Golfing & Giraffes
Golf meets safari in the place Believe Safari calls home.
- 12 days, 11 nights
- From USD 9,900 per person
- Kenya
The Experience
An Experience of a Lifetime.
Some journeys stay with you forever.
A zebra pauses on the fairway. The Rift Valley stretches out beyond your next shot. Later, somewhere in the Masai Mara, a lion lifts its head—and golf feels a world away.
Discover Kenya through five rounds on some of its finest courses, with unforgettable wildlife encounters in between. Begin at one of Nairobi’s premier private clubs, then play the Great Rift Valley course on the slopes of an ancient volcano, where the views give you every reason to linger. Slow play rules just don’t exist here while you take it all in!
Leave your clubs to travel ahead as you fly by private charter to the Masai Mara for three days of game drives in search of the Big Five. Then head to the coast for two rounds at Vipingo Ridge, with Indian Ocean views, giraffes knocking your golf balls off the fairway and your own golf villa to settle into.
Non-golfing partners have their own activities planned each golf day, so you can come together with different stories, shared laughter and memories you’ll be talking about for years.
itinerary
At a Glance
Days
12 days, 11 nights
Golf rounds
5: Karen or Muthaiga Country Club, Great Rift Valley (2), Vipingo Ridge PGA course (2)
Destinations
Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Vipingo Ridge on the coast
Group size
2 to 8
Safari experiences
Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, 3 nights in the Masai Mara, Masai village visit
The Journey
Day by Day, Your Adventure Unfolds.
Day 1 (Sat): Arrive in Nairobi
The Believe Safari team meets you at the airport and takes you to the Ole Sereni Hotel for VIP check-in.
Day 2 (Sun): Nairobi
An early mini safari in Nairobi National Park, then the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick elephant orphanage. Lunch in town.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 (Mon): Round 1, Karen or Muthaiga
An 8am tee time at one of Kenya’s top private clubs. Non-golfers tour the city and museum, and everyone meets for lunch at the club.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 (Tue): Round 2, Great Rift Valley
Drive to Naivasha in the Rift Valley for a 1:30pm tee time. Non-golfers take a guided nature walk.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 (Wed): Round 3, Great Rift Valley
A morning round. Non-golfers visit a flower farm or the spa (spa treatments extra).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 (Thu): Fly to the Masai Mara
A private charter to the Mara. Your clubs go ahead to the coast. Settle into your luxury tent.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 (Fri): Masai Mara
Morning and evening game drives across the Mara.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 (Sat): Masai Mara and a Masai village
A last game drive, then a visit to a Masai village. The entry fee is paid for you.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 (Sun): Fly to Vipingo Ridge
Fly to the coast and settle into your four-bedroom golf villa for three nights. Dinner at the clubhouse.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 10 (Mon): Round 4, Vipingo Ridge
An early round on the PGA course. In the afternoon, swim at the private Indian Ocean beach club. Dinner at Sundowner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 11 (Tue): Round 5, Vipingo Ridge
Your final round, a free afternoon, and a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 12 (Wed): Depart
A slow morning, then an afternoon flight to Nairobi to connect with your international flight.
Stay Plan
Where You'll Stay
Ole Sereni
3 nights
Luxury hotel overlooking Nairobi National Park.
Great Rift Valley Lodge
2 nights
At the Great Rift Valley golf course.
Mara Neptune Camp
3 nights
Luxury tents with ensuite bathrooms and private patios.
Vipingo Ridge
3 nights
Private four-bedroom villa on a 2,500-acre coastal golf estate.
What's Included
Included
- Fully concierged throughout
- All accommodation and most meals
- All green fees
- All domestic flights (3) and airport transfers
- All game drives and park fees
- Activities for non-golfers (spa treatments extra)
- Professional English-speaking driver/guides
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees (about USD 35 per person)
- Caddies are mandatory in Kenya.
- Drinks
- Tips for drivers, guides and camp staff (USD 350)
- Laundry and personal items
- Mandatory Health insurance required while getting visa
Extensions
Extend Your Journey
More Africa, More Memories
Consider adding an extension to your journey and experience even more of this incredible continent.
Kenyan Coast Extension
White sand, warm water and all-inclusive days on Diani Beach.
From USD 1,975 per person
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Timing and budget
Dates & Pricing
| Departure dates | Group size | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 13 Feb to Wed 24 Feb 2027 | 2 to 8 | Open |
| Sat 6 Mar to Wed 17 Mar 2027 | 2 to 8 | Open |
| Sat 6 Nov to Wed 17 Nov 2027 | 2 to 8 | Open |
| Sat 4 Dec to Wed 15 Dec 2027 | 2 to 8 | Open |
| Sat 15 Jan to Wed 26 Jan 2028 | 2 to 8 | Open |
| Sat 12 Feb to Wed 23 Feb 2028 | 2 to 8 | Open |
Price per person
USD 9,900
Single supplement
USD 2,500
Deposit
USD 250 per person, non-refundable.
Balance and terms
- Balance payment: Wire transfer (USD 30 fee) or credit card (3.5% fee).
- 180+ days before departure: Full refund, less the deposit and USD 100 administration fee.
- 90–179 days before departure: 85% refund.
- 60–89 days before departure: 50% refund.
- Under 60 days before departure: No refund; date changes permitted, subject to the deposit, administration fee, and USD 1,000 late fee.
- Travel health insurance: Mandatory, and now purchased with your Kenya visa.
- Karen or Muthaiga is a fast-paced private club. Golfers below intermediate level may prefer the non-golf day trip.
- Caddies are mandatory in Kenya.
- Tipping guide: USD 1 per meal for waiters, USD 1 to 2 per drink, USD 1 to 2 for porters, USD 10 for your room steward on multi-night stays. Driver, guide and camp tips are covered by the USD 350.
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