Updated 1 November 2026
Kenya has 36 golf courses listed by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU), spread across five regions: 18 in the Nairobi region, three around Mt Kenya, six in the Central Rift, five on the Coast and four in Western Kenya. These golf clubs in Kenya all hold KGU affiliation. The KGU says it has 38 affiliated clubs and two golfing societies. Below is the full list by region, followed by the latest reported entrance fees and subscriptions for the main Nairobi clubs.
Updated November 2026. Course list from the KGU “Golf Courses” page (kenyagolfunion.org); fee figures as cited.
Official source: Kenya Golf Union golf courses list.
Contents
Nairobi region (18 courses)
- Golf Park Golf Club
- Karen Country Club
- Kenya Airforce Golf Club
- Kenya Railways Golf Club
- Kiambu Golf Course
- Limuru Country Club
- Machakos Golf Club
- Muthaiga Golf Club
- Ndumberi Golf Club
- Royal Nairobi Golf Club
- Ruiru Sports Club
- Sigona Golf Club
- Thika Barracks Golf Club
- Thika Greens Golf Resort
- Thika Sports Club
- Vet Lab Sports Club
- Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club
- Migaa Golf Club
Mt Kenya region (3)
- Nanyuki Sports Club
- Nyahururu Country Club
- Nyeri Golf Club
Central Rift region (6)
- Gilgil Country Club
- Great Rift Valley Golf Resort
- Naivasha Sports Club
- Nakuru Golf Club
- Njoro Country Club
- Mt Kipipiri Golf Resort
Coast region (5)
- Leisure Lodge (Diani)
- Malindi Golf Club
- Mombasa Golf Club
- Nyali Golf and Country Club
- Vipingo Ridge Golf Club
Western region (4)
- Kakamega Sports Club
- Kisii Golf Club
- Mumias Golf Club
- Nyanza Golf Club
How much does it cost to join a golf club in Kenya?
Most clubs charge a one-off entrance fee plus an annual subscription, and few publish their fees online. The table below uses the comparison HapaKenya published on December 4, 2025 from Karen Country Club’s AGM papers. These are entrance fees before Karen’s own increase; treat every figure as a guide and confirm with the club.
| Club | Couple entrance | Single entrance | Golf subscription (yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muthaiga Golf Club | KSh 1,660,000 | KSh 1,100,000 | KSh 99,000 |
| Karen Country Club (old rate) | KSh 1,150,000 | KSh 650,000 | KSh 121,208 |
| Royal Nairobi Golf Club | KSh 1,050,000 | KSh 800,000 | KSh 96,236 |
| Vet Lab Sports Club | KSh 950,000 | KSh 750,000 | KSh 90,000 |
| Sigona Golf Club | KSh 825,000 | KSh 690,000 | KSh 77,095 |
| Limuru Country Club | KSh 492,000 | KSh 410,000 | KSh 48,000 |
Two updates since that table: Karen Country Club members then voted to raise single entrance to KSh 1.6 million and couple entrance to KSh 2.5 million (see Karen Country Club membership fees). Muthaiga’s own published application form lists KSh 980,000 entrance plus a KSh 20,000 deposit for a single member and KSh 60,000 a year; for couples it lists KSh 1,340,000 and KSh 99,000 a year (see Muthaiga Golf Club membership fees). Different categories explain some of the gap between sources.
Notable courses for visitors
- Karen Country Club hosts the DP World Tour’s Magical Kenya Open, scheduled for February 18-21, 2027.
- Muthaiga Golf Club hosted the Open from 2022 to 2025 and calls itself the “Home of Golf” in Kenya.
- Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, off Kiambu Road, has an 18-hole championship course of 7,277 yards at about 6,000 feet above sea level, according to the hotel, which says the ball flies further at that altitude. Windsor does not publish visitor green fees on its site; book through its reservations desk.
- Vipingo Ridge on the north coast has the PGA Baobab Course. Membership is restricted to Vipingo Ridge homeowners, and visitors can pay green fees, according to the estate.
- Great Rift Valley Golf Resort near Naivasha and Leisure Lodge in Diani combine golf with a holiday stay.
Playing as a visitor
Many clubs accept visitors on payment of green fees, sometimes only when signed in by a member or on certain days. We checked Nairobi visitor rates in our guide to golf green fees in Nairobi. To enter club competitions you will need an official handicap: see how to get a golf handicap in Kenya.
Corporate golf days
Most member clubs host corporate golf days, where a company books the course for a tournament with clients, staff or partners. Banks, insurers, car dealers and property developers use them to meet decision-makers in a relaxed setting. Clubs price these on request, usually per player plus catering, branding and prizes, so ask several clubs for a quote and check which days the course is free of member competitions. Booking three to six months ahead is wise around busy periods such as the Magical Kenya Open in February.
Choosing a club
- Budget: entrance fees range from a few hundred thousand shillings to well over KSh 1 million in Nairobi.
- Location and traffic: you will play more often at a club near home or work.
- Proposers: top clubs need proposers who have been members for three years or more.
- Family facilities: some clubs include swimming, tennis, gym and junior golf programmes.
- Reciprocity: useful if you travel; Muthaiga says it reciprocates with over 10 clubs worldwide.
Golf clubs in Kenya: summary
the 36 golf clubs in Kenya on the KGU list span five regions, and the most expensive golf clubs in Kenya to join are in Nairobi.
Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses are in Kenya?
The Kenya Golf Union’s course directory lists 36 courses, and it says it has 38 affiliated clubs and two golfing societies.
Which is the most expensive golf club in Kenya?
Among clubs with reported fees, Karen Country Club (KSh 1.6 million single after its 2025 rise) and Muthaiga Golf Club are the most expensive to join.
Which golf clubs are on the Kenyan coast?
Leisure Lodge, Malindi Golf Club, Mombasa Golf Club, Nyali Golf and Country Club and Vipingo Ridge.
Can non-members play golf in Nairobi?
Yes, at many clubs, by paying visitor green fees, though some require a member to sign you in.
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