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Golfing Tours in Kenya, Kenya Golf Vacations
Kenya
has about 40 golf courses - Second to South Africa country in Africa.
Of which 12 are 18-hole, 10 of which are used for championship events.
6 are within a 20 mile radius of Nairobi - Kenya's bustling capital. The
weather in Kenya is ideal for golf all year round.
In fact Kenya has all the right ingredients to rival the Mediterranean as a
winter
golf destination.
The history of golf in Kenya goes back a long way, with one club in Nairobi
celebrating its centenary in 2006. Locally, the game is thriving as never
before.
Young and gifted players are starting to compete internationally at the
highest
levels.
Our golf holidays gives you an opportunity to play your favorite game, to
see
wildlife and to relax on the beautiful white andy beaches all during the
same
holiday is unique.
8 Days Golf and beach safari
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Day 1 Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and
proceed to the
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, the only hotel in Nairobi with a
championship
golf course as its front lawn. The Windsor offers a complete accommodation
and
golfing experience.
The Windsor's 18 hole championship course threads its way through coffee
farms and indigenous forest, it boasts of lush, springy fairways, fast
true greens and an array of water hazards. In addition, the bird life
is abundant and you will also
encounter Sykes monkeys and the occasional dik dik as you play.
Dinner and overnight at Windsor.
Day 2 After breakfast play a round of golf at Windsor followed by lunch
at the
Windsor Terrace or Poolside. Spend the afternoon at leisure or choose to
take
excursions to the City of Nairobi, Karen Blixen, or the National Museum.
Dinner and overnight at Windsor
Day 3 Start with an early breakfast then proceed to Muthaiga Golf
Club, one of Kenya's pioneer golf courses that has for years, hosted the
country's most prestigious golf events, the Kenya Open where upcoming
and returning pros compete in
the African leg of the European Challenge Tour. A good number of well
known golfing personalities such as Vijay Singh, Seve Ballesteros and
Ian Woosnam have made this a successful stop enroute to the European challenge.
The course has just undergone a complete redesign making it a brand new
golfing experience for returning golfers. Afternoon excursions to the
City of Nairobi, Karen Blixen, National Museum available on request.
Dinner on this night will be at the Tamarind Restaurant, one of the city's
premier sea food outings. Overnight at Windsor
Day 4 Depart for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after breakfast
for onward flight to Mombasa. Proceed to Leisure Lodge Resort which is
located in the southern part of Kenya's renowned coast and is an excellent
option for a golf & beach
holiday. The 18 hole championship course is complemented by a grand tourist
class
hotel. Play a round of golf followed by dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Overnight at Leisure Lodge Resort
Day 5 Play a round of golf immediately after breakfast then relax on the
beach or
choose to go on excursions or participate in beach sporting activities e.g.
snorkeling, deep sea fishing, visits to the marine park and visits to
Mombasa old
Town which has plenty of historical sites. Dinner and overnight at
Leisure Lodge Resort.
Day
6 Depart Mombasa after an early breakfast then proceed to the Windsor
Golf
Hotel and Country Club in time for an afternoon round of golf. Dinner and
Overnight at Windsor.
Day 7 Have a late breakfast and enjoy the morning at leisure. Proceed to
Karen
Country Club, which is located in the famous Ngong Hills and is an admirably
maintained course with strong traditions and high standards. It is
considered by
some to be one of the most attractive due to its profusion of flowers and
trees.
Karen Country Club is one of the top eighteen-hole courses and has hosted
the Kenya
Open several times. After playing the Karen Course, have dinner at the
world famous Carnivore Restaurant, where all sorts of meat items (including
game meat) are served in
traditional barbeque stakes. Overnight at Windsor
Day 8 Depart Nairobi and transfer to airport for your flight home.
11 DAYS
KENYA GOLF SAFARI PACKAGE
Day 1 Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and
proceed to the
Sarova Stanley Hotel located in the heart of the city of Nairobi.
Established in
1902, the Sarova Stanley is one of the oldest hotels in Nairobi and was for
years
home to the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The hotel has undergone a major
refurbishment
and is one of the top 5 star properties in Nairobi. Dinner and
overnight at the Sarova Stanley.
Day
2 Start with an early breakfast then proceed to Muthaiga Golf Club,
one of Kenya’s pioneer golf courses that has for years, hosted the
country’s most prestigious golf events, the Kenya Open where upcoming
and returning pros compete in the African leg of the European Challenge
Tour. A good number of well known golfing personalities such as Vijay
Singh, Seve Ballesteros and Ian Woosnam have made this a successful stop
enroute to the European challenge. The course has just undergone a complete
redesign making it a brand new golfing experience for returning golfers.
Afternoon excursions to the City of Nairobi, Karen Blixen, National Museum
available on request (optional). Dinner on this night will be at
the Tamarind Restaurant, one of the city's premier sea food outings. Overnight
at Sarova Stanley.
Day 3 After breakfast, proceed to the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, the
oldest golf club
in Kenya, having started in 1906 with a nine hole course. Presently, it is a
fine 18
hole course that is located just minutes away from the bustling downtown
Nairobi and
plays host to one of the most talked- about local tournaments, the Tanahill
Cup that
takes place every Easter. Spend the afternoon at leisure or choose to take
excursions to the City of Nairobi, Karen Blixen, or the National Museum
(optional). Dinner and overnight at Sarova Stanley.
Day 4 Depart after breakfast for Wilson Airport. (Flights depart at
9.00 am). Arrival after one hour and pick up from the airstrip for your
en route game drive in the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve home to
the greatest concentration of Africa's "Big Five" (Buffalo,
lion,Rhino, Leopard and elephant) species. Enjoy your dinner and overnight
at Sarova Mara Luxury Tented Camp
Day 5 Your chance to enjoy an early morning game drive across the rich
tree stubbed
grasslands and rolling hills. You will find breathtaking views over the
famous
migration corridor through which more than a million Zebras and wildebeest
pass
yearly in search for greener pastures Enjoy an after noon game drive or opt
for a
visit to the Maasai villages. . Meals and overnight at Sarova Mara Luxury
Tented
Camp.
Day 6 Early morning pre - breakfast game drive. After breakfast or lunch
enjoy the
drive to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi (Flights arrive in the
afternoon). Transfer back to Sarova Stanley and have the afternoon at
leisure. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Stanley.
Day 7 Have a late breakfast and enjoy the morning at leisure. Proceed to
Karen
Country Club, which is located in the famous Ngong Hills and is an admirably
maintained course with strong traditions and high standards. It is
considered by
some to be one of the most attractive due to its profusion of flowers and
trees.
Karen Country Club is one of the top eighteen-hole courses and has hosted
the Kenya
Open several times. After playing the Karen Course, have dinner at the
world famous Carnivore Restaurant, where all sorts of meat items (including
game meat) are served in
traditional barbeque stakes. Overnight at Sarova Stanley.
Day 8 Depart for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after breakfast for
onward
flight to Mombasa. Proceed to Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel for check in and
lunch.
In the afternoon play a round of golf at the nearby Nyali Golf Club, an
18-hole
championship golf course. The course is as magnificent as it is challenging
and your
game will definitely be uplifted by the antics of the vervet monkeys and the
flowering coastal trees that add character to the fairways. Dinner and
overnight at Sarova White sands
Day
9 Play a round of golf immediately after breakfast then relax on the
beach or
choose to go on excursions or participate in beach sporting activities e.g
snorkeling, deep sea fishing, visits to the marine park and visits to
Mombasa old
Town which has plenty of historical sites (optional). Dinner and overnight
at Sarova Whitesands.
Day 10 Depart Mombasa after an early breakfast then proceed to the
Sarova Stanley
for check in and lunch. Proceed to Royal Nairobi Club for a round of golf.
Dinner and Overnight Sarova Stanley.
Day 11 Depart for Nairobi and transfer to the airport for your flight
home.
Included:
- Airport transfers
- 18-hole green fees per golfing day.
- All land transportation in custom safari minibuses with pop-up roofs ideal
for game
- viewing and sightseeing
- Services of well trained English speaking driver/guides
- Dinner, bed and breakfast in Nairobi and Mombasa
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges while on safari.
- All park entry fees
Not included:
- International air transportation to/from Nairobi
- Caddy Fees and equipment hire.
- Optional excursions.
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,
laundry,
beverages, tips etc.
Selected Golf Courses in Kenya
Nairobi
Windsor Golf & Country Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club, Karen
Golf Club, Railway Golf Club, Royal Nairobi Golf Club
Kenyan Coast
Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort, Mombasa Golf Club, Malindi Golf & Country
Club, Nyali Golf Club.
Rest of Kenya
Nakuru Golf Club - Nakuru . Rift Valley Lodge &
Golf Resort - Naivasha, Mount Kenya Safari Club - Nanyuki
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