There are many golf estates in South Africa but few can match Elements Private Golf Reserve - a stunning unique golf estate lying only one hour's drive north of Pretoria in the Magnificent Waterberg region.

The setting for Elements Private Golf Reserve is one of the biggest factors in its favour. The surrounding terrain varies between natural hillsides and open plains, with mountain views and perennial streams. The golf course meanders through a fertile valley of indigenous vegetation and artful landscaping. Sustainability and the quality of the golf courses playing surface, is ensured by the plentiful supply of water.

In the last 10 years or so, developers, designers and architects have had the benefit of hindsight in previous estate designs and planning. The key is all about balance and obtaining the perfect harmony suited to the estate in question, many golf estates in South Africa don't follow this principal. A maximum of 241 private homes sites will be constructed on the 495 hectares property. The planned "low density" luxury residential estate of Elements Private Golf Reserve has accounted for security systems to be implemented, ensuring that the privacy of the residents be of the highest order.

The natural game species resident to Elements Private Golf Reserve includes: Giraffe, Kudu, Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Blesbok, Red Haartebeest, Mountain Reedbuck as well as smaller indigenous species. Few other golf estates in South Africa can boast this kind of natural diversity and beauty.

Indigenous trees were planted and or relocated within Elements Private Golf Reserve, and certain dams enlarged. Sufficient watering holes were naturally developed in comfortable proximity to the dwellings so as to attract the indigenous wildlife and bird species and Bird Watching hides were erected at selected locations.

The value of Elements Private Golf Reserve is vested in the professional teams that have been employed in every aspect of planning and development.

The Elements Private Golf Reserve Hotel & Wellness Centre
The hotel component comprises a maximum of 30 en suite double rooms. The upmarket ‘boutique’ hotel offering compliments the private and exclusive mood of Elements Private Golf Reserve. As part of the lodge & hotel development other amenities include central food and beverage facilities, conference facilities and a wellness centre.

Facilities
The following facilities at Elements Private Golf Reserve compliment the world-class golf course and clubhouse:

• World-class golf course and club house
• Equestrian Centre - offering guided horseback safaris and stabling facilities
• Country Club facilities - with a swimming pool and deck viewing the estate dam
• Mountain bike and jogging paths
• Tennis and squash facilities
• Volleyball
• Game viewing
• Birding hides and walks
• Private bomas for functions, as well as African night sky adventures

THE GOLF COURSE
Elements Private Golf Reserve starts with the advantage of location in one of the most breathtaking malaria-free bushveld regions of southern Africa, offers superior accommodation, and the golf course is an unsurpassed Peter Matkovich design. These elements come together to make Elements Private Golf Reserve one of South Africa's best luxury private golf clubs. More than anything, Peter Matkovich believes that golf is not just about scoring; it is a walk in the park, an experience for all the senses and hours of incomparable therapy. Golfers should leave the course with an irresistible urge to return. Peter, a golf professional for 25 years, has designed and constructed golf courses for more than 15 years, drawing on his considerable experience of golf courses luxury private golf clubs around the world. He has absorbed options on courses and comments about the game from the world's best-known professionals and senior club golfers. "Seamless blends of nature's random beauty, and man's orderly designs, are serene reflections of the sensitivity to local environments", comments Matkovich, an environmentalist whose love for the indigenous remains a cornerstone of his design philosophy. With this stunning golf course as a feature Elements Private Golf Reserve will surely become one of South Africa's leading luxury private golf clubs.


RATES

Valid 01 January 2009 - 31 December 2009
Minimum 2-night stay required over weekends (Fri & Sat only). Children can be accommodated according to the Unit configuration booked on a self-catering basis. The total number of people in the unit (including children) may not exceed the total number of beds. Peak Season is during school holidays, public holidays and weekends.