Wildlife Golf Courses 

SKUKUZA GOLF COURSE

Course Facts :

Type of layout : Parkland
Holes : 9 (18 tees)
Par : 72
Types of grass on greens : Bent
Types of grass on fairways : Kikuyu
Course Distances
Club : 5950 meters
Ladies : 5059 meters 

Description

Originally built in 1972 as a recreational facility for the Skukuza personnel in the Kruger National Park, this golf course has many unique aspects. There are many golf courses bordering the outskirts of the Kruger National Park, but this is the only course inside the park.  

The course only has 9 holes, but 18 tees. The surroundings of the course are home to a variety of bird life and wildlife including the “Big 5” (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo). There are no fences surrounding the course, so you are more than likely to have giraffe, elephant or zebra blocking the fairways. If that is not enough, the water hazards may become tricky with hippo and crocodile calling them home, especially lake panic which comes into play on many of the holes. 

The course is a pleasure to play for any level of golfer. One of the most enjoyable holes is the number 2, par-3 having water on the left and to the back. Wherever there is water there is danger.

Facilities:

  •  Golf club hire
  • Carts allowed and can be hired
  • Parking
  • Club House

 HANS MERENSKY GOLF COURSE

Course Facts   

Type of layout : Parkland
Holes : 18
Par : 72
Types of grass on greens : Bayview
Types of grass on fairways : Cynodon
Course  Designer : Bob Grimsdell
Course Distances
Championship : 6350 meters
Club : 6164 meters
Ladies : 5044 meters 

Description

The famous Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves, stretches along the entire length of the Estate’s eastern boundary. Greet the African dawn on the manicured fairways of this challenging 18 hole, par 72 Championship Golf Course, where crocodile and hippo add spice to the normal “hazards” of a good game of golf.

Wild game including elephant, lion, giraffe and a wide variety of antelope and bird life are often seen on the golf course and in the surrounds.  

The legendary Bob Grimsdell designed this unique course, which extends over a vast area of indigenous bush, interspersed with tranquil pools and velvet greens.  

Facilities:

  • Pro shop
  • Driving range
  • Practice area
  • Golf club hire
  • Carts allowed and can be hired
  • Clubhouse
  • Shower facilities
  • Parking

KRUGER PARK LODGE GOLF COURSE

Course Facts

Type of layout : Parkland
Holes : 9 (18 tees)
Par : 72
Types of grass on greens : Bayview
Types of grass on fairways : Kikuyu
Course  Designer : Gary Player
Course Distances
Club : 6127 meters
Ladies : 5027 meters

Description

Another fine course, with magnificent bushveld trees line the fairways and from backdrops to the holes. The course is truly a revelation and can be enjoyed by golfers of all talents. The golf course is set amongst the natural vegetation of the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. 4.5 hours away from Johannesburg.

Wild life does roam the fairways. 

Facilities:

  • Driving Range
  • Practice area
  • Clubhouse
  • Shower and changing facilities
  • Conference facilities
  • Parking
  • Carts allowed and can be hired

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