Swing Your Clubs On The Zulu Coast

The Zulu Coast is reputed to boast some of the finest golf courses in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are a golfer visiting this region, we suggest you take a moment to explore and enjoy a rather unique blend of courses on offer. For most, the long sunny & warm winter days will be enough, but throw in the excitement (and likelihood) of encountering a crocodile, hippo or variety of other game on the course and you have an above average day's golf. For avid birders, the Zulu Coast Golf Courses also offer some of the best birding in a very relaxed and aesthetically pleasing environment. 

Starting in the north of the Zulu Coast is the Kwambonambi Country Club, this well looked after 9 hole course offers excellent facilities and other sporting facilities on site, including a very popular "Halfway House". 

For more information or bookings, please contact (035) 580-1321 or email: marckwambo@wol.co.za

At the heart of the Zulu Coast is the Richards Bay Country Club, ideally set on the shores of Lake Mzingazi where unsurpassed sundowners after a day on the course can be enjoyed. The 18 hole, Par 71 golf course, co-designed by Gary Player, is one of the most scenic and challenging layouts in Zululand, especially considering that your chances of playing alongside basking crocodiles or grazing hippos is not uncommon. For more information please visit www.rbcc.co.za or Tel: (035) 753 2441

A bit further south in the quaint, peaceful village of Mtunzini is the Mtunzini Country Club, this 9 hole, Par 72 course overlooks the beautiful uMlalazi Nature Reserve and estuary with additional breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Birding along the Mtunzini Golf Course, is some of the best in the country with views of Palmnut Vultures, Hornbills, Sunbirds and Kingfishers being common place. For more information Tel: (035) 340-1779

Inland in the cooler, more temperate climates of Eshowe is the 72 Par, 18 hole Eshowe Hills Golf Course, The golf course at Eshowe Hills Country Club was opened in 1907, and is now one of the oldest clubs in South Africa still playing on the original site. The “new” course was designed by the legendary Bob Grimsdell in the 1950’s and has recently been upgraded by European Masters Champion and multiple tournament winner, Jeff Hawkes. Great care has been taken to keep the “Grimsdell character” of the course. For more information visit www.eshowehills.co.za or Tel (035) 473 5000

All the courses along the Zulu Coast are in close proximity to a variety of accommodation establishments from bed and breakfasts to luxurious hotels. In addition there is always plenty on offer for the rest of the family, with many of the courses having excellent facilities for children and families. For more information on the Zulu Coast's Golfing opportunities visit www.visitzululand.co.za or www.sa-venues.com/kwazulu_natal_golf_courses.htm