Kenyan Golf Safari – Off the Beaten Track to New Golfing Adventures
Long greens over hills, scenic outdoors and bunkers in the heart of Africa; Kenya is a golf holiday destination like no other. While on Safari there couldn’t be a better way to let days pass. It is no wonder the country bagged the undiscovered golf destination award of the year 2009. Teeing off at dawn over her panoramic landscapes is an experience where safari has never been this beautiful.
There are numerous courses of varied difficulty and splendor, strewn all over in some of Kenya’s most exclusive getaways. From its capital Nairobi, in the high range lands of Mt. Kenya, further inland along the Rift valley, by the Lake Victoria and to the Western Rift. There are a lot more in the low lying fairways at the coast.
Golfing in Kenya among the best in Tour Safaris
The country has 40 golf courses twelve of which are’-holes and ten are used for championship events. Six are located within a 20 mile radius of the lively capital Nairobi. The numerous courses are of varied difficulty and splendor, from high in the range lands of Mt. Kenya to the low lying fairways at the Kenyan coastline. There are also some that are located further in land by the Lake Victoria and the Western rift.
An exceptional destination on the city outskirts is the Windsor golf resort. It is listed among the ‘Great Golf Resorts of the World for its wide fairways and fast greens. Like all resorts in Kenya, Windsor too is blessed with teaming birdlife in its flora and fauna. With that, your breaks from golfing at Windsor can be taken up by bird watching which is a core feature in the Kenyan tourism industry.
Tee off at the Mt. Kenya Safari club located in the slopes of the majestic Mount Kenya. This is Africa’s second largest mountain, which offers a magnificent view on a clear day from the Club. In between teeing time, enjoy trekking and taking in resplendent view of the snow capped mountain, the only spot of snow in the Kenyan republic.
In the Rift valley wide ranging landscapes and grand lakes await adventurers. One renowned golfing location in this geological wonder is the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, home to an exciting golf championship course. The resort is surrounded by wildlife and excursions to Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru are within easy reach.
Kenya’s coast has a myriad of golf courses to choose from including Nyali Golf Course, Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort and the newest addition Vipingo Ridge Golf resort on the North coast of Mombasa. At a maximum–0 meters above sea level, the ridge overlooks a lake and conservation area. Its two courses were built to meet international standards. With the weather being golf and travel friendly all year round, golfers have twelve hours of daylight each day to indulge in their favourite getaway.
As most golf clubs in Kenya are members only, there are specialized operators who are on hand to facilitate personalized service and golf itineraries. They will enable you to plan your golf holiday tours and ensure you secure tee times in advance to avoid inconveniences.
Take full advantage of your holidays in Kenya to see the wildlife. Safari is a must in between tee-times; take a moment to see the land and its wonders. Imagine heading off on Safari to catch a glimpse of the big five in near proximity. Play, relax and unwind on your safari and that is by Journeying Kenya and discovering her secrets on an unforgettable holiday.
Nyaruita Gateri, the Chief Adventurer at Journey Kenya has traveled the length and breadth Kenya for the last two decades and has compiled the most comprehensive guide using the Kenya map to show you the best places to enjoy Kenya culture, animals in Kenya, Kenya cuisine and never forgetting the Kenya safari.