There was commotion at Kambaku last week when an elephant strayed on to the course. It hid under cover in the trees for a day before being noticed, and a Kruger Park helicopter had to be deployed to move it back into the park. A thrill for the many visitors who flock here to enjoy the views from the clubhouse deck, play golf, or eat at the restaurant. It has become so popular though that a security gate is going to be built and an entrance fee charged. The course and playing conditions are at their best during the winter — the club championships were held in June, and cricketing legend Jacques Kallis won the title. The variety of the design means you forget you’re playing a “9-holer,” although that is probably not an accurate description of Kambaku with its clever routing of holes. It’s more like a 12-hole course with 11 greens which are right now running at a quickish pace.
