Why you should choose Kenya for your golf safari
Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best golf destinations in Africa. In the recent past, the country won best Africa golf destinastion award in the 2020 Annual Golf GALA Award ceremony held in Dubai beating other renown destinations like South Africa, Morocco and Egypt. The country marked with tens of well-maintained colonial era golf courses and a list of new golf resorts is seemingly one of the fastest emerging golf destination and may end up ranking amongst the best in the world in the near future. Most regions in Kenya has at least one golf course within 2- 3 hours drive. However, most of the countries quality golf courses concentrate in Nairobi and its environs as well as the Kenyan coast. Some of the golf clubs include: Karen country club, Muthaiga golf club, Sigona golf club and Limuru golf club. Golf resorts include: the Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort. The Fairmount Mt Kenya safari club and Aberdares country club. In this article, we shall detail the various reasons as to why you should consider Kenya in your next golf safari.
a) The country has good quality golf courses
Most of the Kenya golf clubs especially those in Nairobi and its environs are maintained to championship standards. A good golf course ought to have properly manicured green, proper drainage systems, a reliable watering system and a fully stocked proshop. Some of the best quality golf course include: Vipingo golf, Baobab golf course which is the only PGA- accredited golf course in Africa, Karen golf club, Royal golf club and Muthaiga golf club.
b) Kenya is a budget friendly destination
Golf courses in Kenya allows visitors to play in their golf course by just paying the required green fees which in most instances is less than 100 USD dollars per Day. With most golf clubs clustering around the capital you also have a wide range off accommodation options with a budget plan as low as 45 USD dollars. Some golf resort like Thika green resort offers onsite accommodation at rates as low as 95 USD per night. Transportation within Nairobi and its environs is also very affordable.
c) Golf courses set on beautiful landscapes
With most of the golf courses perfectly set on high altitude, choosing any golf course choice Kenya lead to a panoramic view of spread out flora gardens and landscape. For instance: while golfing at the Rift valley golf resort set in Ol Donyo Opurru hills (7000 fts) will give you an opportunity to view the beautiful landscapes on the floor of the great rift valley which is the longest valley in the world. Golfing at Vipingo Ridge Baobab another golf course set on an elevation along Vipingo coastline will lead to a scenic view of the sprawling Vipingo natural forest on the backdrop of the blue sea.
d) Kenya has the ideal climate for sporting all round the year
The East African country is bisected by the Equator and gets direct sunlight throughout the year. When choosing a golf course in Kenya you can go for the sun-kissed golf courses in the Kenyan coast that remains relatively hot( 28 to 37 degrees Celsius) with cool sea breezes or go for the slightly cool( 15 to 26 degrees Celsius) high altitude golf course in the Kenyan highlands where a single shot flies further.
e) You can easily blend golfing with adventure
Kenya is one of the leading safaris and beach destinations in Africa. Masai Mara known for the great wildebeest migration is Africa best destination for game viewing characterized by open savannah grasslands and a high wildlife density. Diani Beach in the south coast was for five years running until 2021 voted the best beach in Africa. In Kenya most golf resorts are strategically positioned to also fit your adventure needs asides sporting. For instance, Fairmount at Mt Kenya is set at the foots of the snowcapped Mt Kenya which is the second highest peak in Africa and hikers’ number one destination in Kenya. Aberdares country club another golf resort in the central highlands is set on the periphery of Aberdares National Park a major game viewing spot. At the Kenyan coast the leisure lodge beach and golf resort situated at the heart of Diani beach will give you a moment in the white sand coastline besides an unforgettable memory in a 18 holes golf course. Notably, which is the starting point of most safaris in Kenya has the best courses in the country.
f) Can easily combine with a business trip/ tour
Nairobi which is the East and Central Africa host over 10 golf courses and approximately… other within the reach of 40 minutes drive from the capital. In addition, golf hotels like Windsor have facilities like boardrooms and conference rooms where you can hold meetings with partners.
g) It is a good choice for starters
Most of Kenyan golf courses have a driving range where beginners can practice their abilities in the swing. Some golf resorts like Windsor Golf Resort and Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort offer training to complete beginners at an affordable price. Golf courses especially those in golf resorts are uniquely designed to cater for both professionals and amateur golfers. For example every hole in thika green resort has multiple tees. Here beginners can start with the forward tee and progress through a succession of the tees as they improve their ability in the golf swing.