About Drakenzicht The Mountain Links & Lodge
Drakenzicht is a privately owned golf course and lodge in Schoemanskloof offering weekend and holiday accommodation specifically for the local family market and business groups. It is set high up on a mountain top at 1380m above sea level on 250 hectares. Right on the edge of the Drakensberg Escarpment where the grasslands of the Mpumalanga Highveld meets the warm Lowveld, it enjoys uninterrupted views of the Schoemanskloof Valley with its spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Self Catering Accommodation
Drakenzicht offers self catering accommodation for up to 22 guests in stone built chalets with thatched roofs. The rooms are decorated with natural fabrics in an earthy palette. All rooms face towards the spectacular view of the valley. No TVs in the units.
3 x Luxury Double Chalets:
A romantic hideaway for two, these non-freestanding chalets have their own entrance and seperate patio. Chalets overlook the garden with glorious mountain views. Chalets have a double bed with en suite bathroom, en suite lounge with cosy fireplace. These units are equipped for light meals or private braais.
Small kitchenette fitted with bar fridge, microwave, tea and coffee making facilities (no stove / wash basin, limited crockery). Sliding doors lead onto a verandah with private braai facilities.
Escarpment Family chalet - 7 sleeper:
Situated right on the edge of the escarpment. Self contained unit with two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en-suite), and a spacious loft room. Fully equipped kitchen. The open plan lounge and dining room has a built in fireplace for those chilly evenings. An all weather braai area and large veranda on the edge of the escarpment enjoys ultimate privacy and views of the Schoemanskloof Valley.
Garden Family chalet - 7 sleeper:
Self contained unit with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Main bedroom en-suite with cosy fireplace. Fully equipped open plan kitchen and lounge area with built in braai place leads onto lapa area with outside braai area. This unit overlooks the 4th hole on the golf course and mountains. Ideal for families with young kids.
• Conveniently situated just 7km off the N4 road to Nelspruit
• Two and a half hour drive from Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport
• An ideal golf destination or weekend breakaway for the whole family
• Golf, fishing, walking trails
• The perfect stop-over on route from Johannesburg / Pretoria to the Kruger National Park, Mozambique or Swaziland
• Mountain climate with some misty mornings and cosy evenings around the fireplace
• Children are most welcome!
We are in a malaria-free area and are a central base from which day excursions can be taken to any of the following attractions: Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrim's Rest, Sabie, Graskop, Kaapsehoop, Sudwala Caves and many more. We also offer conference facilities for smaller groups and functions.
Clubhouse facilities
The clubhouse is open daily for breakfast and light lunches. Fully licenced halfway house and bar facility is available. Golf carts are also available for hire. Golf groups are our main focus and the venue at Drakenzicht lends itself perfectly for an unforgettable golf breakaway. Themes for typical events vary greatly from business groups, birthday events, family or friends getting together, anniversaries or serious golf challenges amongst colleagues. Whatever the reason (or excuse!) we will help you in arranging a memorable golf trip. We provide on site accommodation and personal service to our guests.
Golf Course
The 9-hole (18 tee) golf course was designed by Thys van den Hoven in 2009. Varying lengths, club selection and approach angles on the front and back nine ensures the challenge of a full 18-hole championship course.
The lowest point on the course is 1316m above sea level with the highest point at an altitude of 1420m. Playing uphill and downhill tests your stamina and fitness levels. Do not bargain on a flat lie – the mountainous course does not lend itself to those.
The kikuyu fairways have been designed to give the golfer a fair chance in hitting it and fairways get smaller as the distance increases. Rocky nature of the terrain limited the fairway space. Wayward shots will be severely punished as semi rough is also limited due to rocky mountainous areas. Some longer carries over long grass is also part of the course.The course will demand careful club selection to secure playing from fairways and thus improving scoring. Missing targets on the open side will also be critical to avoid double bogeys. A few blind shots is also on offer. The course is well mixed with holes into and with the prevailing winds.
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