KwaZulu Natal Province Golf Coast

Ultra modern cities, excellent infrastructure, breathtaking scenery and a climate second to none explain why KwaZulu Natal is one of the most sought after destinations for South African and international tourists and property investors.

Natal South Coast Accommodation is popular with both local and international visitors. Expansive golden Beaches and unique variant of sub-tropical bush is just what is needed when looking for a destination to explore and relax in.

This area is popularly known as the Natal Golf Coast, with 11 top rated courses placed over a 120km stretch of inviting beaches and rolling hills. Truely a golfer's paradise.

Year round sunshine and a mild winter make the Natal South Coast popular for hikering, birder's, surfing, angler's as well as whale watchering.

The Dolphin Coast (North)
Due to frequent sightings of Bottlenose Dolphins who play in the waves of the warm Indian Ocean, KwaZulu Natal’s north coast has become known as the Dolphin Coast. It is a lush strip of coastline that stretches from the Tongaat River at Zimbali to Zinkwazi Beach and the Tugela River mouth in the north, including the inland areas of Umhlali and Shakaskraal.

Set alongside vast fields of sugarcane and endless sandy beaches, The Dolphin Coast is a beautiful region famous for its warm waters, incredible waves and glorious golf courses in pristine condition all year round thanks to the region's sub-tropical climate. Tourists' favourites are the coastal holiday towns of Ballito, Umdloti and Salt Rock that bask in stress-free sunny days with perfect swimming and surfing conditions.

The Golf Coast (South)
The South Coast is also strewn with numerous nature reserves, hiking trails, snorkelling and diving locations, and some excellent golf courses, including famous names such as Wild Coast and Selborne. The Hibiscus Coast also forms part of this region, which is famous for the host of Hibiscus trees along the coast.

The South Coast is strewn with river inlets that cut inland from the coast, and provide wonderful birdlife as well as opportunities to paddle upstream along estuaries and lagoons. The region is most famous for the warm Indian Ocean waters and of golden beaches, lagoons, rocky coves, all year sunshine and stunning forests that expand inland from the sandy dunes.

Drakensberg Mountains
An awe-inspiring and truly magnificent range of mountains, the majority of which lie in KwaZulu-Natal and stretch well over 200 kilometres forming a natural border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, are known simply as Drakensberg, literally meaning the Dragon Mountain in Afrikaans. The name is very fitting considering that the average height is 2 900m, with peaks rising as high as 3 482m - being the highest in South Africa.

Other than its sheer majesty, the Drakensberg is very popular due to its accessible plateau and the numerous passes and rocky slopes that make for some of the best hiking spots in the country.

The famous mountain peaks of Mont-Aux-Sources, Cathedral Peak and Giants Castle are graced with a number of lower peaks known as the foothills of the Drakensberg. The Drakensberg Region is dotted with snowcaps where a ski station has been established, mountain streams that flow into clear waterfalls, rock pools and mysterious caves.

crisp mountain air The Ukhahlamba-Drakansberg Park lies within the Drakensberg's environ. The park is a 243 000 hectare mountain region filled with crisp mountain air and has been declared a world heritage site. In addition to the most awe-inspiring landscapes, the park also boasts over 600 examples of ancient Bushman rock art found in caves around the park.

KwaZulu Natal Golf Holidays

A golf holiday in KwaZulu Natal is an awe-inspiring experience. There are so many world-class golf courses to choose from and it is hardly possible to play enough of these stunning courses during one single trip.

The Durban Country Club is one of the top Golf Courses in South Africa and has hosted more South African Opens than any other golf club. A large number of superb courses dot the South Coast, San Lameer, Wild Coast and Selborne being the most notable. On the North Coast, also known as the Dolphin Coast, you'll find the spectacular Zimbali, the popular Umhlali Country Club and the links-type Prince's Grant.

Come and enjoy an unforgettable golf holiday in KwaZulu Natal and experience some of the best golf courses and beaches that South Africa has to offer.

Featured KwaZulu Natal Vacation: 5 nts Fairmont Zimbali Golf Holiday   Set in the lush subtropical coastal belt, 42 km north of Kwazulu Natal’s capital city, Durban, Fairmont Zimbali is an easy drive from the International Airport. Zimbali Resort is a protected environment in a haven of naturally occuring lakes and wetlands. It is home to a wide variety of indigenous flora as well as wildlife. The suberb championship golfcourse... R 15 350 pps R 12 990 pps

Featured KwaZulu Natal Upmarket Hotel: Selborne Hotel & Spa Resort  The newly refurbished hotel makes a powerful impression with its mix of old world charm and discreet personalised service. Selborne maintains all the cosmopolitan comforts and high standards that you would come to expect from a five star establishment. Decorated in an eclectic colonial style, Selborne’s accommodation boasts luxurious suites that range from the stately presidential suite to cosy golf course or garden suites, all offering superb comforts and pampering.

Featured KwaZulu Natal golf course: Champagne Sports Golf Course   Put your skills to the test on this 18 hole championship golf course, designed by Hugh Baiocchi to provide an exciting challenge whatever your handicap. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Champagne and Cathkin Peaks, this course offers the golfer not only a superb challenge of golf on a perfectly manicured layout but also a scenic experience. All the greens are of the highest quality and are planted with L93 Bent-grass which have proven extremely suitable for the region...