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Frequently Asked Questions about Sakabula

1. How do I get to Sakabula?
2. Is it safe?
3. What other activities are there available in the area?
4. Can non-residents become members of the golf club?
5. Is competitive golf a feature at Sakabula Golf Club?
6. What does the word 'Sakabula' mean?

1. How do I get to Sakabula?
   Sakabula Country Estate is located adjacent to Merrivale, a small suburb of Howick just 10 minutes from Hilton and 15 minutes from Pietermaritzburg. Durban is 1 hour away and Johannesburg 4½ hours along the N3. The estate is less than a kilometre from Exit 99 off the N3, along the Underberg Road.

2. Is it safe?
   Yes. There is an electric fence around the entire 350 ha estate with only one controlled entrance and exit that is manned day and night by an armed guard.

3. What other activities are there available in the area?
   Sakabula Country Estates is located within the Midlands Meander, an hour from the Drakensberg Mountains and an hour from Durban beaches. Within 15-20 minutes from the gate residents will find shopping centers, fine restaurants, movie houses, airports, commercial businesses and sporting facilities. Midmar Dam, 5 minutes away, caters to those interested in fishing, sailing and all water sports.
   
4. Can non-residents become members of the golf club?
   Yes. The golf club is an independent business entity and is run as such. Visitors are always welcome. There are presently close to 350 members enjoying the relaxed and friendly climate engendered at Sakabula.
   
5. Is competitive golf a feature at Sakabula Golf Club?
   Yes. Club competitions are held every Saturday afertnoon. In addition Sunday competitions are arranged by Sakabula twice monthly at various courses in the Pietermaritzburg/Durban/Coastal area.
   
6. What does the word 'Sakabula' mean?
   Sakabula is a Zulu name for the long-tailed Widow bird. The word in Zulu denotes a 'flirt' or 'show-off'.  These birds are prolific in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands and are often seen balancing on the end of tall grasses. During mating season their exceptionally long tail feathers make the males look as if they are struggling to fly as they show off their plumage for the females.
   
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