ACTIVITIES:

Golfers tackling the 18-hole signature course or the 10-hole tribute course get to zip around in top-of-the-range electric golf carts and share the greens with grazing antelopes and zebras. Although I didn’t take a dip in one of the pools, I did succumb to a relaxing massage at the spa. to reach the tee of what many call the most exciting and difficult golf hole on the planet — the Extreme 19th. Mountainbiking trails are open to the energetic and bird-watchers will be glued to their binoculars, with over 300 species in the area. Kids will love the two purpose-built “predator islands”, home to mystical white lions and wild dogs. The “Little Legends” programme will keep the small folk busy as they learn about nature and its wonders. STYLE: Although the resort can accommodate hundreds of conference delegates, one never feels encroached upon. Zebra, impala and monkeys roam freely in the bush around the luxuriously furnished rooms, providing a delightful respite from city life. THE FOOD: There are several dining options, including a delicious buffet spread of breakfasts and dinners for all palates at the Signature Clubhouse, plus à la carte throughout the day. Excellent tapas-style starters and the best pizza I’ve tasted since a visit to Italy years ago were standouts at the Great Enclosure. We also had a treat at the Pedi Cultural Village, where a deck offers a spectacular view of CONTACT: For information, call 012 443 6700; reservations@legendlodges.co.za. Visit

Smith was a guest of Legend Golf & Safari Resort