Legend Golf & Safari Resort Fact Sheet

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1 Legend Golf & Safari Resort Fact Sheet GENERAL INFORMATION The Legend Golf and Safari Resort is situated within the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in the malaria-free Waterberg Region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa, just a 35 minute flight or a two and a half hour drive from Johannesburg. This Resort is setting new standards in exclusivity and tranquillity and reflects the rich cultural legacy of this ancient part of Africa. The Legend Golf & Safari Resort consists of an exceptional and unique 18-hole Signature Course, a luxury estate and many other facilities, situated on a Big 5 Game Reserve in the heart of the African bush. RESORT SUITES As the Legend Golf & Safari Resort Suites are built in the bush there are no fences or gardens within the resort grounds - just 220 wonderful rooms, built across the bush within the resort. The suites, consisting of four or five individual bedrooms linked by walkways, offer accommodation of unmatched, timeless elegance dedicated to relaxation and reflecting the African wilderness. Bedrooms measure approximately m² in size (including en-suite). Panoramic views are enjoyed through large picture windows while glass sliding doors lead onto a secluded outdoor patio. The generously proportioned bedrooms include a small seating area and luxurious en-suite bathroom with double vanity, spacious shower and separate bath. The combination of design elements and high quality finishes ensure a uniform standard of luxury and elegance throughout the Resort.

2 SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE The Golf Course, designed as an 18-hole Championship golf course, is the longest golf course in South Africa, providing all golfers, irrespective of their handicap, the experience of a true African Challenge. The course plays at 6,534 meters for daily play but is capable of being extended to 7,748 meters for tournaments, making it one of the longest in the world. The world class championship course, the Signature Course, with each hole designed by one of the world's leading golfers, has been ranked The Best New Course in South Africa by Golf Digest and provides one of Africa's most spectacular game and golf experiences. 18 LEGENDARY GOLFERS Trevor Immelman (South Africa) Hole 1 Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) Hole 2 Jim Furyk (USA) Hole 3 Bernhard Langer (Germany) Hole 4 Michael Campbell (New Zealand) Hole 5 Colin Montgomerie (Scotland) Hole 6 Mike Weir (Canada) Hole 7 Camilo Villegas (Colombia) Hole 8 Justin Rose (England) Hole 9 Padraig Harrington (Ireland) Hole 10 Raphael Jacquelin (France) Hole 11 Ian Woosnam (Wales) Hole 12 Luke Donald (England) Hole 13 Robert Allenby (Australia) Hole 14 Vijay Singh (Fiji) Hole 15 Sergio Garcia (Spain) Hole 16 KJ Choi (South Korea) Hole 17 Retief Goosen (South Africa) Hole 18 The course has flowing fairways which wind through the open grasslands and dense bush. The design and layout of the course are in complete harmony with the natural resources. The pristine bushveld environment has been preserved and the course remains one of the most environmentally sensitive in Africa. THE EXTREME 19TH The now world famous Extreme 19th is the world's longest and highest Par 3, providing every golfer with an unforgettable golfing experience. Accessible only by helicopter, the hole is situated on the top of Hanglip Mountain with a 361 metres shot to the green situated 400 breathtaking metres below the tee. Once the exhilarating helicopter flight to the top of this mystical mountain is completed, the player is treated to the golfing view of all time miles of African bushveld stretching as far as the eye can see, a vista of epic proportions, and nestling at the foot of the mountain is the green - contoured and shaped like the African continent. There is nothing like it anywhere else on planet golf!!

3 TRIBUTE COURSE With each hole being modelled on the most famous and recognized par 3 Holes in the world, the Tribute Course is designed to be played in approximately 2 hours. This ten-hole par 3 course is a journey around the best holes in the world and provides a stunning additional golf experience to the championship 18-hole Signature Course. SIGNATURE CLUBHOUSE The Signature Clubhouse is a place where great golf moments are relived and legendary stories begin. The luxurious clubhouse offers a sky bar on the rooftop, set against the backdrop of the Waterberg Mountain Range. The state of the art facilities include a gym, changing rooms, a golf pro shop, a members lounge with viewpoint, changing room, the Renaissance Restaurant - ideal for eating out, a children s playground and a splash pool. The Signature Clubhouse serves as the halfway house for the Signature Course and serves delicious breakfast, with an à la Carte menu throughout the day. SPORTING FACILITIES Visitors to the resort can learn and practice the game of golf at the unique Golf Academy which includes a driving range as well as chipping and putting greens. The sports facility, the Field of Legends, currently offers tennis and soccer facilities; a netball/basketball court and volleyball facilities. Golfing activities may be pre-booked when making your accommodation reservation or, alternatively, by contacting the Pro-Shop for tee times once at the Resort. DINING The newly completed Renaissance Restaurant, located at the Signature Clubhouse, is available for private dinners. The magnificent 460-seater White Lion Boma, the 200-seater Clubhouse Boma and the 350-seater Shebeen are available for large functions while the Signature Clubhouse offers light meals and refreshments throughout the day until 18h00. The Farmhouse Tea Garden, located at the Wildlife Centre, is open for refreshments posttour, but only serves meals on request.

4 ACTIVITIES Game Viewing The wildlife experience is impressive with more than 55 mammal species (including the big five, consisting of lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino) 300 plants species and 380 bird species...not to mention the wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians all co-existing in five spectacular diverse eco-systems including grasslands, bushveld, forests, mountains and river beds. Game Drives may be pre-booked when making your reservation or booking at the Resort. Please note that no children under 6 years of age are allowed on open game vehicles at any time. This including, but not limited to transfers within all of Legend s properties. Legend reserves all rights in this regard. Endangered Wildlife Centre The Legend Golf & Safari Resort Wildlife and Cultural Centre is a must visit. Here our White Lions live on purpose-built islands, there is no fence between you and the lions.a great photo opportunity. Also see two male Wild Dogs and a variety of other game. The centre also boasts a disease-free Buffalo Breeding Program, the Pedi Village African Cultural Centre and a Tea Garden with an abundance of Rescued Birds and Reptiles. Helicopter Flights Scenic flights of either 5 minutes or 12 minutes are on offer, with a flight path that takes one over the 22,000ha Entabeni Safari Conservancy. For an experience beyond comparison, combine an exhilarating helicopter flight with a romantic meal on a secluded mountain top and enjoy the indescribable natural beauty of the Waterberg. Spa Facilities Legend Health Spa & Wellness Centre offers a variety of treatments to ensure relaxation and revitalisation. Booking of spa treatments is only a phone call away and our reception will be delighted to make the arrangements for you. Treatment List available on request. Segway Gliding Tours Segway Gliding Tours are now available at the Resort. Learn how to navigate your way with these two wheeled off-road vehicles. This one hour guided tour offers you the opportunity to glide through every nook and cranny of the picturesque surroundings on a quest to discover the secrets of the Waterberg.

5 Swimming Pools The swimming pools at Legend Golf & Safari Resort are situated at the Clubhouse Boma, near the Driving Range and at the Monomotapa Village. Additional pool facilities are also available at the wonderful lodges situated on the Lower Escarpment of Entabeni Safari Conservancy and guests are welcome to book a transfer to visit these facilities; INTERNET/BROADBAND ACCESS Due to the fact that Legend Golf & Safari Resort is situated in a remote, rural location, the Telecom Service Provider can only supply a single-link Diginet Broadband Service. Due to the fact that this service is made use of by all internal users as well as guests, the following service is available to guests: Public Areas & Conference Facilities - Wifi 512Kbps per user Resort Suites - Direct Connection via Network 512Kbps per user TRANSPORT Clients are requested to park their cars at the resort suite and utilize the resort transport system to get around. Transport is in rather comfortable mini buses. These operate on a shuttle system at busy times and a request based system at other times.