The famed Kruger National Park in South Africa presents a unique opportunity for golfers to combine their love for the sport with the adventure of a safari.
The prestigious Leopard Creek Country Club offers a world-class course designed by Gary Player, with breathtaking views of the Crocodile River and the park’s terrain. The Skukuza Golf Course, located within the park, allows players to enjoy a round amidst the diverse wildlife of the area.
There are various five-star luxury accommodation options with close proximity to these courses, ensuring the perfect combination of golfing and safari experiences.
Ascot Tours can assist you with putting together an excellent golf safari itinerary for your clients as we have built relationships with the best of the best. Just take a look at these options.
Jock Safari Lodge
Set at the meeting point of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers, Jock Safari Lodge is a private retreat in Kruger with 6,000 hectares of exclusive wilderness. Twelve thatched suites provide luxurious seclusion. Daily game drives in open 4×4 vehicles unveil thrilling wildlife scenes. Guests can also go on guided walks, discover rare birds, or gaze at the night sky’s brilliance. The Pilgrims Rest Retreat delivers soothing spa therapies.
Play golf at: Leopard Creek Country Club
Singita Lebombo
Singita Lebombo Lodge’s 13 glass-walled suites hover above the N’wanetsi River, offering sweeping Kruger views. Within Singita’s vast 33,000-acre private concession, the lodge boasts a rooftop terrace, multimedia room, library, interactive kitchen, espresso bar, and an all-day ‘bar-deli.’ A central swimming pool complements the serene setting. Twice-daily game drives reveal the Big Five. The park’s hidden wonders are revealed on bush walks.
Play golf at: Skukuza Golf Course
Kruger Shalati
Suspended on the Selati Bridge above the Sabie River, Kruger Shalati offers a one-of-a-kind luxury safari stay on a stationary train. It boasts 31 elegantly furnished rooms – 24 in the train carriages and 7 in the Bridge House. A suspended pool deck at train level allows for a swim above wildlife. An overhanging pool with a viewing deck extends over the bridge. Wildlife enthusiasts can go on twice-daily game drives. There are also guided bush walks led by experienced guides.
Play golf at: Skukuza Golf Course
Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Lukimbi Safari Lodge is an exclusive retreat in Kruger’s untamed south. Designed to blend with nature, classic suites feature vast windows framing breathtaking views, with premier suites offering private plunge pools. Game drives and bush walks reveal Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Birdwatchers can delight in over 420 recorded species. Savour gourmet dishes inspired by local flavours, unwind with a cocktail at the bar or indulge in a spa treatment.
Play golf at: Leopard Creek Golf Club
