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C lub s Karen Country Club
Kentmere Club
Karen Rd, PO Box 24817, Karen Tel: +254 (0)20 388 2802 Cell: +254 (0)733 606 950 Fax: +254 (0)20 884 088 Email: generalmanager@karen.or.ke www.karencountryclub.org
Limuru-Tigoni-Banana Rd, PO Box 39508-00623, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 202 1369; 358 5511 Cell: +254 (0)722 276 357, Fax: +254 (0)20 202 0076 Email: kentclub@africaonline.co.ke www.kentmereclub.com
Location: Karen
Location: Kiambu West District
Often considered one of the prettiest courses in Kenya, Karen Country Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course set among beautiful gardens with a rich birdlife. Founded in 1937 the club is located next to the house of Karen Blixen (author of ‘Out of Africa’). The club is famous for its beautiful lawn terrace where guests can enjoy a delicious lunch after a round of golf and look out over the course.
Sometimes described as the ultimate settlers’ club, the Kentmere at Tigoni is located in the heart of the highlands amid tea and coffee plantations some 30 km from Nairobi. The Kentmere is generally recognised as the least spoilt of the old colonial country clubs and is the very essence of what an English club should be.
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Additional Facilities: Golf, tennis, squash
Additional Facilities: English-style pub, outside catering, excursions, gardens
Leisure Golf Club
Muthaiga Country Club
PO Box 84383, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2011 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2046 Email: leisure@africaonline.co.ke
Muthaiga Road, PO Box 16526-00620, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 260 3690/1 Cell: +254 (0)722 200 785; 734 605 055 Fax: +254 (0)20 260 3693 Email: secretary@mcc.co.ke www.mcc.co.ke
Location: Diani The Leisure Golf Club at Diani on Mombasa’s south coast is a 6,084 metre (6,632 yard) 18 hole, par 72 championship course. The club is a venue for a number of top international golf tournaments. The full-size driving range has a chipping green and bunker for practice. There is a well stocked pro shop and the clubhouse has all facilities including food and all types of beverages. Additional Facilities: Golf, driving range
Location: Muthaiga Road, opposite Saudi Arabian Embassy
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The long established Muthaiga Country Club opened on New Year’s Eve 1913 and has since occupied a special place in Africa’s affections. With its distinctive blend of culture, comfort and charm, the Muthaiga Country Club has established itself as one of the most distinguished and popular members’ clubs in East Africa. Additional Facilities: Business centre
Nairobi Club
Parklands Sports Club
PO Box 30171-00100, GPO Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 272 5726-9 Cell: +254 (0)722 203 649; 733 363 628 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 0096 Email: info@nairobiclub.com; emma@nairobiclub.com www.nairobiclub.com
Ojijo Rd, Parklands, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 374 5164 Fax: +254 (0)20 745 971 Email: info@parklandsportsclub.com www.parklandsportsclub.com Location: Nairobi
Location: Ngong Road/Haile Selassie Road Junction
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Nairobi Club is a private members’ club, owned by its members. Members who realised the need for a homely establishment in the heart of Nairobi established the club in 1901. The club is the second-oldest and most popular establishment of its kind in Kenya. Additional Facilities: Tennis, cricket, squash, bowling, hockey, billiards, aerobics, massage, sauna, steam room
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Parklands Sports Club was established in 1906 and has since grown in terms of facilities and membership. Today, the club has reciprocal membership with a number of clubs in both Kenya and overseas. There are conference facilities for up to 25 people. The Twiga Centre is suitable for larger functions and can hold more than 100 people. Additional Facilities: Squash, snooker, tennis, hockey, health club, steam room, sauna, massage