“GoPlaySA” is an invitation to visit South Africa and experience the PLAYTIME OF A LIFETIME.

• Play on spectacular golf courses and discover why South Africa has become one of the most sought after golf vacation destinations in the world. • Play with lion and cheetah cubs at a wildlife rehabilitation facility and encounter the magnificent wildlife on safari in the African bush. • Play the African drums at Lesedi Cultural Village and learn about the diverse cultures of the rainbow nation. • Play on the sun drenched beaches of Cape Town and behold the rugged natural beauty of the South African coast line. • Play the slots at Sun City and be treated to five star gourmet cuisine and world class accommodation.

South Africa certainly offers an experience not available in other popular golfing destinations such as the USA, UK, Europe and Asia. A rare opportunity to experience the “Big 5” in their natural habitat, whilst the great weather, breathtaking scenery, diverse cultures and beautiful golf courses are added bonuses ensuring a total package, unrivalled anywhere else in the world!

WHAT THEY SAY:

Read what the world's most influential and credible golf magazines have to say about South Africa as a golf vacation destination.

GOLF INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE

Cape of Good Golf - Golf in Cape Town - Peter Smith

“Imagine playing a round of golf on a perfectly manicured course, the warm sun on your back and just the gentlest hint of a breeze off the ocean. Mountains towering in the background, the aroma of millions of flowers, a birdie on the last and a cool beer sitting on the terrace as the sun sinks slowly over the horizon, sending up that glorious golden glow to bounce off tiny, high, pink-tinted clouds. Is it a dream? No, it’s South Africa. Welcome to golf on another planet. At least that’s how it feels. If you’ve ever been there, you’ll already know all this. If you haven’t, prepare your senses for something totally different.” (Click on cover to read article)

THE LINKS MAGAZINE

The Soul of South Africa - Brad King

“When it’s time to plan the most exotic golf getaway imaginable, think South Africa. The quintet of Sun City, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Swaziland will provide the trip of a lifetime and memories for a lifetime, as well.” (Click on cover to read article)

Vintage South Africa - Nathan Lump

“Its landscape is like something out of a fairy tale: craggy mountain ranges fringed in clouds rise dramatically from green, green valleys; gargantuan 300-year-old camphor trees and gardens dense with hydrangeas and roses envelop elegant farmhouses, all gleaming white stucco and swooping gables and thatched roofs; sloping hillsides and wide fields that stretch to the edge of the mountains are planted with row upon row of vines, citrus trees, lavender. The Lord of the Rings may have been filmed in New Zealand, but Tolkien was born in South Africa, and it is this land that many believe inspired his vision of Middle-earth.” (Click on cover to read article)

TRAVEL & LEISURE GOLF

The Ultimate Golf Safari - How to play South Africa, one of the world's truly great golf nations -James Cusick

“The natural wonders, from the seascapes of the Garden Route (the scenic coastal highway) to the wildlife of Kruger National Park, are equally diverse. Add to the mix the beauty of the Cape winelands and the inventive cuisine and warm hospitality of multicultural Cape Town, and one begins to sense that while the golf is world-class, the off-course adventures—the sights and sounds and tastes of a supremely fascinating continent—are just as unforgettable.” (Click on cover to read article)

GOLFSTYLES MAGAZINE

On Golfari – G.N. Covella

“For those who enjoy the idea of exotic travel and have the means to make it a reality, a South African golf tour is nothing less than the best that money can buy. Top-notch service, incredible cuisine and, for the serious golfer, the opportunity to play the country’s best-of-the-best courses are the lofty standards that Mauritz Stander (from GoPlaySA) strives to adhere to.”

“Understanding and meeting the unique needs of the American tourist is what makes this tour brilliant. “Our American visitors want nothing but the best,” he says. “And that is exactly what they will get as part of our tour.” His staff looks to provide a perfect environment for their American clients and, in the process the tour creates a unique balance that allows adequate time for golf, cultural experiences, incredible meals and other activities such as spa treatments, dinner cruises and shopping. Of course, wildlife safaris are also included.” (Click on cover to read article)

GOLF FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE

Into South Africa – Sarah Turcotte

“Everything about South Africa fascinated me – from its difficult struggle to put apartheid behind it to the lions that roam its wild land. As a college golfer I dreamed about playing in this exotic place. Last fall I got the chance. In ten days I played six rounds of phenomenal golf, ate and drank delicious food and wine, played with a lion cub and saw Africa’s “Big 5” (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo) up close. My American travel partners were delighted too. My advice? Go! And please, take me with you.”

GoPlaySA is a leading South African inbound golf and safari tour operator. We created the most unique and diverse experience incorporating all the different elements that make a visit to South Africa such a memorable trip. We look forward to treat you to a vacation of a lifetime.