^{Nov 15th}
After an overnight flight from the UK and upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be met by Peter and Judy Grey who will be your hosts for your tour of South Africa. Although they now live in Scotland, Peter and Judy have many years experience touring Southern Africa. Peter is a single figure golfer who has experience of County and International golf at senior level. Judy is a non-golfer who has a great love of African wildlife, especially Elephants.

Once aboard our luxury coach we will leave Gutang province on the High Veld and head east to the province of Mpumalanga and the Low Veld. Some four and half hour’s later dependant on stops we will arrive at the Greenway Woods Resort for a two night stay. This is a good place to relax and get used to the slower pace of life on the Low Veld.

 

NOV 16^th 
Today we will play The White River G.C. originally designed by Gary Player and later updated by Gary Player and Reg Taylor the course is dominated by the river which winds through the course and poses problems at many of the holes. For non- golfers the club offers tennis, squash and an outstanding swimming pool adjacent to the club house.

 

NOV 17^th 
After breakfast this morning we take a leisurely drive to the old gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest. The town is a living museum of the 1873 gold rush days and is now a National Monument. Lunch can be taken before we continue north to Phalaborwa and the Hans Merenski Golf Estate which will be our home for the next two nights. This evening we will embark on a guided safari in the Kruger National Park, your first chance to see the real Africa.

 

NOV 18^th 
Today we play the legendry Bob Grimsdell designed course here at Hans Merenski. It is rated in the top 20 courses in South Africa but for uniqueness it stands alone. It is a true bush course where game from the neighbouring Kruger National Park can be seen crossing the fairways. Whilst it is possible to see Lion and Elephant, you are more likely to see all types of Antelope and Giraffe. One thing you must not do is try to retrieve your ball from any water hazards which are the domain of Croc’s and Hippo’s. Do however keep an eye out for the magnificent bird life of the African Bush. For non – golfers there are excellent tennis courts, great walks around the grounds or just relax by the pool.

 

After breakfast we drive south to the southern most end of the Kruger National Park for a two night stay at Kwa Madwala and the famous Manyatta Rock Camp. Kwa Madwala is a private game reserve where you could quite easily see the “BIG 5”. Kwa Madwala offers double suites in your own chalet, with air conditioning, open air showers and a private deck overlooking a water hole. Accommodation is on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Optional extra’s include – Morning and evening game drives, bush walks, elephant back safari’s and for the intrepid an aerial safari by micro light plane.   

 

For golfers, today should be the high light of the tour as we will play probably the best course in South Africa. Leopard Creek is the home of The Dunhill Championship and its owner Johann Rupert and Gary Player designed a real gem. Overlooking the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River it is not only stunning but a privilege to play this “members by invitation only club”.

 

You will not want to leave Mpumalanga but leave you must. Today we enter another country, The Kingdom of Swaziland. This poor country is the place to buy those souvenirs from the many roadside markets. Our two night stay is at the Royal Swazi Sun set in its own magnificent grounds with its own golf course.

 

A day of leisure or a chance to play the hotels golf course which requires some good course management if you are to produce a good round.