Skukuza Golf Club, located inside South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park and often dubbed the “wildest golf course in the world,” is currently at the mercy of the elements as heavy rainfall continues to batter the region.
In recent days, persistent downpours have swept through the area, with further rainfall forecast over the coming week.
The conditions have left large parts of the course waterlogged.
Providing an update on Wednesday, the club shared a message on its official Facebook page, saying: “An update from Skukuza Golf Club this morning 🌧️ We hope everyone is keeping safe during these heavy rains.”
Gates closed
The severe weather has also impacted access to the wider Kruger National Park.
Several entrance gates have been temporarily closed due to flooding and unsafe conditions, prompting South African National Parks (SANParks) to issue daily updates.
Visitors have been advised to monitor official SANParks communication channels closely, with many forced to postpone trips to the country’s most famous game reserve until conditions improve.
SANParks has urged the public to prioritise safety, as rainfall continues to affect roads, river crossings, and infrastructure within the park.
Wandering the fairways
The stories of elephants – and other wild animals – wandering the fairways and tee boxes at the Skukuza Golf Club is stuff of legend.
Playing 18 holes at the course is certainly a unique experience!
It’s not so much the bunkers and water hazards golfers need to be wary off, but rather the wildlife that roams freely.
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