Golf break in South Africa
| March 26, 2021 | Are you passionate about golf? South Africa is the destination that allows you to combine sport and discovery! With its 500 golf courses, its mild and sunny climate all year round and its awe-inspiring landscapes, South Africa attracts golfers from all corners of the world.
Golf in South Africa: A long tradition,
The first golf club in South Africa, the “ Royal Cape Golf Club », Opened its doors in 1885 when golf was only introduced to the United States in 1887. The South African Open established in 1893 is the second oldest national tournament after the British Open. The country is not only one of the forerunners of golf, but it has also seen the birth of famous legends and players Gary Player, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Louis Oosthuizen, Charles Schwartzel…
With its 500 courts, you will be spoiled for choice! Many of them were designed by these same golfing legends and specialist architects. The quality of the courses has made the reputation of the country where it is possible to play all year round thanks to a mild climate.
Seeing a pack of wild dogs go through it is not uncommon at Skukuza Golf Course.
South Africa offers different types of golf trips. Whether for an all-inclusive golf trip or in complete freedom, à la carte through a travel agency, the country offers magnificent destinations to combine with your golf trip. Among them ; the Kruger Park and its safaris (“Big 5”), Cape Town and its surroundings (Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, the Wine Route), the Garden Route and its views over the Indian Ocean, the Pilanesberg Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, Johannesburg and its surroundings …
At each of these destinations, superb courses await golfers and adventure seekers. And for your holidays, everything is possible: circuits in 5 * accommodation, guest houses, bungalows in the middle of Kruger Park. Contact South African Travellers now to organize your tailor-made golf vacation in Africa. In the meantime, here are some of our ideas …
The Royal Cape Golf Club is famous for its mountains in the background.
Combine golf course and safari at the Kruger
Some of our favorite addresses:
Leopard Creek Country Club
Golf in the middle of the bush and wild animals? A dream ? No, a reality that will enchant you! At the edge of Kruger Park, with Crocodile River as border, is the “ Leopard Creek Country Club », One of the best courses designed by Gary Player. Each start is decorated with a leopard statue, a green dominates the river where hippos bathe!
Skukuza Golf Club
Golf in Kruger Park between game drives? Here again the dream becomes reality. Welcome to the “Skukuza Golf Club” built in 1972 for park staff, currently open to visitors. This 9-hole offers proximity to nature and the wild animals that pass between the greens. Avoid collecting balls in bodies of water, it is not uncommon to see crocodiles there!
Legend Golf & Safari Resort
In Limpopo, the “Legend Golf & Safari Resort” is home to a golf course where each of the 18 holes was designed by a world golfing legend. The 19 e hole is the most difficult existing in South Africa, if you are prone to vertigo, do not! Helicopter access to the top of Hanglip mountain from where you hit your ball towards a green in the shape of the African continent, 400m below!
A safari coupled with a golf trip? You can with Leopard Creek Country Club.
Combine golf course and stay in Cape Town
Some of our favorite addresses:
Royal Cape Golf
Superb area to find magnificent golf courses, Cape Town and its surroundings! Personalize your golf trip and combine courses with cultural visits. The “Royal Cape Golf Club”, the oldest club in South Africa, hosts many championships. Well maintained, it offers panoramic views of Table Mountain.
Arabella golf
120 km from Cape Town is Hermanus, one of the best spots for southern whale watching. Why not enjoy one of the most beautiful courses in South Africa, the “Arabella Golf”. Designed by architect Peter Matkovich in 1999, it is the meeting place for stars visiting CapeTown.
Steenberg Golf Club
The wine route during a golf trip plus travel? In Constantia, the “Steenberg Golf Club” offers an 18-hole course that winds between the vines.
American golf course made up of numerous water obstacles, “De Zalze”, located in the vineyard of the same name, offers an exciting course with a grandiose last hole. Wine lovers will be doubly satisfied!
Just a 30-minute drive from Cape Town, Steenberg Golf combines city discovery with passion for golf.
Combine a golf course with a stay on the Garden Route
The Garden Route, known for its panoramic views, whale watching and… golf, has fifteen world-class courses.
Pezula Championship Golf Course
The “Pezula Championship Golf Course”, breathtaking thanks to the 18 holes designed by David Dale, is a reference in South Africa. A few months after its opening, it was named the most beautiful course in the country with the three holes positioned at the top of the cliffs bordering the Indian Ocean. A 5 * experience with its restaurant, terraces and sublime ocean views!
Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate
A beautiful all-inclusive golf trip, the “Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate”! At the heart of the Garden Route, Fancourt offers luxurious accommodation and three courses designed by Gary Player. Fancourt hosted the President’s Cup in 2003, a global event watched by nearly half a million viewers.
On the Garden Route, in George it is also possible to combine golf and discovery of the country.
Combine golf course with exploring Joburg and its surroundings
There are many hotels of all categories but above all splendid golf courses, notably the “Glendower Golf Club” and the “River Club”.
You will understand that in South Africa there are many options for golf enthusiasts, among its some 500 courses across the country. The question is rather: do you want to combine your golf trip with a Kruger safari or lazing on the Cape Town beaches? In any case, we are there to take care of the organization of your tailor-made trip, contact us today here .
