Kenya has long been considered one of the world’s great undiscovered golfing destinations, but more and more traveling golfers are now coming to its beautiful courses. Kenya’s golfing history began in the early 1900’s, today there are 39 golf courses, of which 12 are used for championship events. Enjoy golf in locations as varied as equatorial highlands, beautiful lakeshores, lush forests, tropical beaches and more. In this itinerary your will enjoy explore 4 of the best golf courses and as well as a private safari with your own guide and vehicle.

Start in Nairobi, the safari capital of Africa. Enjoy a round of 18 holes at the Windsor Golf and Country Club, with a tour of the city. Continue to the cool slopes of Mount Kenya and the elegant Fairmont Safari Club. The 9 hole course is short but challenging, with spectacular mountain views. Enjoy hiking, fishing, or horseback riding amidst the wildlife of this national park. Your private guide will take you game viewing in Nakuru, famous for rhino and the thousands of flamingos carpeted on the surface of the lake. Rift Valley Golf and Country Club is your third golf destination, on a championship 18 hole course set on the slopes of an extinct volcano. Fly to Mombasa and enjoy the languid warm water of the Indian Ocean. A final round on a championship course contending with the breeze off the ocean completes this spectacular golf and safari combination tour. (Rental clubs depend on availability at each golf course - we recommend bringing your own clubs).

Day 1
Nairobi
Includes Flying Doctors air ambulance emergency evacuation to Nairobi in the event of serious illness. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). The Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club is a cluster of impressive Victorian style buildings with 130 deluxe rooms comprising twins, doubles, studio suites and cottages all overlooking our spectacular 18-hole championship golf course and are tastefully decorated with five-star amenities in each room. Nairobi is the least expensive arrival city for flights with a full range of hotels and local attractions. Dubbed the “Safari Capital of the World” cool, clear and cosmopolitan Nairobi is the natural departure point for most safari itineraries. A city of contrasts, it is simultaneously the largest, the youngest, the most modern, the highest (1700m) and the fastest growing city in East Africa. High-altitude Nairobi enjoys a pleasant tropical climate all year round. There are ATMs and banks to stock up on cash, great restaurants, and malls where you can purchase any forgotten items.

Day 2
Nairobi
Play a round of 18 holes at the Windsor Golf Club. The championship design and 7277 yards length of this par 72 course is the centre of attention and deservedly so. It threads its way through coffee farms and indigenous forests with high and low terrain, giving it character and design quality. The course boasts lush, springy fairways, fast, true greens and a sprinkling of attractive water hazards with 73 well located sand bunkers and unforgiving roughs. Even for the non-golfer the course is a beautiful walking experience luxuriating in the wonders of nature with bird life, fish, flora and fauna in abundance. Private guide and driver. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club .

Day 3
Nairobi - Mt Kenya
Private transportation to Mt. Kenya National Park. The lodge has a water hole which attracts animals at dawn and dusk. Relax in comfort as you watch nature's spectacle. Includes national park fees. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Sign up for optional activities at your lodge (not included in tour price); Mt Kenya forest walk ($50pp), guided fishing trip in mountain streams ($75pp) Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club's 120 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. For those who wish to spend time relaxing at the Club, there are many recreational activities available: horseback riding, golf, croquet, a bowling green, table tennis, swimming, a beauty salon, an animal orphanage and much more. Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya, and the second highest in Africa (after Mount Kilimanjaro). The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 m - 17,058 ft), Nelion (5,188 m - 17,022 ft) and Lenana (4,985 m - 16,355 ft). It is located in central Kenya, just south of the equator, around 150 km (95 miles) north-northeast of Nairobi. The area around the mountain is protected in the Mount Kenya National Park, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain is best seen at dawn, when the days early light silhouettes its impressive summit high over the surrounding plains.

Day 4
Mt Kenya
Mount Kenya Safari Club is unique for its views of nature's great anomaly - a snowcapped mountain lying on the equator. This exclusive retreat opened in 1959 as the private home of William Holden. Despite the fact that the course is a 9 hole pitch and putt, composed entirely of par 3 holes, it is quite challenging requiring accurate shot placement. The course is laid out on one of the most beautiful and serene settings in Africa, with a variety of flowers and birds. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Sign up for optional activities at your lodge (not included in tour price); Mt Kenya forest walk ($50pp), guided fishing trip in mountain streams ($75pp) Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Mt Kenya Safari Club.

Day 5
Mt Kenya - Naivasha
This morning you will leave Mt. Kenya and drive to Nakuru. Along the way you will see amazing scenery as you drop down into the Rift Valley. (3hours) Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Sign up for optional activities at your resort (not included in tour price); horse-riding, bird-watching, fishing, water sports, cycling, lake trips and nature trails. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort is seated on the side of the Eburru Escarpment, with Lake Naivasha at its fingertips and a huge expanse of land on which to play and toil. The lodge has 80 chalets and 40 villas, plus 30 rooms, and can fit 200 people. Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort is the perfect stopover on a safari to the Maasai Mara or the sights of western Kenya. With a multitude of sports and games to play, including tennis court lessons, horseback safaris, and bird walks. Naivasha is one of our favorite places to pause a safari, lush, cool and relaxing - is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13kms across but its waters are shallow and thick with hippo. Hell's Gate National Park, Longonot National Park and Mount Longonot are nearby attractions. Boat tours on the lake are popular to observe birdlife and hippopotamus behavior, or explore Crescent Island on foot.

Day 6
Naivasha
Transfer between Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru. The drive usually takes 1 hour. Enjoy game viewing on arrival. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes. The lake's abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos that famously lines the shore. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons and other large mammals. Black and White rhinos have also been introduced.
Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge.

Day 7
Naivasha - Mombasa
Private transportation with your guide to Nairobi from Naivasha lake and the Rift Valley. Drive takes about 1.5 hours. Take your flight either from Wilson Apt to Moi Int'l Apt or from Jomo Kenyatta Int'l Apt to Moi Int'l Apt today. The flight duration is approximately 1 hr. Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Sign up for optional activities at your resort (not included in tour price); deep sea fishing, boat excursions, scuba diving, or other. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). The Voyager Beach Resort, luxurious and beckoning, is located on Mombasa Beach, in Kenya. A true pampering experience, it is equipped with 223 rooms overlooking lavish gardens and large expanses of sea. The many restaurants offer impeccable service, with caring staff and never ending options from buffet and a la carte menus. Italian cuisine, grilled specialties, and seafood are offered throughout the hotel, catering to the tastes of all who visit. Bars and cafes also serve desserts and drinks, both by the pool and in the lounging areas. For those who are curious about the activities, there is an infinite range at the hotel. From beach volleyball to ping pong tables and entertainment shows, the fun-loving guest will never get bored. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, lying on the Indian Ocean. It has a major port and an international airport. The city is the centre of the coastal tourism industry. Known for spectacular and economical beaches, Mombasa has long been a get-away destination. A terrific value option to relax after a safari. Sign up for optional activities including; deep sea fishing, boat excursions, scuba diving. There are several places to visit in Mombasa, including Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese, and the Old Town, which has old Islamic architecture.

Day 8
Mombasa
Nyali Golf and Country Club's championship 18 hole course is located on the Indian Ocean coast. This 6510 yards par 71 course is gently rolling with a mix of right and left doglegs and shallow fairway bushes. Players will see an abundance of wildlife including dik-dik and bands of vervet monkeys, the club's mascot, frolicking about the course. While the course is not located on the ocean, the winds influence the playing conditions. The course displays a number of beautiful flowering trees, including the flamboyant Flame tree, originally from Madagascar. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Voyager Resort.

Day 9
Mombasa - Nairobi
Sign up for optional activities at your resort (not included in tour price); deep sea fishing, boat excursions, scuba diving, or other. Take your flight from Mombasa to Wilson Airport, Nairobi today. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour. Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Before leaving that night, stop by the kensington office for free use of internet, lounge, showers and drinks. (We can arrange dinner at Carnivore game meat restaurant, though there is limited wild meat on the menu these days - please let us know in advance and if you are veg.) Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Depart from Nairobi international airport - end of itinerary.