Golf

Zambia is home to a large number of golf courses, which provide an ambient playing atmosphere. While it is a tropical country, its general land elevation from sea gives it a pleasant climate. The landscape here comprises of undulating plateaus that are at 1000 meters altitude. There are numerous lakes and rivers that swell almost overnight during rains. Zambia is a mixture of temperate climate and the landscape consists of savannas, steppes, rain forests and swamp areas. The climate and the landscape together play an important role in the development of golf in Zambia.

The Zambia golf scene is growing in demand with a range of good golf clubs and courses and more being built each year. Golf in Africa is really taking off, with the climate and wide open spaces particularly well-suited to the game. Zambia golf clubs are friendly with a flexible service and tourists and business travellers to Zambia are welcome to visit clubs for an enjoyable round. Golfing weekends are popular amongst Zambia business travelers. There are several golf resorts that have their services tailored to the taste of tourists and business travellers for a golf vacation in Zambia. Besides the existing golf courses, new ones are being developed in order to cater to the growing demand of the golf enthusiasts.

As Zambia is a popular safari destination, many choose to go on a golfing safari, a Zambian safari with a visit to Zambia gold courses thrown in as part of the holiday package. Visitors are also encouraged to attend Zambia golf tournaments that are increasingly attracting quality international players. The most popular golf courses are Livingstone Royal Golf and Country Club Lusaka Golf Club. Lusaka Golf Club is the most prestigious golf course in Zambia. The front nine is dotted with swamps and dams making it challenging even for the veterans. The back nine is equally challenging with trees and more water bodies thrown in. For a great golf vacation in Zambia you must