Polo in South Africa

I've heard great things about polo in S. Africa. Where are the best polo clubs, places to stay, restaurants, etc.? Any information or advice would be appreciated.

GB

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Permalink Reply by SALLIE ANNE LENT on March 16, 2012 at 1:04

My son stayed with Buster
Mc Kenzie - said it was excellent -even better than Argentina.

Permalink Reply by bruce cowley on March 17, 2012 at 17:00

Hi GB - are you planning a trip to SA? That may be the excuse I need :)

The list is huge.... what level, what requirements, etc etc?

First off, what time of year - there are 2 seasons, winter in the north, summer in the Cape.

Permalink Reply by GB Polo on March 17, 2012 at 18:29
Hi Bruce. You've been there I take it? ;-) I'm just trying to get a basic handle on it at this point. The Cape has always fascinated me. What would you recommend for a first trip?
Permalink Reply by bruce cowley on March 17, 2012 at 19:23

the Cape is fantastic, GB! I've never played in Plettenberg Bay, which is where Sallie is talking about, but I believe it makes a lot of sense (I, however, have never been very sensible).

In Cape Town there're 2 clubs, I'll share contacts/details with you privately - there are big plusses to either, depending on what you're looking for.

Ideal trip - start in Cape Town and drive up the East Coast to Plett. Ideal time of the year -  probably Jan-march, in my personal opinion. 

 

Permalink Reply by GB Polo on March 17, 2012 at 19:32
Sounds great!
Permalink Reply by Alex Vent on March 22, 2012 at 21:42

Stonefield polo is the place to go, for more info please contact me by private message

Permalink Reply by GB Polo on March 23, 2012 at 12:11
Thanks Alex. It sounds great, and I'll definitely follow up privately for more details. In the meantime, here's a link for Stonefield in the Plettenberg Bay area, and it looks great!

http://stonefieldpolo.co.za/
Permalink Reply by Tomasz Krowicki on April 1, 2012 at 9:52

I have been to SA twice to play polo, in 2009 and two weeks ago.  I have been to both Capte Town clubs (Ostrich Farm and Val de View) and in Plettenberg. PM for more details and specific questions etc. including accomodation options etc.

Tomasz

Permalink Reply by GB Polo on April 1, 2012 at 10:09
Thanks Tomasz!
Permalink Reply by Luis Wetzler on April 10, 2012 at 11:47

GB Storme Desvaux de Marigny is a great player, and he had played in Europe and in SA as well, if you want I have all his data at home, I can write you later on, and send to you phones and mails, best wishes and Happy Easter, always your friend Luis

Permalink Reply by GB Polo on April 10, 2012 at 14:18

Thanks, Luis.  

All the best, and Happy Easter to you too.

Abrazo,

GB

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