The 9-hole layout at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is the only golf course on the island and it lies on the northwest coast of Zanzibar (Tanzania), a mere half an hour’s drive north of Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage site comprising the old quarter of Zanzibar City.
Set out by Peter Matkovich and opened for play in 2015, the course meanders through an old sand quarry and past a mangrove swamp, with two of the finishing holes routed alongside the Indian Ocean – indeed, the beach runs alongside the par four 7th and forms a spectacular backdrop to the par three 9th.
The course is rounded off by an international standard practice facility, including a full-length driving range with chipping, bunker and putting greens. A resident golf pro is available for lessons to help individuals and players perfect their swing. Hotel guests get preferential rates and tee off times and can hire golf carts and clubs.
Although the facility is open to visitors, the hotel ensures preferential rates and times for its own guests so keep that in mind if planning a round here as a casual, daily green fee paying golfer.