Overlooking the picturesque town of Knysna and its shimmering lagoon is the Garden Route's Pezula Golf Resort. As a top 20 South African ranked course, Pezula's championship course makes it a sought-after 18-hole course to play. Pezula is a top 20 South African ranked course and offers a challenge for experienced golfers while still being forgiving enough for the less experienced.This 1 in 8 Free stay and play golf offer also includes Simola Golf Course, the first of only three Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses in Africa. Meandering across Simola Hill, the golf course offers unsurpassed views of the coast. In addition to playing golf, you'll also visit the Knysna Elephant Park (a sanctuary for orphaned elephants) and enjoy a sunset cruise across the Knysna Lagoon.For 5 nights, you'll be based at the Pezula Nature Retreat, staying in a Nature Large Suite on a bed and breakfast basis. Your stay includes accommodation, a sunset cruise, a visit to Knysna Elephant Park, 4 rounds of golf, airport and sightseeing transfers, green fees and a shared cart, and the halfway house at Simola.
All rounds at Simola and Pezula golf courses include green fees and shared cart.
Each day is crafted to ensure trip participants have amazing experiences and ample time to relax.
Upon arrival at Pezula Nature Retreat, you'll check in and prepare for your first round of golf. Pezula Championship Golf Course is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful courses, offering dramatic cliffside views of the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon. Look out for the signature hole, a short par-4 14th with a sloping fairway and plenty of bunkers.
Enjoy another round of golf at the Pezula Championship Golf Course, where undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and strong coastal winds combine to create a true challenge. Test your skill on this stunning course while enjoying breathtaking scenery.
Today, we take a break from the fairways and head to the Knysna Elephant Park for an unforgettable elephant experience. Established in 1994, this was the first place in South Africa to rehabilitate orphaned elephants. You'll get the opportunity to meet the herds up close. Finish the day with a Featherbed Co. John Benn sunset cruise across the Knysna Lagoon.
Simola is a premier 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus. It's the first of only three Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses in Africa. Offering breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and surrounding forests from atop Simola Hill, this is a course that's ideal for golfers of all skill levels.
Today, you'll enjoy another round at Simola and tackle its three signature holes: Hole 2, featuring dramatic elevation changes and a ravine flanked by bunkers; Hole 4, offering picturesque views and a significant drop from the tee to the green; and Hole 18, which plays downhill toward the clubhouse and is lined with water hazards and bunkers.
After breakfast, you'll have some time to freshen up and pack before your onward journey home.
