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Aquila
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The
Table Bay Hotel,
located on Cape
Town's Victoria
& Alfred
Waterfront,
straddles the
antique breakwater
and is an architectural
masterpiece,
capturing the
essence of the
enchanting Cape,
the Victorian
elegance of
yesterday, combined
with the contemporary
design of today.
It is in perfect
harmony with
the backdrop
of Table Mountain,
the historic
working harbour
and the yacht
bay. The Table
Bay Hotel is
a five-star,
329-room hotel
and it uniquely
responds to
its magnificent
surroundings.
It has a maritime
flavour that
extends to each
room and suite,
which has sea
or mountain
views and is
a luxurious
port of call.
The
interior of
the hotel presents
a kaleidoscope
of impressions,
from the European
marble mosaic
of the entrance
court to the
intricate parquet
floor of the
foyer framed
by the full-scale
drama of Table
Mountain, with
the activity
of the harbour
in the foreground.
Below the foyer
to the south,
is the grand
lounge with
its cathedral
ceiling and
twin fireplaces.
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Situated
on the Cape
Town Atlantic
Seaboard, luxurious
guest rooms,
deluxe suites
and a presidential
suite make up
the luxurious
Twelve Apostles
Hotel. A breath-taking
pool garden
magically perched
above the Atlantic
Ocean and the
glorious Azure
Restaurant offer
endless seductive
sea-views. This
intimate five
star, stunning
hotel prides
itself on exceptional
hospitality
coupled with
a relaxing and
splendid infrastructure;
making an unforgettable
experience as
unique as its
haven-like setting. |
12 Apostles Hotel &
Spa |
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The Rondebosch
Golf course
is essentially
a return to
the original
concept of golf,
being very much
a parkland-type
of golf course
from which the
game evolved.
Some tight driving
holes, compounded
by undulating
fairways and
the ever-present
threat of strong
winds provide
some interesting
play. The course
has been changed
recently and
some new and
challenging
features have
been added making
the course a
good test of
golf for all
levels of players. |
Rondebosch Golf Course |
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A regular host
to the PGA tour,
this is a demanding
champion-ship
course. The
par 4, 15th
hole is of particular
note with a
long narrow
undulating fairway
and a green
overlooked by
Table Mountain.
Unquestionably
one of South
Africa's finest
courses. Much
of the charm
of Mowbray Golf
Club lies in
the spectacular
views of the
Cape Peninsula
Mountains. |
Mowbray Golf Course |
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Rated best-designed
holes in Cape
Town by Rudolph
Lake. the golf
course is renowned
for staying
dry and firm
during wet winters.
This, coupled
with the fact
that it is relatively
sheltered from
the notorious
Cape Doctor
(strong south-easterly
wind), makes
it a 'course
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King David Golf Course |
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This
18-hole par
72 course is
covered with
lush vegetation
with towering
trees lining
many of the
fairways. A
very interesting
but user-friendly
design with
quite a few
doglegs. Not
a long course
and if you manage
to stay out
of the trees
you will achieve
a good score.
From the 1st
to the 18th
hole, every
step affords
panoramic views
of the surrounding
mountains Established
in 1932 Westlake
Golf Club welcomes
visitors with
its special
blend of old
world charm
and modern amenities
in an atmosphere
of conviviality
and camaraderie. |
Westlake Golf Course |
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At
the foot of
the Warmwaterberg,
in the heart
of the Little
Karoo, between
Montagu and
Barrydale on
the famous Route
62, the vision
of the San is
becoming a reality.
Sanbona Wildlife
Reserve, 54
000 hectares
of undulating
mountains and
plains, indigenous
fauna and flora,
rock formations
and rock art
make this a
destination
not to be missed.
Specialist guiding
is a key element
in providing
a memorable
and varied experience.
The name Sanbona
is a combination
of the "San"
people who roamed
this area for
thousands of
years and "bona"
which represents
their vision
in order to
position this
portion of the
Little Karoo.
Be it a journey
of rejuvenation
and self-discovery
or absorbing
the various
essences and
activities,
Sanbona Wildlife
Reserve represents
in true form
the philosophy
of the Mantis
Collection -
taking care
of the small
things in life.
Traverse the
landscape of
Sanbona Wildlife
Reserve with
a qualified
ranger in comfortable
open landrovers.
During the drive,
be it in the
early morning
or for sundowners,
various species
of plants, animals,
big game and
birds can be
seen.
Sundowner evening
drives offer
spectacular
displays of
light as the
evening sun
sets over the
Little Karoo.
Returning to
the Lodge, nocturnal
animals can
often be seen.
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve |
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The prestigious
malaria free,
Aquila Private
Game Reserve
stands in
an area of
4,500 hectares
of Southern
Karoo Highlands
encapsulating
breathtaking
majestic mountains,
rivers, valleys
and kloofs.
It is home
to Cape Town's
closest Rhino
and Giraffes
and was proclaimed
a private
nature reserve
in 1985. All
cottages are
designed in
a unique eco-country
style. Raw
materials
such as rock,
river pebbles,
natural wood,
reeds and
thatch have
been used
wherever possible
to maintain
a natural
look. Each
cottage has
its own private
patio and
braai area.
The premier
eco-friendly
cottages are
all equipped
with air conditioning,
unique rock
bathrooms
and outdoor
rock showers.
All cottages
have en-suite
bathrooms,
outdoor showers,
ceiling fans,
fireplaces
(perfect for
the Cape winter)
and mini-bars.
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Aquila Private Game Reserve |
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The Sante
Winelands
Hotel and
Wellness Centre
Stellenbosch
is set in
the lush valley
which is dominated
by manicured
vines and
magnificent
mountains.
The beauty
of the natural
surroundings
of the Cape
winelands
region is
reflected
in the tranquility
and attentive
service which
one receives
at the Sante
Winelands
Hotel and
Wellness Centre.
The Sante
Winelands
Hotel is known
for its exclusive
Wellness Center
where guests
are pampered
with the signature
Vinotherapy
treatment,
its gourmet
cuisine as
well as its
luxuriously
decorated
rooms, which
provide supreme
comfort. The
wine cellar
at the Sante
Winelands
Hotel in Stellenbosch
boats some
of the finest
Cape and international
vintages.
At the Sante
Winelands
Hotel and
Wellness Centre
the luxury
as well as
the natural
beauty of
its surroundings
is complemented
by the holistic
wellness health
and beauty
treatments
which refresh
and rejuvenate
the body and
mind. The
hotel offers
a heated hydro
swimming pool,
indoor and
outdoor massage
rooms, and
a relaxation
pavilion.
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Winelands Hotel Resort
& Wellness Centre
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A championship
course in
a parkland
setting surrounded
by mountains
and vineyards.
Scenic and
in excellent
condition,
Stellenbosch
presents a
fair challenge
with some
memorable
holes. The
stroke index
1 hole does
not give up
par easily.
To reach this
par four in
two you need
to get away
a long drive
followed by
an approach
over some
out-of-bounds
vineyards
to an elevated
green.
The course
is regular
host to PGA
events and
has been a
past venue
for the SA
Masters and
SA Open.
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Stellenbosch Golf Club |
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Designer
David Frost
has created
a golf course
of true championship
standard.
At the same
time he has
achieved a
first class
golfing experience
that will
both challenge
the low handicap
and scratch
golfer, yet
not be too
daunting for
the less experienced
'weekender'.
The 27-hole
layout lends
itself to
championship
play, with
more simultaneous
rounds possible.
Which means
less time
taken to reach
the final
rounds.
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Boschenmeer Golf Club |
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Erinvale
Golf Club,
nestled at
the foothills
of the Helderberg
and Hottentot
Holland mountains
in Somerset
West near
Cape Town
is one of
South Africa's
great golfing
challenges.
Designed by
Gary Player,
and the venue
for the 1996
World Cup
of golf, Erinvale's
beautifully
manicured
par 72 championship
course boasts
some of the
country's
most challenging
and spectacular
golf holes.
Erinvale's
breathtaking
mountain and
sea views
are an integral
part of this
unforgettable
golfing experience.
Erinvale's
demanding
front nine
meanders through
parklike terrain,
whilst the
back nine
provide a
contrasting
challenge
as it winds
its way through
the foothills
of the mountains
with panoramic
views of False
Bay.
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Erinvale Golf Club |
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The De Zalze
Golf Course
situated within
the De Zalze
Winelands Golf
Estate was designed
by Peter Matkovich
(course architect
for both Leopard
Rock and Arabella)
who has made
the most of
the stunning
setting and
created a course
that places
a premium on
accuracy.
The course has
an excellent
mix of parkland
holes with its
main defences
coming from
the water features
on several of
the holes as
well as the
Oak tree lined
Blaauwklippen
River which
winds its way
through the
golf estate
and comes into
play at various
intervals. |
De Zalze Golf Club |
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Resting in the heart of the Cape Winelands, this Jack Nicklaus signature course forms part of the 212 hectare Pearl Valley Golf estate. Surrounded by mountain ranges and within easy reach of a number of fine wineries, visiting Pearl Valley is truly an exceptional experience. It was recently judged to be the '5th Best Golf Course in South Africa' by Golf Digest, the clubhouse, swimming pool and sauna provide plenty to entertain the non-golfers in your group. |
Pearl Valley Golf Club |
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Nestled
in the Tokai
forest, just
minutes from
Cape Town, this
course forms
part of the
prestigious
Steenberg estate,
encompassing
a hotel, winery
and award-winning
restaurant.
The course has
been rated in
the Top 10 to
visit in South
Africa, affording
spectacular
vistas of the
Peninsula. |
Steenberg Golf Club |
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Designed and
built in 1999,
this course
has featured
in Golf Digest
USA’s
Top 60 courses
outside of America.
The pristine
kikuyu grass
fairways have
spectacular
views across
the nearly Kogelberg
mountain range.
It is host to
the annual Nelson
Mandela Invitational.
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Arabella Golf Club |
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This
course is situated
just outside
the charming
fishing village
of Hermanus,
famous as the
nursery for
the Southern
Right whales
which come here
annually to
calve. A Bob
Grimsdell designed
course, it incorporates
gentle parkland
fairways surrounded
by mountain
and sea views.
This course
also recently
opened its 3rd
nine holes.
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Hermanus Golf Club |
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Arguably one of the most beautiful regions in the
world, this tour will allow you to experience some
of the best golf courses in the country. Combined
with the opportunity to sample the Cape’s
world-renowned wines and fine cuisine, this part
of the country is a must-visit.
Below is a selection of courses from which you can
choose, although it is not exhaustive: we will happily
arrange a round at any course in the region.
The Cape is also home to a number of game farms,
all malaria-free and suitable for a visit all year
round. Choices available are:
As for hotels, you will be spoilt for choice! We
have included a small number of 5 star options, but
should you wish to stay somewhere a little more modest,
we would be glad to accommodate any request.
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