Pristine greens and African wildlife

Mabalingwe country club has a relatively new course designed by world class Peter Matkovich and golfers are sure to enjoy this course which is in the shadow of the Waterberg mountains. The Mabalingwe Country club is situated within the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve and although there are no big predators there is a large quantity of wildlife.

“It is basically a game reserve with a golf course in the middle.” Golfers should not be surprised if they are visited by the odd shy zebra or lofty giraffe as the animals roam free despite this fact the golf course is still well maintained. After a problem with the Wildebeest sleeping on No.15 green Mabalingwe country club started roping off the area in the evening.

The Mabalingwe golf course

Although the Mabalingwe golf course is in close proximity to the Waterberg mountains the course is rather flat . The Mabalingwe course is at an elevation of approximately 4 000 feet which causes your golf balls to fly farther which could be useful at No. 6 green, which is said to be one of the longest holes in the country; a 578 yard par 5.

Other tough holes include No. 5 green which is the longest par 4 on the course and an accurate drive and second shot is required if you hope to make par on this hole. If you play this hole at Mabalingwe golf course you should take care for the fairway bunkers as they make the green appear closer than it actually is.

On the Mabalingwe course No. 7 green the fairway is situated above the level of the green and the player is confronted with a view of the green, surrounding trees and mountains. Any shot that is played short will run onto the green.

The Mabalingwe golf course does not cater for pros but rather for the guests of the resort, the course has 10 meters of Bermuda lining most of the fairways and has 4 waterholes.

The Mabalingwe resort

The great thing about the Mabalingwe golf course is that there is fun for the whole family, therefore you can take your whole family on vacation and you can be sure there is something for everyone.

From driving through the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve to the lion and cheetah cubs that you can get up close and personal with. After petting a lion cub before your game there is not much chance that something on the course will scare you. Guests are able to hire golf clubs and carts, there is also a transfer available from or to the lodge, to or from the greens.

The Mabalingwe country club has 20 private lodges which is for use by the guests and includes all the amenities you might need such as mini bar, air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with a spa bath and shower and are all spacious single or double occupancy rooms. There is also a five star country club spa where a therapist can assist you in structuring a treatment package according to the facilities you would like to use.

The Mabalingwe restaurant known as the Zebula restaurant has a 360 degree fireplace which sets a romantic ambiance and although the restaurant is elegant it is still affordable. It offers you great sights of the dam on the 18th green and many wildlife sightings to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Mabalingwe country club offers activities for the whole family and a golf course that can be enjoyed by the guests of the resort. There are few golf courses such as this one and it will prove to be a memorable game.