8 Days 7 Nights GOLF AND WILDLIFE SAFARI
Day 1 Nairobi Arrival
Upon arrival in Nairobi and clearing customs and immigration,
you will be met by a “Spice’ Safaris representative
and transferred to your hotel. You will have a detailed
safari briefing over a welcome drink. Check into your
room, and relax before setting out for dinner. Dinner
will be taken from the main restaurant at the prestigious
WINDSOR GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Located
barely on the outskirts of the city centre, about
14 kms away, is the Windsor Golf and Country Club.
It’s most famous for its 18 hole golf course
set in international standards.
One of the most lavish hotels in Kenya beckons the
city visitor to its country locale and Victorian decor
by offering standards of excellence and quality of
service to go with it. The Windsor offers a range
of services, from accommodation, fine dining, conference
and banqueting facilities to sports and recreational
activities. The Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
sets an entirely new standard for resort hotels in
Kenya, is unbeatable for a golfing holiday, makes
an ideal base for a Kenyan safari and is a top class
venue for conferences, seminars or conventions. Meal
Plan {D}.
Day 2 Windsor Golf and Country Club
Breakfast at the Windsor Golf and Country club and
then you will enjoy your first round of golf in this
6751 yards par 72-18 holes. Lush coffee plantations,
flower farms and a lush forest surround this golf
course. Abundant wildlife and birdlife continue to
thrive in an environment characterized by a well-balanced
ecosystem, where man, flora and fauna, co-exit idyllically.
The course's five-tee system adequately caters for
all cadres of golfers, from the beginner to the professional.
At an altitude approximating 6000 feet above sea level,
climatic conditions are near perfect, with the added
bonus of the ball traveling further in trajectory,
arising from lower air densities.
The eighteen hole championship golf course threads
its way through coffee farms and indigenous forest.
It boasts lush, springy fairways, fast, true greens
and a sprinkling of attractive water hazards. At an
altitude of more than a mile above sea level the ball
does fly further and you may need to adjust of your
club selection.
You will have a lunch at the club and then the rest
of the afternoon is at leisure to either enjoy another
round of golf or make use of the other amenities offered
by the club. These include tennis, two squash courts,
steam, sauna, heated pool, in-house videos and bird
walks to name but a few. The beauty salon also offers
beauty treatments. After freshening up, you will depart
from the hotel at about 1700 hours and drive through
lush countryside and to the elegant and prestigious
Lord Errol Restaurant.
Upon arrival, you will be met by the host for sundowner
before settling down to enjoy a delicious dinner.
The food presentation is outstanding and every one
of the guests feels pampered and spoilt. Return to
the hotel for overnight at the WINDSOR GOLF
AND COUNTRY CLUB. Meal Plan {B, L, D}
Day 3 Karen Golf and Country Club and dinner
at the Safari Park Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel and then depart for another
golf-filled day at the Karen Golf and Country Club.
You will drive past the Nairobi National Park and
proceed to the Karen area. Considered one of the prettiest
courses in Kenya because of its profusion of flowering
trees and bushes, Karen Golf and Country Club should
never be missed out. It is certainly one of the top
18-hole championship courses in the city (Yardage
6893 Par 72-18 holes.)You will most definitely enjoy
your golfing here, and will remain with fond recollections.
You will have lunch at the Karen Golf and Country
Club, and then visit the museum of Karen Blixen, the
author of Out Of Africa before returning to the Windsor
Golf and Country Club.
After refreshing, you will be transferred for dinner
at the Safari Park Hotel at the Nyama Choma Restaurant
with entertainment from the nubile Safari Cats dancers
and acrobats. You will enjoy succulent barbecued meats
and a variety of fresh vegetables and crispy salads.
Return for overnight at the WINDSOR GOLF AND
COUNTRY CLUB. Meal plan {B, L, D}
Day 4 Muthaiga Golf and Country Club
Breakfast at the club and then depart for a round
of golf at the Muthaiga Golf Club. This club lies
at the edge of Karura forest. The yardage is 7122
(6512 M) Par 71-18. A variety of trees and flowering
bushes come into play on almost every hole. It is
home of the Kenya Open Golf Championship - part of
the European.
PGA. Past winners include Ballesteroes and Woosnam.
Beware of the
bunkers in the front of the fastest greens in East
Africa. The course is very well maintained and a pleasure
to play. You will have lunch at the club and then
return to the Windsor Golf and Country Club. Rest
of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the many amenities
offered by the hotel. In the evening, you will be
transferred to the TAMAMBO RESTAURANT for a sumptuous
dinner. Return to the hotel for overnight at the WINDSOR
GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. Meal Plan {B, L, D}
Day 5 Nairobi- Limuru-Rift Valley Lodge
Breakfast at the club and then drive to Limuru past
farm country and into Limuru Golf and Country Club.
The yardage is 6519 (5961 M) par 71-18 hole. Limuru
is 7000 ft (2330 M) above sea level and is a tea area.
Its very appealing lush green course is well maintained
and manicured. You might find yourself changing your
club selection because your shots are getting longer.
Lunch at the club and thereafter drive to the Great
Rift Valley passing through the picturesque escarpment,
with a short stop to take pictures of the scenic valley.
Arrival at the golf resort for tea. Rest of the afternoon
at leisure. Dinner and overnight at GREAT RIFT VALLEY
LODGE. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.
Day 6 Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast at the lodge, then depart and drive to the
world famous L. Nakuru National park – 60kms.
The L. Nakuru national park is renowned for its great
numbers of the lesser and greater pink flamingos,
amongst other 450 bird species that have been identified
here. The lake gives a pink hue when viewed from afar
due to the hundreds of flamingos that feed on the
green/blue algae. This national park is also a rhino
sanctuary and both the white and the black rhinos
are to be found here and guaranteed to be seen. You
will have a game drive in the park and along the lakeshores.
All the Big Five, except the elephant are to be found
here. You will have lunch at the lodge and then proceed
for another afternoon game drive with a visit to the
baboon cliff. Return to the rift valley lodge arriving
there in the early evening. Dinner and overnight at
the GREAT RIFT VALLEY LODGE. Meal
Plan {B, L, D}
Day 7 Day at Rift Valley Lodge
Breakfast at this serene lodge and then enjoy a round
of golf at the Green Park. The yardage is 6580 (6017
M) par 71-18 holes. Although still taking root, the
course looks set to earn major international kudos
for its spectacular setting and challenging character.
The first player to break the 71 par here, the Irish
professional David Jones, described it as the best
young course he has ever played on. This Thomas Fjaasd
designed course is a pleasure to play for the golfing
tourist. Stunning views and lush greens will make
your round of golf a special one. Lunch at the lodge.
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to enjoy
the many optional activities offered by the lodge
(at an extra cost), example, the Eburru forest, boat
trip on L. Naivasha, or visit to the crescent island.
Dinner and overnight at GREAT RIFT VALLEY
LODGE. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.
Day 8 Depart for Nairobi
Breakfast and the rest of the morning at
leisure for optional excursions or a round of golf.
Lunch at the lodge. You will depart at 1400 hours
and drive back to Nairobi and stop for an early dinner
at the Havelli Restaurant. This restaurant specializes
in Indian cuisine and this last meal in Nairobi will
be truly memorable. You will be dropped off at the
airport for your International flight back home. Meal
{Plan B, L, D}
Safari Inclusions
Full board accommodation
Green fees as specified private membership golf
clubs (1 per day)
Transportation
Meals in various restaurants as indicated
Meet, and greet at the airport.
Not included
International and local
Visa fees, caddy fees and any other personal expenses.
Kindly note that
All properties can be visited in casual wear.
We might have to slightly change the golf program
depending on the golf competitions in the various
clubs.
