Best Golf Resorts in South Africa
from the Experts in Golf Holidays
✍️ Matthew Allen | ⏰ 8 min read
from the Experts in Golf Holidays
✍️ Matthew Allen | ⏰ 8 min read
Johannesburg, Limpopo & Sun City
Rated 9.2 by 25 golfers (Read reviews of Sun City Resort)
Flights, 5 Nights, 4 Rounds
Garden Route
Rated 9.8 by 58 golfers (Read reviews of Fancourt South Africa)
Flights, 5 Nights, 5 Rounds
Winelands & Hermanus
Rated 9.8 by 8 golfers (Read reviews of Arabella Hotel & Spa)
Flights, 7 Nights, 4 Rounds
The Sun City Resort rivals anything on the African continent for golf and leisure facilities. Located on the edge of Pilansberg National Park around 2 hours from Johannesburg & Pretoria it offers four accommodation options alongside two outstanding championship golf courses.
The Gary Player Country Club hosts the Nedbank Million Dollar Challenge each year, with a total yardage in excess of 7,700 yards & overlooked by the Pilansberg Mountains it is easy to see why it is considered as one of the best courses in South Africa.
The Lost City Course, whilst often overshadowed by the tournament hosting Country Club layout, is by no means inferior, offering some amazing holes, bordered by great expanses of water.
Book a golf holiday to Sun City or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Sun City
What our clients think
❝Really loved the course. It was interesting, beautiful scenery, definitely not a walking course! Hilly at times and long walks green to tee. The wildlife here was again interesting and the crocodile hole lived up to its name. The spotter was great and definitely earned his money!❞
Alison (visited February)
Johannesburg, Limpopo & Sun City
Rated 9.2 by 25 golfers (Read reviews of Sun City Resort)
Flights, 5 Nights, 4 Rounds
The golf resort at Fancourt has developed over the years into one of the the world's elite destinations. Situated in the heart of the Garden Route just under 5 miles from George Airport it is a perfect location to enjoy a fantastic golfing holiday.
The headline Links course has hosted many European Tour events as well as the Presidents Cup while the two remaining courses, the Montagu and Outeniqua are stunning parkland layouts to be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities.
Book a golf holiday to Fancourt or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Fancourt
What our clients think
❝Our favourite. Everything about Fancourt is excellent, elegance, staff, food, rooms & golf it's the whole package. We will return.❞
Sharon (visited February)
Garden Route
Rated 9.8 by 58 golfers (Read reviews of Fancourt South Africa)
Flights, 5 Nights, 5 Rounds
The resort at Arabella is a firm favourite among those looking for desirable golf, leisure & spa holiday destinations, combining the ultimate in facilities with an astounding natural setting.
The golf course at Arabella has been transformed by renowned designer Peter Matkovich into a wonderful layout that is overlooked by the magnificent Kogelberg mountain range as it hugs the shores of Bot River Lagoon, providing not only aesthetic satisfaction, but also adding to the charm and challenge.
Book a golf holiday to Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
What our clients think
❝A good test of golf. Some testing holes with spectacular views, and a must to play.❞
Michael (visited March)
Winelands & Hermanus
Rated 9.8 by 8 golfers (Read reviews of Arabella Hotel & Spa)
Flights, 7 Nights, 4 Rounds
Situated on the warm shores of South Africa’s Indian Ocean coastline, The Selborne Golf Estate offers golfers a high class boutique hotel with spacious rooms, a tranquil Spa and a relaxing private beach club.
The championship golf course was created by Denis Barker in 1985 and has hosted a number of tournaments, framed by wild coastal forest, with countless hazards to tackle it is a truly spectacular place to enjoy a round of golf.
Book a golf holiday to Selborne Golf Estate Hotel & Spa or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Selborne Golf Estate Hotel & Spa
What our clients think
❝Very enjoyable stay. Room was perfectly comfortable with a short walk from our room to the main hotel for dining/bar/lounge. The couse was in excellent condition & for us as relatively high handicappers quite a challenge as on a number of holes you needed to be accurate off the tee to avoid trouble. However not an unfair course and very enjoyable to play.❞
Peter (visited December)
Durban & KwaZulu Natal
Rated 9 by 2 golfers (Read reviews of Selborne Golf Estate Hotel & Spa)
Flights, 7 Nights, 4 Rounds
Located among the hills above Knysna sits the Simola Golf Estate, a superb 5-star establishment that offers guests exceptional spa and relaxation facilities combined with a wonderful Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The par 72 Simola golf course serves up incredible views of Knysna Heads and the Lagoon with a slightly unusual layout of five par 5's and five par 3's. In true Nicklaus fashion the course is no walkover when played right from the back, but can still provide an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities when played off the correct tees.
Book a golf holiday to Simola Golf Estate or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Simola Golf Estate
What our clients think
❝Great course with some good carries and some long holes due to the elevation, but great challenge of golf. Course was in excellent condition and greens were fast. Lots of elevated tees which gave great views and interesting holes. Good facilities and staff very friendly. We will certainly return.❞
Helen (visited March)
Garden Route
Rated 8.8 by 5 golfers (Read reviews of Simola Golf Estate)
Flights, 13 Nights, 7 Rounds
Located just a short drive from George Airport in Herolds Bay, Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa offers visitors ultimate luxury, pristine beaches, indigenous forests, a bustling atmosphere alongside an award-winning golf course.
Oubaai Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in South Africa, offering breathtaking 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean. A traditional links type layout with veld grasses lining the pristine fairways. The course is long enough from the back tees to challenge low handicap golfers but the range of tees ensures it is enjoyable for all.
Book a golf holiday to Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
What our clients think
❝We stayed in a suite which was very spacious and comfortable. A good test of golf but very fair and spectacular views. One of my favourite courses.❞
Michael (visited MArch)
Garden Route
Rated 9.6 by 4 golfers (Read reviews of Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa)
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Set within tranquil gardens and cobbled walkways on a glorious patch of land on the Western Cape the Erinvale Hotel & Spa offers luxury under the shadow of the Hottentots Holland Mountains. Outstanding accommodation, top class facilities and world class dining, making it an ideal choice for families and large groups of golfers.
The Gary Player designed golf course is a challenging layout for visiting golfers with low flat terrain at the start of your round ascending to the more undulating slopes towards the end. Amazing mountain vistas set the scene for an amazing round during your next golf holiday in South Africa.
Book a golf holiday to Erinvale Estate or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Erinvale Estate
What our clients think
❝Our favourite stay in 5 weeks. Beautiful and comfortable accommodation in a great location. The rooms are surrounded with gardens and mature oak lined walkways - stunning!❞
Michael (visited MArch)
Winelands & Hermanus
Rated 10 by 1 golfer (Read review of Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa)
Flights, 7 Nights, 3 Rounds
Located just 30 minutes from Durban & 10 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport, the Zimbali Golf Resort is a world-renowned estate regarded as one of the most prestigious in Africa. Luxury and prestige are combined seamlessly with the resort amenities offering an exclusive coastal experience on the Kwa-Zulu Natal north coast.
Zimbali Country Club was designed by Tom Weiskopf, who not only managed to create a fantastic layout but also an eco-friendly one. The tee boxes around the course where often positioned in tricky locations to avoid environmental disturbances. The course climbs over rolling hills serving up great vantage points to enjoy the magnificent views.
Book a golf holiday to Zimbali Golf Resort or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Zimbali Golf Resort
What our clients think
❝The hotel is only about 8 years old so the rooms are modern, spacious and very well appointed with microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and huge double bed. Beautiful course but a bit challenging off some tees as driving over some water to reach the fairway. Excellent halfway house facility and seems to be the norm to stop for something to eat!❞
Peter (visited December)
Durban & KwaZulu Natal
Rated 10 by 5 golfers (Read reviews of Capital Zimbali Resort)
Flights, 7 Nights, 4 Rounds
Wild Coast Sun Resort is set within 750 hectares of natural bush on the Eastern Cape, overlooking the Indian Ocean just one kilometre from the Kwa-Zulu Natal border. With its championship golf course and close proximity to Durban, the Wild Coast Sun Resort is the ideal location for golfing holidays in the Eastern Cape.
The Robert Trent Jones Jnr course boasts scenic ocean views and magnificently curated fairways and greens. Efforts were made during design to utilise the natural topography and geography of the region to its fullest resulting in a course that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings.
Book a golf holiday to Wild Coast Sun Resort or Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to one of our golf experts.
Reasons to Visit Wild Coast Sun Resort
What our clients think
❝Links style course right on the coast with breathtaking views.❞
Jason (visited May)
Durban & KwaZulu Natal
Our Golf Experts are available to provide full details of all deals at Wild Coast Sun - call now for an instant quote!
Year on year South Africa is reaffirming its place as one of the top golfing destinations in the world partly due to its abundance of glorious championship courses but also as a result of the wide variety of things to do away from the golf.
South Africa is considered one of the best value golf holidays in the world. Combining the amazing quality of the golf course with top-rated hotels can see a fantastic value golf trip to be had. Golfers will typically travel for a minimum of a week, flying into Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg before venturing onto the many golf courses, safari parks and vineyards that are on offer within this amazing country. Golfers can expect to pay around £1200 per person including flights, accommodation, car hire and golf. One of the top-ranked golf resorts, Fancourt, would be around £1700 for flights, 7 nights and golf.
Handicap: +3
Favourite Course: Pinehurst
My 'Expert' areas: Turkey, Portugal, USA & South Africa
Best trip I've done: Scotland playing Royal Dornoch & Gleneagles
Where my next trip is to: Costa Navarino
Give Matthew a call on 0800 043 6644 to arrange your next golf break.
Europe & Overseas Golf Expert