Itinerary
Friday, March 20: Cape Town, South Africa
Transfer to the Mount Nelson Hotel upon arrival.
Saturday, March 21: Cape Town
TOUR: Explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point, and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Sunday, March 22: Embark - Cape Town
GOLF: Play the challenging Jack Nicklaus designed Pearl Valley Golf Course at the base of the Drakenstein Mountains.
TOUR: Discover the celebrated wine town of Stellenbosch and enjoy a wine tasting at a vineyard.
In the afternoon, board Corinthian II and sail.
Monday, March 23: At Sea
Tuesday, March 24: East London
Explore East London’s shoreline, with its meandering beaches and waterfalls tumbling into the sea.
GOLF: Play East London Golf Club, site of seven South African Opens. With views of the Indian
Ocean, it is known for its dramatic elevations and strategically placed bunkers.
TOUR: Visit the East London Museum, with its outstanding South Nguni beadwork collection.
Wednesday, March 25: At Sea & Arrive at Durban
Evening arrival in cosmopolitan Durban. Its busy streets offer an authentic African experience.
Thursday, March 26: Durban
GOLF: Play the championship Beachwood Golf Course. This tree-lined course has four water
features, making it a good challenge to the handicap.
TOUR: Discover Durban’s Golden Mile, Indian Market, and museums. Also visit a township.
Friday, March 27: Richards Bay
TOUR: Explore Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park, South Africa’s oldest national park and home to
rhino, lion, cheetah, giraffe, and hippo.
Saturday, March 28: At Sea
Sunday, March 29: Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, founded in 1820 by the British, became a prosperous port and trading center.
GOLF: Head to St. Francis Links Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus signature course, whose terrain’s shape creates a wide range of demanding shots.
TOUR: Non-golfers drive to the private Kariega Game Reserve, set above the stunning Kariega
River Valley. See wildlife such as elephant, leopard, zebra, and a myriad of bird species.
Monday, March 30: Port Elizabeth
GOLF: Play Humewood Golf Club, a true links course. A challenging layout and exquisite
setting allow for a unique experience.
TOUR: Drive to Addo Elephant National Park, established in 1931 to protect the last surviving
Cape elephants and now also home to animals including eland, kudu, and Cape buffalo.
Tuesday, March 31: Mossel Bay
The Garden Route is arguably South Africa’s most spectacular area, comprised of forested
mountains, golden beaches, and rugged cliffs.
GOLF: Golfers head to Oubaai Golf Resort, South Africa’s first and only Ernie Els signature course, great for golfers of all levels.
TOUR: Non-golfers take an excursion to the western part of the Garden Route.
Wednesday, April 1: Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. Overnight aboard ship.
Thursday, April 2: Cape Town
Disembark and tour the Upper City Centre and South African Museum before transferring to the airport for return flight to Australia
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