The Cascades named in CNN Travel's Top 10 Golf Courses in Africa

The Cascades named in CNN Travel's Top 10 Golf Courses in Africa
CNN has set out to change this, compiling a list of the ‘Top 10 Golf Courses in Africa' that highlights the growing popularity of the sport amongst tourists and residents. Listed as the only resort in Egypt, The Cascades, Soma Bay stands out within the list of the best golf holidays resorts due to its unique design by Gary Player, one of the ‘Big Three' golfing legends. This 18 hole, par 72 course mixes desert with lush green fairways, water hazards and palm trees to test even the most advanced golfer.

For those playing golf for the first time or wishing to brush up their skills, residents can make use of the 9 hole, par 3 Golf Academy Course, the 60 bay driving range and individual or group tuition from PGA Golf Professionals.

Soma Bay offers much more than your usual golf resort. Situated on Egypt's Red Sea Riviera, spectacular panoramic sea views and sunshine provide the perfect golfing conditions all year. Diving, sailing and kite-surfing on neighboring white beaches are available for those wanting to fill their time away from the golf course with action. For those looking for something more relaxing, the poolside bar, award-winning restaurants, shopping and world-famous Cascades Spa will provide plenty of downtime. Five hotels are on offer within Soma Bay, from the family friendly Robinson Club to the leisure retreat Kempinski Hotel, water sports lifestyle hotel The Breakers Diving and Surfing Lodge and the luxury La Résidence des Cascades and Sheraton Soma Bay Resort.

Soma Bay ensures that you get a top rate golfing holiday whilst experiencing Africa at its very best.