South African Golf and Safari Travel Designed by Experience

For American golfers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime vacation combining world-class golf, iconic safari, exceptional food and wine, and the local expertise to experience South Africa the right way.
About Us

About South Africa Golf Tours

“I grew up in South Africa and traveled extensively throughout Southern Africa. I now live in the USA. I have spent my life around golf and Safari in South Africa. I started South Africa Golf Tours because I wanted more Americans to experience the South Africa I know and love.”
Murray Collier · Founder
South Africa Golf Tours was founded on a simple belief: there is no destination in the world quite like South Africa.
A truly great South African journey is about far more than golf. It’s championship courses, iconic safari experiences, world-class food and wine, breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and unforgettable hospitality—all brought together in a way that feels seamless and effortless.

Our mission is simple: to help American golfers experience the very best of South Africa.

What sets us apart is our perspective. We understand both the destination and the traveler. As South Africans, golfers, and experienced travelers, we know where to go, when to go, and how to design journeys that showcase the very best the country has to offer.

Through trusted relationships with leading golf courses, safari lodges, and local partners, we create tailored experiences that combine world-class golf with extraordinary safari, culture, food, and wine. Every itinerary is carefully designed around the people taking it because no two travelers and no two South African journeys should be the same.

Whether you’re planning a private escape, a trip with friends, or a hosted club experience, our role is simple: to be your trusted guide from the first conversation to the final farewell.

This is South Africa. Played perfectly.

Who We Work With

We design bespoke South Africa golf journeys for passionate golfers and travellers, private member clubs, and corporate or hosted groups — combining world-class golf, luxury travel, and seamless local expertise across South Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Passionate Golf Travelers and Families

Seeking once-in -a-lifetime international golf experience, not a generic golf trip.

Private Member Clubs and Communities

Discerning groups looking for high quality golf travel experiences that reflect the prestige and standards of your club.

Corporate and Hosted Groups

Executive and leadership groups where connection, reward and influence is nurtured in a golf setting.

Why clients trust us

Planning a South Africa golf journey is about far more than simply playing great courses. It’s about creating a seamless experience that balances exceptional golf, luxury travel, comfort, and unforgettable moments along the way. From curated golf and safari experiences to trusted local partnerships and on-the-ground expertise, here’s why clients choose to travel with us.

Matched to the Right Partners

We know the leading tour operators — their strengths, styles, and specialties. That means we match you with the right partner for your trip, not just a pre-set package. Our relationships ensure you’re understood and exceptionally well looked after at every stage of the journey, from your airport arrival to your farewell dinner and everything in between.

Local Expertise. Global Standards

Born in South Africa and based in the United States, we combine authentic local knowledge with the service, professionalism, and attention to detail international golf travellers expect.

Smart itinerary design

Experience the diverse and expansive beauty of South Africa with our structured Golf Tours Africa routing. Reducing unnecessary travel time, so you will enjoy more time on fairways at destinations.

Fully customized experiences

From safari extensions to luxury accommodations, wine regions, and coastal areas, our itineraries are designed completely around our clients

Unmatched Course Access & Insider Connections

With deep relationships across leading golf, safari, and hospitality networks, we provide preferred access to courses, lodges, and experiences not easily arranged independently. The result is a journey defined by seamless access, thoughtful detail, and experiences that are genuinely special.

Safety and support throughout

Every detail is meticulously planned and handled to ensure safetly and peace of mind, so you can focus on the experience.

Why South Africa Best

Why South Africa is Golf’s Best-Kept Secret?

World-class Luxury at Exceptional Value

You can enjoy 5-star South Africa golf tours, combining championship golf courses, luxury stays, and world-class safari adventures. This offers outstanding value compared to generic packages.

Sun-Soaked Fairways, Year-Round Golfing Conditions

Experience year-round consistent, pleasant weather to enjoy the uninterrupted golf in South Africa. This will ensure you have more time on the course and fewer disruptions throughout your journey.

Golf, Safari & Wine in One Complete Journey

Discover a perfectly curated combination of premium Golf Tours South Africa, Big Five safari encounters, and award-winning wine regions. They are crafted into one memorable golf tour.

Testmonials

What's Our Clients Are Saying

One of the greatest experiences I have ever had & a top Golfing experience as well. A good blend of great people, amazing service, and epic golf. 100% Doing this again – So worth it!
Excellent service, very accommodating to our changes and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend using them for your next golf trip
What an awesome trip. Great value for money and a fantastic all-around experience. Can’t wait to book next year’s tour!!! Thank you! You guys rock!

Your Journey Starts Here

We take the time to understand your goals, preferences, timing, and budget—then thoughtfully shape an experience that fits you, not the other way around.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: #1

A South Africa golf tour is a seamlessly orchestrated journey handled through a single trusted contact. Reserved tee times at world-class championship courses — Fancourt’s Links, Pinnacle Point, Leopard Creek — come as standard, along with preferred access to courses that are otherwise notoriously difficult to secure. Accommodations are hand-selected to match the caliber of the golf, from five-star golf estates to exclusive private game reserves. Private transfers connect every element, and most itineraries weave in guided safari experiences, curated wine tastings, and cultural excursions. The difference between booking it yourself and working with us is that we know the ground, we know the operators, and every detail flows seamlessly.

Q: #2

Every journey is entirely bespoke. There are no pre-set itineraries or group structures — your trip is built around your preferred courses, travel dates, travel companions, and the experiences that matter most to you. We know the leading tour operators and match you with the right partner for your specific needs, not a catalog package. You choose the accommodation style, the balance between golf and safari, and the pace of the journey. The difference between a good trip and a great one comes down to how it flows, and that’s why we design each one from scratch.

Q: #3

We focus on a select group of world-class layouts with championship pedigree and extraordinary settings. We have accsess to every golf course, belowe are a few of our guest favorites. 

Fancourt — The Links (Garden Route): Designed by Gary Player, it hosted the Presidents Cup in 2003 and is widely regarded as the finest golf course in Africa — modeled on classic British and Irish courses with the Outeniqua Mountains as backdrop.

Leopard Creek (Mpumalanga): Situated on the Crocodile River bordering Kruger, it’s consistently rated in the top three courses in South Africa. Access is exclusive to guests of approved nearby lodges, and wildlife sightings — crocodiles, hippos, elephants — are commonplace.

Pearl Valley (Cape Winelands): Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this course fits harmoniously into the Franschhoek vineyards, combining technical challenge with refined surroundings just over an hour from Cape Town.

Pinnacle Point (Garden Route): Co-designed by 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke, seven of its 18 holes sit along ocean cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. It was named South Africa’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards.

We offer unmatched access to tee times across all private clubs.

Q: #4

Absolutely — this combination is the heart of what makes a South Africa trip unique. We integrate private safari experiences through hand-selected luxury lodges including Singita, Londolozi, and Royal Malewane in the Sabi Sand and Greater Kruger region. Expert-led game drives deliver encounters with the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

Leopard Creek sits on the border of Kruger National Park, so golf and safari can happen at the same address. We deliver the perfect balance between golf, wildlife, and wine — every element thoughtfully sequenced so the journey flows without feeling rushed or disconnected.

Q: #5

South Africa rewards golfers year-round, but timing depends on which regions you’re visiting.

October to April is the sweet spot for Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Garden Route. Summer (December to February) brings warm sunshine and long daylight hours — 13 to 14 hours daily. March to May (Autumn) is widely considered the finest window, with comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds than peak summer.

May to September is ideal for northern safari regions. This dry season concentrates wildlife around water sources, making game viewing exceptional. It’s also whale watching season along the Western Cape coast (June to October).

Safari lodges book quickly during peak season, so we recommend planning nine to twelve months in advance. We handle all timing coordination on your behalf.

Let’s Design Your South Africa Golf Journey

Phone

312-890-5981
Hours: 8am–6pm

Email

murray@southafricagolftours.com

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