DAY 1: PLAY ZEBULA GOLF COURSE
Zebula is one of the top golf resort experiences in Southern Africa, offering a perfect getaway year-round thanks to the pleasant Limpopo weather. With a range of facilities, it caters to honeymoon couples, families, and golfing groups, making it an ideal weekend escape. As the first Waterberg golf resort/estate, Zebula introduced the unique blend of golf and wildlife in a malaria-free region near Gauteng. Players frequently encounter herds of animals and abundant birdlife during rounds. The course, designed by Peter Matkovich, features wide fairways and challenging greens, seamlessly integrated into the bushveld landscape. Visitors can enjoy diverse leisure activities, including game drives, horseback riding, and educational interactions at the bird of Prey Rehabilitation Center. Zebula’s hospitality is exceptional, with delightful after-golf experiences on the deck or clubhouse terrace.
COURSE RECORD
61 by Darren Fichardt, 2015 Vodacom Origins Final. 3 eagles, 7 birdies (28-33)
61 by Joshua Berry (England, age 18), 2024 SDC Open. 10 birdies, one eagle (32-29)
FEATURE HOLES
Peter Matkovich has his usual risk-and-reward par 5 with a water hazard to finish the round on 18, and the back nine features another unusual par 5 at 15 with two separate fairways. Long hitters can venture down the left fairway to leave a shorter but riskier approach over rough bushveld to the green. The opening hole is a challenging par 4 with a sharp dogleg right around a stand of trees. The par-3 eighth is a beauty, surrounded on three sides by water.