Karen Rd,
Nairobi, Nairobi County
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Jean Remi Martin
-1.341334
36.715356
7 km E of Ngong / 15 km W of Nairobi.
Karen CC
Karen Country Club occupies a special place in the heart of Kenyan golfers. The course was built on part of a former coffee plantation bequeathed by Baroness Karen Blixen, whose 'Out of Africa' memoirs were stunningly depicted in the film of the same name. Course description, images and other details about this club to follow soon.
Stay&Play at Karen CC: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays, and weekends (subject to availability).
Must book in advance.
Limited
This iconic Kenyan golf course was laid out in 1937 on a former coffee plantation donated by Baroness Karen Von Blixen. In that same year the Danish baroness, author and plantation owner published her memoirs in the book Out of Africa.
Out of Africa was adapted in 1985 into what became a hugely successful film starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, with a memorable soundtrack written by veteran English composer John Barry.
Kenya's 2nd best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
Karen Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
+254 708 505 050
Visit websiteThe Residences at Karen comprise six - two bedroom cottages and twelve apartment suites. Tucked away in a pleasant forested area overlooking the second hole of the golf course, The Residences embody comfort, luxury and serenity.
Karen CC
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Muthaiga; Royal Nairobi; Sigona.
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