Why Book a South African Golf Holiday?
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South Africa is still a bit of a secret amongst golfing enthusiasts worldwide. South Africa has over 450 golf courses, and a number of these golf courses are truly world class. Some of the world best golfers have created signature courses in South Africa, including Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Ernie Els and Annika Sorenstam. Golf is an extremely popular sport in South Africa, and this is due to a large part to the ideal climate that exists in South Africa, and golf can be played throughout the year in most parts of the country.
For the international tourist, a South African golf holiday is financially attractive. This is due to the favorable exchange rate of the South African Rand. Visitors can play world class golf courses under the spectacular African sun, and the green fees will be a fraction of what you would expect to pay in America or Europe. Add to this the cheaper accommodation rates, cheaper restaurants and cheaper travel, and one can see why South African golf holidays are gaining in popularity. For South African accommodation, have a look at the GolfLinx South African Where to Stay Guide.
Because South Africa has a large variety of golf courses, a South African golf holiday can be really interesting and a memorable experience. Many awesome coastal golf courses provide the golfer with dramatic views of the ocean and a challenging round of golf when the wind blows. The bushveld courses offer the unique experience playing golf in the African bush, and the opportunity to see some South African wildlife during a round of golf. For more information about the top golf courses in South Africa, have a look at the Golf Digest Top 100 South African Golf Courses.
Besides golf, South Africa boasts many tourist attractions. South Africa has many miles of unspoilt and spectacular beaches which visitors can take advantage of. The swimming and bathing beaches are safe (they are protected by shark nets) and are very clean. South Africa has some of the best game reserves in the world, which are a major attraction for overseas visitors. There are 17 South African national parks, and also many private game reserves. In many game reserves throughout South Africa, visitors can see the Big Five, which consists of leopard, rhino, lion, elephant and buffalo. South Africa’s spectacular mountain ranges are another popular tourist attraction, and offer many scenic hiking and backpacking trails. Wine lovers cannot afford to miss the Western Cape’s world renowned wine routes.
There are many tour operators that specialize in South African golf holidays. Type the search ’south african golf tours’ into Google to get a list of tour operators to help you plan a memorable South African golf holiday.
For more information about South African golf courses, accommodation, news and links, take a look at GolfLinx.co.za – South Africa’s Golfing Hub.
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