Combine a Safari Holiday with a Golf Holiday

Not only does Africa offer unforgettable safari experiences, but many of the most popular countries including South Africa are developing into all-round tourist destinations. Therefore it is possible to combine your safari trip with the opportunity to play golf in a remarkable setting. South African golf courses can cater to beginners and those who want to have some fun with the family as well as seasoned professionals who are looking for a challenge. The biggest bonus is perhaps the year-round sunshine and clear skies which makes the ideal backdrop for thrilling fairways and obstacles.

The ultimate place to combine a safari holiday with a round of golf is the Leopard Creek Country Club. You can actually see large animals such as the hippopotamus as you walk around the course. Once you have whetted your appetite for big game make the short drive north to the famous Kruger National Park.

The beautiful capital city of Cape Town makes an ideal base for any safari to the country and it is also home to many golf courses. A fantastic day trip could be to the heart of the wine producing country where you are close to the Erinvale golf course. Near to Table Mountain is the Milnerton Golf Course which hosts the prestigious South African Open golf tournament. This links course also gives spectacular panoramas of the city below. There are also numerous places to play golf on the Western Cape.

Some of the best golf courses are near to Pilanesberg and the Sun City resort and Casino. This is where the most famous South African golfer Gary Player designed his own course at the country club of the Nedbank Challenge.

A Safari Holiday is Perfect for any Special Occasions

Many couples choose to incorporate their honeymoon with a safari trip around Africa. There is no better way to make sure that your safari holiday is memorable. After the stress of planning a big wedding relax in one of the most open and free landscapes in the world. Africa offers a sumptuous visual feast for any photographer and your honeymoon snaps will be even more exotic when they are interspersed with pictures of lions, elephants and leopards. Experienced safari guides can provide all the help needed along the way, whether it is taking a photo or pointing out hidden wildlife. They can also set up your special occasions. For instance you can enjoy a candlelit dinner for two in the middle of the Serengeti Plain, something which is sure to make all of your friends and family jealous. Two of the most popular honeymoon destinations in Africa are the Seychelles Islands and Mauritius. Why not enjoy a week of big game watching, and then spend the second week relaxing on the beach?

Enjoy Adventure Sports on your African Safari Holiday

For most people the thrill of seeing big game in Africa is enough to get their hearts pumping, but for the real adrenaline junkies out there it is also possible to enjoy adventure sports. These can be as relaxed as a hot air balloon ride or a canoe trip down the Zambezi River at sunset. Alternatively planned excursions can be as high-octane as quad-biking down the sand dunes of Namibia. If you preferred not to be cooped up in a jeep during a safari tour and then it is possible to see animals on horseback which makes for a truly authentic bush experience. Meanwhile on the east coast of Africa the Indian Ocean makes the perfect place for a whole host of exciting water sports.