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9 Day Kenya Golf Safari
Highlights: Nairobi, Mt Kenya, Naivasha, Mombasa
Trip start: Nairobi
Trip end: Nairobi
Price Range from $900,000pp *
Flash Video Video(s): KT Nairobi
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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2008 & 2009

Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Kenya has long been considered one of the world’s greatest 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 you will enjoy exploring 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 Activities Hotel
Day 1
Nairobi
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance - Plane
  • Kensington Cares - 3
  • Nairobi: Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (included)
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club  (B,D)
Day 2
Nairobi
  • Private - Windsor Golf Club
  • Private - Transportation - Game Van/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (included)
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club  (B,D)
Day 3
Mt Kenya
  • Transfer - Nairobi - Mt Kenya [3 Hour Drive] - Game Van/Guide
  • Lunch (included)
  • Mt Kenya: Optional activities
  • Dinner (included)
Mt Kenya Safari Club (B,L,D)
Day 4
Mt Kenya
  • Private - Safari Club Golfing
  • Lunch (included)
  • Fairmont optional activities
  • Dinner (included)
Mt Kenya Safari Club (B,L,D)
Day 5
Naivasha
  • Transfer - Mt Kenya - Nakuru [3 hours] - Game Van/Guide
  • Lunch (included)
  • Naivasha: Optional activities
  • Dinner (included)
Great Rift Valley Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 6
Naivasha
  • Transfer - Naivasha - Nakuru [1 Hour Drive] - Game Van/Guide
  • Lunch (included)
  • Nakuru: Afternoon Game Drive
  • Dinner (included)
Great Rift Valley Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 7
Mombasa
  • Transfer - Naivasha - Nairobi [1.5 Hour Drive] - 4X4 - Kenya
  • Air - Nairobi - Mombasa [Direct - KQ3 (1 hr)] - Economy
  • Mombasa: Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Guide
  • Lunch (included)
  • Optional activities
  • Dinner (included)
Voyager Resort (B,L,D)
Day 8
Mombasa
  • Private - Nyali Golf Club
  • Lunch (included)
  • At Leisure
  • Dinner (included)
Voyager Resort (B,L,D)
Day 9
Nairobi
  • Optional activities
  • Air - Mombasa - Nairobi [Direct - KQ2 (1 hr)] - Economy
  • Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Guide
  • Nairobi: Kensington Office
  • Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
Depart (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Nairobiis 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 cosmopolitanNairobiis 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 inEast Africa. High-altitudeNairobienjoys 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.

In the event of serious illness, all travellers are covered by Flying Doctors Insurance. This covers the cost of emergency air evacuation service needed to fly back to Nairobi for treatment. This insurance does not cover the cost of medical treatment.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

You will receive a private airport transfer to/from the airport.

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.

Overnight at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club .


Nairobi
Nairobi
Kensington Cares
Kensington Cares
Windsor Golf Hotel
Windsor Golf Hotel
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 for the day in Nairobi.

Overnight at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club .



Day 3 Mt Kenya

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.

Enjoy the drive from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya National Park through villages, towns, and up to the mountain's base. This drive will take about 3 hours.

Time permitting, there are many optional activities. Activities range from nature walks to cultural village visits. Some of these can be pre-booked through your destination specialist while others can be booked directly with the lodge upon arrival. Possible options are: Mt Kenya forest walk ($50pp), guided fishing trip in mountain streams ($75pp).

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.

Overnight at Mt Kenya Safari Club.


Mt Kenya
Mt Kenya
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Day 4 Mt Kenya

Mount Kenya Safari Club Golf Course 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. Today you can play a round of golf or participate in another Mt - Kenya optional activitites.

Sign up for optional activities at the reception desk like; a visit to the neighboring animal orphanage, a forest reserve walking safari, a bird walk, a horse back ride, a mountain biking ride, a fishing safari (price not included in tour cost).

Overnight at Mt Kenya Safari Club.


Mount Kenya Safari Club
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Horse back riding
Horse back riding
Day 5 Naivasha

Naivasha is one of our favorite places to pause on safari. Lush, cool and relaxing, it is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13 km across but its waters are shallow and thick with hippo. Hell'sGateNational Park,LongonotNational ParkandMountLongonotare nearby attractions. Boat tours on the lake are popular to observe birdlife and hippopotamus behavior, or exploreCrescentIslandon foot.

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)

Sign up for optional activities on-site. Activities include Crescent Island boat tour, hiking and day trip excursions to Mt Longonot and Hell's Gate, or simply walk along the lakeshore and relax at your lodge.

*Activity fees vary and are paid on-site to the lodge and/or park authority.

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.

Overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge.


Naivasha
Naivasha
Colobus Monkey
Colobus Monkey
Great Rift Valley Lodge
Great Rift Valley Lodge
Day 6 Naivasha

Your guide will drive you from Lake Naivasha to Nakuru. This passage of road is ideal for spotting wild game from the comfort of your vehicle. The drive will take around 1 hour.

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.

Overnight at Great Rift Valley Lodge.


Flamingos
Flamingos
Day 7 Mombasa

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.

A local guide will drive you from Lake Naivasha, along the Rift Valley, to the beautiful city of Nairobi. This drive will take 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.

Sign up for optional activities at your resort (not included in tour price); deep sea fishing, boat excursions, scuba diving, or other.

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.

Overnight at Voyager Resort.


Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa Windsailing
Mombasa Windsailing
Lobby at Voyager Beach Resort, Mombasa
Lobby at Voyager Beach Resort, Mombasa
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 time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Voyager Resort.


Nyali Golf Club
Nyali Golf Club
Day 9 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. If you like, we can make reservations for dinner at a local restaurant as well. Please let us know in advance and if you are vegetarian.

You will receive a private airport transfer to/from the airport.

Depart from Nairobi international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.


Nairobi Office Lounge
Nairobi Office Lounge

Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.