Winner of the undiscovered golf destination of the year 2009, Kenya is a golf holiday destination like no other. Can you picture teeing off at dawn over the panoramic view of the Kenyan outdoors?
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.
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.
On the city outskirts 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.
In the northern hemisphere you can tee off at the Mt. Kenya Safari club which is located in the slopes of the astounding and second largest mountain in Africa. Breaks from teeing at the Mt. Kenya include trekking and gawking at the mountain capes-the only place where you can find snow in Kenya.
In the Rift valley there are breathtaking sceneries ranging from immense landscapes and grand lakes. Here you will find an exotic environment and fine dining in world class hotels. One renowned location that can give you this combination is the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, home to an exciting golf championship course. There is wildlife in the surrounding areas and more activities in Lake Naivasha.
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.
It is advisable to utilize the services of specialized operators who are on hand to facilitate personalized service and golf itineraries. They will help to plan your golf holiday and to secure teeing off times in advance to avoid inconveniences.
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 been traveling around Kenya for over twenty years 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 add your own experiences, stories and photos.
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