Step into a world where golf meets unmatched luxury on some of Africa’s most exclusive golf courses.
With Ascot Private’s selected tours and itineraries, the possibilities are endless as private jet travel takes you from South Africa to Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda. Play on meticulously designed courses renowned for their beauty and challenging play. Each course is a masterpiece in its own right.
This is golf reimagined for the most discerning traveller.
Leopard Creek Golf Course – South Africa
Leopard Creek Golf Course, designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby, redefines luxury golfing in the wild. This prestigious 18-hole course lies beside the Crocodile River, adjacent to the famed Kruger National Park. It’s not uncommon for golfers to spot elephants, giraffes, or buffalo during a round, making every game a unique adventure. The course is sculpted for both challenge and visual drama. The 13th, a par-5, skims the river in a sweeping dogleg left. Strategy is key, especially on the par-5 18th, where water hazards and bunkers demand bold yet thoughtful shot-making. Each hole offers a distinct experience, with flawless fairways, smooth greens and panoramic views of the African wilderness.
Vipingo Ridge Baobab Course – Kenya
Along Kenya’s untouched Indian Ocean coast lies the Baobab Course at Vipingo Ridge – an unmissable challenge for any golfer. This 18-hole championship course, designed with a deep reverence for nature, features sweeping fairways and rolling greens, offering an engaging experience for golfers at all levels. One of its most memorable holes, the 7th, is a breathtaking par-4 that descends towards the ocean, with a narrow fairway bordered by lush vegetation. The 15th hole, a par-3 with an island green, tests a player’s skill with its tight water boundaries, demanding accuracy and thoughtful club selection to safely reach the green.
Royal Harare Golf Course – Zimbabwe
Royal Harare Golf Course, situated in the heart of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, offers an exceptional escape into nature. The 8th, a scenic par-3, challenges golfers with its water and bunker-protected green. The final hole, a par-4, brings a thrilling climax with its long, tree-lined fairway and a demanding approach to a raised green, flanked by bunkers. Originally designed by the renowned C.H. Alison of Colt, Alison & Morrison, the course has evolved over time. World-class updates, including insights from Gary Player, have preserved its strategic complexity and seamless integration with the natural landscape.
Bonanza Golf Club – Zambia
Designed by renowned architect Peter Matkovich, the Bonanza Golf Club is a testament to his mastery of blending challenging design with natural beauty. Set against the tranquil backdrop of Lusaka, this 18-hole championship course offers aesthetic charm and strategic complexity. The course features lush fairways, pristine greens and a variety of water features and bunkers. Notably, the par-3 5th demands precision on the tee shot thanks to a large water hazard that guards the green. The par-5 9th has a dogleg right, water hazards and bunkers along the fairway.
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Course – Uganda
The Lake Victoria Serena Golf Course, crafted by world-renowned architects Golf Plan under Kevin Ramsey, is a golfer’s paradise beside Africa’s largest lake. This 18-hole, par-72 championship course weaves through dramatic terrain, delivering a thrilling and picturesque challenge for golfers of all levels. The par-4 3rd stands out with its tricky dogleg right design – strategic tee placement is key to clearing the water hazard and reaching the elevated green. The demanding par-5 9th features a tight fairway lined with bunkers and a daunting water hazard near the pin, calling for precise, well-timed shots.
