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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.

Nairobi is the most exciting town in Africa – hands down. This fact is little known, so this article gives you an insiders look of the food scene, hotels, lounges, bars and the trendy cosmopolitan inhabitants of the Capital of Kenya – Nairobi. Nairobi is thrilling, fun and a never sleeping city – the hub of Africa.

Swanky residents enjoy sumptuous cuisine in Kenya’s restaurants, lounges and bars. Afro-fusion cuisine create a whole new adventure for foodies. Maize cobs roasting by the roadside provide an amazing snack to the high paced tempo in the city.

The five star living is juxtaposed by informal dwellings. Less to do with the lack of ambition of the Kenyan people but more to do with the lack of provision of affordable decent housing. This never stops Kenyans as the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. Pick up some trendy in-door and garden furniture by the roadside.

Nyama choma, the most succulent barbeque of savannah-fed beef, veal, lamb or goat is so good it needs to be a key export. The meat is juicy, lean and with just the right texture to make a meat connoisseur coming back for more. The hotels are trendy and with several five star hotels to choose from, you are guaranteed a chic and luxurious place to lay your head.

From the Nairobi Serena, which has the lush Central Park surrounding it, making you forget you are in the city center. The Nairobi Safari Club is an all suite hotel – luxurious and tremendous value. If you want enjoy the westlands action, the Holiday Inn is just what you are looking for. Nestled in the shopping and party central of Nairobi, only 3 kilometers from the City Center.

If you are up for some fun on a Thursday evening, Havana is where to see and be seen – the Cuban restaurant and bar comes alive with the most cosmopolitan crowd that Kenya has to offer, live music and an electrifying ambiance. Now foodies can choose from the Central American greats with Mexican cuisine at Alcapulco or Japanese restaurants like Furisato both in Westlands. Blancos is creating however the most exciting and adventurous afro-fusion cuisine. They deserve a page of their own for us to do them justice and we strong recommend a visit.

Gigiri in Nairobi is home to the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters. Nearby, the Village Market, Kenya’s first open plan mall plays host to the Maasai Market. This is a world renowed market selling beautifully crafted tableware, accessories, fashion, interior design, and traditional ornaments. Village market is also home to Tribe displaying afro-chic interior design at its best – this five star hotel is truly unique.

The art and theater scene is alive and well. From Gallery Watatu where you can enjoy exceptional paintings to Phoenix players that stage some of the most refine artistry in town. In 2009, Kenya played host to the Haymarket festival. Nobel Laureates Wangari Mathai and Wole Soyinka joined renowned local and international narrators and poets hosted by StoryMoja. Incidentally, the StoryMoja crew staged their play ‘ Cut off my tounge’ in London. Who said Kenya’s do not engage in the literary arts?

MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) are to be applauded for recognising the emergence of Kenyan music onto the world stage and is hosting the awards in Nairobi. This celebrates the Kenyan renaissance that is train, in music, design, fashion, art, cuisine – you name it. Nameless, STL, Amani and Wahu ( who won best female artist last year) are all amongst Kenya’s musicians who have received nominations for this year. So get your party shoes on and get ready to party to Kenyan music as well as celebrate music and artists from across Africa.

A true sign that Kenyan fashion has matured is the Kiko Romeo store at the trendy Yaya Center mall. The Festival for African Fashion and Arts (FAFA) awards hosted annually in Nairobi highlight that African fashion is envouge and the designers are at the top of their game. We salute the fabulous trend – celebrating Kenyan culture, creativity, enterprise and talent. Kenyan’s both young and old are showing that wearing our own unique get up is what being hip is about.

So the next time you are travelling through Kenya on transit at JKIA or planning a safari or beach holiday, be sure to stop and enjoy Nairobi. A treat that will leave you wanting more! See you in Nairobi.

Nyaruita Gateri, the Chief Adventurer at Journey Kenya has been traveling around Kenya for over two decades and knows fabulous locations to see animals in Kenya and to experience Kenya culture. Visit the discover section on Journey Kenya to get your excellent free guide to kenya animals, Kenya map and kenya people and to share your own experiences, stories and photos.

The camp is german run, located belowe the oloololo escarpment bordering the Mara River and sitting on the edge of the Masai Mara Game reserve. The region between the Mara River and the Esoit Oloolo form expansive rolling plains and provide a great sight to view animals in their natural habitat.

The Mara Timbo camp consists of seven luxuriously made tents which are en-suite with bathrooms. Lavish yet simple African dcor is the hallmark of each tent interior. It is thatched with grass to ensure that even in hot weather the interior will remain cool. Each tent is equipped with a private veranda, an outdoor bathtub and a sitting area. This is a 5 star establishment.

Each individual tent is a work of art which houses a king size bed, a safe deposit, a bathroom, double sinks, hot and cold shower, flush toilet, 220/240 volt power supply plus host of other amenities used by visitors. The tents are lauded for their privacy and space that gives ine room to move around easily. At the beck and call of each tent is a well trained, professional female butler who provides room service, and gives informative titbits about the camp, Masai Mara and nature.

The camp has a restaurant that provides sumptuous meals. Visitors have a choice of three menus that have three course meals to choose from with one of them being vegetarian. Candle lit dinner is organized under the open skies next to a roaring campfire. The restaurant has a bar and lounge which are artfully decorated with cosy chairs that make you want to laze away the evening. There is a well stocked reference library for the avid readers.

The Mara Timbo camp has a Message Tree- house that ensures visitors are provided with refreshing and professional body message with aromatherapy based oils. The message tree house has a stunning view of the Mara River where one can see the hippos milling around.

Sightings are guaranteed being at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your stay at the camp you will see plenty of animals; two big Hippo families inhabit the Mara River directly in front of the camps lounge. Taking a nature walk around the camp you will see large resident populations of herbivores including giraffes, elephants, buffalos, monkeys, Rhinos and zebras. Predators most notably lions and hyenas can be spotted. The leopard being elusive is rarer but can also be sighted in this area. Night game drives, bird watching and Cultural visits can also be organized.

The camp has within its vicinity a curio shop. This shop is well stocked with t-shirts, souvenirs, beadwork done by Masai, and hats plus a host of other items which form ideal gift items for loved ones back at home. Suppliers to the curio shop include Kenya kanga, Marula studios, and Kenya beads.

The Masai Mara isa 40 minute flight away from Nairobi Wilson airport. The Mara Timbo is located near the Oloololo gate of Masai National Reserve and the kichwa Tembo Tembi airstrip. Guests have the option of being picked up at the Kichwa Tembo airstrip and transferred to the camp. The drive to the camp is a first hand experience of the Mara, you get not only to ogle at the scenery but the animals also.

Going on an African Safari brings up images of wild animals in their natural habitat, exotic African scenery, a hint of danger and adventure and wonderful opportunities for photographers. Traveling to Africa on safari is still an unusual choice but one many people would like to enjoy and want to talk about with those who have been, sharing in their memories.

In East Africa, Kenya is a great choice as a safari vacation destination because of the opportunity to combine an exciting African wildlife safari expedition with a relaxing beach vacation. One day you can be swimming in the warm Indian Ocean on a sandy tropical beach, and the next day you can be watching lions and elephants in the wild.

A combined safari and beach vacation to Kenya is the perfect exotic break away from your daily city routines. It also makes for an idyllic honeymoon trip if you have wedding plans in mind.

East Africa, including Kenya, does not yet have a high profile as a holiday destination in America, but is growing in reputation as a unique vacation experience. Europeans, and the British in particular, have less distance to travel to Africa, and have been been the mainstay of Kenyan tourism, attracted by the unique mix of the tropical beach and African safari vacation. Luxury vacations have become more affordable as European currencies have strengthened, prompting investment in Kenyan tourist facilities.

Kenya’s tropical weather is ideal for holiday makers all year. The rainy season is between May and July, but mostly the rains come in short tropical downfalls that are unlikely to disrupt a Kenyan vacation even at this time of year.

There is an abundance of interesting activities to experience in Kenya. Kenya is unique in being able to offer the combination of relaxing on a tropical beach resort vacation with an African wildlife safari adventure.

The main group of Kenyan beach hotels and resorts are located about an hour’s drive from the airport at Mombasa. There vacationers can enjoy sandy tropical beaches and swim in the warm Indian Ocean. There are budget hotels and luxury five star resort hotels to suit all levels of affordability.

There are a wide variety of safari options to choose from. A night or two away on safari in the Tsavo National Parks may meet all your wildlife viewing expectations without having to travel very far from your beach resort. This can be just a simple safari adventure, or you can choose various added features and luxuries.

Traveling further to Nairobi, you can experience your safari in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Luxury facilities and safari themed accommodation in a 4-5 night expedition will more than complement a luxury beach resort vacation on the coast. You can choose other options as you wish.

Whatever safari tour you choose is sure to be a memorable experience. You may see more varied wildlife in the Masai Mara, but there is an abundance of animals in both parks that will ensure your visit is eventful and thrilling. You will be guided by safari experts who will make sure you enjoy your visit, and keep you safe as you view the animals close up.

Whether you are looking for a budget or a luxury vacation, the options available for a Kenyan combined tropical beach and African safari vacation are sure to please.