The Laughing Forest
Stay and Play Golf on the KZN South Coast.
Tucked between pristine coastal gardens and the Indian Ocean’s edge, The Laughing Forest is more than a wedding venue—it’s also a fully loaded Golf Stay and Play experience, situated right in the middle of the KZN South Coast Golf Zone.
Two owners, one seamless vision, offer immaculate family orientated experiences.
• Phil keeps the venue immaculate: sculpted gardens, sparkling accommodation, and a picture-perfect setting for a perfect Golf practising experience.
• Debbie administratively makes everything flow and together with her staff, provide a personalized experience right from the enquiry to the departure.
• Together, their complementary talents create golf tour experiences that feel effortless yet unforgettable.
A taste to remember
The in-house chef, Menzie, an accomplished golfer and tour guide, crafts bespoke menus—whether a relaxed beach braai the night before or an elegant reception dinner—ensuring every meal is as memorable as the hole in “one” achieved.
Golf on the South Coast
The Laughing Forest offers all-inclusive, great value, Golf tours as a stay-and-play retreat, playing all the courses around Elysium, which include Selborne, Umdoni, Scottburgh, Port Shepstone, Margate, Southbroom, Sanlameer and Wild Coast, all depending on group requirements.
Why couples and groups Love it.
• Beachfront setting: Walk from resort on to the shoreline in minutes.
• Full golf flow: Welcome braai, individual golf day celebrations, fully Licensed Bar facilities if required, including great wine.
• Full golf practising facility, including both organic and synthetic putting greens as well as a simulator arena.
• Authentic value: One location, all-inclusive service, genuine hospitality.
• Outstanding fishing: 7 Km of Shoreline with very limited access other than residents.
•Full Golf tour assistance or stay and arrange your own play.
The Laughing Forest delivers something different.
In the Bush but on the Beach, Golfing, Fishing, Beach Walking, Full or self-catering.
All courses within 40 min drive.
Stay and Play
Golf on the KZN South Coast