Golf has never really been described as a particularly wild sport, but a nine-hole golf course in Kruger National Park – one of South Africa’s largest and most popular game reserves – can change that. This fence-free golf course is located on the outskirts of the Skukuza resort campground in the heart of the reserve, adding a little extra thrill to your golfing experience.
The most recent wildlife encounter on the links took place on the third hole. The staff were awoken by the hyenas’ shrill laughter, yawns and groans and found them frenzied foraging in the middle of the track. A giraffe was killed by the lions early in the morning, but the big cats outnumbered the hyenas and fought back the corpse. By the time the cameramen arrived on the scene, the hyenas were in the middle of a frantic brawl over their meal.
Footage shared by Skukuza Golf Club shows the chaos that can ensue when lions take down large prey. The killing became a free buffet for opportunistic hyenas and vultures and the big cats, although stronger, quickly became outnumbered and threatened by scavengers. devilish. At one point, the hyenas chased a lioness away from the carcass of her prey toward some nearby bushes, where many lions were anxiously awaiting their turn to eat.
Staff reports moved the carcass off the field later that day, allowing guests to enjoy the bloody rolling ball, in the hopes of keeping a close eye on stray predators.
Surprisingly, this is not the first unusual ‘danger’ recorded on the Skukuza circuit. These fairways and lawns are teeming with wild visitors, which is why intrepid golfers must sign a claim form before hitting the links. From a mischievous leopard to a pack of wild dogs, you’ll never get bored playing on one of the wildest golf courses in the world.