Garden Route Golf Courses: A 6-Day Golf Tour of Oubaai, Goose Valley, Pezula and Simola
The Garden Route has some of the most scenic golf in the world, with fairways clinging to sea cliffs, winding through fynbos and overlooking lagoons. This six-day “Garden of Eden” tour takes in four of the finest Garden Route golf courses, with time to explore Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in between.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 days: 2 nights in George and 3 nights in Knysna
- Golf: 4 rounds: Oubaai, Goose Valley, Pezula and Simola
- Extras: Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves, a marine boat trip and a sunset lagoon cruise
Sample itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in George
Transfer from George Airport to your hotel. Relax, or book a practice session at the range.
Day 2: Oubaai
Ernie Els’s signature course near Herolds Bay is a links-style layout where fynbos lines the fairways, with views of both the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean. Unwind at the 19th hole afterwards.
Day 3: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
Cross into the Little Karoo for an ostrich show farm, the limestone chambers of the Cango Caves and the cheetah conservation work at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Continue to Knysna for the night.
Day 4: Goose Valley, Plettenberg Bay
Play Goose Valley, a Gary Player design just outside Plettenberg Bay, beside the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve, with lagoon, ocean and mountain views. Afterwards, take a marine boat trip from Plett to look for dolphins, seals and, from about June to November, southern right and humpback whales.
Day 5: Pezula, Knysna
Perched on the Eastern Head above Knysna, Pezula is one of the most scenic courses in the world, a strategic layout through fynbos that rewards careful club selection. Finish with a sunset cruise on the Knysna lagoon.
Day 6: Simola and departure
Your last round is Jack Nicklaus’s Simola, high on the hills above the lagoon. It’s designed to challenge good players from the back tees and still be enjoyable for higher handicappers. Then transfer to George Airport.
Other Garden Route golf courses
- Fancourt (George): The Links, Montagu and Outeniqua. The Links and Montagu are mainly for members and resort guests.
- George Golf Club: a highly ranked parkland course.
- Mossel Bay Golf Club: clifftop holes and sea views.
- Knysna Golf Club: a friendly lagoon-side course.
- Plettenberg Bay Country Club: a classic parkland layout.
See also our George golf courses holiday and the Cape Town and Garden Route golf tour.
FAQ
When is the best time to play the Garden Route?
Year-round. The climate is mild, with rain spread across the year. Spring and autumn are especially lovely.
Can I add more rounds?
Yes. We’ll tailor the number of rounds and courses to suit you.
Contact us to plan your Garden Route golf trip.
