Golf courses in Nairobi
Golf courses in Nairobi: where to play and what it costs
Two Kenya Open courses and four more good ones sit within an hour of the city. A free morning is enough for 18 holes and lunch.
- Tee time from KES 19,500
- Muthaiga visitors KES 7,000 weekday
- Company golf days
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Golf is part of who we are, so we put our name behind the Alumni Golf Challenge. Want more golf after the day? Tell us when you are free. We book your tee time at Karen, Muthaiga or Vipingo Ridge and sort the transfers and the stay.
Nairobi Tee Time from KES 19,500 per golfer
A weekday green fee, a caddie, lunch at the clubhouse and a driver who collects you from your hotel or office and takes you back. Clubs can be hired if you travel light. It works at all the main golf courses in Nairobi.
- Tee time, caddie and green fee booked for you
- Private car and driver from your hotel or office
- Hotel, flights and safari on the same quote if you want them
- 30 percent holds your dates. The balance is due before you travel
Every golf trip is planned by our team in Nairobi, from the tee time to the last transfer.
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Six golf courses in Nairobi compared
From each club’s own website or the Kenya Tourism Board, checked in October 2026.
| Course | Par | Visitor 18 holes | Why play it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muthaiga Golf Club | 71 | KES 7,000 weekday | Kenya Open course since 1967, beside Karura Forest |
| Karen Country Club | 72 | On request | Hosted the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, on Karen Blixen’s old coffee estate |
| Windsor Golf Hotel | 72 | On request | Hotel on the estate, about 11 km north of the city centre |
| Royal Nairobi Golf Club | 72 | On request | Founded in 1906, close to the city on Ngong Road |
| Sigona Golf Club | 72 | KES 5,000 weekday | Opened in 1938, on the road towards Limuru and Naivasha |
| Limuru Country Club | 71 | On request | Tea country, about 30 minutes from Nairobi |
Rates at golf courses in Nairobi change, and some clubs need you to play with a member. We confirm everything before you pay.
Price your Nairobi golf
One round or a week across the golf courses in Nairobi. Add a hotel, a second course, a park drive or the Mara.
Nairobi golf packages
Packages that work at the main golf courses in Nairobi.
Nairobi Tee Time
One round on a Nairobi course with a car waiting at the 18th.
- Tee time at Muthaiga, Karen, Windsor, Sigona or Royal Nairobi, subject to club rules
- Weekday green fee and a caddie
- Pickup and drop at your hotel or office
- Lunch at the clubhouse
- Club hire if you travel light
Golf and Stay Weekend
Two rounds and two nights at a golf hotel near Nairobi.
- Two rounds at Windsor or Great Rift Valley Lodge
- Two nights with breakfast and dinner
- Caddie on both rounds
- Private transfers from Nairobi
- Late checkout requested
Golf and Safari
Nairobi and Rift Valley golf, then two nights in the Masai Mara.
- Round one in Nairobi, round two at Great Rift Valley Lodge
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Two nights in the Masai Mara with game drives in a pop up roof Land Cruiser
- Park fees, meals on safari and transfers
- One guide with you the whole way
Guide prices for November 2026 onwards. The final price depends on the club, the day, the hotel and your group size, and we confirm it in writing before you pay. Some clubs ask for a handicap certificate or a member to sign you in. We sort that out for you.
For companies
Treating your team to golf costs less than you think
A Team Golf Day starts from KES 14,500 per person, with transport, a coaching clinic, lunch and prizes. That is close to what many offices already spend on an end of year dinner, and nobody talks about the dinner in March.
You can also reward a top performer with a golf night away, host your best clients on a Kenya Open course, or take your leaders out of the boardroom for two days in the Rift Valley.
Team Golf Day
Built so first timers enjoy it as much as the low handicappers.
- Coaching clinic with a club professional at the range
- Nine hole team scramble
- Lunch, prizes and a photographer
- Transport from your office and back
- For 8 to 30 staff
Top Performer Reward
A golf night away for your best performer and a guest.
- A round each for two people
- One night at a golf hotel with dinner
- Private transfers both ways
- Printed voucher to hand over at the office
- Dates chosen by the winner
Client Golf Day
Host your clients on a course that has held the Kenya Open.
- Tee bookings and a player list for 16 to 60 golfers
- Scoring, contests and branded prizes
- Dinner and awards evening
- Beginners clinic so non golfers join in
- Photos and a short video for your socials
Leadership Golf Retreat
Two days at Great Rift Valley Lodge instead of another boardroom offsite.
- A round of golf plus a team challenge
- Meeting room, meals and one night
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Transport from Nairobi
Kenya Open golf courses in Nairobi on video
Official videos from the clubs and the tour. They keep playing in the corner while you read on.
Golf courses in Nairobi: Karen Country Club at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, round 1
Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf ClubThe rest of your Nairobi day
Between rounds at the golf courses in Nairobi, there is a national park inside the city limits.
A Nairobi golf day, planned around traffic
How we plan a round at the golf courses in Nairobi for visitors, business travellers and groups.
Pick the course by where you stay
The golf courses in Nairobi sit on different sides of the city. Staying in Westlands or Gigiri, Muthaiga and Windsor are close. Staying in Karen or near Ngong Road, Karen Country Club and Royal Nairobi are easier. A short drive means more time on the course.
Morning or afternoon
Most visitors play in the morning, when it is cooler and the course is quieter. Afternoon rounds work too, but traffic on the way back into town gets heavy after four.
What a tee time package includes
Our tee time package at the golf courses in Nairobi includes the weekday green fee, a caddie, lunch at the clubhouse and a driver for the day. Clubs can be hired if you travel light. The calculator above shows the price for your course.
Typical costs to expect
Published visitor rates at Muthaiga are KES 7,000 on weekdays and KES 12,500 at weekends. Caddies at most clubs cost about KES 1,500. Weekends cost more at nearly all the golf courses in Nairobi, so a weekday is better value.
Fitting golf around meetings
Many of our guests are in Nairobi for work. A round from seven to noon leaves the afternoon free for meetings in Upper Hill, Westlands or the city centre. We plan the pickup around your diary.
Playing two or three courses
If you have more than a day, play two or three of the golf courses in Nairobi. Each one is different, from the long parkland fairways at Karen to the forest edge at Muthaiga. We spread the rounds out so you are not in traffic every morning.
Groups and company days
For groups of eight or more we book tee times together, arrange a coach and can add prizes and a dinner. Tell us the number of players and we send one quote for the whole day.
Arriving at JKIA
If you land in the morning, we can collect you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, drop your bags at the hotel and still get you to an afternoon tee time. Long flights and altitude can tire you, so a gentle nine holes is a good start.
What to bring
Bring your own clubs or hire a set at the club. Pack a collared shirt, golf shoes, a cap and sunscreen. The sun is strong at this altitude even when it feels cool.
Paying and changing plans
Kenyan residents can pay by M-Pesa or bank transfer, and guests from abroad can pay by card. If your plans change, tell us early and we move the tee time with the club.
Best time of year
The golf courses in Nairobi are open all year. The driest and most pleasant months are usually January to February and July to October. Short showers in the rainy months rarely stop play for long.
Beginners and lessons
Not every guest is a regular golfer. Several golf courses in Nairobi have a driving range and a club professional who can give a lesson before you play nine holes. Tell us your level and we book the right start.
End of year golf days
December is the busiest month for company golf days at the golf courses in Nairobi. Book early, ideally by October, to get a good tee time for your team. We can add prizes, a photographer, branded caps and a dinner, and we send one invoice for the whole day.
Rewarding staff or clients
A round at the golf courses in Nairobi with a driver and lunch makes a thoughtful thank you for a top performer or a key client. Our Top Performer Reward and Client Golf Day packages handle the booking, the transport and the bill, so your guest only has to turn up and play.
Planning checklist
Before you message us, have your dates, the number of golfers, handicaps if you know them, where you are staying and whether you want lunch or a car. With that we can check the golf courses in Nairobi for you, and most people hear back the same day.
How to book
Send your dates, the number of golfers and where you are staying. We check availability at the golf courses in Nairobi that suit you and confirm the price in writing. Thirty percent holds the tee time.
Golf courses in Nairobi: what to know before you play
Traffic, weekends, altitude and how long a round takes.
Traffic
The golf courses in Nairobi are spread around the city, and traffic decides your day. Muthaiga and Windsor are north, while Karen and Royal Nairobi are on the south and west side. We set pickup times around it.
Weekdays are easier
Weekends at the golf courses in Nairobi are busy with members and competitions. Weekday mornings are the easiest time for visitors to get a tee time.
Altitude
Most golf courses in Nairobi sit around 1,700 to 1,830 metres, so the ball carries further. Take one club less than at home.
Dress code
Collared shirts, tailored shorts or trousers and soft spike shoes. Denim and vests are usually not allowed at golf courses in Nairobi, on the course or in the clubhouse.
Weather
Mornings from June to August can be cool and grey, so bring a light layer. The long rains usually fall from March to May.
A half day plan
A round with lunch takes most of a morning, so you still have the afternoon for the Giraffe Centre, the National Park or a meeting in town.
Questions golfers ask us
Which golf courses in Nairobi can visitors play?
Visitors can play Muthaiga, Karen, Windsor, Royal Nairobi, Sigona and Limuru by arrangement. Some clubs ask you to play with a member or show a handicap. Authentic Adventures books the tee time and any introduction.
How much is a round of golf in Nairobi?
At the golf courses in Nairobi, Muthaiga’s published visitor rate is KES 7,000 on a weekday and KES 12,500 on a weekend. Sigona charges KES 5,000 on a weekday. Our Nairobi Tee Time package starts from KES 19,500 per golfer with caddie, transport and lunch.
Does the altitude really change my distances?
Yes. The main golf courses in Nairobi sit at about 1,700 to 1,830 metres. Using Titleist’s rule of thumb, the ball carries roughly 6 to 7 percent further than at sea level.
Can you organise a corporate golf day in Nairobi?
Yes. We run team days at the golf courses in Nairobi. Team Golf Days start from KES 14,500 per person and Client Golf Days from KES 16,500 per player, with tee bookings, prizes, meals and transport.
Book your Nairobi tee time
Tell us the day and how many golfers. We confirm the course, the car and the price.
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