NAIROBI

Windsor Golf & Country Club

18 holes, Par 72, Length : 6571 yards

An 18 hole championship golf course laid around the sprawling 5 star luxury golf resort. Windsor Golf & Country Club is the only African member of the " Great Golf Resorts of the World". The course has a sprinkling of water hazards and bunkers to make it a challenging, yet enjoyable golf course. The lush fairways are lined by forests where you might even spot the Sykes monkey apart from the dozens of exotic African bird species.

Muthaiga Golf Club

Proudly called the Home of Golf by its elite membership, is in many ways the ultimate embodiment of Kenya’s unique marriage ancient golf tradition and a modern 18 hole championship golf course.

As this club prepares to celebrate its long-awaited centenary, Muthaiga G.C. has also been reborn as one of the most prestigious and challenging courses in the region.

The force behind this renaissance is an extensive course reconstruction by the celebrated South African course designer Peter Matkovich, which in 2004 returned Muthaiga to prominence as the finest course with the fastest greens in East Africa.

Golfing with Monkeys Windsor Golf Resort, Kenya © Flyga Twiga™ LLC

LAKE NAKURU

Nakuru Golf Club

18 holes, Par 73, Length : 6802 yards

Nakuru Golf Club 18 hole golf course was opened in 1929 by Lord Francis Scott and rests peacefully on the slopes of the volcanic Menengai Crater. It is the only uphill course in Kenya – the rolling fairways gradually lead to the mostly uphill greens. Spectacles of the blazing coral pink flamingo patches dotting the deep blue hue of Lake Nakuru, greet your eyes on the 8th and 18th tees. This championship course is visually pleasing and has some unusual challenges and therefore exciting to play.

Golfing with Zebras Great Rift Valley Lodge Kenya ©Flyga Twiga™ LLC

MT. KENYA

Mount Kenya Safari Club

9 holes/ 18 tees, Par 72

This beautiful short course is set at the foot of the snow capped Mount Kenya, and lined by tall mountain fir trees. Lush and hilly, the course is a series of interesting par 3 holes on which players may use a range of irons ranging from a 3 iron to a Pitching Wedge off the tee.

The course is located in the Mount Kenya Safari Club grounds. Activities at the club also include fishing, horseriding, swimming and tennis. An animal orphanage is also located in the club grounds.

Great Rift Valley Lodge Kenya © Flyga Twiga™ LLC

NAIVASHA

Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

18 holes, Par 71, Length : 6580 yards

This resort course is on a hill set against a backdrop of Lake Naivasha and the extinct volcano, Mount Longonot. Irrigated Fairways are lush and springy and greens well maintained. The course, designed by Swede Thomas Fjastadt, snakes through the natural Lake Naivasha vegetation such as exotic Acacia trees, and also contains water hazards. The lodge offers bird walks, mountain biking, and horse riding.

Sigona Golf Club

Sigona Golf Club combines luxury, exceptional service and the ultimate golfing experience. Located in Kikuyu, along the Nairobi-Naivasha highway, the club is a twenty minutes drive from Nairobi. Sigona Golf Club lends itself a serene atmosphere amidst beautiful flower bushes and scenic greenery. Constructed in 1938, this very lovely private members club has an inviting, modern club house and a golf course designed to championship standards. It also boasts a swimming pool with a bar and a children’s’ play ground to meet your recreational needs.

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