Fairmont Fairways: Kenya

Where The “Game of Kings” meets the “Kings of Game”

The 13th hole of Muthaiga Golf Club

Drive off on a golf course or take off on a game drive? Decisions, decisions! Luckily, you don’t have to choose one over the other.

On a recent trip to Kenya, HK Golfer was invited to visit three destinations: Nairobi, Mount Kenya and the Maasai Mara to experience the amazing range of experiences this beautiful destination has to offer.

We were hosted by Fairmont Hotels who own iconic properties in each of the three locations we visited. Perhaps more relevant is their desire to attract visitors who want to include golf in their itinerary. As a part of this, the Fairmont provides brand new top of the range TaylorMade clubs free of charge to guests. In addition, should you bring your own clubs to Nairobi, they will store these for you whilst you head up country, where very strict, low baggage allowances make taking your own clubs a challenge.

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Written by Charles McLaughlin

Photography by Charles McLaughlin

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