Leopard Creek & Sabi Sand Golf Safari
Golf on the Crocodile River Beside Kruger, Then the Leopards of the Sabi Sand
Overview
For golfers who want the most extraordinary course in Africa, this is the trip: Leopard Creek Country Club, a Gary Player masterpiece laid out on the banks of the Crocodile River, sharing a fence with the Kruger National Park. Hippo wallow below the greens, elephant and buffalo drift along the far bank, and crocodiles bask beside the fairways. You play this legendary — and famously private — course while staying at neighbouring Buhala Lodge, then move into the Sabi Sand for the finest leopard viewing on the planet.
Leopard Creek is consistently rated among the best courses in the world, hosting the Alfred Dunhill Championship each year, yet it is closed to the general public — access comes through partner lodges, exactly as we arrange it. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an open, unfenced extension of the Kruger, is the birthplace of luxury safari and the single best place on Earth to see leopard, alongside the rest of the Big Five. Golf on a wildlife frontier, then a world-class Big Cat safari — this is as good as it gets.
Who It's For
Made for the golfer with Leopard Creek on the bucket list, and for couples and small groups who pair a serious golf ambition with the very best of Big Five and leopard safari. The Sabi Sand leg is equally rewarding for non-golfers and photographers.
Package Highlights
Leopard Creek Country Club
Play the private, world-ranked Gary Player course on the Kruger boundary
Crocodile River Frontier
Hippo, elephant and crocodile beside the fairways and greens
Sabi Sand Leopards
The best leopard viewing on Earth, plus the rest of the Big Five
Alfred Dunhill Course
Tee it up where the European Tour plays each December
Buhala Lodge
Stay riverside beside the course with Kruger views across the water
Big-Cat Photography
Expert ranger-and-tracker teams on open 4x4 drives
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga International, near Malelane, and transfer to Buhala Lodge on the banks of the Crocodile River, gazing across the water into the Kruger. The afternoon is yours to settle in and watch the far bank for game.
🏨 Accommodation: Buhala Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
Your Route
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Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Buhala Lodge
📍 Crocodile River, Malelane
A gracious riverside lodge on the banks of the Crocodile River, looking across the water into the Kruger, and the established gateway for golf at neighbouring Leopard Creek Country Club.
From $420 per person per night
Lion Sands River Lodge
📍 Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger
A refined lodge on the banks of the Sabie River within the Sabi Sand, with decks over the water, superb leopard viewing and an expert ranger-and-tracker team on open 4x4 drives.
From $890 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Luxury
(~$1,242/night)
Riverside Buhala Lodge and 5-star Sabi Sand lodge, two rounds at Leopard Creek with caddies, shared game drives and the Kruger flight
Get QuotePremier
(~$1,600/night)
Leading suites, a private safari vehicle and premium tee times at Leopard Creek
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$2,233/night)
Private guide and vehicle throughout the safari and a helicopter transfer to the Sabi Sand
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 3 nights Buhala Lodge on the Crocodile River
- ✓ 3 nights 5-star Sabi Sand safari lodge, fully inclusive
- ✓ Two rounds at Leopard Creek Country Club with caddies (course access arranged via the lodge)
- ✓ All Sabi Sand game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with ranger and tracker
- ✓ Light-aircraft / scheduled flights Johannesburg–Kruger and Sabi Sand–Johannesburg
- ✓ Crocodile River and reserve transfers
- ✓ Park, conservation and golf green fees as itemised
- ✓ Laundry at the safari lodge
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to and from Johannesburg
- ✗ South African visa / travel permits where applicable
- ✗ Golf club hire and additional rounds
- ✗ Premium wines, champagne and spa treatments
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Gratuities (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses
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Best Time to Travel
Leopard Creek plays beautifully all year, with the Alfred Dunhill Championship staged each December. For safari, the dry winter months of May to September deliver the finest game viewing in the Sabi Sand, when the bush thins and animals concentrate at the rivers and waterholes.
Why Choose This Package
The Course of a Lifetime
Leopard Creek is private and world-ranked; we secure your access through the neighbouring lodge.
Golf on a Wildlife Frontier
Hippo, elephant and crocodile along the Crocodile River as you play — golf like nowhere else on Earth.
The Leopard Capital
The Sabi Sand is the single best place in the world to see and photograph leopard.
Two Rounds, Done Right
We build in two rounds so you truly experience the course, not just a rushed single visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Experience the Leopard Creek & Sabi Sand Golf Safari?
From $7,450 per person | 7 Days / 6 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
