The Ultimate Gary Player Golf And Safari Experience
Experience the unique opportunity to play golf alongside South African legend Gary Player on an unforgettable safari journey in the heart of the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
This exclusive four-day experience blends championship golf, luxury safari living and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Guests will enjoy time on the fairways with Gary Player himself, while also exploring the breathtaking wilderness of one of Africa’s most celebrated game reserves.
This rare golf and safari experience offers the perfect combination of legendary sport, African wilderness and luxury hospitality—creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Tour Pricing
- US$ 19,800 per person sharing
- US$ 20,700 per single traveller
- US$ 17,750 per non-golfer sharing
Golf Experience
- Enjoy one round of championship golf at the prestigious Leopard Creek Country Club, located on the edge of Kruger National Park overlooking the Crocodile River.
- Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to play alongside Gary Player, gaining unique insights from one of golf’s greatest players while enjoying one of Africa’s most iconic courses.
Tour Highlights
- Play golf with Gary Player at one of Africa’s finest golf courses
- Morning and afternoon Big Five safari drives in Kruger National Park
- Luxury safari accommodation at Jock Safari Lodge
- Exclusive access and personal interactions with Gary Player during golf rounds and lodge activities
- Authentic South African dining experiences including a farewell dinner
- Flexible itinerary allowing pre- or post-tour extensions such as additional golf, safari experiences or sightseeing
Accommodation at Jock Safari Lodge
Located in the southern region of Kruger National Park, where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers meet, Jock Safari Lodge offers an exceptional five-star safari experience within 6,000 hectares of private wilderness.
As the first private concession within Kruger National Park, the lodge offers exclusive access to some of the park’s most rewarding wildlife viewing areas. Guests stay in luxurious thatched suites featuring private plunge pools, river views and interiors that combine classic colonial elegance with authentic African design.
Leopard Creek Country Club
Situated in Malalane on the border of Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek Country Club is one of Africa’s most prestigious golf courses. Designed by Gary Player, the course seamlessly integrates world-class golf with the untamed beauty of the African bush.
Immaculate fairways and fast greens are framed by breathtaking natural scenery, with hippos, crocodiles and antelope often seen along the Crocodile River.
About Gary Player
Gary Player, born on 1 November 1935, is one of the most celebrated golfers in history. Over his remarkable career, he won more than 160 professional tournaments across six continents, including nine major championships, establishing himself among the greatest players the sport has ever seen.
His victories at The Open Championship (1959), The Masters Tournament (1961) and PGA Championship (1962) were followed by a historic triumph at the U.S. Open in 1965, making him the first non-American to complete the career Grand Slam. He became only the third golfer in history to achieve this feat, following Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan. Since then, only Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy have matched this accomplishment.
Nicknamed “The Black Knight” and “The International Ambassador of Golf,” Player is also renowned for his lifelong commitment to fitness and global promotion of the sport. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.