Simbithi Country Club

Shaka's Rock Road,

Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal

  • Office

    +27 (0)32 525 4632
  • Pro shop

    +27 (0)32 946 5407
  • Fax

    +27 (0)32 525 4631
  • Golf pro

    Elbert du Plessis (Golf Mgr)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Rural countryside and residential.

  • Designer:

    Peter Matkovich

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Metres
3902
3539
3075
Par
60
60
60
SSS or slope
60

Location

Latitude:

-29.509537

Longitude:

31.220419

How to get there:

45 km N of Durban

Take the N2 highway north from Durban, direction Stanger. After approx 45 km take the Shaka's Rock Road exit, and turn right onto Shaka's Rock Road. After 1.2 km golf is on your left.

Simbithi Country Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2006

Simbithi Country Club: Simbithi is something of a unique 18-hole golf development with a layout comprising 13 par-3's, four par-4's and one par-5. Contained within the par of 60 and Simbithi's 3,902 metres from the back tees, Peter Matkovich has crafted a wonderful and varied collection of short holes, complemented by five very good longer holes.

With the ability to go round in under 3 hours, this terrific "short course" will give your straight game and iron play a thorough workout. The front-nine has a very natural and partly tree-lined feel, with a densely wooded creek running alongside many holes. Wetland areas not only create some threatening water hazards, but are also home to a fabulous array of chattering birdlife.

On the longer back-nine, which contains the two longest par-4's and the good-length par-5, the terrain is more open and the holes equally stunning. The plunging short par-3 17th, to perhaps the smallest island green you've ever played is just one of many gems to be found around this intriguing layout.

Bunkering, as you might expect, plays a key role in the majority of holes. With excellent quality maintenance and many natural features, Simbithi is a delight to play, even if it lacks the length of a typical new 18-hole development.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for green fee details.

Other information

Golf carts available for hire and compulsory most of the time; walking permitted at certain times under the discretion of the Golf Mgr.

Did you know?

Like much of this area of KwaZulu-Natal, Simbithi has been carved out of what was former sugar cane plantation.

Where2Stay

  • Zimbali Lodge5-star

    PO Box 404, Umhlali 4390, KwaZulu-Natal

    +27 (0)322 538 1007

    Visit website

    Zimabli Lodge is one of South Africa's most exclusive boutique hotels. The Lodge is set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve, overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. Amongst the wide array of facilities and services, Zimbali offers an excellent 18-hole championship golf course, health and beauty spa, beach, horse riding, nature trails, tennis, mountain biking, conference facilities and fine dining in the Thandi restaurant.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Zimbali

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Umhlali; Simbithi

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Prince's Grant; Mount Edgecombe I & II

  • Protea Hotel, Umhlanga3-star

    Protea Mall Cnr Lighthouse & Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, KwaZulu-Natal

    +27 (0)31 561 4413

    Visit website

    Centrally situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, the Protea Hotel Umhlanga is approximately 2 minutes walk to the main protected beach. Also within walking distance of many pubs, restaurants, shopping centres and the vibrant nightlife. Upmarket towns of La Lucia, Umdloti and Mount Edgecombe are only minutes away.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Mount Edgecombe I & II; Durban CC (Beachwood course)

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Zimbali; Umhlali; Simbithi; Durban CC; Royal Durban; Cotswold Downs.

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