From dramatic coastal layouts to bushveld fairways framed by wildlife, Southern Africa offers some of the most memorable golf experiences on earth. Combine championship golf with luxury safari lodges, wine estates, and tropical island escapes for the ultimate golf journey.

Combine South Africa’s Big Five safari destinations with championship golf, then unwind on Mauritius’ tropical island courses. This seamless journey blends wildlife, luxury lodges, coastal scenery, and world-class golf into one unforgettable itinerary.

Some of The Best Golf Courses in South Africa

Leopard Creek Country Club, Greater Kruger National Park

Set on the edge of the Kruger National Park, this Gary Player-designed masterpiece blends championship golf with untamed African wilderness. Elevated greens overlook the Crocodile River, where elephants and hippos are often seen during play — one of the most unique golf-and-safari combinations in the world.  Nearby game lodges such as Ulusaba, Sabi Sabi, Londolozi, Royal Malewane and Jock Safari Lodge accommodate golfers who wish to experience this incredible golf course in South Africa.

Fancourt The Links Golf Course, Fancourt Hotel

Widely regarded as South Africa’s premier links-style course, this exclusive Gary Player design at the Fancourt Hotel in George, Garden Route, offers rolling dunes, pot bunkers and fast-running fairways. Built on reclaimed land, it delivers a true links experience rarely found outside the UK.  The other two golf courses at Fancourt are Outeniqua and Montague Golf Course. 

Gary Player Country Club, Sun City Resort

Located in an extinct volcanic crater at Sun City, this legendary championship course hosts the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Long, demanding and immaculately conditioned, it is one of the most prestigious tournament venues in Africa.  The Sun City Resort features 4 different hotels, namely The Palace of The Lost City Hotel, The Cascades Hotel, the Sun City Hotel and the Cabanas Hotel.

Arabella Golf Club, near Hermanus 

Set along the Bot River Lagoon, the Arabella Hotel & Country Estate combines breathtaking mountain views with strategic water hazards. Known for immaculate conditioning and dramatic scenery, it is one of the most photographed courses in South Africa.  The Arabella Hotel features an inviting outdoor swimming pool, as well as spa facilities and a gym.

Steenberg Golf Club, Cape Town

Located in the Constantia Valley wine region, the Steenberg Golf Course combines mountain scenery, vineyards and water features. It’s a strategic parkland course ideal for pairing golf with Cape Town’s wine and culinary experiences.  The Steenberg Hotel in Cape Town offers premier hotel facilities including a gourmet restaurant as well as a health & beauty spa.

Pearl Valley Golf Course, Cape Winelands

A Jack Nicklaus Signature course set in the Cape Winelands, Pearl Valley features wide fairways, pristine bunkering and mountain backdrops. It is consistently ranked among South Africa’s top-conditioned layouts.  The Pearl Valley Hotel as well as the Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl are preferred accommodation choices for travellers.

Erinvale Golf Club, Cape Town

Designed by Gary Player, the Erinvale Golf Course offers a varied layout set between vineyards and mountains. With holes winding through parkland and foothills, it delivers both strategic golf and stunning scenery.  Guests are accommodated in comfort and luxury at the five star Erinvale Hotel.

Zimbali Country Club, KwaZulu-Natal

Zimbali Country Club is a championship coastal forest golf course located within Zimbali Estate near Ballito on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Designed by Tom Weiskopf, the 18-hole layout blends rolling hills, indigenous forest, wetlands and occasional Indian Ocean views, creating one of South Africa’s most scenic resort courses.  Nearby Hotels include the Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga, The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, The Capital Zimbali Hotel as well as Club Med near Ballito.

Durban Country Club, KwaZulu-Natal

A historic championship layout close to the Indian Ocean, Durban Country Club is famed for its undulating fairways, coastal winds and iconic opening stretch — often considered among the best in world golf.

Pinnacle Point Golf Club, Garden Route

Dramatically carved into coastal cliffs, Pinnacle Point offers cliff-top tee shots and sweeping Indian Ocean views. Several holes play directly along the edge of the coastline, creating one of Africa’s most spectacular golf experiences.   Recommended accommodation along the Garden Route include the Fancourt Hotel, the Oubaai Hotel, Simola as well as Pezula Hotel.

Some of the Best Golf Courses in Mauritius

Mauritius is one of the world’s premier golf holiday destinations, combining championship courses with luxury beachfront resorts, warm year-round weather, and spectacular ocean scenery. Many five-star hotels offer stay-and-play access, with courses designed by leading architects and set along lagoons, volcanic landscapes, and tropical gardens. The island’s compact size also allows golfers to easily play multiple top courses during one stay.

Top five-star golf resorts include the elegant Constance Belle Mare Plage Mauritius, located on the east coast and home to two 18-hole championship courses, The Legend and The Links, making it one of the island’s most complete golf resorts. Another standout is Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, set within a private golf estate with luxury villas and access to championship layouts including the Ernie Els-designed Anahita course.

On the south coast, Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa offers a spectacular beachfront setting beneath Le Morne Mountain with direct access to the Paradis Golf Course, ideal for scenic coastal golf. Meanwhile, Anahita Golf & Spa Resort provides exclusive villa accommodation with access to both the Anahita Golf Course and the famous Île aux Cerfs island course reachable by boat.  Another excellent option is Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius, which offers guests preferred access to the renowned Île aux Cerfs Golf Club, one of the most scenic courses in the Indian Ocean.

Golf holidays in Mauritius are ideal year-round and typically include luxury accommodation, daily breakfast, green fees, transfers, and optional golf carts. With multiple championship courses within easy reach, visitors can enjoy a relaxed island escape combined with world-class golf in a single destination.

Île aux Cerfs Golf Club

Designed by Bernhard Langer, this spectacular course occupies its own island and is reached by boat. Fairways weave through tropical vegetation with ocean views on nearly every hole, creating one of the world’s most scenic golf experiences.

Anahita Golf Club

This Ernie Els-designed championship course stretches between mountains and lagoon, with several oceanfront holes culminating in a dramatic finishing stretch along the water. It regularly hosts professional tournaments.

Heritage Golf Club – Le Château

Set on the historic Domaine de Bel Ombre, this championship layout features rolling fairways, mature trees and Indian Ocean views. It has hosted DP World Tour events and is widely regarded as one of Mauritius’ finest courses.

Mont Choisy Le Golf

Located in the north of the island, Mont Choisy offers wide fairways, volcanic rock features and scenic lagoon views. The layout is both challenging and playable, ideal for resort-style golf holidays.

Tamarina Golf Club

Set between mountains and the Indian Ocean, Tamarina offers dramatic elevation changes and dry savannah-style terrain. The course provides a unique contrast to Mauritius’ coastal layouts.