal for surfing, while the holiday resort of Herold’s Bay offers large tidal pools and angling opportunities.

Spend two nights in a suite at The Fancourt Hotel. Your stay includes breakfast, as well as an 18-hole round of golf on the Outeniqua Golf Course.

Day 7

Spend the day enjoying the majestic parkland layout of the Outeniqua Golf Course. One of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts in the country, this is just one of three challenging courses at the Fancourt Country Club. Designed by legendary golfer Gary Player, its challenging layout and fine condition make it an excellent test of golfing skill. With a variety of tees from which to choose from, the course can provide an outstanding experience for players of all levels. Sculpted and finished with rare attention to detail, the course has also been designed with the prevailing coastal winds in mind. The spectacular Outeniqua Mountains in the background, as well as a multitude of flowers and water features scattered throughout the course, ensure the beauty of the setting. Should you feel the need to brush up on your golfing skills, the warm-up area features a full-length range, as well as a chipping and bunker practice area.

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Fancourt Hotel George, South Africa Set in spectacular landscaped grounds, the exceptional Fancourt leisure resort offers undeniable luxury and attention- to-detail service. The beautifully-restored Manor House offers a wonderful selection of luxury suites, whilst the hotel boasts stately Classic rooms, luxury rooms and one bedroom suites with sweeping views of the resort’s famous tree and flower- lined avenues. Guests are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining, as the hotel is home to a superb array of elegant restaurants and casual eateries.

Fancourt is a golfers’ paradise — in addition to the Gary Player designed courses, it offers guests a golfing academy. A first- class spa and leisure centre for kids add to guest delight. Non- golfers can enjoy tennis, volleyball, nature walks and bird watching, whilst ocean lovers can head to the nearby Herold’s Bay for relaxing days at the beach. Those keen on exploring the picturesque town of George can ask the resident concierge to arrange trips to the surrounding attractions.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT FANCOURT

 The leisure centre and Kids club

 3 Gary Player designed courses

 Spa

 Situated in the heart of the Garden Route

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Pezula Hotel Knysna, South Africa Day 8

After breakfast depart for Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in Knysna.

Knysna is famous for many things, from its forests, where elephants still roam, to its tranquil lagoons, which are filled with oysters. This beautiful town is surrounded by rolling hills and its huge lagoon, which is guarded jealously at the entrance to the sea by two massive cliff faces known as ‘The Heads’. Here, at the heart of South Africa’s renowned Garden Route, visitors are spoilt for choice with the perfect mix of fun-filled and tranquil adventures. Browse through quaint handicrafts stores or soak up the sun on Bollard Beach, taunt your taste buds at an award-winning restaurant, hike through an enchanting forest or stand face-to-face with graceful giants at the Knysna Elephant Park – the choices are seemingly endless. As the day comes to an end, enjoy the town’s vibrant, cosmopolitan nightlife

Explore the sights during your 2 night stay at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in a Deluxe Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast, use of the hot spa area (steam room, sauna, rain shower, and heated indoor swimming pool), use of the gym facilities, Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffee in room.

Day 9

Enjoy the sweeping fairways and rolling greens of the Pezula Championship Course, one of the best and most scenic in the world or indulge in a restorative treatment at the Pezula Spa or choose to visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve, a stretch of fragrant fynbos vegetation sprawled over the Western Head and accessible only by boat. Indulge in a champagne cruise on Knysna lagoon as the setting sun paints The Heads a warm shade of ochre, followed by an open-air dinner beneath a carpet of stars.

Included activities:

 Green Fee

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Pezula Hotel Knysna, South Africa A scenic location, luxurious rooms, on-site activities, locally sourced dining and versatile meeting spaces are only a few of the reasons to make us your Knysna luxury hotel of choice. Located on the Eastern head of Knysna on South Africa's legendary Garden Route, Pezula Hotel is set in a lush paradise of ancient indigenous forests, mountains, lakes, and pristine beaches on the prestigious Pezula Private Estate.

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Departure Knysna, South Africa Day 10

After breakfast you will self drive to George Airport, where you will return the rental car and your adventure with us will end.

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RATES

VALIDITY Per person sharing

Low season: ZAR 31 018 (1 Apr – 30 Apr 19; 1 – 30 Sep 19) Mid season: ZAR 32 482 (1 Mar – 31 Mar 19) High season: ZAR 36 616 (4 Jan – 28 Feb; 1 – 31 Oct 19)

Accommodation

DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Cape Town Steenberg Hotel 1x Standard Luxury Room BB (Double) Breakfast

Whale Coast Arabella Hotel & Spa 1x Deluxe Room BB (Double) Breakfast

George Fancourt Hotel 1x One Bedroom Suite BB (Double) Breakfast

Knysna Pezula Hotel 1x Deluxe Suite BB (Double) Breakfast

Car Rentals

DETAILS

Bidvest Car Rental South Africa Pick up: Cape Town International Airport Return: George Airport

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What’s included:

 Welcome and assistance service at Cape Town International Airport

 Accommodation inclusions as per the itinerary above

 Group C car rental for 10 days, including GPS, car rental contract fee and one -way drop-off fee

 One round of golf at each property.

 Green fees at Steenberg Golf Course, Arabella Golf Course, Fancourt Outeniqua Golf Course and Pezula Golf Course

 Personal Travel Journal

 Emergency medical evacuation insurance

 Administration Fee

Notes:

 This package is valid from 04 January to 31 October 2019

 Green Fees are only valid until April 2019 rates are subject to change

 The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non -availability

 Rates are subject to a minimum of two guests travelling

 Golf cart, caddie and half way house are not included

 Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request

 Validity periods are as specified above; should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote

 The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, ROE, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in South Africa

 Additional suggested activities are not included in the rate

 andBeyond trading terms apply

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