Game for Golf - Our Parks, our Heritage

The Kruger National Park is the primary destination in South Africa for many international tourists. Each year more than half a million visitors are registered. The world distinguished Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.

Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man’s interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park’s natural assets.

Experienced rangers with an extensive knowledge of the area, the wildlife, birds and indigenous vegetation guide all walking safaris hiking trails.

The Kruger National Park offers a wide variety of accommodation, not only in size, facilities and visual appearance, but also in price range.

Activities

A large selection of wildlife Safari Tours are available in Kruger Game Reserve. These guided safari tours normally depart from Johannesburg and include a trip through the Mpumalanga panoramic route to Kruger Park. All meals are included and accommodation varies from staying in chalets to camping in large dome-tents in the Southern or Central regions of the park. Airport or accommodation pickups and drop offs are also arranged.

Experienced rangers with an extensive knowledge of the area, the wildlife, birds and indigenous vegetation guide all walking safaris hiking trails. Accommodation in the game reserve is in a tented camp on a riverbed, in two-bedded safari-tents, with communal toilet and shower facilities. Camp staff cook and clean while your guide leads you into close encounters with the African wild.

There are no restricting fences between the Private Game Reserves and the Kruger National Park, so exciting wildlife encounters in the open veld are the order of the day.

To maximise your wildlife sightings, one or two game drives are also included in these game hikes. If you are looking for exclusive comfort right out in the open savannah, open air dining on traditional cuisine under an African sky, superior personalised service, and adventure safari - then visit Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Klaserie Private Game Reserve or Thornybush Private Game Reserve for a preview of private luxury lodge accommodation.

There are no restricting fences between the Private Game Reserves and the Kruger National Park, so exciting wildlife encounters in the open veld are the order of the day. With convertible safaris to create your dream safari holiday or vacation, you can be assured of the sheer enjoyment of unspoilt nature. The vitalizing air and open vistas will leave you relaxed and energized for when you return to civilization.

Golf is a must when visiting the Kruger

The golf course was built in 1972 as a recreational facility for the Skukuza personnel, and is now available to visitors to the Kruger National Park. The Skukuza Golf Course is situated on the outskirts of Skukuza Rest Camp.

Since the course is not fenced-in, uninvited spectators are a common sight, hippo, impala, warthog and baboons to mention but a few.

The rich wildlife sanctuary surrounding the golf course is home to the Big Five, a huge variety of birds and countless animals, which all conspire to provide the visitor with a harmonious close-to nature golfing experience.

Since the course is not fenced-in, uninvited spectators are a common sight, hippo, impala, warthog and baboons to mention but a few. The Skukuza Golf Course has no bunkers, although ‘aerial bunkers’ abound because of the many trees found on the course.

Tee-off times are available for visitors on a first come first serve basis, so book in advance to avoid disappointment. The Skukuza Golf Course is designed for all levels of golfers. Take along your golf clubs next time you visit the Kruger National Park and enjoy one of the most unique 9-hole golf courses in the world.

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