Leopard Creek Golf Course

General Course Information

Area and Setting

Leopard Creek is set on the edge of the Kruger National Park, overlooking the Crocodile River where elephant and buffalo frequently gather to drink. Though access is extremely limited, guests staying at selected luxury lodges are occasionally granted playing privileges — creating a rare opportunity to experience world-class golf in a true safari environment. The atmosphere is serene and untamed, with uninterrupted wilderness views that define the unique character of the course.

The course is meticulously maintained to tour-standard year-round, combining pure bent-grass greens with wide but thoughtfully contoured fairways, elevated green sites, and sculpted hazard design. Native Lowveld vegetation blends seamlessly into the bordering Kruger landscape, enhancing the sense of permeability between golf course and wild habitat — a defining hallmark of Leopard Creek.

Layout and Signature Holes

Leopard Creek is visually spectacular and strategically engaging, with strong par fours, dramatic elevation moments, and spectacular river viewpoints. The signature par-five 13th is one of Africa’s most photographed holes — a bold approach played directly above the Crocodile River, often with wildlife visible below. The closing stretch alternates between anticipation and serenity, finishing on a classically framed amphitheatre green beside the members’ clubhouse.

Best Time of Year for a Round

The Lowveld is warm year-round, but winter (May–August) offers the best balance of comfort and visibility — cool mornings, golden dry-season color, and clear wildlife viewing across the river. Summer delivers lush tropical greenery with early tee times recommended to avoid midday heat. Dawn rounds are particularly memorable, with rising mist over the river and wildlife activity at its peak.

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