Thika greens golf club
The golf club is part of a 1700 acres golf estate established in 2014. Besides being a property development estate, Thika greens boost a modern luxury hotel. The 18 holes, par 72 modern golf course designed by south African golf architect DDV group sits on 306 acres of well manicured greens in a fascinating landscape. With its unique layout, Thika greens golf club is one of the top 5 golf courses on the outskirts of the capital Nairobi.
Course layout
Thika greens golf club is designed to fit a challenging but a pleasantly enjoyable golf course to explore . Thika green has one of the longest tee giving you the best opportunity to test your ability in a championship set up. Here, each hole has multiple tees to challenge the seasoned golfers and at the same time provide an enjoyable course for upcoming ones. The gold tee covering 5155 yards is an ideal start for beginners. To practise championship, use blue tee covering 7143 yards of the par 72 course . Overlooking the 18th hole is a club house where there is a fully stocked proshop offering equipment at competitive rates. Thika green has one of the most modern driving range. To ensure the golf course is well maintained there is a team of manual laborer set aside to manage the state of the fairways.
Charges
The golf course offers some of the most affordable rates you can get in a premium golf course near Nairobi. To play 18 holes you will pay ksh 2500 if you are a member of a club affiliated to the Kenya Golf Union ( K.G.U) and ksh 4000 for a non-member. For 9 holes, a member of a K.G.U registered golf club pay ksh 2000 while non-members pay ksh 2500. To book for Friday club nite a K.G.U affiliated club member pay ksh 1500 and non-member ksh 2000. For corporates or individuals seeking to hire the entire golf course for a day you will be charged Ksh 150000.
Why you should choice Thika green for your golf safari
1. Accommodation on site
Thika green golf resort established along the golf course is one of the best hotels you can have in Thika, a small industrial town on the outskirts of Nairobi the capital. Hotel rooms here are affordable starting from ksh 9, 500( bed only) for a standard room to ksh 13500 for superior. The close proximity to Nairobi, approximately 40 minutes drive, makes the resort an ideal spot to stay while on a business trip in the capital or when starting or ending a long bush safari program in various bush destinations in Kenya.
2. It’s affordable
Whereas in most of the premium golf course visitors are charged more especially when they are not signed in by an existing member, at Thika Green you will all pay equally at a competitive price that conforms with the quality of experience.
3. It’s a beautiful place to be
The golf course marked by meandering beautifully sculptured holes gives one of the most spectacular view you can have in a golf course.
4. No restrictions on visitors
Thika green golf course allow visitors to play in their field without going through different hurdles most travelers encounter when booking tee times in clubs they are not subscribed to a membership plan. All you are required to do is to register earlier to guarantee a slot.
5. The golf course is the best for beginners
The golf course has a driving range where you can practice from if you are a complete beginner. If you want to test your skills in the course you can go start with the gold tee.
6. It is an ideal choice for corporate tournaments
The golf resort has different conference facilities that can hold up to 130 guests. Besides there are smaller executive rooms that you can use when on use while holding a golf tournament in the golf course. Notably, you are not required to be a corporate member to hire the golf course for a day.
Beyond the golf course at Thika golf resort
- The restaurant. The restaurant at the golf course is presumably the 19th Here you will be served with an assortment of both local and international delicacies and drinks. Here, there are outdoor lounges where you can relax and enjoy the view of the picturesque golf course.
- Take a road drive to fourteen falls. The spectacular falls are just 20 minutes drive from the golf resort. Ending a day spent playing in the golf course on this piece of paradise will yield one of the most relaxing natural experiences you can have around. The water falls overlooks the Kilimambogo hills and is surrounded by a scenery of beautiful flora gardens. Here you will strolling round the rocks at the base of the falls as you breath the fresh air on the backdrop of the powerfully throbbing waters falling from the 25 metres high
- series of falls. Set on the foots of mt Kenya and surrounded by a series of scenic lush hills and coffee estates, Thika green give one sweeping view that creates an adventurous moment as you relax in the lounge after spending the day in the golf course.
- Take a tour to Karunguru coffee estate. The coffee estate located a mere 25 minutes drive from the golf course started as a settler coffee plantation established in 1926. The farm tour here will expose you to the process of cultivation, perchment and processing black coffee that you find in supermarkets in Europe.
- Go for a game drive. The golf course is on the outskirts of Nairobi.It is just one hour drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which is the starting point of delighting bush epics. From the golf course you can easily catch the next flight or join a group road trip to Masai Mara and witness the great wildebeest migration which is one of the most fascinating natural wonders. Other destinations you can visit from thika greens include: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Aberdare national Park.
