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LODGING Information

Leopard Creek Country Club Championship Golf Course is available for visitors to play on certain days in limited off-peak periods. Access to the course is subject to Member bookings, Club events and scheduled course maintenance. Visitors who wish to play the course must stay in one of our associate lodges listed below and book tee times directly through the relevant lodge.

General Enquiries – Nadine du Plooy
pa@leopardcreek.co.za | +27 (0)13 791 2000

LODGE

GREEN FEE

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LOCATION
Buhala Lodge ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)82 909 5941 10 kilometers
Olivers ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 750 0479 45 minutes drive
Londolozi ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 5653 2 hours drive
Savanna Lodge ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 8700 3 hours drive
Umganu Lodge ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)31 590 1512 2 hours drive

KRUGER PARK LODGES

 

LODGES

GREEN FEE

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LOCATION
Jock Safari Lodge ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 5202 22 kilometers
Lukimbi ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)11 431 1120 18 kilometers
Tinga ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 8400 2 hours drive
Singita ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 5456 3 hours drive
Sabi Sabi ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 5656 3 hours drive
Mala Mala ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 9200 3 hours drive
Lion Sands ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 5000 3 hours drive
Leopard Hills ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0)13 735 5141 3 hours drive
Royal Malewane ZAR 7500.00 +27 (0) 15 793 0150 3 hrs 30 min drive

Green Fee Information

  • ZAR 7500.00 per person includes use of a golf cart and halfway house offering (valid until 28 February 2026)
  • Subject to availability on certain Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun (PM) – only
  • Hire Clubs available on request – ZAR 1750.00 per set
  • Club and course rules, regulations and etiquette apply – Enquire with Lodge.

General Enquiries – Nadine du Plooy
pa@leopardcreek.co.za | +27 (0)13 791 2000

CLUBHOUSE Facilities

The elegant clubhouse is sited on the bank of the Crocodile River. The lounge leads on to a covered patio – watch play on the 9th and 18th greens or enjoy a leisurely cocktail and a superb view of the animals in the Kruger National Park.

HALFWAY HOUSE
– Clubhouse available to visitors playing the course through associate lodging accommodation.

BAR VERANDA
– The clubhouse includes premium facilities to sit back, relax and enjoy every moment spent at the Club.

PRO SHOP
– Exclusive collectors’ memorabilia, merchandising and artworks available at our Pro Shop open to visitors and members.

CLUBHOUSE Etiquette

Members, guests and visitors, you are kindly requested to comply with the club’s dress code. Leopard Creek Country Club is proud of its standard and every effort is made to ensure that it is upheld.

Management and employees have both the responsibility and authority to interpret appropriate wear and to ensure that standards are maintained.

Golf carts are to be driven cautiously with respect to other drivers. Sensitivity towards the course must be shown particularly in wet areas and the surround of greens and tees. No driving up steep banks to trees or through the bush, unless accompanied by an adult, no children under the age of 16 are allowed to use golf carts on the course.

Course Etiquette

Dress Code on Course

The club is conservative in style and by nature. Recognised golf attire is required at all times. The authority is vested with the Club Director to decide what is appropriate for the club. Please assist us in avoiding unpleasant situations by adhering to this policy.

Specifically note:

  • Shirts tucked in at all times
  • Caps and other headwear worn with peak facing forward i.e. not back to front
  • No cargo-style (side pocket) pants or shorts
  • Predominantly white socks with shorts (may be purchased in shop)
  • Recognised golf shoes only.
  • No apparel with big logos, bold advertising or large numerals.
  • Very ‘loud’, bright or bold clothing may not be allowed.
  • Non-golfers accompanying golfers on a cart must similarly be appropriately dressed. Players to request permission for unaccompanied guests before arriving for play.

Dress Code in the Clubhouse

MENS – Dress Code

  • Hats and caps may not be worn in the bar, dining room and lounges.
  • Regular collared golf shirts, crew neck shirts or tailored shirts. No bold commercial advertising or inappropriate wording. No T-shirts! Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
  • Traditional long and short tailored trousers or suitable jeans. Long trousers are required in the bar, dining room and lounges at club functions.
  • Only closed heel golf shoes with soft spikes are permitted. Casual shoes with closed heels. No sandals, flip-flops or crocs.

LADIES – Dress Code

  • Traditional collared or crew neck golf shirts. Tailored waist length golf shirts need not be tucked in. Sleeveless golf shirts may also be worn.
  • Blouses may be worn over trousers and skirts. No bold commercial advertising or inappropriate wording.
  • Traditional long and short tailored trousers or suitable jeans.
  • Appropriate length skirts and dresses
  • Only closed heel golf shoes with soft spikes are permitted. Formal or casual shoes and sandals permitted. Flip flops are not permitted.

Directions & Map

Email: pa@leopardcreek.co.za
Tel: +27 (0)13 791 2000

ADDRESS
Leopard Creek Country Club
R570 Leopard Creek Estate
Malalane, 1320

AIRPORT Information

Situated near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, Leopard Creek covers 360 hectares bordered to the north and west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park.

Private 

Malelane Airport – FAMN

Juan van den Bergh – Manager

Phone: +27 (0)82 382 9840
Email:  info@malelaneairport.co.za

GPS Coordinates: S 25° 28.24, E 31° 33.56
Length of runway: 1000 m plus 200 m overshoot
Width: 18 m
Width of taxi way: 8 m
Altitude above sea level: 1 100 feet
Largest aircraft capability: 21 000 kg

Commercial 

Skukuza Airport

Contact information

Phone: +27 (0)13 7355074 / 06
Fax: +27 (0)13 735 5622
Email: skukuza@flyairlink.com

GPS Coordinates: 24°57’39″S, 31°35’19″E

Operating hours/days
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00
Charter / General Aviation flights will be accommodated during these times on application only.

Commercial 

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Contact information

Phone: +27 (0) 13 753 7500
Email: info.desk@kmiairport.co.za

 

GPS Coordinates: S 23° 82.25, E 31° 10.54
Operating hours/days
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00
Charter / General Aviation flights will be accommodated during these times on application only.

FREQUENTLY asked questions…

Leopard Creek’s main entrance is mere 200m from the Malelane Gate to the world-famous Kruger National Park. The KNP stretches about 355 km north from Leopard Creek, and is 65 km in width on average, covering a staggering 19,455 km2 – the size of some small countries.

How can I book to play Leopard Creek Country Club Championship Course, or the Par 3 Course of the National Junior Development Centre – NJDC?

Leopard Creek has a limited amount of tee times available for visitors to play per day, in off-peak periods, predominantly weekdays (MON, WED, THURS and some SUNDAYs after 11h00) – *excluding South African holidays, busy holiday periods and when we host events. To access these times, you have to stay in, and book the golf through, one of our associate lodges listed on this website under VISITORS.

Regrettably, access to the Estate is restricted to Members, their Guests and Associate Lodge Visitors who have secured a tee time per the explanation above.

The NJDC was established in 2015, in conjunction with the SAGDB (South African Golf Development Board), to create a world class golf practice facility to host golf development, for underprivileged and previously disadvantaged children in SA. The facility was constructed on a 30-hectare tract of land purchased from neighbouring Riverside Farm. It borders Leopard Creek Estate on its North, West and East perimeters. Incorporated within the grounds of the now NJDC facility are numerous practice tees, a variety of target greens, chipping / pitching areas, putting greens and a challenging PAR 3 course, all designed to offer aspiring young golfers the opportunity to develop every aspect of their game. It is without a shadow of doubt one of the most comprehensive practice facilities in the golfing world.

The two courses at Leopard Creek both have Cynodon (Bermuda) grass varietals on them. Specifically, Champion G12 on the greens, and Barbados Bermuda covering the general areas of play. These grasses flourish in the summer months, and lay dormant in the winter months.

The hottest, consequently also wettest months are January, February and March. Temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius (plus) are not uncommon. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are also possible in these months. The course plays at its heaviest (most lush green) during this period when the Cynodon grass varietals flourish.

Coldest months are July & August, which may see colder morning and evenings, but generally day-time temperatures are mild and comfortable, normally ranging from 18-30 degrees Celsius. The Cynodon varietals of grass at Leopard Creek lay dormant this time of year, leaving the courses playing firmer (drier) and appearing off colour (brownish in areas). Rain in these months is rare.

Hence, April, May, October and November are generally the best months to play Leopard Creek as a visitor to the Club.

The Alfred Dunhill Championship, is a flagship event of the DP World Tour, which is hosted annually at Leopard Creek Country Club, normally between the 15th November – 15th December. Check our website for relevant details. 

There are two commercial airports in our vicinity that offer daily flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg (et al):

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), is just outside the city of Mbombela (Nelspruit), and about an hour’s commute from Leopard Creek. 

Skukuza (Regional) Airport, is in the heart of the Kruger National Park, and about two hours’ drive from Leopard Creek, mainly due to the fact that the speed limit is only 50kph in the Park. 

Malelane Airport | FAMN, which is a private airport, into which chartered / private flights only are accepted. It is no more than 15 minutes’ drive from Leopard Creek.

Leopard Creek’s main entrance is mere 200m from the Malelane Gate to the world-famous Kruger National Park. The southern border of the KNP is the Crocodile River, which also serves as the natural border between the national park, and Leopard Creek Estate. You will enjoy magnificent vistas into the Kruger National Park from the Clubhouse and Courses. The KNP stretches about 355km north from Leopard Creek, and is 65km in width on average, covering a staggering 19,455km2 – the size of some small countries.

Leopard Creek, and its environs, is blessed with a variety of wildlife including various bird, reptile and antelope species. Although not a common sighting, Leopards do traverse the Estate, and are spotted from time-to-time; more likely at night. Crocodiles and snakes are also omnipresent, and one should always be vigilant of these when on-site. 

Although we border the Kruger National Park to our North, our security fencing separates us from the larger mammals including the ‘Big 5’. Sightings from the Clubhouse, and the courses, into the park, are regular occurrences.

Malaria is a concern in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga (including Leopard Creek Estate). Please consult a health-care professional for the latest advice on Malaria, and prophylaxis, as it changes regularly.

Kindly email jjp@leopardcreek.co.za for relevant information.

MALARIA Information

Malaria is a concern in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga (includes the Leopard Creek Country Club). Please consult a heath-care professional for the latest advice on malaria prophylaxis as it changes regularly.

PROTECTION

To protect yourself, always use mosquito repellent (even during the day) wear light, long sleeved shirts, long pants and shoes and socks at night, and sleep under a net or in a mosquito-proof room. Mosquitos also do not like the cold so leave your airconditioner on in your room. Even if you are taking oral malaria prophylactic, you can still get malaria if you are bitten by an infected anopheles mosquito, so a good repellent is your easiest and most effective precaution.

If you do decide to take malaria prophylaxis, it is essential to take the drugs according to the directions on the package insert. You need to start a week or two before entering the malaria-endemic area and it is also essential that you continue to take the drugs for four weeks after leaving the malaria risk area. Please consult your physician or a registered health-care professional about the possible side-effects of the drugs.

If you are pregnant it is advisable to avoid malaria areas but you can still have a great holiday (including some excellent game viewing) without setting a foot in a malaria-endemic area. Some medical conditions are contra-indications for malaria prophylactic drugs, so consult your regular doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions.

It is important to note that a person may still contract malaria even though all precautionary measures have been taken. If any flu-like symptoms namely, headache, fever, muscular and joint pains, sweating, shivering attacks, nausea, diarrhoea and fatigue occur after a visit to a malaria risk area (and for up to six months there-after) consult a doctor immediately and advise the doctor of your visit to the malaria area in order to ensure that malaria is diagnosed and treated in time. Malaria attacks can occur up to six months after leaving a malaria area.