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Courses
Golf Safari in South Africa-The courses
The golf courses selected for this fabulous 9 day golf safari include some of the most stunning and renowned courses in South Africa.
Lost City Golf Club Sun City. 6983 Metres Par 72
Some 10 years after the completion of the Gary Player Country Club, the popularity of Sun City demanded another course be built. Again the pro was commissioned, his challenge being to create a very different experience. The course defies being bracketed into any particular genre having touches of mountain, desert and even African parkland in its make-up.
Here, the golfer can choose to tackle the course from its championship tees (suggested only for the longer hitting, single-figure handicappers), the standard markers or forward tees. Even playing the shortest route presents a great test as the approaches to the greens – clad in bent grass and protected by bunkers – demand careful judgment.
Signature hole: 13th – par 3 A green in the shape of Africa bordered by a pond, home to several large crocodiles!
Durban Country Club Beachwood.6157 Metres Par 72
Built by George Waterman and fellow professional golfer Laurie Waters, the Durban Country Club was established in 1922 and has a proud history. The difficulties these men faced were immense as all earth-moving had to be done manually, giant sand dunes were flattened and dense bush and trees chopped down and carted away. Renowned for its classic Cape Dutch architecture, lush vegetation, undulating fairways, sand dunes and beautiful setting overlooking the Indian Ocean.The Club has
been the venue of choice for many an important celebration in its rich history.
Signature Hole: 3rd – par 5 – 468m. A tee shot from the highest point on the course into a valley below, completely exposing the drive to the ocean gusts. Trees on the right of the straightaway hole need to be avoided as well as the large fairway bunker on the landing area to the left.
Signature hole: 6th – par 3 – 163m A wayward shot to the right is out of bounds, while one to the left is a lost ball.
Champagne Sports Resort. 6400 Metres Par 72
Located in the beautiful Drakensberg area, this course has to be rated as one of the most scenically memorable golf layouts in
South Africa. Designed by Hugh Baiocchi and Kevin Curren, it successfully blends the natural attributes of the terrain and the
surrounding beauty with the modern demands of a quality course.
It undulates up and around the contours of a valley that nestles under the dominant peaks of Champagne and Cathkin Peaks and incorporates several holes with blind tee shots. Professional and novice alike will appreciate the 84 well-appointed bunkers that line the fairways and greens. The quality of the greens is accredited to Trevor Livesey whose passion remains unabated. Though the drama of the mighty mountains dominates the eye, the course also enjoys gentle vistas where the lower hills create a kaleidoscope of colour blessed with trees, rivers and dams to add even more of a challenge.
The Royal Swazi Spa Country Club. 6166 Metres Par 72
This spectacular championship course is one of the most scenic locations found in the world. Opened in 1966, it has been laid
out on the slopes of the Lebombo Range that curves gently down into the valley. The first nine holes are comparatively level but
the second nine fully exploits the mountainous terrain. Challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of bound areas running close to fairways, swirling breezes, clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants and wickedly sited
bunkers – one is so steep it requires steps to facilitate access.
Leopard Creek Country Club. 6665 Metres Par 72
This ultra-exclusive world-class facility is the brainchild of magnate Johan Rupert and, as can be expected, no expense was
spared. Bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park, the course
represents African golf at its best with indigenous bushveld bordering the immaculate fairways and greens.
Innovative design and landscaping techniques ensure the course is naturally protected from animals, while lakes and small streams divert through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies. Hazards take a new dimension for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the river is named…crocodiles.
Signature hole: 13th – par 5 – 505m. Here the green is right on the edge of the Crocodile River but 32 metres above the water
level offering magnificent views up the river and into the Kruger Park.
Accommodation
The Pride of Africa Journeys
The Pride of Africa train experiences with Rovos Rail provide very much more than mere rail transportation – from these transports of delight one can experience the richness of southern Africa, with north and southbound routes between Pretoria and Cape Town as well as a range of spectacular journeys to the east and to the west. The trains combine the golden age of rail travel with modern conveniences and recreate the elegance of bygone ages.
The Suites
The Pullman Suites (±7 sq metres/±76 sq feet) are equipped with a comfortable sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening, and also have an en-suite bathroom with shower. The wood-panelled rebuilt sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.The spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day
The Deluxe Suites (±10 sq metres/±108 sq feet) accommodate two passengers in either twin or double beds and have a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower. The wood-panelled rebuilt sleeper coaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort.
In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. The spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
The Royal Suites, each of which take up half a carriage, are spacious and elegant measuring ±16 sq metres in size. Each has its own private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The epitome of luxury with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air-conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of side-by-side twin or spacious double beds. In the en-suite bathrooms, original fittings combine with the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs.The very spacious suites offer passengers the opportunity to travel in privacy, comfort and luxury, with fittings and facilities that are of the highest standard. All are equipped with a writing surface and a personal safe for valuables. There is also a bar fridge filled with beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 hours a day.
The Lounges and Dining Facilities
The Pride of Africa has three lounge areas and a dining area. The lounges consist of a non-smoking lounge car (which accommodates 26 guests), and a non-smoking 42-seat dining car. If the number of guests on the train exceeds 42, both dining cars are used, as this allows the entire complement of guests to eat all meals at the same time.
There is also the smoking lounge, with the Observation Car (accommodating 32 guests) at the rear of the train. Deep sofas and wingback chairs make for an extremely comfortable ride in the lounges