Travel: Golf Safaris – Kenya’s Best Kept Secret

March 4, 2009

kenya03_mar09Tee off under the shadow of Mount Kenya and experience the sights when playing at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Golf Course. This nine-hole golf course is strategically placed next to the awe inspiring sight of Mount Kenya, with tees situated between miniature dams and mountain streams. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club’s illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. The area itself has an abundance of wildlife with many herds of zebra and giraffe peacefully grazing nearby, as well as the odd lion or two sleeping under the warmth of the Kenya sun. The club house is located off the course’s first tee and comes complete with a bar and a multitude of bar games to help you relax after your round. www.fairmont.com

kenya04_mar09The Windsor Golf Resort is a beautifully designed championship golf course situated on the outskirts of Nairobi. It is defined by its high and low terrain as it threads its way through coffee farms and forestation, which gives itself character and design quality. Windsor is situated a mile above sea level and the impressive course boasts lush fairways, fast greens, attractive water hazards and up to 73 well located sand bunkers. For more information, please visit www.windsorgolfresort.com

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