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.

Imagine wide fairways, fast greens over hills, bunkers in the heart of Africa and readily available tee times. What about a weather type that is golf and travel friendly, all year round? And you are not done yet, you will find specialized golf safaris operators who are keen to facilitate personalized service and itineraries. Again, there are several competitions all year round that entice you to plan as many golf holiday tours as you want.

What makes Golf holiday safaris to Kenya exciting?

Golfing has been nurtured in Kenya for more than 100 years. The oldest which is the’-hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club can attest to this, having been founded in’06. The game has developed steadily raising the need to build more courses. The most recent is the David Jones design pay and play 9 holes golf course located at Nairobi race course. There are now six golf courses within a 20 mile radius in the vibrant capital city – Nairobi.

An outstanding destination on the city outskirts is the Windsor golf resort, which is listed among the ‘Great Golf Resorts of the World’ for its wide fairways and vast greens. Like all resorts in Kenya Windsor too is blessed with teaming birdlife in its flora and fauna and bird watching shouldn’t pass you at this resort.

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.

A trip to Kenya is not complete without seeing the Great Rift Valley. Here golfers can enjoy a round of golf at the world renowned Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha. This golf championship course has wildlife in the surrounding areas and several excursions and activities in Lake Naivasha.

The coastal area has lots more to offer a tourist on golfing safaris. The extensive Kenyan coastline never ceases to amaze any visitor. A must drive is the 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 in accordance with the USGA specifications.

In Kenya, there are specialized operators who are able to facilitate personalized service and itineraries. With that, you can plan your golf holiday tours sure that you are headed for gratifying tee times. Kenya’s clubs are predominantly members only and there are several competitions all year round. You can always book tee-times with golf tour operators in advance thereby avoiding inconveniences. Majority of courses are at an altitude of over 1500 meters, giving an additional 10% yardage to your stroke. There are experienced caddies and any equipment you might need can as well be found at pro-shops in most resorts. Golf carts are not found in all clubs though often you will be able to hire a caddie.

When in Kenya, a safari is a must do before, in between or after tee-times. Take full advantage of your holiday in Kenya to see the Big five. Know that some of the world’s least discovered golf courses await you as you as you relax and unwind on your safari in Kenya. You will be discovering her secrets on an exhilarating adventure.

Nyaruita Gateri, the Chief Adventurer at Journey Kenya has traveled across 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.