#2 in SA
Leopard Creek Country Club - Golf Among Wildlife in Kruger (2025 Guide)
Malelane
Par 72 7449 yards
Regional Guide
Golf Courses in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga offers one of the world's most unique golfing experiences, where championship fairways meet untamed African wilderness. Home to the iconic Leopard Creek and numerous courses bordering the Kruger National Park, it's a destination where you might share the course with giraffe, hippo, and leopard.
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Courses
Top Rated
World Class
Winter
Best Season
Bushveld
Climate
Golf in the Heart of the Lowveld
Mpumalanga (meaning "the place where the sun rises") provides a golfing backdrop unlike any other. The Lowveld region, with its sub-tropical climate, is particularly famous for its spectacular winter golf weather. Leopard Creek Country Club, consistently ranked as South Africa's number one course, sets a global standard for bushveld golf.
Beyond the championship layouts, the region offers scenic courses in the Highland Meander and the Drakensberg escarpment, where elevation changes and mountain vistas provide a completely different but equally compelling challenge.
All Mpumalanga Golf Courses
Best Time to Play
Winter (May - Aug)
This is widely considered the best time for golf in the Lowveld. The weather is dry and sunny with daytime temperatures around 20-25°C, providing perfect playing conditions while the rest of the country is colder.
- ✓ Perfect daytime temperatures
- ✓ Minimal chance of rain
- ✓ Best for wildlife viewing
- ✗ Cool early mornings
Summer (Nov - Feb)
Summers are hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. While courses are incredibly lush and green, the heat can be intense.
- ✓ Beautiful lush fairways
- ✓ Longer daylight hours
- ✗ High heat and humidity
- ✗ Afternoon storms