What airports should I plan to fly in and out of?

You’ll want to schedule your flight to arrive and depart from Cape Town International (CPT). Included transportation to and from CPT would be the 29th October and 9th October.

The included flights would be from:

• Scheduled flight Cape Town to Nelspruit
• Scheduled flight Nelspruit to Livingstone
• Scheduled light Victoria Falls to Cape Town
  • Note: Luggage limit on flight is 20kg & 1 golf bag weight limit of 15kg per person

Please contact the Concierge Team if we can be of assistance with arranging alternative airport transportation or assist with routing for your international flights.

What will the weather be like during our stay?

In October, Cape Town transitions from spring into early summer, offering travelers a delightful mix of mild to warm weather. Daytime temperatures typically range between 15°C (59°F) and 25°C (77°F), making it perfect for outdoor exploration.

Are any vaccinations required or any medical requirements for our stay? 

Ensure you are up to date on the following vaccinations:

• MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)

• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap)

• Polio

• Flu shot (especially for Southern Hemisphere spring/summer)

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis A – For food & water safety

• Typhoid – Also for food & water exposure

• Hepatitis B – For medical or close-contact risks

• Meningococcal (Meningitis) – Especially if in group or dry regions

• Rabies – Consider if spending time outdoors, near animals, or in remote areas

• Malaria prevention meds – Needed for both safari (Lukimbi) and Zambia (Livingstone/Victoria Falls)

• Yellow Fever vaccine – NOT required unless arriving from a Yellow Fever country (e.g., Kenya, Uganda)

What currencies are used in South Africa?

The currency utilized in South Africa is the South African Rand (R) and is currently trading at .059 USD to 1.00 Rand.

Will I be able to get cash and use credit cards while in South Africa?

You will find that most major credit cards and debits cards are nearly universally accepted in the larger cities, in addition to ATMs at the hotels.

How much cash should I bring?

We recommend bringing minimal US dollars, i.e. $75-100, with you and then accessing the local ATM’s upon arriving in Cape Town. The ATM’s will dispense the local currency and your bank will automatically calculate the exchange rate. Your own bank will typically provide the most favorable exchange rate available to you.

How many meals are included?

A full breakfast will be served every morning. Additional meals include:

• Dinner at Rooi Restauran
• Lunch at Black Marlin Restaurant
• Dinner at Bistro Sixteen82
• Lunch at The Valley Restaurant
• All meals at Lukimbi Safari Lodge
• Elephant Cafe Lunch
• Livingstone Express for a dinner experience
  • Note: All meals include gratuity but exclude drinks

What Tours or Sightseeing Experiences are included?

We have included a few sightseeing and touring opportunities in the Experience:

• Private Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour, including (Cape of Good Hope, Funicular & Boulder’s Beach entrance fees)
• Executive wine tasting Experience at Steenberg Wine Farm
• Private Full Day Cape Town City Tour (including Table Mountain & Robben Island Tickets with Christo Brand accompanying the group)
• Morning & Afternoon Game Drives at Lukimbi Safari Lodge
• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River (canapes will be served – drinks for own account)
• Guided Tour of the Falls
• Full Day Chobe Game Drive (including lunch)

What is the cancellation policy for this Experience?

All deposits and final payments are non refundable. However, we highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance program through Travel Guard , AIG.

This policy will allow you to cancel for a variety of reasons and receive a full refund of all fees paid, including airfare, if you choose to add the amounts to your policy. Please contact a GG Concierge if you would like a quote for travel insurance.

What if I want to play additional and optional golf?

If any Guest wants to play additional golf, even at the spur of the moment, your GG Concierge can arrange optional golf for you. Optional golf can be arranged well in advance of your departure as well. Please consult the GG Concierge Team for golf options.

Can I play 36 holes a day if I want to?

Absolutely! Please let a member of our Concierge Team know and we will be happy to set up additional tee times for you.

Can I arrange to ship my golf clubs to South Africa?

Yes! We partner with Ship Sticks, the leaders in golf club shipping, and can arrange for your golf clubs to be shipped directly to Table Bay Hotel to await your arrival and home from The Royal Livingstone Hotel,  following your Experience. This is a great option to help ease the hassle of traveling and better yet, to prevent the terrible misfortune of missing or the delayed arrival of your golf clubs due to the airlines. 

Please contact the Garmany Golf Concierge Team at Experience@garmanygolf.com if we can be of any assistance to you.

DETAILS

• This Experience is priced in U.S. Dollars.
• Due to the volatile nature of the exchange rate, any increase exceeding 2% of this rate on the date of payments using the rates shown on www.oanda.com will result in a corresponding adjustment in price, which will be applied to all payments.
• All Ground Transportation with respect to airport arrivals and departures included are based on the fact that all Guests will arrive and depart from Cape Town Airport. Additional charges may be incurred for airport transfers that occur from any other airport as well as multiple arrivals and/or departures requiring additional ground transportation services will incur supplementary charges depending upon the additional services required. Additional charges may be incurred for any airport transfers that occur on other arrival or departure days.
• A current handicap certificate from a bona-fide golf club may be required for all Guests who are playing golf during the Experience. Play could be denied if a valid handicap is not presented.
• Please refer to the FAQ to note recommended vaccinations for this Experience. Please note: none are required at this time.
• Minimum of 7 Guests required to proceed. If minimum number of Guests is not reached by the time of Final Payments, the Experience is subject to repricing to amortize the fixed charges (ie: Transportation).

• ‘Domestic Flights’ included:
  
  • Scheduled flight Cape Town to Nelspruit
    
  • Scheduled flight Nelspruit to Livingstone
    
  • Scheduled flight Victoria Falls to Cape Town
  • Note: Luggage limit on flight is 20kg & 1 golf bag weight limit of 15kg per person
    

• Select Dining Arrangements are included with transportation – **Alcohol and ‘extras’ are on own accord:
  
  • Dinner at Rooi Restaurant
    
  • Lunch at Black Marlin Restaurant
    
  • Dinner at Bistro Sixteen82
    
  • Lunch at The Valley Restaurant
    
  • All meals at Lukimbi Safari Lodge
    
  • Elephant Cafe Lunch
    
  • Livingstone Express for a dinner experience
    
  • Daily Breakfast is Included at all properties
    
  • Note: All meals include gratuity but exclude drinks
    
• Sightseeing Activities and Touring Include:
  
  • Private Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour, including (Cape of Good Hope, Funicular & Boulder’s Beach entrance fees)
    
  • Executive wine tasting Experience at Steenberg Wine Farm
    
  • Private Full Day Cape Town City Tour (including Table Mountain & Robben Island Tickets with Christo Brand accompanying the group)
    
  • Morning & Afternoon Game Drives at Lukimbi Safari Lodge
    
  • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River (canapes will be served – drinks for own account)
    
  • Guided Tour of the Falls
    
  • Full Day Chobe Game Drive (including lunch)

TRAVEL GUARD, TRAVEL INSURANCE

Garmany Golf strongly recommends for your protection that you take out insurance to cover you in case of forced cancellation, loss or damage of luggage, personal injury, accident, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, none of which Garmany Golf can be liable for.

Garmany Golf is a licensed representative of Travel Guard, the recognized leader of travel insurance options. A Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to provide a quotation and proposal for a Travel Guard policy as well as facilitate the registration for any Guest.

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

CANCELLATIONS: Once tee times and accommodations have been booked and confirmed, and the requisite deposits have been placed, there are no refunds of any deposits or final payments made by Guests or the representative club.

Garmany Golf strongly recommends travel insurance to protect any Guest against any unforeseen circumstances that may cause a Guest or club to cancel participation in any Experience.

ADDITIONAL AND OPTIONAL BOOKINGS, AND PAYMENTS: At the request of a Guest, a Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to book any non golfing tour, activity or additional round of golf before or during the Experience. Please be aware that an administrative or booking fee may be added to any such booking. In the event of such a fee, the Guest will be notified in advance of the fee and have the opportunity to decline the booking confirmation.

All Guests agree to provide a valid credit card in advance of the Experience that may be used for payment for any additional tour, activity or additional (non included) round of golf booked during the Experience for the Guest.

RESPONSIBILITY 

Garmany Golf, as the tour operator, and its selling agents, act only as agents in securing and booking the hotel accommodations and other land tour services provided by others as independent contractors. Garmany Golf, its selling agents or the specified air carriers assume and accept no liability for injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, changes or inconvenience caused by: any force majeure – health risks – reason of war or threat of war – riots – civil strife – terrorist activity – industrial disputes – acts, omission, neglect, delay or default of any person engaged in providing any tour services including transportation and accommodation – technical problems to transport – closure or congestion of airports or ports – building work – extended hotel closure – cancellations or changes of schedules by airlines – interruption or failure of public utilities outside the control of the hotel and  similar events beyond our control, including storms, tempests and hurricanes.

Garmany Golf is not liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings, for personal injury, accident or illness on any vehicle or at any place throughout the tour. Garmany Golf reserves the right to cancel an Experience if circumstances so require. In the event of such, Garmany Golf will make a full refund to travelers of all payments received in respect of the Experience. Such a refund of payments will be the full extent of Garmany Golf’s obligation and liability to travelers. Garmany Golf is not responsible or liable for any property damage caused by a Guest. The Guest assumes all responsibility for incidental charges, damages and any necessary replacements needed that may have been caused by the Guest’s visit.