Golfers & Explorers: Garden Route Adventure.

Two coastal golf resorts, Safari and Garden Route adventures.

Designed for families and groups of all ages, this journey pairs championship golf with the best of South Africa’s Garden Route, so every traveller enjoys the holiday they came for.

Golfers, young and old, play two championship courses overlooking the Indian Ocean in Knysna and Mossel Bay, where the views are as memorable as the game. Everyone else explores the majestic Garden Route with their own private driver and guide, who plans each day around what they’d like to do. That could be zip lining over the ocean, a light hike through a nature reserve, visiting heritage site caves, meeting elephants, watching whales, surfing or simply relaxing at a spa. Add a sunset safari in the bush, and by dinner everyone has a story to share.

WHY GARDEN ROUTE ↓

Stretching along South Africa’s southern coast between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains, the Garden Route brings together forests, lagoons and miles of coastline, all within a short drive of each other. For golfers, it offers some of the country’s most scenic courses, including Pezula in Knysna and Pinnacle Point in Mossel Bay, both known for their dramatic coastal settings.

The region is especially well suited to families and mixed groups, as golf is only part of the experience. Ocean zip lines, nature walks, elephant encounters, boat trips, a safari and ancient heritage caves are all within easy reach. Golfers can play while the rest of the group explores, so the trip is rewarding for everyone.

WHERE YOU STAY ↓

Pezula Nature Retreat, Knysna.

4 nights

Luxury, nature-led hotel located on the doorstep of Pezula Golf Course

Botlierskop Game Reserve, Mossel Bay.

1 night

5 star luxury safari tents, Big 5 game drives, spa

Pinnacle Point Estate, Mossel Bay.

2 nights

Golf resort on the rocky cliffs of Indian Ocean. Heritage site caves.

WHERE YOU PLAY ↓

Pinnacle Point Golf Course

An 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Peter Matkovich, set on dramatic cliffs above the Indian Ocean. Several holes play across deep ravines with the sea below, making it one of South Africa’s most memorable rounds of golf. Between shots, golfers often spot dolphins in the bay and dassies sunning on the rocks.

Pezula Golf Course

An 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Ronald Fream and David Dale, set on the Eastern Head of Knysna overlooking the lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Expect dramatic elevation changes, fairways framed by indigenous fynbos, and the signature 14th hole, a short par 4 with sweeping ocean views.

HOW YOU GET AROUND ↓

Travel in comfort in our brand-new 2025 Mercedes Sprinter, a luxury 20-seater with air conditioning, spacious seating and charging ports. Luggage and golf bags go in our enclosed trailer, and your private driver and guide takes care of every journey.

ARRIVAL AT GEORGE AIRPORT

Transfer to the Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna. (1.5 hour), settle in. Enjoy the estate together, with lagoon and ocean views and a relaxed welcome dinner.

GOLF

Round on the Pezula Championship Golf Course.

EXPLORERS

Guided day around Knysna, with the Knysna Heads, the lagoon and waterfront, followed by time at Buffels Bay beach, part of Nature Reserve.

GOLF

Round on the Pezula Championship Golf Course in the morning or in the afternoon.

EXPLORERS

Scenic drive to Tsitsikamma National Park to see Storms River Mouth and its suspension bridge, followed by a canopy zip line tour through the indigenous forest.

GOLF

Final round at Pezula , alternatively transfer to a course in Plettenberg Bay or George.

EXPLORERS

Choose between the Knysna Elephant Park and a whale watching trip in Plettenberg Bay. The afternoon is free to enjoy golf or relax at the spa.

EVERYONE

Check out of Pezula and travel west to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. After checking in to the tented safari lodge, head out on a sunset game drive, followed by dinner. The evening is yours to relax and reconnect.

EXPLORERS

Mossel Bay zip line and time on the local beaches.

EXPLORERS

Guided visit to the Pinnacle Point caves, the heritage site known as the Point of Human Origin, where discoveries have reshaped our understanding of early modern humans.

TRANSFER TO GEORGE AIRPORT

Relaxing morning, beach visit. Departure.