Golf near Marloth Park
The nearest golf courses are in Komatipoort and near Malelane, all within about 45 km of Marloth Park. As a visitor, Kambaku is the easy one to get onto.
For an easy round from Marloth Park, go to Kambaku in Komatipoort, about 29 km away. It's a nine-hole course you can play as 18, visitors who book are welcome, and 18 holes cost from R740 plus a cart and two small levies. Leopard Creek near Malelane is a private club. You can play there only if you stay at one of its associate lodges, which book the tee time for you, and the green fee is R8,500.
Kambaku, Komatipoort
Kambaku is the Komatipoort club's course, on Krokodil Street between the Crocodile and Komati rivers. The clubhouse looks out over Kruger, and animals often come down to the riverbanks. The club has a restaurant, Lambu Eatery.
Visitors are welcome, as long as you book before you arrive. Day visitors also pay a small entry fee of R20 per adult and sign an indemnity form. Book by WhatsApp on 082 888 0188 or email the pro shop at proshop@kambakugolf.co.za.
| Golfer | 18 holes | 9 holes |
|---|---|---|
| Not affiliated to a club, under 60 | R740 | R395 |
| Affiliated to a club, under 60 | R525 | R265 |
| International guests | R1,500 | R850 |
| Golf cart, per cart | R470 | R235 |
Last checked 26 October 2026
On top of the green fee there's a course levy of R20 a player and a path levy of R30 a cart. There are lower rates for players over 60 on weekdays, for students and for juniors. The club's fees page has the full list.
Leopard Creek, Malelane
Leopard Creek is a private members' club on the Crocodile River near Malelane. It was home to the Alfred Dunhill Championship for about 20 years, up to 2024. Visitors can play only if they stay at one of the club's associate lodges, and the lodge books the tee time. No house in Marloth Park is an associate lodge, so as a Marloth guest you can't phone and book a round yourself.
The associate lodges closest to the club are Buhala Lodge, about 10 km away, and Lukimbi and Jock Safari Lodge, which are inside Kruger. Olivers is about 45 minutes from the club, and the rest are two hours or more away. The club's visitors page has the full list.
| Item | Leopard Creek |
|---|---|
| Green fee per personIncludes a cart and the halfway house; valid to 28 Feb 2027 | R8,500 |
| Hire clubs, per set | R1,850 |
Last checked 26 October 2026
Visitor tee times are on off-peak days only: Certain Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday afternoons, off-peak only. There are none on public holidays, in the busy holiday periods or when the club has an event. Wear proper golf clothes, with your shirt tucked in. Cargo shorts aren't allowed, and it's soft spikes only. For questions, phone +27 13 791 2000.
If you've always wanted to play it, book a night or two at one of the associate lodges and plan the round around that.
Malelane Golf Club
Malelane has its own club course, about 40 km from Marloth Park, with an active members' club. We don't have visitor green fees or a phone number for it yet, so ask at the club in Malelane before you go.
How far each course is
| Course | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kambaku, KomatipoortAbout 35 minutes | 29 km |
| Malelane Golf ClubAbout 45-50 minutes | 40 km |
| Leopard Creek, near MalelaneAbout 50 minutes | 44 km |
Last checked 26 October 2026
Playing in the Lowveld heat
Summer days here are hot and humid. Tee off as early as the club allows and take more water than you think you'll need. At Leopard Creek, the best months to play are April, May, October and November. January to March is hot and wet, and in July and August the course is dry and brown. Our weather page has more.
For a smaller game, there's a mini-golf course at the Bush Center on Olifant Drive in Marloth Park. See Marloth Park with kids.
