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11-Day Golf Safari: Pilanesberg & Greater Kruger National Park Itinerary Overview
DURATION: 11 days / 10 nights
DESTINATIONS: Johannesburg • Pilanesberg • Greater Kruger National Park
GOLF COURSES: 4 challenging courses, including designs by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player
DAY 1
Welcome to South Africa
Location: Steyn City Golf Estate, Johannesburg
Accommodation: Steyn City Hotel by Saxton
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Your golf tour begins at OR Tambo International Airport, where a member from the Savanna Greens team will welcome you and facilitate a seamless transfer to Steyn City Golf Estate. This Jack Nicklaus signature course and luxury development provides the perfect introduction to South African golf while preparing you for wilderness adventures ahead.
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Evening: Welcome dinner at the estate's premier restaurant, with fellow golfers and your guide team introducing the safari golf experience.
DAY 2
Championship Golf Debut
Morning: Golf - The Club at Steyn City
Start your safari with Jack Nicklaus's strategic masterpiece. This championship layout showcases the Golden Bear's course design philosophy. Built from an old rock quarry, this 90-hectare course has hosted several Sunshine Tour DP World Tour events.
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Afternoon: Leisure time and facilities exploration.
Evening: Sundowner drinks followed by a relaxed dinner.
DAY 3
Into the Wild
Morning: Charter flight to Kruger National Park
Location: Greater Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Camp Shawu
Traverse beyond Kruger National Park’s public access and into a private concession, where Camp Shawu is located. The five-star luxury lodge overlooks a bustling dam, where many animals come to drink throughout the day.
Afternoon: Optional game drive introducing South Africa's greatest wildlife destination.
Evening: Dinner overlooking the dam.
DAY 4
Bushveld Golf
Morning: Golf - Kambaku Golf Course
Named after one of Kruger's legendary "Magnificent Seven" elephant bulls, this unique course runs through bushveld at the confluence of the Crocodile and Komati Rivers. Designed to harmonize with the natural surroundings, its most iconic hoe runs parallel to the Crocodile River, where golfers are often treated to sightings of elephants, hippo or buffalo meandering near the fairway.
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Afternoon: Enjoy drinks at the clubhouse before returning to the lodge for some well-deserved downtime.
Evening: Late afternoon game drive followed by a traditional boma dinner under the stars.
DAY 5
Transfer to Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Accommodation: Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Located within a private concession, Narina Lodge sits high in the trees above the Sabie River, where you can watch elephants drinking from your deck while soaking in your private pool. The elevated position means wildlife feels close enough to touch, yet you're safely tucked away in what feels like the world's most luxurious treehouse.
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Morning: Enjoy a well-deserved lie in and a leisurely breakfast before transferring through the park to Lion Sand’s Narina Lodge.
Afternoon: A relaxed lunch
Evening: Late afternoon game drive followed by a traditional boma dinner under the stars.
DAY 6
World's Wildest Golf Course
Morning: Golf - Skukuza Golf Course
Play Africa’s only golf course located within a national park. This unfenced, 9-hole layout offers the possibility of wildlife encounters during your round.
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Afternoon: Choose between leisure time or an afternoon game drive.
Evening: Another gorgeous dinner under the African sky.
DAY 7
Slow Down, You’re on Safari!
Morning: Early morning bush walk followed by a leisurely breakfast.
Afternoon: Enjoy the lodge facilities throughout the afternoon, including a delectable lunch.
Evening: Hop into a game viewer for another opportunity to view the Big Five and soak up the sunset. Followed by another special dinner under the African sky.
DAY 8
Transfer to Jock’s Safari Lodge
Morning: Enjoy one final morning game drive and bush brunch before checking out.
Transfer: Scenic journey through Kruger to Jock's Safari Lodge with picnic stop.
Location: Jock's Safari Lodge, Greater Kruger
Arrive at one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations. Named after the legendary dog from Sir Percy FitzPatrick's classic tale, this exclusive lodge combines literary history with uncompromised luxury in pristine wilderness.
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Evening: Sunset drinks on the deck followed by a delicious dinner.
DAY 9
Jocks’ Safari Lodge
Morning: Golf - Leopard Creek Country Club
Your golf safari crescendos at a Gary Player masterpiece, this time overlooking the Crocodile River. Consistently ranked as one of South Africa's top three courses, this championship layout borders Kruger National Park where crocodiles and hippos inhabit water hazards and wild animals roam the fairways.
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Afternoon: Celebrate your final round at the Leopard Creek Club House before a leisurely game drive back to Jock’s Safari Lodge.
Evening: ‘Fines Night’ drinks overlooking the riverbed, followed by a special dinner at Jock's Safari Lodge.
DAY 10
Farewell to the Savanna
Morning: Last bush walk experiencing intimate wilderness sounds and sights.
Afternoon: Relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
Evening: Final game drive as the sun sets over the African landscape.
Night: Special farewell dinner and ceremony celebrating your incredible memories.
DAY 11
Departure
Morning: Breakfast at Jock's Safari Lodge
Transfer: Nelspruit Airport for departure flights