KwaZulu Natal has South Africa's best climate, white sandy beaches and tourist attractions. KwaZulu Natal also has some of the the best golf courses in the country, with 16 courses being ranked within the Golf Digest top 100 courses for South Africa. KwaZulu Natal has winters that are extremely mild – because of this, golf can be played anytime though the year. KwaZulu Natal has a wide variety of tourist attractions for visitors, and a KwaZulu Natal golf holiday can offer a lot more than just playing golf.

With the favorable South African Rand exchange rate, overseas visitors will also find that the price of green fees, accommodation and restaurants is just a fraction of what they would pay in Europe or the United States. To find and book an airfare to South Africa, or within South Africa, take a look at the following South African airfare search and booking engine.

A KwaZulu Natal golf holiday offers the golfer a wide variety of top rated championship golf courses which will challenge the amateur and professional alike. Any KwaZulu Natal golf holiday should include the following courses:

• Durban Country Club – The top ranked golf course in KwaZulu Natal. Opened in 1922, this historic course has hosted the South African Open 14 times. With its dense bush, indigenous trees and undulating fairways it is hard to believe that this spectacular championship course is actually situated in the center of Durban. Durban Country Club provides a good challenge for any level of golfer, and becomes a real test when the wind starts to blow. This course will challenge any golfer when the wind really begins to blow.
• Wild Coast Sun Country Club – This golf course is a must on any KwaZulu Natal Golf holiday as it is rated as one of the best golf courses in Southern Africa. This awesome golf course has become a fixture on the South African Sunshine Tour. This immaculate golf course is designed over some spectacular rugged terrain, and carts are compulsory. Although under 6000 meters, with six par threes, this course is no pushover – especially when the wind blows off the sea.
• Champagne Sports Resort – Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensburg mountains, this perfectly manicured course not only offers the golfer a superb challenge of golf, but also an incredible scenic experience. Although a long course with the longest par five in the country, the high altitude means you will hit your longest ever drives.

For more information on KwaZulu Natal golf courses, take a look at the GolfLinx KwaZulu Natal golf guide.

Besides its world class golf courses, KwaZulu Natal has many other attractions. The warm Indian Ocean provides ideal swimming conditions most of the year round, and KwaZulu Natal has some of the best white sandy beaches in South Africa. Northern KwaZulu Natal also has some of the best game reserves in South Africa, two of which are the Umfolozi and the Hluhluwe nature reserves. If you are into mountains, hiking, backpacking, or climbing, then the spectacular Drakensburg mountain range is a must for your travel itinerary. The Amphitheater in the Northern Drakensburg is the single biggest rock face in the world. KwaZulu Natal offers a host of other tourist attractions beside the few mentioned in this article – so you can take a break from golf and enjoy many other attractions KwaZulu Natal has to offer.

To find available accommodation in KwaZulu Natal, take a look at the KwaZulu Natal accommodation guide provided by GolfLinx.

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