Luxury Golf & Big Five Safari Tours in Africa

South Africa is home to some of Africa’s most celebrated golf courses, with excellent options across the Cape Winelands, Garden Route, and Greater Kruger region.

Our recommended courses include The Links at Fancourt, a Gary Player-designed championship course in George; Pinnacle Point, known for its dramatic fairways along the Indian Ocean; and Pearl Valley, a Jack Nicklaus signature course in the Cape Winelands.

For golfers looking to combine championship golf with a Big Five safari, Leopard Creek, bordering Kruger National Park, is a particular highlight. Legend Golf & Safari Resort also offers the extraordinary Extreme 19th, a par-3 hole accessed by helicopter.

We tailor course selections to your experience, preferred style of play, and the regions you would like to explore.

Both courses have access requirements that make advance planning essential.

Leopard Creek is a private championship course with a limited allocation of visitor tee times during selected off-peak periods. Eligible guests must stay at one of the club’s recognized associate lodges, with tee times arranged through the lodge and subject to availability.

The Links at Fancourt is also a private, members-only course, and access for visiting golfers is subject to the club’s arrangements and availability.

At Ubuntu Travel, we work with experienced golf specialists and carefully selected accommodations to coordinate suitable course arrangements as part of your personalized itinerary.

South Africa offers golf and safari experiences throughout the year, although the ideal travel dates depend on your preferred courses and wildlife interests.

For golfers visiting the Cape Winelands and Garden Route, the warmer months generally offer favorable conditions, while April, May, September, October, and November can provide a particularly good balance between golf and safari.

For travelers prioritizing wildlife, the dry winter months from May to September offer excellent game viewing in Greater Kruger and many Southern African reserves.

We recommend choosing your dates around the courses and safari regions that matter most to you, accounting for seasonal weather, course maintenance, and availability.

Absolutely. South Africa is particularly well suited to combining championship golf with luxury Big Five safaris.

A popular itinerary begins with golf in the Cape Winelands and Garden Route, including rounds at Pearl Valley, Fancourt, and Pinnacle Point, before continuing to a private Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape.

Alternatively, golfers can travel to the Greater Kruger region for a round at Leopard Creek, paired with a stay at one of the area’s exceptional safari lodges.

Our private itineraries can include guided game drives, luxury lodge accommodations, and private transfers, allowing you to enjoy golf and wildlife experiences without having to manage the travel arrangements yourself.

Yes. Every Ubuntu Travel golf safari is tailored to your traveling party, whether you’re planning a vacation as a couple, traveling with golfing friends, or organizing a private group.

We can build your itinerary around preferred courses and tee times while incorporating additional experiences for guests who do not play golf.

Depending on the destination, these may include private wine tastings in the Cape Winelands, guided sightseeing in Cape Town, spa treatments, and luxury safari experiences.

There are no fixed departures or prescribed playing schedules. We’ll help you create a journey with the right balance of championship golf, time together, and opportunities to explore Africa beyond the fairways.