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A brief outline on the principal Provinces for great golf experiences

WESTERN CAPE (INCLUDING GARDEN ROUTE)

The Western Cape is one of South Africa's most beautiful provinces. It is a region of majestic mountains, colourful patchwork of farmland set in lovely valleys and long beaches. The scenic settings and wealth of golfing facilities available in the Garden Route and Western Cape enables the province to offer visitors an unparalleled golfing experience.

Herewith a few great golf resorts and hotels in the region:

• Arabella Golf Resort
• Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa
• Steenberg Hotel
• Kleine Zalze Lodge
• Fancourt Hotel & Country Estate
• Steenberg Hotel
• Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Estate

EASTERN CAPE

Lying on South Africa's south-eastern coast, the Eastern Cape is the undiscovered gem of South Africa, with its spectacular unspoilt wild coast of sweeping beaches and rugged coastlines. The mild climate together with superb coastal scenery makes this stretch of South Africa a golfer's paradise.

KWA-ZULU NATAL

The sub-tropical coastline of KwaZulu-Natal must rate as one of South Africa's prime golf destinations. Dotted up and down the Indian Ocean coast of Durban are several championship courses as well as welcoming local golf clubs. Added to this, the long hours of sunshine, stunning natural beauty and premier game reserves and you have all the ingredients of a truly memorable golfing holiday.

Herewith a few great golf resorts and hotels in the region:

• Mondazur Resort
• Wild Coast Sun Hotel
• Champagne Sports Resort
• Mount Edgecombe Golf Lodge
• Selborne Hotel & Spa Estate
• Zimbali Lodge

GAUTENG

Gauteng offers the golfing enthusiast a huge selection of top golf courses. In the past a number of Johannesburg's courses have played host to the European PGA and the South African Sunshine Tour. The Gauteng Province is actually one of the world's premier golfing destinations and has a wide selection of golf estates on offer for the enthusiast, amateur and professional alike. A golf holiday to South Africa isn't complete without testing your skills at Gauteng's renowned golf courses.

LIMPOPO

South Africa's northernmost province, lying within the great curve of the Limpopo River. It is a region of contrasts, from true bushveld country to majestic mountains, primeval indigenous forests, unspoilt wilderness and patchworks of farmland. The province borders the countries of Botswana to the west, Zimbabwe to the north and Mozambique to the east. In the eastern region lies the northern half of the magnificent Kruger National Park, a world-famous game reserve blooming with African wildlife in a total area roughly the size of Israel. A golf holiday in the Limpopo Province and the Kruger National Park is an awe-inspiring experience.

Herewith a few great golf resorts which combine great safari options in the region

• Entabeni Game Reserve
• Hans Merensky Hotel and Estate
• Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro

MPUMALANGA

Mpumalanga - "the place where the sun rises" - is a province with spectacular scenic beauty and an abundance of wildlife, lying in the northeast of South Africa. As the safari capital of South Africa, the major draw-card to the area is the world-famous Kruger National Park and the "Big Five". However, Mpumalanga has a lot more to offer. It boasts some particularly fine golf courses.
Herewith a few great golf resorts where you can combine great safari options in the region:

• Kruger Park Lodge
• White River Golf Lodge
• Greenway Woods Resort
• NORTH WEST
• It is also the home of the world-famous Sun City with its 2 championship courses namely
• The Gary Play Country Club
• Lost City Golf Club.