The “Only Here” Combination
South Africa is one of the few places where you can play world-class golf and still end the same day on safari. It’s not a gimmick, it’s one of the reasons golfers travel across the world to come here. The landscapes are spectacular, the courses are top tier, and the experience goes way beyond the fairways.
At Matko Golf Travel, these trips are personally hosted and built around your pace, your group, and the style of holiday you want. You get great golf, great stays, and the kind of planning that makes the whole trip feel effortless.
What makes a golf + safari trip feel seamless
The best golf and safari holidays are not about squeezing everything in. They’re about getting the order right: golf days, travel days, and safari time that feels like a real experience, not a quick add-on. Matko experiences are built around smooth logistics and personal hosting, so the trip flows properly from the moment you arrive.
On routes like Sun City & Kruger National Park, the trip starts with you being met at arrivals by your host, transferred by luxury transport, and settled in with welcome drinks and a schedule review. It sets the tone immediately: you’re looked after, and you know what’s coming next.
A classic example
Sun City + Kruger (golf meets Big 5)
If you want the “this is South Africa” version of a golf trip, Sun City and Kruger are hard to beat.
Matko describes this route as a blend of championship-level golf, resort-style entertainment, and a quintessential African safari, designed to showcase the diversity of the country while playing on prestigious courses.
It’s also built around hosting and support:
- Meet-and-greet at the airport with your host
- Luxury transfers and structured routing
- Pre-booked tee times
- A clear, personalised itinerary
- On-tour support throughout
Why golfers love this kind of trip
(even the non-golfers)
Golf might be the anchor, but the best trips feel like a full holiday for the whole group.
Your non-golfers are not “waiting around”. South Africa golf tours commonly include parallel activities like wine tastings, sightseeing, spa treatments, and safari experiences. That’s even covered directly in the FAQs.
Which regions pair best with safari?
Matko’s experiences make it clear that safari pairings are part of the trip design, with options that mix top courses and luxury safari stays.
Examples from the site include:
- East Coast & Big 5:
Golf first, then unwind in 5-star safari lodges with Big 5 game drives, plus luxury travel and a personal host guiding the experience. Read here. - Cape Town + Kruger:
Coastal golf and city energy first, then a bush finish where golf takes on a different feel near the rhythms of the African landscape. Read here.